Mazda 2 Dropped Overseas, but Safe in Australia

Mazda 2 Dropped Overseas, but Safe in Australia

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.

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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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Ben Zachariah is a seasoned writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and has written for Drive.com.au, Wheels, MOTOR, 4X4 Australia, Street Machine and CarSales.com.au. He has also freelanced for watch enthusiast website Time+Tide and US defence website Task & Purpose. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.
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