2 Hybrid (middle) is confirmed as the direct replacement for the older model ...

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However, this would require Toyota and Mazda to co-develop an entirely new platform, something neither company has even hinted at. Plus, earlier Best Car reports pointed to a turbocharged 2.0 ...

You can extend your Mazda warranty, but at a cost. Service intervals for the Mazda 2 are 12,500 miles or annually, depending on which comes first. Mazda offers a three-year service plan for £699 ...