Mazda discontinues Mazda 2 supermini in UK, introduces hybrid replacement

Mazda has discontinued its Mazda 2 petrol supermini in the UK after ten years. The remaining stock is limited to a few hundred units. The company will replace it with the Mazda 2 Hybrid, which is designed to meet current consumer demand. The Mazda 2 Hybrid features a 1.5L petrol engine combined with an electric motor, producing 116bhp. It can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 9.7 seconds and has low CO2 emissions of 92g/km. This model aligns with Mazda's shift towards electrification. The decision comes amid increasing pressure from the UK government's zero-emission vehicle mandate, which requires car manufacturers to boost electric vehicle sales. Mazda's current offerings include only one electric vehicle, the MX-30, which has not met sales targets.