Refreshed Mazda Demio goes on Sale in Japan

Mazda announced today that sales of the facelifted Mazda Demio, or Mazda2 as the rest of the world knows it, have begun in Japan. The new Mazda2 is the company’s supermini and the target sales for its home market is 6,000 units per month. Read more »Source URL: http://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/Mazda2%20-%20Demio
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Mazda Launches Limited Edition Mazda2 with a Sporty Flair

The Mazda2 “Fit for Fun” is a new special edition model that will be marketed in Germany with production limited to 400 examples. The “Fit for Fun” is based on the Mazda2 with the 86HP 1.3-liter MZR engine and its most prominent feature is the sport package that includes dark headlamps, a front apron, rear wing, painted grille, side skirts and dark grey 16-inch alloy wheels. The model also features a higher level of standard equipment with features such as automatic climate control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with traction control (TCS), onboard computer and rain sensor for the windshield wipers. Prices in Germany begin from €15,800 with buyers being able to choose from two exterior colors, white or black.

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2009 Mazda Demio: JDM Mazda2 Receives Subtle Upgrades

Mazda's ongoing quest for perfection has led to the introduction of the 2009MY Demio in Japan. The Demio, which we know as the Mazda2, has received a few minor and somewhat insignificant updates that concern the vehicle's cabin. In particular the supermini's interior now features a glossy black center panel and matching (new) materials for the seat cover centers and door trim.

There's also new silver garnish on the shift knob, parking brake and inner door handles while an illuminated shifter display has been added to the models that are equipped with an automatic or CVT transmissions. Finally, Mazda has added a new dark silver exterior body color raising the total number of available colors to twelve.






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Mazda2 Gets New 1.4-liter Turbo Diesel Engine

Along with the introduction of a three-door version, the Japanese carmaker is enhancing its European Mazda2 lineup with the availability of a 1.4-liter common-rail turbo diesel engine across the range. Engineered specifically for the European market, it produces 68 PS of maximum power at 4,000 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at a low 2,000 rpm. The result is an ultra low average fuel consumption of just 4.3 litres / 100 km or 54.7 MPG (combined). -Continued
Moreover, the Mazda2 1.4 turbo diesel produces 114 g/km of CO2, which is the lowest CO2 value ever achieved by a Mazda production car sold in Europe. As with the rest of the range, the turbo diesel version comes equipped with Mazda’s five-speed manual transmission with gear ratios that are between 3 to 10 percent higher than the previous five-speed, contributing to lower fuel consumption.
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Mazda2 3door Goes on Sale in the UK from £7,999

Mazda is introducing the three-door variant of its all-new Mazda2 supermini in the UK this month, with a starting price of £7,999. The only significant difference between the 3-door and 5-door versions of new Mazda2 is the rear seat shoulder room, which is 25mm larger in the 5-door model. At launch, the Mazda2 3dr will be offered with a 1.3-litre petrol engine in two power outputs (75 and 86ps), and a 1.4-litre 68ps diesel The 1.5-litre 103ps petrol engine will be available from the end of July. -Continued




Mazda2 3d Price List – May 2008
3dr	Power (ps)	Estimated 'On the road' Retail	CO2 Emissions (g/km)
1.3 TS	75	£7,999	129
1.3 TS2	86	£9,509	129
1.5 Sport	103	£11,399	140
Diesel
1.4D TS	68	£8,999	114
1.4D TS2	68	£10,504	114
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Mazda2 Extreme: Rally-Prepped Hatch Makes Melbourne Show Debut

