Mazda Demio 2002-2007 used car review

The second-generation Mazda Demio is a small hatchback with a boxy body shape that is great for interior space.

Sam Domett
Sam Domett
Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 4 out of 5 Drive , 4.5 out of 5 Safety , 1 out of 5 Value , 3 out of 5 Interior , 3.5 out of 5

Overall score , 3.2 out of 5

The good
  • A great car to drive
  • Lots of usable interior space
  • Folding rear seat
The not-so-good
  • Prone to underbody corrosion
  • Poor real-world safety rating

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2005 Mazda Demio Casual

Price

$4,800 to $10,000 for models which have travelled 70,000km to 120,000km

Engine

1.3-litre four-cylinder, 67kW/110Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

One-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or six months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

5.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

3925mm

Width

1680mm

Height

1530mm

Towing capacity

400kg (unbraked), 700kg (braked) - for 1.5-litre engine version

Turning circle

9.8m

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Sam Domett Sam Domett
Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group