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The introduction
of two new Mazda2 1.6D Sport
models this spring has doubled
the line-up of diesel-powered
cars in this popular range that
has attracted more than 3,500
buyers so far this year. Mazda2
customers now have a choice of
two diesel powertrains (1.4 68ps
and 1.6 90ps), and two generous
equipment levels (TS2
and Sport) – with three-door and
five-door hatchback body
styles.
With a CO2
rating of only 112g/km –
qualifying for Band C and an
annual road fund licence of just
Ł35 – the new Mazda2 1.6D Sport
delivers an unrivalled,
class-best blend of performance
and fuel economy. It
accelerates to 62mph in just
11.4 seconds and achieves
67.3mpg (combined cycle) and
well over 50mpg (55.4mpg) in the
official urban cycle test. The
new 1,560cc diesel engine
features four-valves per
cylinder and delivers 90ps at
4,000rpm with 215Nm of torque at
just 1,750rpm, driving the front
wheels via a five-speed manual
transmission.
“Demand for
Mazda2 has remained strong this
year, despite the current
economic gloom. The popularity
of the lightweight, streamlined,
fun-to-drive Mazda2 was boosted
by the arrival of the three-door
model last year and is now given
an added stimulus by the arrival
of the incredibly fuel‑efficient
new diesel Sport models,”
enthuses Mark Cameron, Sales &
Marketing Director, Mazda UK.
For drivers in
search of even greater fuel
economy, the Mazda2 1.4D TS2
achieves 68.9mpg (combined
cycle), matches the 1.6D Sport
around town (55.4mpg) and
reaches 62mph from standstill in
15.5 seconds. This model’s CO2
rating is 107g/km which
qualifies it for a Band B road
fund licence. .
The Mazda2 5dr
achieved a 5-Star Euro NCAP
crash test safety rating and the
3dr model benefits from the same
level of safety design,
engineering and equipment – its
structure redesigned to provide
extra resistance to side impacts
while accommodating 220mm longer
front doors. Mazda2 breaks the
industry trend for increasing
weight and size with each
successive replacement model.
It was 100kg lighter than the
previous model, thanks to
Mazda’s ‘gram strategy’ diet,
and the use of lightweight
ultra-high tensile steels and
new technology – leading to
excellent fuel consumption and
low CO2 emissions. |
