Mazda 2 Facelift 2020

Fortune does not essentially favor the bold within the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers try to make their small SUVs distinct. The Mazda 2 Facelift 2020 stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a couple of distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply final 12 months, the Mazda 2 Facelift 2020 is one of the newer entries on this segment. As such, all the newest safety features are available, from a surround-view parking digicam to forward collision warning system that can identify pedestrians. Not like some rivals, most of those features can only be ordered on the top trim stage, however at the very least you can get them. Additionally available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking camera and ventilated front seats — rare options in this class.

We also like that the Mazda 2 Facelift 2020 affords two different powertrains in the event you aren’t happy with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an extra 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: When you begin checking the choices bins, the Mazda 2 Facelift 2020 will be considerably more expensive than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing supplies quality also may give potential patrons pause.

The Mazda 2 Facelift 2020 is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit greater than most rivals. It’s bought in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L mannequin seems like an excellent deal until you understand that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you will have to wait for it to be built. You’ll find the LS at virtually any dealer, nevertheless it’s more expensive and doesn’t add a lot. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit costlier and includes more options and access to extra options. If you need the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains it all.

Three engines are provided on the Mazda 2 Facelift 2020. The usual engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes customary with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Also non-compulsory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Each of these engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.