Mazda 2 Dropped Overseas, but Safe in Australia
Despite being in production for more than a decade, the Mazda 2 is safe in Australia – but for how long?
The Mazda 2 has been quietly replaced by a rebadged Toyota Yaris Hybrid in the UK, but the model remains safe in Australia – for now.
Mazda’s local arm has confirmed to CarSauce there are no similar plans to drop the current Mazda 2 for a hybrid city model sourced from Toyota.
According to magazine Autocar, the Mazda 2 – the same model currently on sale in Australia – has been available in the UK market for almost a decade.
However, while the vehicle is made with mild-hybrid engines, Mazda UK has opted to focus solely on the Toyota Yaris Hybrid-based model, which has been available to European markets since 2022 – badged as a Mazda 2.
“As we move towards increased electrification of our cars, the Mazda 2 Hybrid meets consumer demand in the [small-car segment] and is a step in our journey to ensure all our cars have some form of electrification by 2030,” a spokesperson for Mazda UK told Autocar.
Despite the change overseas, Mazda Australia has confirmed to CarSauce the Mazda 2 – in its current form – is “safe”.
How long it’s safe for is unknown, with the company yet to announce plans for a new-generation Mazda 2 to replace the current, ageing model.
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