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Also called	Mazda2 Mazda2 Jinxiang
Production	2007–present
Assembly	Hiroshima/Hofu, Japan; Nanjing, China Rayong, Thailand (2009-) Bogotá, Colombia
Body style	5-door hatchback 4-door saloon
Platform	Mazda DE platform
Engine	1.5L I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual CVT
Wheelbase	2007-2010: 2,490 mm (98.0 in) 2011-: 98.1 in (2492 mm)
Length	Sedan: 4,270 mm (168.1 in) Hatchback: 3,885 mm (153.0 in) Genki: 3,895 mm (153.3 in) 2011- Hatchback: 155.5 in (3950 mm)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	Hatchback: 1,475 mm (58.1 in) Sedan: 1,480 mm (58.3 in)

Transmissions

Transmission choices include a five speed manual, a four speed automatic and a CVT (only available in Japan and Hong Kong) or a seven speed selective CVT (only available in Japan)

Production

The vehicles were built in Ujina Plant No.1 (U1) in Hiroshima, with additional Mazda2 began at the Ujina Plant No.2 (U2) in June 2007.Additional vehicles were built in Hofu, Japan

Chinese models were built in Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Nanjing plant at the end of October 2007.

Sales

A month after sales of Japanese models began 15000 units were sold. Top 3 selling models featuring Sunlight Silver Metallic, Metropolitan Grey Mica and Icy Blue Metallic body colours, and Spirited Green Metallic body among top 5.

Keiichi Wakabayashi, Mazda global communications planning general manager poses with Mazda2 and WCOTY trophy. Keiichi Wakabayashi, Mazda global communications planning general manager poses with his WCOTY trophy. WCOTY_Wakabayashi_Trophy.JPG [View High Res Image]

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