BUYER’SGUIDE: Mazda

Richard Dredge

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ACROSS Europe, more new superminis are sold each year than any other type of car. As a result the stakes are high; you need a really good product to stand out.

Thankfully, Mazda has a habit of coming up with great cars, even if some buyers won’t immediately think of them at purchase time. The original Mazda 2 was launched in 2003, when it replaced the Demio, and since then this smart-looking supermini has provided a stylish and well made alternative to more obvious small hatches.

Never a budget option, the Mazda 2 has always been good to drive, reliable and distinctive, and that’s certainly the case with this third-generation model.