Mazda 2 - best small automatic cars
Sporty handling remains intact in the auto version of Mazda's fun supermini
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Sporty superminis don't come much sportier than the Mazda 2, even if you can't get a hot hatch variant. It's sharp looks give clues to the sharp handling underneath, while Mazda's latest G-Vector torque control system to boosts cornering.
Mazda offers a six-speed auto with the mid-sized version of the 1.5-litre petrol engine that's the only option in the 2 line-up. This 90PS version is offered in SE-L and Sport trims, and both can be had with the auto box for about £1,200 extra. Fuel economy doesn't take as much of a hit here as it does in rivals, with a claimed 58.9mpg for the auto, compared to 62.8mpg for the manual.
Where the Mazda 2 excels is as a well-equipped sporty supermini that has the ability to entertain and carry all your belongings easily.
Best small automatics
- 1. Skoda Fabia DSG
- 2. Volkswagen Polo DSG
- 3. Hyundai i10 auto
- 4. MINI Cooper auto
- 5. Ford Fiesta Powershift
- 6. Citroen C3 EAT6
- 7. Renault Clio EDC
- 8. Mazda 2 auto
- 9. Kia Rio auto
- 10. Audi A1 S tronic