2014 Mazda2: Living in the Shadow

Very dynamic style

The dashboard is well laid out and the passenger compartment showcases excellent attention to detail

The Mazda2 only comes as a wagon-inspired hatchback

No changes for 2014

Featuring the signature Mazda grille

But where the Mazda2 has an edge is in its design

The Mazda2 GX comes with 15-inch wheels instead of steel wheels

The Mazda2’s trunk is not its most convincing asset

The Mazda2 is the smallest in the Mazda family

The seats do not fold down completely flat

The steering wheel is satisfying to hold

The Mazda2 comes with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 100 horsepower

Despite its size and power, this car is fun to drive

The luggage cover is handy for keeping prying eyes off your gear, but it can get in the way when you want to load larger items

The instrumentation is simple and easy to read