Mazda BT-50

The 2026 Mazda 2 Hatchback’s cabin get leather-trimmed bolsters with cloth centres. The seats get contrast stitching with red highlights. The car gets soft-touch surfaces and better trim fit compared with earlier light-car rivals. The dashboard’s top is finished in soft-touch material. The doors get tasteful trim inserts. Panel gaps and switch quality are good for the segment. Improved sound-deadening on the facelift version leads to a quieter cabin. The dashboard is dominated by a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit that runs on Mazda Connect. The unit also gets a rotary commander to reduce excessive touchscreen interaction while driving. The unit supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth, and is connected to a multi-speaker audio system. A full Bose premium audio packages is available as an option. The car gets single-zone automatic climate control with clear rotary or pushbutton controls that are easy to use. The layout is simple and ergonomic. The instrument panel comprises analogue gauges with a digital speedometer. 

The Mazda BT-50 looks like an action packed, compact and muscular small truck which gives aggressive looks and a raw feel to catch the onlookers eyes. The designing is impressive for a dedicated pick-up for loading vehicle along with great styling. The gray front grille looks all muscle, and the side-skirting and headlamps embed the drive with a sense of panache. The cargo space is ample, enough for a double-cab variant. Overall, the dimensions of Mazda BT-50 measure 5365 mm x 1850mm x 1821 mm. (L x W x H) The wheelbase of Mazda BT-50 measure 3220mm.The cargo deck dimensions are 1549 mm in length, 1560 mm wide and 513 mm in height.

The 2026 Mazda 2 Hatchback’s ride comfort is a bit firm. The front seats are comfortable with decent lateral support. Long-distance comfort is decent but not plush. Mazda has tuned the seats for support rather than plushness. The front seats offer adjustment and ergonomic positioning. The MacPherson front struts and torsion beam rear suspension keeps body lean in check. Handling is a strong point of the 2026 Mazda 2 Hatchback. The steering is well-weighted with good feedback. The chassis feels agile and composed through corners. 

The 2026 Mazda 2 Hatchback is hauled by a four-cylinder, naturally aspirated, 1.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine that outputs 120 PS/149 Nm. It’s mated to a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic with manual shift mode and front-wheel-drive. On city roads, the car feels peppy and smooth. It’s easy to drive through urban traffic. The throttle is responsive. On highways, the engine is refined, and highway cruising is relaxed. It does feel a bit underpowered. Overtaking requires pre-planning. The car returns an average mileage of 16 kmpl on highways.

The 2026 Mazda 2 Hatchback comes with a competent safety system. It gets antilock braking along with brake-assist. Dynamic stability control (DSC) and traction control further enhance braking in slippery conditions. Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE suite includes a forward sensing camera and front radar. Rear radar sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and multiple cameras (front/side/rear) eliminate blind spots. Rear cross-traffic alert and parking aids are of great benefit during reversing or parking.

The 2026 Mazda 2 Hatchback has a starting price of RM 108,000. The car will appeal to buyers who want stylish, fun-to-drive and well-built hatchback.