The first-generation Mazda 2 Hybrid is a compact five-door hatchback built around a petrol-electric powertrain. Here is what its engine, transmission and battery mean for everyday driving in town and on longer trips.
The Mazda 2 Hybrid engine choice centres on a 1.5-litre petrol unit working alongside an electric motor, as in the 1.5 AT version of the Mini 5-doors body. That powertrain sends drive to the front wheels through an automatic transmission, so there are no gears to manage in traffic.
Mini 5-doors — Mazda 2 Hybrid Engines and Transmissions
Mini 5-doors Mazda 2 Hybrid Engines and Transmissions
Mazda 2 Hybrid battery capacity is deliberately modest: the 1.5 AT carries a compact lithium-ion pack rather than a large one, because it recharges itself from braking and the engine instead of a plug. It holds enough energy for quiet low-speed running and smoother pull-away at junctions.