Geneva Motor Show: 2008 Mazda2

[NFS4]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/04/geneva-motor-show-2008-mazda2/

The car that will form the basis of the new baby Ford for the US market will make it's first public appearance in Geneva this week, and we've got the official images from Mazda right here. The little machine has a style that fits right in with the current Mazda design language, including the prominent front fender curves and the lower body character line that sweeps up into the rear fenders. Engines for Europe include a trio of new gas engines of 1.3 and 1.5L displacements ranging from 75hp to 103hp. The two should be arriving on our shores sometime in 2008.

Looks better than the Yaris and Fit IMHO

 

[Doggiedog]

I concur.

 

[Strk]

So we're not getting it, but rather whatever Ford is going to make with it? I remember reading that Ford was going to have Mazda design its compacts somewhere. Does anyone else remember that one?

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

The detailing on the sheetmetal is great. The bigger wheels and body kit on the S trim make it look pretty sporty. Much better than the one in green.

However, I see a bunch of designs and shapes aped from other vehicles. Probably the best looking in its class, but not terribly original.

 

[redgtxdi]

FIIIINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO MORE TEZZZA/TWEENY TAILIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thank GOD!!!!!!


Now, if we can just get 'em to take 'em off the 3, 5, 6 and whatever other #'s they dream up, Mazda will have some cars in contention!

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: redgtxdi
FIIIINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO MORE TEZZZA/TWEENY TAILIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thank GOD!!!!!!


Now, if we can just get 'em to take 'em off the 3, 5, 6 and whatever other #'s they dream up, Mazda will have some cars in contention!

LOL, I like the tailights on my 3s Hatch Black housing, with clear covers and LEDs

 

[randomlinh]

Am I the only one who hates these tail lights? and the dash/steering layout looks like a step backwards from the 3/6.

at least the rims look better than the current 07 3.

and yeah, I like my lights (altho.. I don't have the fun LED ones )

 

[UNCjigga]

Will this be the New Ford SportKa in Europe?

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

I don't think I would fit in the back door of that thing.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Looks better than the Yaris and Fit IMHO

Looks WAY better.