2011 Mazda 2 to be made in China next year
- Source: Gasgoo
- [00:30 July 02 2010]
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Changan Ford Mazda Automobile, a joint venture between Changan Automotive Group, Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor, will start producing the 2011 Mazda 2 next year in China, and of course, the 2011 model will be redesigned to meet the needs of the Chinese auto market.
The joint venture also revealed that a facelift Mazda 2 model will be launched in October this year, with slight changes to be made in the appearance and the interior.
Compared with the existing Mazda 2, the 2011 Mazda 2 is faster, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive. Even when parked, its sharp contours and soft transitions give it a sense of motion. It always looks ready for action.
The 2011 Mazda 2 features a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, spinning up a whopping 103 hp/ 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 197Nm/4250rpm, which matches a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, it will perform better, sip less fuel and produce 15 percent lower CO2 emissions than the existing model.
At present, the 2011 Mazda 2 is already available in the North American market and is sold at around $14,000 under the brand names Sport and Touring.
