Mazda is killing it lately — in a good way!
It is hard not to feel a bit of pride in their achievements, even as an outsider. The brand is a loveable underdog.
The new CX-3 is amazing, while the exceptionally-competent Mazda6 and CX-5 are also updated for 2016 with cooler LED style details, tech updates and on-trend dark wheels.
Just when you thought Thanksgiving could not possibly have any more to offer from Mazda, here comes the dapper new Mazda2 in four-door sedan form. This car was revealed in Thailand where it will be sold from early 2015 onward. Mazda also announced a new engine plant in Thailand (and Mexico) recently, so the Zoom-Zoom brand is set to increase its overall marketplace footprint very soon.
And boy, do they deserve it. The cars are better than just a skin-deep love of the styling. They are simply outstanding to the core.
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We hope the Mazda2 sedan makes it to the US eventually, even if this market has typically been dominated by hatchbacks. But for once – it is not a big loss if it does not make it to America. With the new MX-5 leading the charge to Mazda earning double-digit sales increases, Mazda USA will be just fine without a Mazda2 sedan.
One thing is certain: Mazda is firmly on the ascent.
2016 Mazda2 Sedan
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Mazda to Debut the All-new Mazda2 Sedan at Thailand International Motor Expo
– Goes on sale in Thailand alongside the hatchback model early 2015 –
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HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will debut the sedan model of the all-new Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio in Japan) at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2014*1 on November 28, 2014. The all-new Mazda2 compact sedan features handsome proportions and bold styling, a high-quality, sporty interior and a combination of excellent driving performance and outstanding environmental and safety performance. The all-new Mazda2 hatchback will also be exhibited at the expo; the first time the model has been displayed to the public in Thailand. Both the sedan and the hatchback feature the SKYACTIV-D 1.5, Mazda’s newly-developed small-displacement clean diesel engine. The all-new Mazda2 goes on sale in Thailand in early 2015.Â
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Vehicles scheduled for sale |
All-new Mazda2 sedan with SKYACTIV-D 1.5 (World Premiere)All-new Mazda2 5-door hatchback with SKYACTIV-D 1.5 |
Vehicles currently on sale |
Mazda3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda BT-50 |
2016 Mazda2
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