Mazda gives us a preview of it’s new B-segment hatchback, the Mazda 2. Updated to modern Mazda design language, gone is the boxy outlook of it’s predecessor, instead you get a sporty hatch which is reminiscent of the Toyota Yaris. The new Mazda 2 is shorter at 3880mm, however it still keeps an identical wheelbase of 2490mm.
It has a sporty front, with a large air dam flanked by two smaller ones hosting fog lamps, and large headlamps, however I have to disagree with their choice of front grille design – something bigger would have looked better. Trunk space is rated at 250 litres, but with the seats down it enlarges to 469 litres of space. The 2008 Mazda 2 is expected to be unveiled with three engine options, a 1.3 litre petrol (two variants – 74hp/118Nm and 83hp/121Nm), a 1.5 litre petrol (103hp/136Nm) as well as a 1.4 litre turbodiesel.
Two more photos of the rear and side profile after the jump.
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the outgoing mazda had that tiny grille design too… probably they are trying to retain that portion of the design.. but good grief it looks fantastic. the black area around the side mirror needs some work though… stamping steel to shape around that area must be tough….
that green paint isnt my choice of colours tho…
circa rm90k like a swift perhaps???
looks alot like the ford ka
Definitely a good looking car, and with 400+ litres of space, it's gonna be very useful too!
WOoo nice…..
Look like Pegeuot
Looks radical.. but need to hv a good chasis to beat swift… yea, swift rocks. jazz and yaris are for gurls… hehe…
this is one of the best-looking small hatch around, but the rear glass area is too small.. why do all manufacturers are following this nonsense trend?
armand, small rear glass area is too common nowadays among hatch car manufacturers. If you want big rear glass, you can look for 'tall-boy' japanese minicars or the perodua myvi/kelisa.
simple and stylish!
It's like yaris at the rear!
Oh my God, it looks good…
Wonder if it will make it to our shores.
armandd: a hatch with a big glass area, ends up in something looking like the volvo c30
not much significant, justa low slung front
ladies will like it
agree with e-nabill, looks like ford ka. albeit this is bigger.
hopefully for this they will bring in the import from philiphines instead of nippon, then would really give perodua a run for its money
the front reminds me of Lotus APX
just curious… is this 2 all new? or issit using the old chassis with new clothes (a total face-lift)
WOW… a good looking version of toyota yaris….good job mazda
nice…sexy look but notice it look alike the new fiat bravo…
the front its definitely a Mazda…
But the side confused me of a Yaris or a 206
should be a great girl cars!
i dont really like mazda actually…but this model gain my interest…this car looks sharp from behind…anyway, this car using ford engine or what?
Looks really nice for a hatch! And I like its Mazda headlight design- http://www.automotivemazparts.com/mazda-headlight… -looks very sporty with it. That tiny grille doesn't fit to the bulky appearance of Mazda 2.
nice one.. visited Mazda Malaysia official website but didn't see this model. Any idea on how much it is selling in Malaysia?
This mazda 2 uses miller cycle engine?
I also got no idea
i want this car
i want mazda demio/2 mazdaspeed edition..where to find??
can;t wait for this to come out here