Mazda Demio

• 1.3 L B3-ME I4 (1996–1999)
• 1.5 L B5-ME I4 (1996–1999)
• 1.3 L B3E I4, 83 PS (61 kW)/ 108 N⋅m (80 lb⋅ft) (1999–2002)
• 1.5 L B5E I4, 100 PS (74 kW)/ 127 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) (2000–2002)

The original DW model was produced in Mazda's Colombia plant as "Mazda Demio" until the end of 2007 when the DE model replaced it.

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  1996-1999 Mazda Demio (Japan; pre-facelift)
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  1997 Mazda 121 Metro (Australia; pre-facelift)
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  1999–2002 Mazda Demio (Japan; facelift)
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  1996 Ford Festiva Mini Wagon

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  2005-2007 Mazda Demio hatchback (Japan)
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  2005–2007 Mazda2 (DY Series 2) Genki hatchback (Australia)
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  2005–2007 Mazda2 (DY Series 2) Genki hatchback (Australia)

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  Mazda2 3-door (pre-facelift)
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  Mazda2 5-door (pre-facelift)
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  Mazda2 5-door (facelift)
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  Mazda2 5-door (facelift)
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  Mazda2 sedan
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  Interior

Transmission choices include a five speed manual, a four speed automatic, a CVT (only available in Japan and Hong Kong) or a CVT with a sport mode featuring seven simulated ratios and paddle shifters (only available in Japan).[26][27][28]

A digital fuel gauge is a standard feature and stability control is available, except in Australia, where it is standard. There are three trim levels available for the new Mazda2 range: the Neo base model with air-conditioning and 15-inch steel wheels and the range-topping Genki model with side airbags, 16-inch alloy wheels and a sports body kit.[29]

The Mazda2 received a "Good" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in frontal crashes, "Acceptable" for side crashes, "Good" for roof strength, and "Acceptable" for rear crash protection.[30]

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda2 (2007)[31]

Test	Score	Rating
Adult occupant:	34
Child occupant:	37
Pedestrian:	18

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.[32] Additional vehicles were built in Hofu, Japan.[33]

Chinese models were built in Changan Ford Mazda Automobile's Nanjing plant at the end of October 2007.[34]

Asia-Pacific region models were produced by AutoAlliance Thailand Co., Ltd. beginning in 2009.[35][36] Mazda2 local assembly in Vietnam began in October 2011 at the Nui Thanh, Quang Nam plant owned by Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd.[37][38]

A month after sales of Japanese models began 15,000 units were sold, with the top 3 selling models featuring Sunlight Silver Metallic, Metropolitan Grey Mica and Icy Blue Metallic body colors, and Spirited Green Metallic body among the top 5.[39]

Production in Japan reached 100,000 units at the end of January 2008.[40][41]

In August 2010, it is reported that 400,000 units has been sold in Europe, Australia and Japan.[42]

Updated models include premium seat upholstery, black meter panel, silver instrument panel garnish, expanded exterior body colors including Burgundy Red Mica, standard trip computer. The 15C (with CVT), 13C-V and 13C (with a four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission) models include Mazda's eco-lamp. Sport, 15C, 13C-V and 13C (with e-4WD) model grades include new three-point seatbelt and headrest on the second-row center seat as standard equipment. SPORT model includes 16-inch alloy wheels.

The 13-SkyActiv model includes the first SkyActiv engine, a 1.3-liter with 83 hp (62 kW) and 83 lb·ft (113 N·m) of torque, intelligent-Drive Master (i-DM), CVT transmission, 14-inch alloy wheels, Aquatic Blue Mica exterior body color option, dynamic stability control with brake assist, traction control.

Preorders of the new model began on 9 June 2011,[50][51] while sales of the new model began on 30 June 2011.[52][53]

The Demio 13-SkyActiv was nominated for Car of The Year Japan in 2012.[54]

The Turbo2 is a concept car based on the Demio. It features a MAZDASPEED3 MZR 2.3-liter Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) turbo engine, H&R coil-over suspension kit, Corksport sway bars and customized Brembo front brakes with 13-inch ventilated and slotted rotors, gloss black 17-inch OZ Racing wheels with Yokohama ADVAN Neova 215/40R17 performance tires, Sonic White tri-coat body colour with Brilliant Black on the lower panels, wheel arches, side skirts and lower front fascia; bright green and neon yellow graphics and trim pieces; Katzin black leather seats featuring Barracuda Yellow perforated leather inserts and Sunrise Yellow seat piping, Star West floor mats, AiM Pista MXL digital racing performance and data acquisition display.

