The New Mazda 2/Demio

MaserQ · 17th July 2007, 01:40

The recently launched Mazda 2/Demio is one of the many innovative cars to have come out of a revitalised Mazda. Of late, Mazda has become the 'alternative' Japanese car maker.

Source: Mazda Japan

With its superb driving dynamics and sporty styling, one has to ponder if it would make sense for Ford to base its small car plans on the Mazda 2 platform. Plus, its got a gem under the hood, the ultra efficient 1.3 with CVT. Mazda makes exciting cars, it would be a pity if they dont have any immediate plans for the Indian market.

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1100D · 17th July 2007, 21:22

Ford Should bring the Mazda brand to India. This car needs to be seen by the Swift GETZ crowd.

Mpower · 18th July 2007, 01:52

The next Ford Fiesta will be based on this car which is a new platform.

This car also comes with an optional Miller cycle engine for high FE.

madan80 · 18th July 2007, 14:21

why does'nt ford bring more Japanese cars in here. ITs like what Coke did to thumbs up - they first tried to kill the brand, then realised its too big, so brought it back again. Same way - i think ford is trying to build the Ford brand but is it working?

17th July 2007, 01:40	#1
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	The New Mazda 2/Demio The recently launched Mazda 2/Demio is one of the many innovative cars to have come out of a revitalised Mazda. Of late, Mazda has become the 'alternative' Japanese car maker. Source: Mazda Japan With its superb driving dynamics and sporty styling, one has to ponder if it would make sense for Ford to base its small car plans on the Mazda 2 platform. Plus, its got a gem under the hood, the ultra efficient 1.3 with CVT. Mazda makes exciting cars, it would be a pity if they dont have any immediate plans for the Indian market. MAZDA:Mazda Commences Sales of Fully Redesigned Demio \| News Releases
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17th July 2007, 21:22	#2
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,115 Times View My Garage	Ford Should bring the Mazda brand to India. This car needs to be seen by the Swift GETZ crowd.
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18th July 2007, 01:52	#3
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,734 Times View My Garage	The next Ford Fiesta will be based on this car which is a new platform. This car also comes with an optional Miller cycle engine for high FE.
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18th July 2007, 14:21	#4
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	why does'nt ford bring more Japanese cars in here. ITs like what Coke did to thumbs up - they first tried to kill the brand, then realised its too big, so brought it back again. Same way - i think ford is trying to build the Ford brand but is it working?
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