Dash around the city (or escape it) with a lean, fit body for agile and responsive driving.

There’s no fat on the Mazda2. It’s in perfect shape to make a dynamic impact on the streets.

Mazda’s ‘gram strategy’ ensures that the car’s every component is as light as possible, while still doing its job brilliantly. Like the high and ultra-high tensile steel used in the body - it’s sturdy yet lightweight. And this lower weight means it uses less fuel, cost less to run and keeps emissions to a minimum.

Add to this fit body the Mazda2’s outstanding steering and suspension, its incredibly streamlined body and its punchy engines - you have a knockout driving performance with fewer visits to the pumps.

The small car that’s big enough for you and four mates has one of the quietest interiors in its class.

Even when you’re in the thick of the action, the Mazda2 puts you at ease.

It’s surprisingly spacious - a product of ingenious design and a relatively long (2.49 m) wheelbase. Inside, up to five adults can comfortably stretch out, with 883mm of rear legroom, as well as headroom and shoulder room - front and back - that’s among the best in its class.

It’s quiet, too - if you want it to be - so it’s a pleasure to be on the road. Smart engineering means that there’s little to distract you - the engine, the asphalt and the airflow gently fade into the background. And the Mazda2’s sound insulation makes sure that outside noise stays outside.

An impressive choice of feisty yet frugal petrol and diesel engines.

With a range of finely tuned engines that includes1.3-litre (75ps and 86ps) and 1.5-litre (103ps) petrol engines and a 1.4 (68ps) advanced common-rail turbo diesel.

The 1.4 diesel offers offers lively acceleration with a 162km/h top speed. Yet this gutsy driving experience sips just 4.3 litres of fuel per 100 km, making it one of the healthiest engines of its kind.

Take the driving position that suits, enjoy great visibility and change gear smoothly with the high-mount shift lever.

Drivers come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why the Mazda2 makes it easy to adjust the driver’s seat and steering wheel to fit your own comfort zone. And, to help you feel even more confident and relaxed, the Mazda2 driver enjoys great visibility, front and rear. That’s crucial in keeping your wits about you in busy urban settings, like narrow roads, car parks and junctions.

The high-mount gear lever at the bottom of the centre console makes shifting up and down easier. It’s placed precisely so that reaching for it feels sporty and intuitive and the knob at the top of it forms a reassuringly natural shape in your hand.

A street wise little number, with all the lines in the right places, to guarantee you get all the looks.