Mazda Demio 2007–2014 used car review

The Mazda Demio handles well and is spacious. A solid record for reliability is a bonus, and it is cheap to run.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 4 out of 5 Safety , 3 out of 5 Value , 3 out of 5 Interior , 4 out of 5

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good
  • Tiny turning circle
  • Decent reliability record
  • Good safety rating compared to other small import hatchbacks
The not-so-good
  • Less power than its closest competitor
  • Reversing visibility is not great

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2007 Mazda Demio 13C-V

Price

$6,400 to $14,000 for models which have travelled 70,000km to 120,000km

Engine

1.3-litre four-cylinder, 64kW/122Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Three-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

4.3-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

3885mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1475mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 700kg (braked) - for 1.5-litre engine version

Turning circle

9.4m

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