New Mazda2

Mazda has launched an automatic version of the Mazda2 as part of the recent model upgrade and is expecting large demand from Motability drivers and driving schools. The Mazda2 has always been a favourite when leasing a car through the Motability scheme and this new model is bound to be popular. The Mazda2 will also join Mazda’s special driving school programme alongside the lower-medium sector, Mazda3.

Upgraded Mazda2

The new five-door automatic Mazda2 is being badged as the “TS2 Automatic” and has a four-speed automatic transmission paired to a 1.5-litre engine, returning 44.8 mpg and with CO2 emissions of just 146g/km.

The nine-strong new line-up in the Mazda2 range offers a choice of three petrol (1.3-litre 72ps, 84ps and 1.5-litre 102ps) and one diesel powertrain (1.6-litre 95ps) with four generous equipment levels.

The trim levels are TS, TS2, Tamura and Sport and every model now comes with remote central locking, air conditioning, electric front windows, electric door mirrors, a piano-black centre stack, CD radio with auxiliary jack and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm. Mazda business car leasing is available on the Mazda2 range now.

New Mazda6

The Mazda6 is updated this month with the introduction of a new 19-strong model range offering better fuel economy (by up to 6.4%) and lower CO2 emissions (up to 6.1 %). Business fleets and company car drivers now have a choice of hatchback and estate versions, as the saloon model is no longer available. There are three petrol engine options and three diesel engines, with four equipment levels namely S, TS, TS2 and Sport.

New Mazda6

Upgraded equipment includes “smart ” turn indicators and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) for the S grade and all other models. The TS (and all upward models) gets a rear spoiler, the TS2 (and upwards) gets front and rear parking sensors and Hill Hold Assist (HHA) and the Sport gets swivel-type AFS front lights. Most “essential need” company car drivers will probably lean towards the 2.2D 129ps in TS trim which now emits 138g/km. Mazda contract hire prices will be loaded shortly.