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Trims and features
What changed for 2012
- Engine: 1.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT → MZR 1.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT (all trims)
2012 Mazda2 trims
| Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | MZR 1.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT | MZR 1.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT |
| Horsepower | 100 hp | 100 hp |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft | 98 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic: 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Overdrive 5-Speed Manual: 5-Speed Overdrive | 4-Speed Automatic: 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Overdrive 5-Speed Manual: 5-Speed Overdrive |
| Gears | 4-Speed Automatic: 4 5-Speed Manual: 5 | 4-Speed Automatic: 4 5-Speed Manual: 5 |
| Drivetrain | 4-Speed Automatic / 5-Speed Manual | 4-Speed Automatic / 5-Speed Manual |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 13.3 cu ft | 13.3 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 27.8 cu ft | 27.8 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 155.5 in | 155.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4-Speed Automatic: 2,359 lb 5-Speed Manual: 2,306 lb | 4-Speed Automatic: 2,359 lb 5-Speed Manual: 2,306 lb |
| Tech | ||
| Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Cloth | Cloth |
| Exterior | ||
| Wheels | 15 in | 15 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (34)
| Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|
| Bike Carrier | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Box, Short | Optional | Optional |
| Fog Lights | Optional | Standard |
| Kayak Carrier | Optional | Optional |
| License Plate Frame | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Guard (Late Availability) $80 | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Luggage Basket | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional |
| Side Sill Extensions | Optional | Optional |
| Ski/Snowboard Carrier | Optional | Optional |
| Splash Guards | Optional | Optional |
| Surfboard Carrier | Optional | Optional |
| Tailpipe Finisher | Optional | Standard |
| Touch-Up Paint | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | — | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Mats $100 | Optional | Optional |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional |
| Center Armrest $170 | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit | Optional | Optional |
| 3.5 mm Audio Cable | Optional | Optional |
| Integrated Bluetooth (Late Availability; See Dealer for Details) | Optional | Optional |
| Portable Bluetooth Car Kit by Motorola | Optional | Optional |
| Portable Navigation Devices by Garmin | Optional | Optional |
| Aquatic Blue Mica | Optional | Optional |
| Brilliant Black Clearcoat | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal White Pearl Mica | Optional | Optional |
| Liquid Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| Spirited Green Metallic | Optional | Optional |
| True Red | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | Optional | — |
| Black Cloth with Red Piping | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: exterior, interior, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | — | Not rated | 1 | 9 | Steering (3) | No |
| 2013 | — | — | — | Not rated | 1 | 13 | Steering (4) | No |
| 2012 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 9 | Air bags (3) | No |
| 2011 | — | — | — | Not rated | 1 | 16 | Steering (8) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Mazda2 2020–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 | Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA.