Mazda has done a top job of capturing the minds of Australia's car buyers with its strong 'Kodo' design language. Look closely, though, and there are some chinks in this little car's attractive armour ...

The Mazda2 has been, to my thinking, the best light car in its class. That doesn't mean it's the cheapest - it isn't - but its mix of styling, engineering and safety mean you know where your money has ...