Mazda 2 Now $17,490 with Air

Powered by an 82 kilowatt engine, the Mazda 2 combines first-class ride and handling with a spacious, high-quality interior that is loaded with standard features.

Offering unrivalled value in the light car market, the five-door Mazda 2 Neo adds to its standard air conditioning: power windows and mirrors, central locking, a CD player, 14-inch wheels and tyres, power steering, an engine immobiliser and no-cost metallic paint.

The Neo’s safety equipment is also impressive with new generation dual stage front airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners with dual stage load limiters, anti-whiplash front seats, an intrusion minimising brake pedal that reduces the chance of lower leg injuries in a heavy frontal impact and five lap/sash seatbelts all standard.

The Mazda 2 Neo and mid grade Mazda 2 Maxx, which is now priced from $19,570 - down $1000 on the previous model - are available with a $1200 safety pack.

The safety pack includes a class-leading four additional airbags (a side airbag on each front seat and head protecting curtain airbags, taking the airbag count to six) and ABS brakes with Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist.

Six airbags and ABS brakes are standard on the Mazda 2 Genki, which is now priced from $21,615 - a saving of $1000 before the addition of side and curtain airbags is included.

The price changes for Mazda 2 coincide with the launch of a number of specification enhancements with all models now featuring distinctive tail lamps that are similar to those fitted to the Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and RX-8.

Inside, all Mazda 2 models receive a number of improvements.

New seat materials have also been added with the Neo now coming with a darker blue trim complete with a mesh weave finish, while a matching dark blue trim panel has been added to the top of each door on all models. The result is a more coordinated and upmarket looking cabin.

Maxx models now share the dark sporty-looking metal-mesh and embossed knit trim from the range-topping Genki.

And the Genki adds brushed alloy look finishes on the door armrests and internal door handles while the speedo and tachometer feature brushed alloy look meter rings.

New colors have also been added, with Winning Blue mica and Platinum Silver metallic joining an 11 color line up that also includes Spicy Orange metallic and Honey Yellow.

Standard features on the Maxx and Genki models are just as impressive as the value-packed Neo.

The Mazda 2 Maxx adds a six-stack in-dash CD player, 15-inch alloy wheels, remote central locking, wheel-mounted stereo controls that are illuminated at night, sporty trim and a rear roof-mounted spoiler.

The range-topping Genki boasts a body kit that includes a front spoiler, side and rear skirts and a rear spoiler, driving lights and ABS brakes with EBD and Brake Assist and six airbags. The Genki is the only car in its segment offering this level of occupant protection as standard.

The Mazda 2 is protected by a comprehensive 3 year/unlimited kilometre warranty.