for those of you who need some gas mileage, here you go.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...to-the-states/

this will also be the platform for the Ford "B" series car coming soon also.

 

It looks like an RX-8.

 

Mazdas really expanding their lineup nowadays.
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NotThatShy

 

no, looks like an EVO!

 

 

the US line up for Mazda is limited compared to their actual lineup and japan or europe.

 

or a WRX maybe? eh, whatever

 

i duno why i think it looks way too cheap=(...well ateaslt in those pictures, i recall the ones i saw before i like the stlying, not these tho, they were and aussie ones..like the euro-spec..but why so different?

and the rear looks so damn bad

IMO the 3 is MUCH better for the $..

maybe i m baised....i own a 3.

 

^ That it is but this will go against the Yaris, Fit, etc.

 

The interior layout does look like a mini-me 8.

 

Not that I would buy a car in this segment, but I think looks kinda cool. Well, for what it is anyway.

 

And...I'm sure we'll see the Mazdaspeed version of this car before the 8!

 

We'll see a mspd anything before the 8 (read: it's not coming, give up).

 

We have had the Mazda 121 now AKA Mazda 2 in Australia for 20 years or so, they sell quite a few...

The new Mazda 2 has the same platform as the new Ford Fiesta (2008)

As for the US market, your Mazda NAO Boss said no to the Mazda 2.

If you weigh over 160 pounds, then forget about it as you won't fit in it!

But, I think they would be a good start car for college girls and teenagers.

 

I have driven a few Mazda 2's and they are really chuck-able,,,,being front wheel drive, light, and a very simple/cheap but effective dead rear axle (3.5" round pipe) with shocks and springs.

Mazdaspeed 2 (Demio) does exist in JDM Only..

 

now thats hot=)!......dosent look lieka wimmy cheapo car no more....looks like a speed3 ...alot......with the same looking kit and the grill being open mouth and all, but are u able to find a rear end of that pic?

 

Just a Fiesta. I can't believe the death-trap, econobox segment is making a comeback.

 

i rather spend $20 a week instead of $40. these econboxes are good for the consumer and for new drivers. I rather buy my son this than a silverado or some big pollution friendly truck.

And anyways, the demio has been out for quite some time in the international market. We're finally getting some eco friendly, gas saving vehicles in the states.

 

Interesting... The car pictured in the article appears to be a diesel. I wonder if Mazda has any plans on bringing that particular model over, or if we'll just be getting the normal SI engine? Even if you don't like this car, a diesel 3 would make a great commuter car.

 

Probably not, it's harder for diesel powered engines to pass US emission.

 

There are a bunch of new diesel engines being introduced over the next few years (MB's Bluetec, Subaru's Boxer Turbo Diesel, new VW TDI), so I thought that maybe Mazda was following the trend and I just didn't hear anything about it. A diesel rotary would be cool

 

We have the new generation/cleaner Mazda 6 Hatch and Wagon 2.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve SOHC intercooled turbo diesel made in Japan, released late in 2006.

http://www.mazda.com.au/mazda6/

 

Do you know anything more about that engine? A little googling shows that it meets Euro4 emissions regs, but this doesn't mean that it'll be more than 45 state legal (if it even hits that) here in the US. Unfortunate, IMO. Ford has stated that they'll focus mainly on DI gasoline engines for the near future, rather than developing more diesels, so it seems that we might be out of luck for the time being.

 

Can't at the moment tell you much more...

Mazda here have just released the BT-50 (Ranger) Pick-up which has a 3.0 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel.
115KW @ 3,200rpm
380Nm @ 1,800rpm

I am sure its the same design as the 2.0 litre Mazda 6 diesel but for RWD use of course.