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Mazda 2 vs Suzuki Ignis

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Mazda 2
Mazda 2

$21,991 - $33,990

2024 price

Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Ignis

$14,999 - $22,990

2021 price

Summary

2024 Mazda 2
2021 Suzuki Ignis
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 1.2L
Fuel Type
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Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
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4.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
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4
Dislikes
  • Interior is dating
  • Engine noise under load
  • Pricing not quite 'first-car'

  • No AEB, DAB+ and telescopic steering
  • Stiff ride, noisy cabin
  • Poor EuroNCAP crash-test rating
2024 Mazda 2 Summary

The entry-point into one of Australia's most popular brands has been around for almost 10 years in its current generation, but the Mazda2 has had a refresh.

Possibly for the last time in its current lifespan, the small hatchback gets a facelift to remain appealing, Mazda hopes, to first-car-buyers.

Mazda's up against not only direct rivals, like the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris, but also the shifting market.

Mazda has sold just over 3500 Mazda2s so far this year, but almost 11,000 CX-3 small SUVs, the latter based on our friend here's platform.

It's a name with a little over two decades behind it, but can it be a first-car-favourite in an increasingly difficult small car market?

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2021 Suzuki Ignis Summary

Welcome to one of the world’s tiniest SUVs, as well as amongst Australia’s cheapest – Suzuki’s diminutive Ignis.

There’s an Aussie connection. Holden designer Peter Hughes styled the original YG Cruze based on the first (FH) Ignis of 2000, with both models sharing most components underneath; but the latter was not well received, prompting Suzuki to change tack for its reborn Swift replacement of 2004. Yet the name and concept were revived 11 years later (without GMH) for the retro-themed high-riding hatch/crossover you see here today.

The point? This quick history lesson serves to remind us how similar both Ignis generations are, as well as how devoted Suzuki is in its pursuit of owning the light SUV space.

In June 2020, a facelifted MF arrived, brandishing a revised grille, bumpers and trim to give it a chunkier appearance, along with minor spec changes.

Here we take a long look at the GLX auto.

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