Mazda Small / City car reviews

If a city car is top of your shopping list, then browse through our reviews to find out which small car would suit your lifestyle. 

Nippy, compact, great for city driving, small cars are good first cars as well as handy for driving around town. With fun engines and quirky looks, city cars can hold their own for longer journeys too these days. 

We have a wide range of small cars for sale listed on the site, plus expert advice about small 4x4 cars, small cars with big boots, and fun fast city cars. Read our Mazda small cars reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.

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Mazda Small / City car reviews

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  • Mazda 2 Hybrid (2022 onwards) Review

    Mazda's frugal hybrid is a Yaris in (hardly any) disguise

    Parkers rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4
    New price: £24,010 - £29,075

    PROS

    • Impressive economy and low CO2
    • Clever hybrid powertrain works well
    • Feels well built, tough and durable

    CONS

    • Toyota’s donor Yaris Hybrid is cheaper
    • Avoid the headroom-robbing glass roof
    • Not the most exciting car on sale today
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  • Mazda 2 (2015 onwards) Review

    An interesting driver’s choice in a post-Fiesta world

    Parkers rating: 3.2 out of 5 3.2
    New price: £18,430 - £23,625

    PROS

    • Sharp to drive
    • Lots of equipment
    • Fuel efficient

    CONS

    • Dated infotainment
    • Rivals are more practical
    • No ‘hot’ version
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  • Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015) Review

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £512 - £6,189

    PROS

    • Good to drive
    • Stylish and sporty look
    • Holds its value well
    • Good equipment levels

    CONS

    • Awkward boot shape
    • Noisy at speed
    • Firm ride
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