Mazda2 Coming to America: Confirmed for L.A. Auto Display Unveiling
2011 Mazda 2 Teaser PhotoMazda2 will go on sale in North America late in 2010 as a 2011 model By Alex Ricciuti
November 18, 2009 8:00 PM Filed Under: Japanese, Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda , Teasers
The trend of global automakers bringing their small hatchback models to the North American market continues. This time it is Mazda announcing that the Mazda 2 will be making its debut in that market at the Los Angeles auto show next month.
“Bringing Mazda 2 to North America completes the bookends in our lineup,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North America, in a press release.
The press release does not provide many details on the North American Mazda 2 (no engine specs whatsoever) nor whether it will differ from the Mazda 2 already available elsewhere.
The Mazda 2 is sold globally (in Japan as the Mazda Demio) and comes fitted with 1.3 and 1.5 liter gasoline/petrol engines as well as two diesels – a 1.2 and 1.6 liter. It was voted World Car of the Year in 2008.
The Mazda 2 will go on sale in North America late next year as a 2011 model.
