Updated 2023 Mazda2 more expensive

Mazda Australia has announced local pricing for the 2023 Mazda2, which will start from $22,290 plus on-road costs when the updated light hatch and sedan range arrives here in July.

The new starting figure marks an increase of $780 for the entry-level Pure hatch with manual transmission, while other model variants have copped a price hike of between $680 and $1080, depending on the variant.

See our price box below for full details, but the biggest increase belongs to the mid-range Pure SP hatch that now starts at $25,090 plus ORCs. The range tops out with the GT hatch and sedan at $27,490 plus ORCs apiece (+$880).

As reported in January when the update was revealed, the Mazda2 refresh includes revised styling, a shark’s fin antenna, expanded colour palette and interior trim upgrades.

The latter include new dash trim inserts for Pure and Pure SP models – plus a black roof filter for the SP – while the higher-grade Evolve and GT grades nab a black interior with contrasting red seat stitching and air-vent surrounds.

The GT also adds partial leather seat trim and a two-tone red and black dash treatment.

No mechanical changes have been made. A 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (82kW/144Nm) remains paired to a six-speed manual gearbox in the base Pure hatch, while all other variants use a six-speed automatic.

The current Mazda2 launched Down Under in 2014 and this latest update marks its third major refresh.

How much does the 2023 Mazda2 cost?
Pure hatch manual – $22,290 (+$780)
Pure hatch/sedan auto – $24,290 (+$780)
Pure SP hatch auto – $25,090 (+$1080)
Evolve hatch auto – $25,790 (+$680)
GT hatch/sedan auto – $27,490 (+$880)
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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