KUALA LUMPUR: Mazda Thailand now includes the all-new Mazda 2 in its lineup. The car is offered in four petrol and one diesel variant for the 2022 model year. Also, the B-segment model sees the discontinuation of 1.3 S petrol and 1.5 XD diesel variants.

The Mazda 2 sedan and hatchback are offered in three variant options - 1.3 E, 1.3 C, and 1.3 S. As for price, both the body styles are priced the same across the variants.

The table below gives complete pricing details -

Mazda 2 1.3 E	546,600 baht (RM 68,274)
Mazda 2 1.3 C	599,000 baht (RM 74,968)
Mazda 2 1.3 S	659,000 baht (RM 82,571)

Added to the 2022 Mazda 2 range is a top petrol variant, 1.3 P, priced at 690,000 baht (RM 86,447) and a sole diesel model, 1.5 XDL that retails for 799,000 baht (RM 100,032).

Let’s now concentrate on what is on offer, starting with the engine specs -

The Thai-spec 2022 Mazda 2 model is offered in the following engine choices - a 1,299 cc Skyactic-G petrol mill making 93 hp at 5,800 rpm and 123 Nm at 4,000 rpm and a 1,499 cc Skyactiv-D turbo diesel unit generating a max power of 105 hp at 4,000 rpm along with a peak torque of 250 Nm from 1,500 to 2,500 rpm.

In both the engine options, petrol and diesel, the power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Helping the powerful Mazda stop are front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. And assuring a smooth ride all along is the McPherson struts in the front and a torsion beam at the rear.

As per Thailand’s popular auto portal, Headlight Magazine, the base 1.3 S trim benefits from -

• Black & grey seat fabric
• Seat belt warning for rear occupants
• Two new exterior paint finishes - Platinum Quartz Beige and Polymetal Grey (only for the sedan)

The mid-spec 1.3 C model like the entry-level trim gains the two new exterior hues and seat belt warning for rear occupants.

The range-topping 1.3 S builds upon the rear seatbelt warning and exterior colour additions with black leather upholstery, 6-way electric adjustment for driver’s seat, memory function to recall two pre-set positions, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless phone charger.

The 1.3 P petrol trim benefits from similar updates, however, the top diesel model 1.5 XDL (both sedan and hatchback) gains from 16-inch alloy wheels along with similar updates seen in the 1.3 S model.

What are your thoughts on the new 2022 Mazda 2? Let us know in the comments.

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