The highly-anticipated Mazda2 will be launched in South Africa in the next few weeks and we’ll be in attendance. The pricing of the Japanese hatchback has been revealed ahead of its launchas it hopes to compete with the likes of the VW Polo, Renault Clio, Ford Fiesta and Honda Jazz.

The latest Mazda2 has proved to be quite impressive having walked away with the Japanese Car of the Year in 2014. Mazda South Africa is currently going through a rebuilding process as they look to make a name for themselves away from the Ford/Mazda amalgamation of before. For details on the Mazda2, take a look at the international launch here.

Mazda2 Specs and Price

Mazda2 Active Manual 1.5L from R188 000

1.5 litre in-line 4-cylinder 16 valve DOHC S-VT petrol (SKYACTIV-G)

Maximum power: 82 kW@6 000 rpm

Maximum torque: 145 Nm@4 000 rpm

Fuel consumption: 5.5L/100km

15-inch steel wheels

Headlamps (Halogen)

Power windows

Air-conditioning

Mazda2 Dynamic Manual R199 900Auto 1.5L R211 300

15-inch alloy wheels

Front fog lamps

7-inch full colour touch screen display (MZD Connect)

Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability

Internet radio integration (Pandora, Sticher and Aha)

Multi-function commander control

Audio system with: 6 speakers

Seat colour: Black/Blue (unique pattern for Dynamic)

Centre console side panels: High-gloss black

Front decoration panel: High-gloss black

Front door armrest panels: High-gloss black

Power fold mirrors

Leather-wrapped: Gear shift knob, handbrake handle and steering wheel

Mazda2 Individual Manual 1.5L R211 400 Auto 1.5L R222 800

16-inch alloy wheels

Exhaust extension (chrome)

Front upper grille decoration (body coloured)

Headlamps auto on/off function

Seat colour: Black/RedCentre console side panels

Front decoration panel: Soft-touch black with red stitch

Front door armrest: Soft-touch black with red stitch

Mazda2 Hazumi Auto 1.5L DE R259 900

1.5-litre in-line 4-cylinder turbodiesel (SKYACTIV-D)

Maximum power: 77 kW@4 000 rpm

Maximum torque: 250 Nm@1 500-2 500rpm

Fuel consumption (combined): 4.4L/100km

Air-conditioning (climate control)

Half leather seat trim

Satellite navigation

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)