Upgraded Mazda2 to Premiere At Paris Motor Show

DARTFORD, UNITED KINGDOM – Aug 23, 2010: At this year’s Paris Motor Show, Mazda will be focusing on low fuel consumption and reduced emissions, with three new model introductions.

Mazda’s lightweight, Mazda2 – voted World Car of the Year 2008 – has received an upgrade and will be given its European premiere in Paris, revealing the following key changes:

New front styling features Mazda’s unique family face

Upgraded interior

Upgraded Euro V compliant powertrain line-up

Upgraded chassis for even better ride comfort

Automatic transmission version introduced

Joining the upgraded Mazda2 will be the all-new Mazda5 premiering with a new, more economical MZ-CD 1.6 diesel engine. The Mazda5 C-MAV people carrier is especially economic and family-friendly and offers:

A frugal and powerful 1.6-litre diesel engine (5.2 l/100km, 115ps)

A 15 percent CO2 emissions reductionin comparison to previous 2.0-litre diesel

New lightweight 6-speed manual transmission

An eye-catching design that sets it apart in the C-MAV segment

Enhanced Karakuri interior flexibility for up to seven people plus sliding rear doors

The new Mazda3 with an upgraded MZ-CD 1.6 diesel engine will also be introduced. Offering more power and torque, while lowering fuel consumption and emissions, the new version features:

6ps more maximum power

12 percent higher maximum torque

4.4 l/100km and 117g/km CO2

New lightweight 6-speed manual transmission