We like to think of superminis as being ridiculously good fun to drive. And at first, the basic ingredients of a small hatchback do seem like they'd add up to a pretty exciting driving experience. A compact, lightweight body should make the car nimble, agile, manoeuvrable, with a tiny engine trading big power for a zingy, free-revving nature.
Of course, the reality is rather far from the truth, at least where Malaysia is concerned. Apart from the standout Ford Fiesta, small hatchbacks sold here tend to be tepid, rolly-polly boxes tuned more for comfort to suit the average commuter. This leaves the enthusiast buyer looking for a fun-yet-affordable machine with very little options to choose from.
Enter the new 2015 Mazda 2, which promises to "shatter your expectations of small cars." Mazda is making monumental claims with its new B-segment hatchback in terms of driving dynamics, so is the new contender all hot air, or a complete revelation to drive? We went to Japan to find out.
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