The 3dCarbon Mazda2 includes a 3dCarbon/Air Design body kit manufactured in high-pressure polyurethane injection molding (a front air dam, side skirts, a rear lower diffuser and Mazda2 Touring-spec upper rear spoiler), Spirited Green Metallic body-color with vinyl graphic design by Sticky Fingers Design, darkly tinted windows, 3M Color Stable Metal-Free Window Film on the side and rear windows, front windshield with 3M Crystalline Nanofilm, Eibach Springs Pro-Kit and 18-inch FIVE:AD S6:F Gunmetal wheels with Yokohama S.drive 215/35R18 tires.

The vehicles were unveiled at the 2011 SEMA Show.[55]

The Demio EV is a limited (100 leased units) production electric vehicle for the Japanese market. It includes a 346-Volt 20kWh lithium-ion battery with 200 km (124 mi) driving range. Leasing began in October 2012.[56][57] 70% of Mazda2 BEV owners said they weren't happy with the 124-mile range of their electric car, even though they never needed more.[58]

The range extender test car was a version of the Mazda2 prototype electric car with a 0.33-liter rotary engine, lithium-ion batteries, 75 kW electric motor driving front wheels and 10-liter fuel tank.[58] This would double the range of the Demio EV, meeting Japanese requirements that the fuel tank and engine not provide more range than the electric motor. The 1,280 kg (2,820 lb) car would have a 200 kg (440 lb), 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, powering a 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) / 150 N⋅m (15 kg⋅m; 110 lb⋅ft) electric motor. The prototype range extender incorporates a 28 kW (38 PS; 38 hp) rotary engine generator, a lightweight 100 kg (220 lb) downsized single-rotor Wankel engine with 330 cc (20 cu in) displacement mounted on its side in the rear of the car. A 10 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal) fuel tank that can be filled with gasoline, butane, or propane was claimed to almost double the EV range to 380 kilometres (236.1 mi).[59]

The Mazda2 uses Mazda's SkyActiv-Drive six-speed automatic and SkyActiv-MT five- and six-speed manual gearboxes[80] as well as stop-start technology ("i-STOP" turns the engine off when the car is stationary) and a brake energy regeneration system ("i-ELOOP" uses braking to charge a capacitor for all car electronics, in place of an alternator charging a battery).[80]

The Mazda2 is initially offered with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a 1.5-liter diesel engine—the SkyActiv-D, 1.5-liter diesel engine debuted at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.[64] The gasoline engine will be available with 74 bhp, 89 bhp or 113 bhp, while the diesel will produce 104 bhp.

2016 Scion iA sedan (United States)

2017 Toyota Yaris iA sedan (United States)

2020 Toyota Yaris XLE hatchback (United States)

While the Mazda2 is produced in North America at Mazda's plant in Mexico, the company neither sell the vehicle in Canada nor the United States (except in Puerto Rico). Instead, the Mazda2 would be sold by Toyota Motor North America in those markets between 2016 and 2020.[75][76]

In Canada, the vehicle was sold as the Yaris Sedan across all model years.[81] Mazda initially announced at the 2015 Montreal International Auto Show that it would offer the Mazda2 in the market, but canceled the rollout on 16 November 2015, and shifted the rollout to Toyota.

In Mexico, the vehicle was sold as the Yaris R, alongside the more austere and lower-priced Yaris Sedán (a variant of the Vios and later the Yaris ATIV). The Yaris R sold in three versions.[82]

In the United States, the sedan was sold under several names. In the initial 2016 model year, it was marketed under Toyota's youth-oriented Scion brand as the Scion iA, where it was the only 4-door sedan and only model not to be built in Japan to be marketed under the brand. After discontinuing the Scion brand, the car was rebranded as the Yaris iA for the 2017 and 2018 model years.[83] For the 2019 and 2020 model years, the sedan was rebranded again as the Yaris Sedan.[84]

When first introduced, like all Scion vehicle, the iA only had one trim level (single-spec) and only offered buyers a choice of exterior color and a choice between 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions.[85] For the 2019 and 2020 model years (as it was rebranded as the Yaris Sedan in the US) the sedan received a minor facelift and introduced L, LE and XLE trim levels with a variety of interior and exterior options.[86]

The hatchback variant of the Mazda2 was not initially sold by Toyota, which instead offered a Yaris Liftback based on the Toyota Vitz (XP130). When the Vitz was discontinued, Toyota announced at the 2019 New York International Auto Show that a model called Yaris Hatchback, based on the Mazda2, would go on sale in 2019 for the 2020 model year.[87][88]

Exports of both the Yaris Sedan and Hatchback to the United States were stopped in June 2020 due to new regulations and slow sales.[89] In July, Toyota Canada also confirmed the cancellation in the Canadian market.[90] It was also discontinued in Mexico on August 27, 2020, leaving only the Thai-imported XP150 series Yaris and Yaris Sedán as its indirect replacements.[91]