2016 Mazda2 | Mazdaspeed2 being considered?

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I read yesterday that it actually is possible to get the Mazda2 in the US if you really want it.

The car is actually fully federalized, Mazda has just chosen not to sell it in the US. However, you can buy one in Puerto Rico, and could presumably import one to the continental US, where it should be 50-state legal.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Hmm, that's interesting if its true. I wonder if you could do that with other cars in Puerto Rico.

 

[05XR8]

https://www.just-auto.com/analysis/next-generation-mazda-models-to-2030_id191710.aspx

I'm interested to see how the next 2 is developed. Would Mazda be keen to offer something like the GR Yaris, for the next gen.

 

[Grandea GTR]

122 PS 2.0L I4

Something about that seems way off.

 

[mustafur]

Something about that seems way off.

Considering my 1.5L almost makes that much power your not wrong.

 

[05XR8]

Because you all just love rebadged models.

2023 Mazda 2 Spied As Rebadged Toyota Yaris

Our spies have spotted a Toyota Yaris, only to realize it was actually a rebadged Mazda2 hiding its wing-shaped M logo behind black tape at the front and rear.

www.motor1.com

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I'm confused.

Toyota has been selling a rebadged Mazda2 in the US as the Yaris. You're telling me now they're selling a rebadged Toyota Yaris as a Mazda2? Also...the car in the pictures has absolutely zero current Mazda design language. Something doesn't seem right.

 

[FT-1]

I was aware the next Mazda 2 was going to share its platform with the Yaris, but wasn't expecting it to be nothing more than a rebadge. That will be disappointing, if so.

Hopefully this is just a test mule and the production model will feature the brand's design language - Right now, the Toyota styling will stick out like a sore thumb amongst the rest of the lineup.

 

[Keef]

I assume this is a test car. It would not be a good marketing decision to not stick to Mazda’s language.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

I'm confused.

Toyota has been selling a rebadged Mazda2 in the US as the Yaris. You're telling me now they're selling a rebadged Toyota Yaris as a Mazda2? Also...the car in the pictures has absolutely zero current Mazda design language. Something doesn't seem right.

I'm predicting the Mazda2 will continue being sold as a Yaris.

 

[05XR8]

We'll, it ain't April. I already checked.

 

[05XR8]

Won’t have all the Color combos as the JDM model, but the update is coming in June.

2023 Mazda 2 facelift revealed, Australian launch confirmed

The almost nine-year-old Mazda 2 hatch and sedan has received a second facelift, with a local arrival due in mid-2023

www.whichcar.com.au

 

[Emick81]

Not a fan of the new design as an owner of A 2016 model. The one with the Grill looks allright but those without it just look too smooth/soft for my liking.


And regarding the Yaris thing. That is only for the Mazda 2 Hybrid. The normal 2 still has its own design.

I rented the Mazda 2 Hybrid last summer and quite liked it. Pretty fast acceleration on the first meters off the line due to the Electrical assistance. Since I could not afford the Hybrid I bought the regular 2 shortly after.

 

[05XR8]

I’d like it if the 2 went back(no pun intended) to an upright rear end.

新型マツダ2もロータリーEVに!?!?　イタフラデザインで24年秋に登場か!?!? - 自動車情報誌「ベストカー」

2014年に登場したマツダ MAZDA2。デビューから10年､そろそろフルモデルチェンジが近付いているようだ。2024年秋頃登場とみられるが、シャープな印象を持つ現行型とはうって変わって、コロンとしたキュートなデザインになる!?

bestcarweb.jp

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

That looks like a Fiat Punto.