Launched in Malaysia last December as a 2024-year model, the latest Mazda 2 facelift is in fact the Japanese B-segment model’s second, after the first facelift that made its debut in 2019.
In Malaysia, the 2024 Mazda 2 continues to be offered in sedan and hatchback forms, and is priced at RM108,670 on-the-road without insurance (with a further RM500 premium if you opt for the Soul Red Crystal paint finish), or RM5,000 more than its previous update for Malaysia in 2020.
Powertrain for the fully imported, CBU Thailand duo continues to be the Skyactiv-G 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine, producing 114 hp at 6,000 rpm and 149 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. These outputs are sent to the front wheels via a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission with manual override and steering wheel-mounted shift paddles. Also in the powertrain feature set are GVC Plus, and auto start-stop idling.
The examples we have photographed here are in the colours exclusive to their bodystyle, which are Airstream Blue for the hatchback, and Aero Grey for the sedan. On the exterior, the updated front fascia sees the application of a new grille with a honeycomb insert with red accent and a black surround, situated above a reprofiled lower intake.
At the rear, the hatchback differs from the sedan in wearing slimmer, slightly asymmetrical lower trim treatment courtesy of the red accent mirroring that in front, while the alloy wheels for both sedan and hatchback bodystyles share an updated 16-inch wheel design in a two-tone finish. Tyres continue to be Dunlop Enasave EC300+ units, in the same 185/60R16 size as before.
Here, both sedan and hatchback versions are specified in the 1.5G trim level, which brings LED headlamps that now come with automatic functionality, along with rain-sensing wipers and auto-folding exterior side mirrors. Tail lamps and rear foglamps continue to be bulb-type units, and the rear end gets four parking sensors.
The interior of the latest Mazda 2 facelift is largely carried over in terms of overall design, with the slight asymmetry continuing to feature courtesy of the slim-line air-conditioning vent on the centre-passenger side, in contrast with the other three vents which are circular units, this time with their inner rings in red.
The two-thirds width dashboard trim piece is now updated to use a black suede-like fabric, which is also used on the door cards and seat upholstery panels. For the latter, the perforations in a red contrast colour is positioned off-centre.
For the driver, the instrument cluster reverts to an earlier configuration that is the analog speedometer which takes centrestage with the tachometer relegated to the left digital display enclosure, integrated with the gear position display. Reverting to this instrumentation also means that the head-up display from the earlier 2020 facelift is no more, though what buyers will get instead is cruise control.
The inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is carried over from the model’s first facelift, shown through the same seven-inch touchscreen in a gloss black surround as before, foregoing the larger eight-inch units of its larger siblings. Audio is by a six-speaker setup.
Now, the charging and dual USB outlets have been relocated upwards with the omission of the optical disc drive, freeing up space at its base ahead of the gearlever. Behind this, the infotainment controls and dual cupholders remain in tandem as before.
For safety kit, the Mazda 2 facelift sedan and hatchback continue to employ two airbags, while active safety includes ABS, EBD, brake assist, DSC, traction control, all-seat seat belt reminder and emergency stop signal. New assistance features here include hill launch assist and a walk-away locking function.
Exterior colours for the 2024 Mazda 2 facelift in Malaysia are Soul Red Crystal, Platinum Quartz and Snowflake White Pearl for both sedan and hatchback, with Soul Red Crystal being a RM500 premium option. As mentioned, Airstream Blue – alongwith Polymetal Grey – are exclusive to the hatchback, while Aero Grey is a sedan-only selection.
Each purchase of the 2024 Mazda 2 comes with a five-year, 100,000-km warranty as well as free maintenance, while Activ-e window tint film can be optioned for a further RM1,900. What do you think of the latest update to the Mazda 2 range? Let us know in the comments.
2024 Mazda 2 1.5G High Hatchback
2024 Mazda 2 1.5G High Sedan
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Can no longer zoom zoom in Malaysia d la .. styling, technology, pricing..nothing is competitive
110K..one can easily get a base X50 with spare cash to get a preowned Myvi 1.5 to zoom around at breakneck speed.
Those who buy this Mazda 2 is a true blue diehard hardcore Mazda fanboy,who want nothing else but a midget Mazda.
RM109k …better buy 2019 G20 BMW 320i
Berjaya’s
Outdated
Please buy used Yaris or something. Do not support Bermaz ridiculous offerings!!!
The current Yaris in Malaysia is just as old as the Mazda 2.
2 airbags, lapsap
Sir..I remember in one episode of TVB series about a dying mafia drug dealer played by Moses Chan..he uttered this word “Lapsap”..meaning pure rubbish in Cantonese.
Dato Ben..the Mazda is not too bad,but the pricing is ridiculously “lapsap”.
2 airbags???????
Above 100k but only two airbags. Hahahahahahahaha someone please tell me this is a joke.
“Based on our market research. Two airbags is sufficient for Malaysian market. If the consumer wants more, we may consider upgrade in future update model” Mazda
When the best attention to give…is no attention.
I like it but its too expensive for its segment and size. 109k is entering fun car category(think recon swift sport and the first iteration of GT86) but I think the Mazda 2 is supposed to be a daily driver. Most probably going to turn a lot of heads away with that price, the daily commuters will probably get something cheaper and those who can afford for thrill drive will probably look at something more worth their money.
Hmm 2024 but design looks like it’s from 2014
BYD Dolphins vs Mazda 2 vs Mazda 3
BYD Dolphins is future
2 airbags and ZERO active safety systems in 2024? Mazda Malaysia Bermaz Auto think their customers are a joke?
why not just RM150k for B-segment hatchback, since Mazda wanna be like BMW.
do not give them any ideas!
Not for the Bengs
Half the price, the Myvi is far superior. I’m curious what are those Bermaz people smoking?
Cannot beat S70.
Don’t waste your money on these two.
Can’t imagine Mazda still selling this model , CRV generasi 5 keluar tahun hujung 2017 dah diganti!
Apata lagi dinasor keluaran 2014*** keto nenek ko , dracula Bermaz… CX3 1.5 juga boleh dibuang lautan Hindi , org Malaysia dah Ada x50 jauh lebih canggih Dan kuat harimau…
Manakala Mazda 2 jauh ditinggal harimau S50 yg gagah perkasa…
King MyVi is more value for money
Outdated cars with overpriced tag..
Mazda helps Perodua sell their Myvi.
Have our money gone down in value so much or that Mazda is overly too overpriced?
Just throw it in the rubbish bin lah!!
What? 100k for such car?! Really, better consider something else. There are much better options out there.
Paultan.org is showing mercy to Bermaz by not stating when this model was first launched in Malaysia. Here it is, first launched in 2015 Jan yet we are still seeing its n-th facelifts https://paultan.org/2015/01/22/2015-mazda-2-1-5-launched-hatch-sedan-rm88k/
Buying this car at this price. Even if your parents don’t slap you, you should slap yourself.
thanks to our beloved goben keep protecting local brand by rising tax for foreign brand coz cannot compete with them in technology but price. kesian kita hanya pakai barang lau ya
For B segment definitely goes to the dolphin which is the present trend car regardless of what who would buy a car that’s running out of era