It does have two USB ports, but we establish that if you have your iPhone (iOS 10) linked via Bluetooth for telephony, and streaming music and charging via a wired connection, the infotainment system has a tendency to occasionally crash. This is rather frustrating.
The front seats are comfy and there is a sensible amount of storage space inside the cabin, be it cupholders or storage compartments for phones et cetera.
The rear will easily provide accommodation to two adults but forget about a fifth passenger if the destination is more than a few minutes away. ISOFIX points are available for two child seats, which also makes this an ideal car for small families looking for a reliable and safe second car.
The boot measures just 250 litres, which rules out any large prams, but if you can get away with folding the rear seats down, the little hatch can swallow a fair bit of luggage. It doesn’t offer the same levels of practicality and luggage load carrying capacity as the clever Honda Jazz, but it’s or else a very logical boot.
The Maxx lacks out on keyless entry, but still has a push-button start system. This isn’t all that ready to lend a hand as you still need to get your hands on the keys to open the door, then get in and press the start button, as opposed to just grasping the door handle with the keys in your bag or pocket for the entire operation.
At the end of day, you can’t go wrong buying a Mazda 2. It’s a solid car and one that will prove to be a reliable, safe and problem-free experience. It’s not cheap and the features of the Maxx leave a bit to be desired for the asking price in the class. But as an overall package, it’s a solid choice.
