Geneva Preview: Mazda2 teaser
Click the image for a high-res gallery.
Mazda released information on its new Deuce early this morning and by "information" we mean PR-ified empty calories. The press release, posted after the jump, just gives the details on when (exactly) the new Mazda2 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and quickly points out that the new Two is not just some refreshed POS, but a thorough redesign that adheres to Mazda's two-word corporate mantra: Zoom-Zoom.
After a bit more snooping, we came across two more pics (posted in the gallery) at Auto Motor Und Sport, along with some engine choices. The Mazda2 will come equipped with either a 1.3-liter producing 85 HP or a 1.5-liter, making somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 HP.
We'd like to pit this new Mazda2 against the Fit and Yaris in a compact death match, so we're hoping that Mazda has the foresight to bring the Two (or in Japan, the Demio) to U.S. shores soon.
[Source: Mazda]
PRESS RELEASE
All-new Mazda2 to Debut at the
2007 Geneva International Motor Show
Hiroshima, Japan, 13th February 2007. Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda2 (known as the Mazda Demio in Japan) at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, 6 March through Sunday, 18 March 2007. Officially titled the Salon International de l'Auto de Genève, the Geneva Motor show press days are March 6 and 7, and the public days are March 8-18. Mazda will hold its press conference on Tuesday, 6 March at 14:15 CET.
The all-new Mazda2 is more than just a model freshening of the current Mazda2. In 2002, the Mazda6 heralded the arrival of Mazda's new generation of Zoom-Zoom vehicles, and now the Mazda2 becomes the first of these to evolve to the next level. As such, the new Mazda2 represents the progression of Mazda's Zoom-Zoom brand promise.
_opt_thumbnail.jpg)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
jeff 8:20AM (2/13/2007)
That looks great, now lets hope Ford capitalizes on that, bring us the Mazda and the Ford they're undoubtedly gonna spin off of that car for Europe.
Reply
Dandy 8:20AM (2/13/2007)
I like it, much better looking than the yaris, and less van-looking than the fit. I do like the fit at it's highest trim with all the pretty dodads, but it still looks like a mini-mini van from profile. This looks very nice.
Reply
Ols 8:38AM (2/13/2007)
I like that, although to me it is a mash-up of the Toyota Yaris and Vauxhall Corsa - that is no bad thing though really.
Hope it does better than the previous model, which was good but was about as inspirational as lettuce.
Reply
C. McFeeny 8:37AM (2/13/2007)
Yes! This is what I've been waiting for from Mazda and Ford. I will definitely give up my Toyota for this! I hope there will be both a Mazda and Ford version. My bet is that it'll come into the USA as a Mazda first and then a Ford later on.
Reply
Hamud 8:42AM (2/13/2007)
This car looks sweet, I would dump the color though.
Reply
Peter 8:42AM (2/13/2007)
I agree. Best looking Mini car yet. I don't mind the Yaris, but I hate the Fit. It looks too much like the last generation Suzuki thing (can't remember the name).
Hopefully it pulls down Yaris like fuel economy, current champ among North America gassers. The fit is such a brick that the civic gets better highway MPG.
Reply
Howard Kerr 9:05AM (2/13/2007)
What a sweet looking car. I'd run down to my Mazda dealer for a look and hopefully a test drive.
Strange, look at this car REALLY good, lots of oval and scoop shapes. Imagine, if Ford's 1996 Taurus had looked more like this instead of like a beached whale, Ford just might be in better shape in the U.S.
Reply
Jay Evans 9:26AM (2/13/2007)
Cool!!! Maybe a new Festiva is on the way.
Many people who never owned one knock the Festiva but those of us that did know what a dependable fun car they were. Had my 88 13 years. It survived two teen age daughters learning to drive and never saw the inside of a Ford service department.
Reply
RamSport47 9:28AM (2/13/2007)
"Imagine, if Ford's 1996 Taurus had looked more like this instead of like a beached whale, Ford just might be in better shape in the U.S.
Posted at 9:05AM on Feb 13th 2007 by Howard Kerr"
No...you would have hated it if Ford did it
Reply
Michael Karesh 9:45AM (2/13/2007)
I find this considerably more attractive than the Fit, Versa, and Yaris. It'll need more than 100 horsepower in the U.S., though.
Reply
rob 9:48AM (2/13/2007)
ramsport...
you DO know that Ford partly owns Mazda, right? Go look for a domestic/import fight elsewhere, preferably domesticapologistsandfanboys.com
Reply
Rick Lyon 10:21AM (2/13/2007)
That is sweet. We've been looking for something small and affordable for a second car (currently own the Mazda 5 mini van) and this is exactly what I had in mind (as was the 5) THat car is sweet. Wow, I can't wait to see it released.
Reply
John B 12:18PM (2/13/2007)
While this is a nice looking auto, for what will likely be only a small premium, I think I'll stay with the Mazda3. We've had one for three years and 75,000 km. and it's been perfect.
Reply
ryan 10:45AM (2/13/2007)
"10. I find this considerably more attractive than the Fit, Versa, and Yaris. It'll need more than 100 horsepower in the U.S., though."
Oh whatever, this is exactly where a mini car should be in HP 80-100hp. Look at the Geo Metro, they are still out their on highways. Or take a look at the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.8L it was around 94hp.
This is great, it's a true "economy" car, take my old Mazda 3 for example it was rated at 160hp, is that a true economy car?
Reply
Bill 10:50AM (2/13/2007)
I even like the green color. So tired of grays, silvers, etc. This is a big leap from the current Mazda2. Previously Mazda said that the 2 was not destined for the NA market, but if it's good looking, gets good MPG, drives well, and is loaded with safety features, they should be able to sell. Mazda will never be Toyota (thank goodness), but they make niches for themselves quite nicely.
(Mazda3 owner)
Reply
Spider 11:34AM (2/13/2007)
You guys are crazy, this thing is gross.
Should be called the MazdaFug
Reply
Alex 12:09PM (2/13/2007)
This Mazda2 taking on Honda's Fit proves once more that Mazda manages to make their cars infinitely cooler than Honda.
Kind of like Apple vs Microsoft - a much smaller company and brand, but so much more desirable.
Reply
thomas 5:40PM (2/13/2007)
I seriously can't wait until Mazda drops this Deuce on the other Asian car companies in America.
Ford's gotta take it where it can get it.
Reply
BCM 11:36AM (2/13/2007)
For my taste, this is leagues ahead of the Yaris/xD, Fit, and Versa (or the current 2/Demio, for that matter). This is the first car I've seen where the bizarrely elongated headlamps in vogue with the Japanese look good. The side profile has hints of the 323F and Familia Neo.
My 1983 626 had 83 hp, and my 1990 626 had 110 hp. Based on similarly sized cars, this should weigh less than that '83 and considerably less than the '90, so I have no problem if it only has 100 hp. However, if it comes to the US, I don't know whether it would be easier to federalize the 1.5 l or update one of the 1.6s that have previously been employed; if the latter, 120 hp would not be out of the question.
Now that I've seen this, I hope it makes it here one way or another, and that I can coax another year or so out of my current 1995 ride.
Reply
the marais 12:11PM (2/13/2007)
It looks oddly Ford Ka-esque.
Reply