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2008 Mazda 2 coming soon

May 22, 2007 by Alborz Fallah  




Mazda Japan yesterday held a rollout ceremony for the all-new Mazda2 (known as the Demio in Japan). The lifespan of the current Mazda2 is coming an end as the new, more modern replacement sets sail for Australia.

The first batch of the new Mazda2s will go on sale in the Japanese market in summer (2007).

The all-new Mazda2 is the first of Mazda’s new generation products to evolve to the next stage. While the current model was intended for the domestic market, the new model has been developed into a globally competitive car.” Mazda’s Executive Vice President, Robert J. Graziano said.

One of the main benefits of the new Mazda2 is its weight, Mazda has put a lot of resources focusing on weight reduction during the car’s development, and it has paid off, with the the all-new Mazda2 being 100 kilograms lighter than its predecessor, placing it among the most fuel efficient vehicles in its class.

Mazda 2

Mazda says the new Mazda 2 has substantially improved safety performance to meet today’s demanding regulatory requirements and customer needs for excellent safety as well as styling, maneuverability and economy.

Sales will commence in Japan, followed by Europe and Australia and other markets.  Expect the car in Australian markets before years end.

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Comments

11 Responses to “2008 Mazda 2 coming soon”
  1. Amanda says:

    How safe is the Mazda 2? Is it better than a Swift?

  2. alborz says:

    Its hard to say yet!
    I believe it will have at least a 4 star safety rating.
    I think the Swift looks better :d

  3. Amanda says:

    So do I :)
    Although the bright green photo doesn’t help.

  4. Myke says:

    I think it looks pretty good. I saw one in grey with a bodykit and it looked much better than frog Green. The Swift looks good but its a bit small

  5. Amanda says:

    I’d love to see that!

  6. Amanda says:

    Definitely better in black! Think I still prefer a done up Swift.

  7. Myke says:

    The Swift seems like a really good car. But I think the Mazda2 will have better options (such as ESP) and be better to drive.

  8. Sam™ says:

    and mazda 2 will have better reliability than suzuki swift.

  9. Nanette says:

    the mazda 2 also has a much bigger boot and comes with heaps more features that are standard.

  10. BRAD says:

    Saw it, loved it, bought it. Incredible value for what will be a work car and weekend wife’s car. Much nicer styling when seen in the flesh- very peugeot.

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