I have to say, for a small car sedan, the 2008 Mazda 2 sedan is very attractive. At the 2007 Guangzhou International Auto Show in China, Mazda have revealed the upcoming Mazda2 sedan, which is built by a partnership between Mazda, Ford and the Chinese automaker Changan Automobile Group. At the moment it will only be available in the Chinese market, but it wouldn’t take a genius to predict its success and eventual spreading of markets. All that is known currently is, it will be 168 inches long, 66.73 inches wide and 58.26 inches high, making it 16 inches longer (152.95 inches) the same width the same height as the Mazda2 hatch. Price is not yet know, but I will try and get an update when there is one. For now you can enjoy the pretty pictures.
For more info, click over to the Jalopnik Blog.
I am a man who loves his wagons, being the proud owner of a 1997 Mitsubishi Magna (that could use retirement), and it is sad to see the 6-cylinder wagon becoming a dieing breed. Though the new Ford Focus wagon won’t be a 6, it does look pretty sexy.
What is known at the moment, is it will slot into the current range of Focus’s with an assortment of engine/trim levels. There will also be an Econetic-branded model, which you might have guessed is more environmentally friendly with as little as 115 g/km of carbon dioxide emissions while delivering 54 MPG.
No release date as yet, but will try and update when I know more. For now enjoy the images.
For more info, click over to the Autoblog Website.
Looks like Mazda is doing a refresher on the Mazda 3 Series of small sedans and hatch backs. There are a few changes coming to the series which include the next-generation Ford Focus C1 platform. With this comes a little extension in length and width, and some new engine sizes.
The new engines will include a 2.0L and a fatter 2.5L which will replace the current 2.3L 4-cylinder engine. Both models will now feature dual exhausts, which will “expel exhaust gases from either a 148 HP 2.0L four, or an upgraded 2.5L”. You can also expect a power increase from the new 2.5L, of about 20-30HP.
Visually the car will look more aggressive, but the pictures of the hacked up body doesn’t give away too much. Expect an update as we approach the 2009 release.
For more shots, and info, drive over to the AutoBlog and Edmunds Webpage.