Facelifted Mazda2 to premiere at Paris Motor Show

As reported by Mazda

At this year’s Paris Motor Show, Mazda will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions, with three new model introductions.

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Mazda’s lightweight, Mazda2 – voted World Car of the Year 2008 – has received an upgrade and will be given its European premiere in Paris, revealing the following key changes:

•  New front styling features Mazda’s unique family face
•  Upgraded interior
•  Upgraded Euro V compliant powertrain line-up
•  Upgraded chassis for even better ride comfort
•  Automatic transmission version introduced

Joining the upgraded Mazda2 will be the all-new Mazda5 premiering with a new, more economical MZ-CD 1.6 diesel engine. The Mazda5 C-MAV people carrier is especially economic and family-friendly and offers:

•  A frugal and powerful 1.6-litre diesel engine (5.2 l/100km, 115ps)
•  A 15 percent CO2 emissions reductionin comparison to previous 2.0-litre diesel
•  New lightweight 6-speed manual transmission
•  An eye-catching design that sets it apart in the C-MAV segment
•  Enhanced Karakuri interior flexibility for up to seven people plus sliding rear doors

The new Mazda3 with an upgraded MZ-CD 1.6 diesel engine will also be introduced. Offering more power and torque, while lowering fuel consumption and emissions, the new version features:

•  6ps more maximum power
•  12 percent higher maximum torque
•  4.4 l/100km and 117g/km CO2
•  New lightweight 6-speed manual transmission