Verdict
The Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift asks RM29,000 more, yet keeps the same 1.5-litre 114 hp petrol engine, six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic and 44-litre tank. Its extra 1 Nm of torque and 50 kg kerb-weight increase will not transform the drive. What the money clearly buys is LED projector headlamps, a 7.0-inch Mazda Connect screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reverse camera, head-up display and 16-inch wheels. The outgoing Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan remains the sensible used buy if its 410-litre boot matters; the Facelift has only 220 litres.
Pick the Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan if you want the 410-litre boot and a far lower entry price without giving up the 114 hp powertrain.
Pick the Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift if LED headlights, smartphone integration, reverse camera and head-up display justify RM29,000 and a smaller boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan RM74,670; Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift RM103,670.
- Boot space: Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan 410 litres; Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift 220 litres.
- Kerb weight: Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan 1,065 kg; Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift 1,115 kg.
- Wheels and tyres: Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan 15-inch alloys with 185/65R15 tyres; Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift 16-inch alloys with 185/60R16 tyres.
- Headlamps: Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan halogen reflectors; Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift LED projectors with LED daytime running lights.
- Infotainment: Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan radio with four speakers; Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift 7.
DJ Sedan
- 410-litre boot, 190 litres larger.
- RM29,000 lower price.
- 50 kg lighter kerb weight.
- No reverse camera, head-up display or Bluetooth.
- Halogen reflector headlamps and no LED daytime running lights.
- Four-speaker radio instead of Mazda Connect with smartphone integration.
DJ Sedan Facelift
- LED projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights.
- 7.0-inch Mazda Connect with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and six speakers.
- Reverse camera, head-up display and paddle shifts.
- RM29,000 more expensive.
- 220-litre boot is 190 litres smaller.
- 50 kg heavier and lacks the outgoing car's front foglamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM74,670✓ | RM103,670 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 114 hp | 114 hp |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 149 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,320 mm | 4,340 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,065 kg | 1,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres✓ | 220 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/65R15 | 185/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/65R15 | 185/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ | Dunlop Enasave EC300+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and front passenger only | Driver and front passenger only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio Player with 4 Speakers | 7.0" Touchscreen Mazda Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free service | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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DJ Sedan vs DJ Sedan Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan or Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift better?
The Facelift is better equipped, adding LED projector headlamps, Mazda Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reverse camera and a head-up display. The outgoing model is better for luggage, with a 410-litre boot against 220 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift costs RM29,000 more than the Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan. The mechanical package remains close: both use a 1,496 cc 114 hp petrol engine and six-speed automatic.
Which Mazda 2 Sedan has the bigger boot?
The Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan has the bigger boot at 410 litres. The Mazda 2 Sedan DJ Sedan Facelift has 220 litres, a 190-litre deficit despite being 20 mm longer.