2 (Demio) Third generation (DE 2007 to 2014)
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Third generation (DE; 2007–2014)
Overview
- Also called Mazda2
- Production May 2007 – July 2014
Assembly
- Hiroshima, Japan (Hiroshima Plant)
- Nanjing, China
- Hainan, China
- Rayong, Thailand (AAT, 2009–present)
- Bogotá, Colombia (CCA)
- Tehran, Iran (Bahman Group, 2011–present)
- Nui Thanh, Quang Nam, Vietnam (Vietnam Motors, 2011–present)[12]
Body and chassis
- Body style3- and 5-door hatchback
- 4-door sedan
- PlatformMazda DE platform
- RelatedFord Fiesta
- Haima 2
Powertrain
- 1.3 L ZJ-VE I4 (gasoline)
- 1.5 L ZY-VE I4 (gasoline)
- 1.4 L Y4 I4 (diesel)
- 1.6 L Y6 I4 (diesel)
Transmission4-speed automatic (4F27E)
- 5-speed manual
- CVT automatic
Dimensions
- Wheelbase2,490 mm (98.0 in) (2007–2010)
- 2,492 mm (98 in) (2011–)
- Length3,885 mm (153.0 in) (hatchback, 2007–2010)
- 3,895 mm (153.3 in) (Genki)
- 3,950 mm (156 in) (2011–, hatchback)
- 4,270 mm (168.1 in) (sedan)
- Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
- Height1,475 mm (58.1 in) (hatchback)
- 1,480 mm (58.3 in) (sedan)
- Curb weight1,038 kg (2,288.4 lb) (hatchback)
- 1,053 kg (2,321.5 lb) (sedan)
The third generation Demio is built on the new DE platform, which Ford also used for the 2008 Ford Fiesta. It employs lightweight materials and reduces the overall dimensions of the car. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The lead designer for the third generation was Ikuo Maeda, who was later promoted to Head of Design at Mazda in 2009. For the Japanese Domestic Market, sales of production vehicles began on 5 July 2007 at Mazda, Mazda ɛ̃fini and Autozam dealers.
- The Mazda2 launched at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show,and later at the 2007 Shanghai International Motor Show.
- Mazda2 three-door hatchback (2008) A three-door variant was released for the European market in 2008. Engine choices include the MZR 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline, MZ-CD 1.4-liter common-rail turbo diesel. In some EU Member States like the Netherlands, there is the option to buy the gasoline car in bi-fuel LPG version from the factory. This model was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
- The North American version of the Mazda2 debuted at the 2009 LA Auto Show, and later at the 2010 Canadian International AutoShow. The Mazda2 became available in July, 2010 with the 1.5-liter, 100 hp four-cylinder and 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
- Mazda discontinued the Mazda2 in the United States after the 2014 model year.
- The Mazda2 received a "Good" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in frontal crashes, "Acceptable" for side crashes, "Good" for roof strength, and "Acceptable" for rear crash protection.
- The Chinese model of the Mazda2 in five-door hatchback body style launched at the 2007 Guangzhou Motor Show.A Chinese four-door sedan model of the Mazda 2 was unveiled at the same event with sales beginning in January, 2008.
- The sedan body style was manufactured in Thailand and China and marketed only in Southeast Asia, Australia, South America and the Caribbean.
- In Australia, the Sedan was introduced along with the facelifted Hatch in May 2010, with the Sedan being offered in a single 'Maxx' grade. In February 2011 however, Australia had reverted to Japanese sourced production, which lead to the discontinuation of the Sedan being offered, after just 9 months on-sale.