2015 Mazda2 revealed ahead of Paris debut [w/videos]

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Small cars may be big business, but the world's automakers don't seem to be in any particular rush to keep them fresh. The new Smart Fortwo unveiled yesterday replaces a model that's already been around for seven years, and based on a structure dating back to the late '90s. The new Opel Corsa revealed just last week replaces a model that had been around for eight years. And the Mazda2 has been on the market in its current form for seven years now, but not for much longer because Mazda has finally revealed its successor.

Set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show this October, the new Mazda2 follows the stylistic lead of the Hazumi concept remarkably close, from the sharply creased front end right down to the wheel design - bringing the supermini hatchback in line with the KODO design language that characterizes its bigger siblings: the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5.

Although details released thus far are rather limited, and power will vary from one market to another, engine options center around a 1.5-liter four in both gasoline and diesel versions, joining the manual and automatic transmissions and the chassis itself under Mazda's Skyactiv technology umbrella. We wouldn't expect the diesel version to make it across the Pacific (or across the border from the plant that will build it alongside a new Toyota hatch in Mexico), but rumors have surfaced of a potential rotary hybrid. The new 2 will also include the company's MZD connectivity suite and i-Activsense safety technology.

Also sold as the Demio in certain regions (like the Japanese Domestic Market), the new Mazda2 represents a vital product for Mazda, which has sold over 2.4 million of them since the model line's introduction 1996. Production has already begun at Mazda's plant in Hofu near Hiroshima, Japan. Scope out the videos and press release below for a closer look.Continue reading 2015 Mazda2 revealed ahead of Paris debut [w/videos]
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[SarcasticOne]

New Mazda 2 diesel in Japan is AWD...
http://m.autoevolution.com/2015-mazd...ite-84066.html

[brandonjATCorkSport]

We need that in the States, AWD Skyactiv-D MPS 2

[SarcasticOne]

We need that in the States, AWD Skyactiv-D MPS 2

Yeah, saw derrick's post
It's an awesome combination
AWD, diesel, no weight

[brandonjATCorkSport]

We were just talking about it. We dont have any Skyactiv-D's here yet. I may have to trade in for one if the price comes in lower than the Fiesta ST. We never get the cool cars here unless they are made here. ie Hellcat

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Derrick my have to get rid of his raced out 2 for this new one

[SarcasticOne]

We were just talking about it. We dont have any Skyactiv-D's here yet. I may have to trade in for one if the price comes in lower than the Fiesta ST. We never get the cool cars here unless they are made here. ie Hellcat

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Derrick my have to get rid of his raced out 2 for this new one

well, we have the 5.0 from the mustang in a 4 door family car...
with a supercharger added on

[countrychic]

Mazda Australia website has the new 2014 Mazda2 up. No specs yet (of course) but given they scrapped the Genki a few years ago, I doubt it will come here even in warm hatch guise. Boo hoo hoo. We're more likely to get a competitor for the Eco-friendly snorefests aimed at baby boomers and P-platers than a GTi/ST/RS competitor.