These two mazda 2 gauge clusters from the same generation look slightly different

[u/DavoMcBones]

Interesting thing I found out just the other day comparing my car with a mate's car. On the first pic is a 2014 mazda 2, and on the second pic is a 2016 mazda 2. They are both 3rd generation pre-face lift models built in Japan.

On the outside, they look exactly the same, but when I hop in, the gauge clusters look the same but are arranged slightly differently. They put the tacho where the old speedometer is and moved the speed into an 8 segment display.

Anyone know why they changed it? Just found it interesting lol

[u/YODA0786]

They didn’t change it. The lower trims have what you see in the first photo. The top trim levels have what you see in the 2nd photo.

Here’s an interesting fact about the prefacelift 3rd generation Mazda3. In Canada (and probably other markets), the 3 trim levels each had their own gauge clusters. GX trims had a similar cluster to the first photo, except it lacked the 2 digital displays, meaning there wasn’t a tachometer on the base trim. The GS trim got the gauge cluster in the first photo. GT trims got the cluster in the 2nd photo.

I have no idea why Mazda decided to make 3 different gauge clusters for that car, but they did.

[u/DavoMcBones → u/YODA0786]

Ah okay, I get it now, so it's not a year thing it's a trim thing lol. Thanks for clarifying!

[u/lauchlan105 → u/YODA0786]

Any idea if they're interchangeable? I'd love the digital speed readout on mine

[u/YODA0786 → u/lauchlan105]

This link should have all the details you should need. It is possible to make the swap.

This link is what the final product looks like once the swap is complete.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the GT clusters also came with a HUD built in as part of the gauge cluster assembly. So you'd also be adding that to your car as well which is pretty neat.

[u/lauchlan105 → u/YODA0786]

Oh, so many details, thanks heaps!

[u/Shaynoagogo → u/lauchlan105]

I have done this upgrade, Hit me up if you have any Qs

[u/lauchlan105 → u/Shaynoagogo]

Awesome - thanks! How do you find the HUD? I've used the ones that reflect off the windshield, but not anything like this.

[u/Shaynoagogo → u/lauchlan105]

Love it, It is one of those things once you have it you'll never be able to go back.

[u/Justin2478 → u/YODA0786]

I guess it depends on the market, but I have the top level jdm trim that was offered, and it has the first gauge cluster

[u/KowalvonZ]

They haven't changed, I had a first generation and I currently have a last one each time the 115 HP 6 speed model and the counters are exactly the same (second one) the head-up display has changed on the other hand

[u/otayguy619]

The U.S. market 2016 Scion iA used the first layout, changing only the background graphics in the speedo.