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2008 Mazda 2

New from

$15,750 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.4 - 6.8 L / 100km

About the Mazda 2

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Mazda 2 is a small car offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $15,750 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $21,400 for the Maxx Safety Pack.

There are 4 variants of the Mazda 2 available in Australia.

The Mazda 2 is only available with an null motor that produces 76kW and 137Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2008 Mazda 2 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

73.64 - 75.85 kW/t

51.17 kW/t

86.96 kW/t

Boot Space

250 litres

475 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.4 - 6.8 L/100km

5 L/100km

7.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

618 - 656 km

618 km

700 km

Price

$15,750 - $21,400

$14,990

$26,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

1 year

7 years

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2008 Mazda 2 Price

Neo

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$15,750
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$15,990
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$16,390
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$16,030
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,400
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,640
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,040
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,620

Neo Safety Pack

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$16,850
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,090
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,490
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,500
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,740
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,140
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,680

Maxx

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,960
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,210
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,650
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$18,140
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,610
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,860
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,300
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,730

Maxx Safety Pack

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,060
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,310
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,750
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,200
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,710
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,960
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$21,400
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,790

*excl. on-roads

All Mazda 2 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$26,990	$28,190
2024	$22,870	$28,190
2023	$21,510	$27,920
2022	$21,190	$26,490
2021	$20,990	$27,490

*excl. on-roads

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2008 Mazda 2 Specs

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Neo

Audio
- Antenna Type: Roof
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 3
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 3
- Platform Code: B2
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.85
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 787
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 469
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 16.6
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 250
- Front Headroom (mm): 1004
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1068
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1340
- Front Track (mm): 1475
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.2
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
- Overall Height (mm): 1475
- Overall Length (mm): 3885
- Overall Width (mm): 1695
- Rear Headroom (mm): 959
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 883
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1300
- Rear Track (mm): 1465
- Wheelbase (mm): 2490
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 42
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Purple
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 181
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 103
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 76
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 137
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Safety
- Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
- Main Service Distance (km): 20000
- Main Service Distance (miles): 12427
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Electric
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 700
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1002
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Neo Safety Pack

Adds to Neo:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.17
Paint
- External Color: Green
Safety
- Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 5
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1011

Removes from Neo:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.85
Paint
- External Color: Purple
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1002

Maxx

Adds to Neo Safety Pack:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.77
Paint
- External Color: Purple
Steering
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1003
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from Neo Safety Pack:

Audio
- System In-dash Cd
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.17
Paint
- External Color: Green
Safety
- Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 5
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1011
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

Maxx Safety Pack

Adds to Maxx:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.17
Paint
- External Color: Green
Safety
- Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 5
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1011

Removes from Maxx:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.77
Paint
- External Color: Purple
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1003

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2008 Mazda 2 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	900Kg	900Kg
2024	900Kg	900Kg
2023	900Kg	900Kg
2022	900Kg	900Kg
2021	900Kg	900Kg

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2008 Mazda 2 Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 2

The most fuel efficient Mazda 2 is the Maxx with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.4L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Mazda 2	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	6.4 L/100km
1.5L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	6.8 L/100km

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2008 Mazda 2 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mazda 2?

The Mazda 2 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.