Mazda Releases Upgraded Demio with Improved Fuel Economy in Japan

Popular 13C-V Smart Edition II model grade now complies with new eco-car tax reduction program.

HIROSHIMA, Japan—
Mazda Motor Corporation today launched an upgraded Mazda Demio compact car (known overseas as the Mazda2) at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.

The updated Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II features a rear roof spoiler, undercover, and with a 0.4km/L improvement in fuel economy, now achieves a rating of 20.6km/L under Japan's JC08 mode test cycle.

The 13C-V Smart Edition II qualifies for a 50 percent reduction in the vehicle acquisition and weight taxes under Japan's eco-car tax reduction program.

In doing so it joins the ranks of the 13-SKYACTIV model grade which qualifies for full exemption of the vehicle acquisition and weight taxes.

With the addition of the refined Border Black seat color option to the Sporty Package and Comfort Package factory-installed set options, three upholstery colors are now available in the 13-SKYACTIV model grade.

Two new body colors, Stormy Blue Mica and Clear Water Blue Metallic, were added to the Demio lineup, giving customers a choice of eleven colors.

Main features of the upgraded Mazda Demio
13C-V Smart Edition II
•Model grade name is changed from 13C-V Smart Edition to 13C-V Smart Edition II.
•Enhanced aerodynamic performance through the employment of a rear roof spoiler and undercover result in a 0.4km/L improvement of fuel economy from 20.2km/L to 20.6km/L under Japan's JC08 mode test cycle.
•Additional factory-installed set options
•Advanced keyless entry (with answer-back function and automatic rear liftgate) and start system, two advanced keys, and immobilizer (approved by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism)
•Discharge headlights with low beam auto-leveling function and front fog lamps

13-SKYACTIV
•Three color options for upholstery including the new Border Black are available for the Sporty Package and Comfort Package.
Exterior body colors (for all model grades)Eleven colors are now available, including two colors new to the Demio range, Stormy Blue Mica and Clear Water Blue Metallic.

Mazda Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II

 

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ma...pan-45601.html

The 13C Series in the Demio (or Mazda 2) uses the all new 1.3 litre Skyactiv Engines/Trans.

WHY o WHY are we not seeing these in the US and Australia, OK we lose 200 cc BUT, in return you get the sweet 1.3 SA engine (way better than the old crude 1.5), and economy of 48.5 MPG.!!

 

Because every one loves Comodores and SUV's in Australia and America

 

Aus not getting it ?

 

They do??

Mazda 3 #1 Selling car in OZ
Mazda 2 #1 Selling car in class.

Na, Jackson we just get the 1.5 like you guys.

 

Not related, but soon I will be only using a push bike in my State to get around...

Cop this one....'Point to Point' Speed Camera's now!! FFS..

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/s...-1226379088242

 

Love the interior

 

Agree, and IMO that is what sets the Mazda 2 apart from all the other minis, it's retro looking dashboard with a simple speedo cluster, shifter as part of console and dash which gives a spacious interior front...it is simple, but has almost everything other 'top' brands have.

 

its ... cute

 

Welcome to Italy!

 

I believe the new Demio Skyactiv cars use a CVT to accomplish the insane 70 plus mpg.

What a name: Mazda Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II.

Paul.

 

Some highway toll systems in the US do that.
When you get to your final destination, and either use your EZ-Pass to pay the toll, or you hand over your toll ticket, if they calculate that you did the highway span in less than a certain amount of time, you earn a nice additional fee for speeding.

BC.

 

Are we getting this upgrade at some point for the 2 here in the US? It is outgunned and out-MPGed here in its segment here. Zoom zoom handling can only take you so far.

 

While I agree that making the 2 even better is a great goal, I am not sure where you get the information? Agreed, it's the lowest power in the segment, but due to it's weight advantage, it's not the slowest: http://media.caranddriver.com/files/...azda-2-ego.pdf

It's only a hair behind the Fit in acceleration and the mileage is only 1mpg highway off of the lead, with the best city MPG.


And with a price that is FAR below the competition, those aren't points to complain about?

 

Yeah, we have had them here on major interstates, but not used on local suburban roads until now.!