Produced by Mazda Motorsport in Australia, the Mazda2 Extreme is a rally-inspired study that definitely revs up our engine. Based on the five-door version of the Mazda2, the Extreme is equipped with a 1.5-liter engine that is still under development. However, Mazda Motorsport's goal is to increase the car's real world performance by at least 20 percent. The standard car's five-speed manual transmission is unchanged, and, like the production version it is based on, drive is delivered to the ground through the front wheels.
The Mazda2 Extreme’s suspension system has been redesigned by Australian suspension tuning expert, Murray Coote who equipped the rally-prepped study with sports-tuned springs and shock absorbers with purpose-built 15-inch Bridgestone Potenza rally tyres and lightweight Compomotive Motorsport alloy wheels.
In its current form, the Mazda2 Extreme retains its standard braking system. This includes antilock brakes with emergency brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution. -Continued
Inside, the Mazda2 Extreme's cabin features a full PCD roll cage, Italian Sabelt race seats equipped with five-point safety harness, a Momo steering wheel, hydraulic handbrake, fire extinguisher and medical kit.
"This was a surprisingly challenging Extreme car to do," said Mazda Motorsport chief Allan Horsley. "Starting with such an agile car really put the pressure on when it came to improving its real-world abilities."
"I think the result was well worth the effort. This Mazda2 Extreme sits proudly alongside our other Extreme cars like the RX-8 and Mazda3 MPS."
Commenting on the Mazda2 Extreme, Mazda Australia's managing director Doug Dickson said: "Mazda Australia, under the direction of Allan Horsley, has an excellent reputation for pushing the envelope in the design and modification of cars."
"It seemed an obvious decision to unleash the Extreme beast lurking within our Mazda2 five-door hatchback. The Mazda2's popularity with Australian buyers is at an all-time high. This award-winning light car is selling far above our expectations because it looks good, it represents great value for money, and it's an enjoyable car to drive."















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2008 Mazda2 3-door Hatchback: New Image Gallery

We just got our hands on a new set of mages featuring the three-door version of the 2008 Mazda2 (called Demio in Japan) that will premiere at the 78th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The 3door Mazda2 will come with the same MZR 1.3-liter and 1.5- liter gasoline, powertrains, and the same MZ-CD 1.4-liter common-rail turbo diesel, as the five-door hatchback. –High-res image gallery after the jump










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Mazda Produces 100,000th new Demio / Mazda2 in Japan

Today, Mazda announced that production of the all-new Demio / Mazda2 hatch in Japan reached 100,000 units at the end of January 2008. Domestic production of Mazda’s new mini hatch began eight months ago, at the end of May 2007. In terms of sales, in Japan Mazda sold 34,389 units in the first six months while in Europe, 12,591 units in a period of four months. At the Geneva Show in March, Mazda will expand the Demio/Mazda2’s line-up with the addition of a three-door version (see here).Source URL: http://sparesomeribs.blogspot.com/search/label/Mazda2%20-%20Demio
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Mazda2: 3-door Version To Premier At Geneva Show

For the first time in the model’s history, Mazda will offer a three-door variant in its Mazda2 (called Demio in Japan) range. The new Mazda2 three-door hatchback will make its world premiere on Tuesday 4 March at the 78th Geneva Motor Show with sales following shortly afterwards. The three-door Mazda2 will be offered with the same powertrain line-up – the MZR 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines and the MZ-CD 1.4-litre turbo diesel – as the five-door hatchback. The three-door Mazda2 shares the same overall dimensions as the five-door and achieves a similarly modest kerb weight, model for model. -Continued
The Japanese carmaker also announced that the Geneva Show will also witness three Mazda European debuts: the Mazda Taiki concept car, equipped with a next-generation rotary engine, the Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid and the facelifted Mazda’s RX-8 which made its premier at the Detroit Show
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Mazda2 / Demio by MAZDASPEED

Looks like Mazda’s stand will host many supped up models at the January 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Mazda2 (Demio in Japan) has been tweaked by MAZDASPEED and from what we gather by looking at the pictures, apart from the full bodykit and the new shiny alloy-wheels, the interior has also been upgraded with a pair of two-tone bucket seats, carbon-fibre trim and a two-tone sports steering wheel. No thanks to the lack of an official press release, we don’t know whether or not MAZDASPEED has proceeded to any mechanical upgrades. -More pics after the jump


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