Mazda2 [MERGED]

[foifoi05]

of course the smile treatment

so pwede na siguro dumating ito sa wakas since updated na? hehe







-autoblog

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/09/m...-to-go-global/

[AG4]

More info...

RAYONG, Thailand — AutoAlliance Thailand, a Ford/Mazda joint venture, unveiled the Mazda 2 to the local media on Thursday as the company prepares to start production of the subcompact at its Rayong assembly plant here.
The car is based on the model currently in production in Japan. It will go on sale in Thailand in November and will be rolled out in other markets in the region soon after, starting with Indonesia later in the same month, [SIZE="3"]the Philippines in December[/SIZE] and Malaysia next March.

Ford Motor has similar high hopes for the model when it rolls out the Fiesta-badged variants across the region at the end of 2009 and early 2010.

For the whole article, click link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=158847

[Lucius]

Love the headlights.

But I'm sure it will produce a lot of RICERS, give it 6 months after the release

[eggman]

Mauuna ang 5 door hatch variant,susunod ang Sedan version maybe in three or four months after nung launch sa December.

Ka-presyo nang Jazz yata to or mas mura nang 30K Pesos to..

[lamborghinione]

Mauuna ang 5 door hatch variant,susunod ang Sedan version maybe in three or four months after nung launch sa December.

Ka-presyo nang Jazz yata to or mas mura nang 30K Pesos to..

Magandang competition to a. Mazda 2 sedan vs. Honda City vs. Ford Fiesta(sedan?introduce din ba?) vs. Toyota Vios(facelifted sana kung meron)

Mitsubishi na lang wala a(Colt?? probably)

[eggman]

Matagal pa ang Sedan variant na medyo pangit..Malamang may 1.3 at 1.5 liter variants nito. Sarap gawing taxi!!

[lamborghinione]

Matagal pa ang Sedan variant na medyo pangit..Malamang may 1.3 at 1.5 liter variants nito. Sarap gawing taxi!!

At least, mabe break na dominance ng vios sa taxi market.hahaha

[lamborghinione]

Here is my non-car expert summary of Mazda 2 vs. Competitor hatchback comparison results

Mazda 2 vs. Jazz vs. Fiesta

Engine Power : Jazz
Fuel Efficiency : Jazz
Exterior : Fiesta
Interior : Jazz
Road Handling : Mazda 2
Value for Money: Mazda 2???/ Fiesta???


I think if Mazda 2 and Fiesta's goal is to eat significant market share from jazz(or city), these two first timers should also excel in value for many category listed above.

I’m expecting a "deceiving" introductory price for Mazda 2 and Fiesta. Usually new models have no dicounts. But later on, very competitive discounts might be offered for these two cousins giving them clear-cut edge over Jazz/City in value for money category.

Assuming these two later on would have very attractive discounts, question is is it enough to woo Honda lovers or even Toyota lovers?

[AG4]

Mitsubishi na lang wala a(Colt?? probably)

The only LHD Colt made in Asia is the Taiwan-made Colt Plus (thats the bloated extended-rear wagon/MPV version of the Colt)

There were rumors that the Colt Plus was supposed to be launched here but its been like 2 years already and still nothing.

PS: The next Nissan March/Micra will also be made in Thailand just like the Yaris, Jazz and the soon to be launched Mazda 2 and Ford Fiesta (this means the next March/Micra could also be sold here), but knowing NMPI, we're not sure if it will make it here.

[eggman]

The new gen Nissan Micra sourced from Thailand will arrive here thanks to NMPI(they'll start releasing new cars by early next year).Yung Colt Plus eh mahal pag dinala rito but let's wait for the so-called 2011 Colt that will replace the old GLX and GLS Lancer..

As for the Mazda2 eh mauuna ang 5 door hatch at malamang ang closest rival nito ay ang Suzuki Swift,forget the Yaris which is really dull(still wondering bakit walang 1.3 liter variant nito!) dahil for sure sisikat tong Mazda2 basta't ok ang pricing nya!

Yung Sedan variant ng Mazda2 eh sana puwedeng gawing taxi,kinda reminds me of those old 323 Familia taxis(marami pa akong nakikitang ganyan sa roads)..But this one's bigger!