Category: Superminis 
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Cheeky but sophisticated design, clever cabin storage, light weight for good economy, refined engine, fun to drive, good ride.
Plasticky interior surfaces, steering could be more precise, cabin storage lacks non-slip mats, no side airbags in entry-level model.
Light, nimble, good looking and cleverly thought-out: exactly what a modern supermini should be.
There's no Euro NCAP rating yet, but the Mazda 2 has all the safety equipment you'd expect in a new supermini, at least in TS2 and Sport versions (the 75bhp TS does not have side airbags). Various strong steels (high tensile, very high tensile and ultra high tensile) are used in crucial areas, and in a big frontal impact the energy is directed downwards through the floor structure. A five-star NCAP result for side airbag-equipped models is likely.
Standard equipment includes front airbags, remote central locking with deadlocks, a Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser, and ISOFIX child seat mounting points. TS2 models add side and curtain airbags, and the Sport (1.5) has stability control and traction control.
