Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control technology has already been incorporated into the Mazda 6, CX-3 and 3 models, and now the Mazda 2 for the Malaysian market has received it as well. In its latest iteration, Mazda’s B-segment model joins the roster of models equipped with G-Vectoring Control (GVC), along with select cosmetic and trim updates, while prices are unchanged, according to local distributor Bermaz.
With the prior Mazda 2 equipment list as a guideline, items such as LED headlamps remain a cost option – the display car here wears the base halogen units as it did from launch. Speak of the display car, this is a new exterior colour, known as Deep Crimson Mica, which joins the existing palette of Mazda 2 exterior paint.
Exterior changes are few; the foglamp is smaller with the trim finisher now chrome instead of the previous car’s gloss black item; the grille blades are now a shade of metallic grey instead of a body-coloured accent; wing mirror-integrated indicators now use a slim horizontal aperture instead of the vertical rectangular item before, and the roof-mounted antenna is now a shark-fin unit rather than the earlier rubberised pole.
More obvious changes abound inside. Open the driver’s door first, and it is the steering wheel from Mazda’s latest range that will first meet the eye, along with updated upholstery. Gone is the Mazda 2’s red contrast stitching and red central ‘racing stripe’ on the four main seats, in their place go white stitching and a more subdued five-stripe band for a more grown-up look.
Seat upholstery has changed somewhat, with suede sections replacing the textile mesh from before in the lumbar region and on the full length of the seat cushion. Meanwhile the padded dash panel, centre console knee padding, seat backs and door cards are now a shade of maroon, like on the updated 3. The MZD Connect touchscreen swaps its brushed metal-look bezel for a gloss black surround, which now also extends to the window switch surrounds ahead of the door handles.
The faux carbon-fibre finish remains on the inside of the centre console recess beneath the HVAC rotary controls, where ports for optical discs, SD cards, USB devices and 12-volt power outlet still remain; ditto the multi-directional Commander Control unit, Sport mode toggle and mechanical handbrake. The circular air-conditioning vents also gain additional rose gold finishing, just behind the silver ring. Look a little closer, and you’ll spot a new font type within the instrument cluster.
For its 2017 model-year iteration, the Mazda 2 carries over its mechanical specification, the sole choice being the 1.5 Skyactiv-G petrol engine which has 114 hp at 6,000 rpm and 148 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm at its disposal. A six-speed automatic with manual override and steering wheel-mounted paddles channel the outputs to the front wheels, which now gain the benefit of the aformentioned G-Vectoring Control setup.
The unchanged pricing means that the GVC-equipped Mazda 2 (both hatchback and sedan) continues to start from RM87,586.30 for the base model, up to RM92,886.30 if you opt for the LED headlight option – both on-the-road without insurance for most colours, except Soul Red which adds a RM530 premium.
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Rakyat cukur …sebab Mazda Bermaz prihatin dengan orang orang yang bercukur dengan memberi model kerete baru dengan harga lama
Terima kasih sebab tidak mencukur rakyat
Cukurr petrol naik, barang naik tapi RM & kereta turun..
Outdated engine. Even previous waja 4g18 got 140nm at lowish 2750RPM
But Wajunk & Campro engines not even conform Euro 3 standard. Deswaii only import to bangla.
Who cares, pipu dun care about what standard, Vios dun even conform to Euro 5 standard yet being a godcar last time
Nice car but need to reduce price by 50%
Iriz nicer car at reduce price 50%.
Mazda and UMW share one common thing…SUPER DUPER PREMIUM PRICING.
Always remember….premium pricing does not equate with QUALITY and VALUE FOR MONEY.
It may SEEM ‘DESIRABLE” but r u going to lock yourself into hp loan of 7-9 yrs,in this terrible economy?
THINK..THINK…Be in control of loans,NOT the other way round.
Mind telling us which car is better at RM87,586.30?
jazz hybrid Sportivo.
Yo ,I bought car with cash ..what lock with loan ?
LOL
Not bad price for its spec. Too bad its cramped, wierd looking and servis sux
Jazz and city looks from 2 decades ago
meanwhile…LED headlamps are fitted as standard on Indonesian spec Mazda 2s…why can’t they just make it standard?
At least U have a choice. That is why HRV have 3 specs to choose from. If all is lump into one, U have to pay more for something that U may not ‘like’.
At least they now include GVC. To many, GVC is more important than Led lights.
This underpowered car need almost 100k, what a joke!
Are u sure?
At that price buy new suprima better.. Stock also produce 205nm at 2000Rpm. Reflash ECU then u are good for 150hp and 225nm.. Handling of course suprima better… No gvc nonsense.. just lotus ride and handling and superb chasis will do the job…
lotus ride & handling?!
hahahaha
What he said is true. Im civic fc and 2014 suprima owner. Suprima handle betters than civic fc…
Yes, i drive suprima right now, is partiality agree, but overall is quite nice performance car
On the driver door card, the folding mirror switch has also been changed from previously a rotary control at the mirro control knob to now a dedicated switch. Has the HUD fonts been changed too?
Although it’s sad to see that the central locking switch with the commensurate auto lock function remains unavailable for Malaysia spec Mazda 2’s
Not good for family car because very less compartment. 4 seater but only has 2 cup holders? If driver and co-pilot and put their can drinks onto cupholders, where should the passengers put their drinks? celah kangkang?
Exora suit your famili
Iriz got 7 or if die die want jepunis cars, go and buy aftermarket container and cup holders
Get a used Toyota Hiace or Nissan Vanette. Can carry few dozens of drinks..
why could this b-segment be so expensive, not to mention its such a tiny supermini.
City or City Hybrid will be best for that price.
Ya as if there’s only 1 type of car available for sale.
interior boring now
Why GVC?? I tot Mazda apa apa also like Skyactive.. why not Skyactive vector control??
Coz skyactive name dun bring anything good
Also avail in Sedan version?
This is sampan version, got kayak version later, both have sucky handling
Is it still 2 airbags only?
Wish they got an extra option for 6 airbags. Jazz and City already got 6 airbags
Over priced junk!
Madza is like chopped liver at a pot luck dinner…nobody is touching it!!
Like you with your interest in clown myvis and cheap outdated look of city and jazz
Good for those like to seek for looking nice exterior only.
Bad for those are car audiophile, since its in-stock Mazda-Connect head unit, is hard to change it to after-market head unit models like Pioneer. And its in-stock speakers sound quality sucks, sucker than Honda.
All these car gurus commenting, have you guys even driven a Mazda before?