2016 Mazda2

Previewed as the Hazumi concept at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year, the all-new fourth-generation Mazda2 was unveiled and has entered production in Japan at Mazda’s Hofu Plant.  Mazda said the new Mazda2 will be rolling out of this plant to worldwide markets starting this fall.  The all-new Mazda2 should be available in the U.S. in early next year as a 2016 model.

The all-new fourth-generation Mazda2 is equipped with the full range of SKYACTIV technologies and “KODO: Soul of Motion” design as seen in other larger latest models in the Mazda lineup, the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5.  In addition, the all-new Mazda2 features next-generation car connectivity system and advanced safety technology with MAZDA CONNECT and i-ACTIVSENSE respectively.
Overall, the fourth-generation Mazda2 is available with 3 types of engine, the SKYACTIV-D 1.5 diesel engine, the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 1.3 gasoline engines. The new Mazda2 for Japanese market will be available with the SKYACTIV-D 1.5-liter diesel and SKYACTIV-G 1.3-liter gasoline. Based on the ongoing Mazda2’s specs, the next-generation Mazda2 for the U.S. market will likely be equipped with the SKYACTIV-G 1.5-liter gasoline engines.  More detailed specs will be available closer to the U.S. launch date. Read More