Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Mazda2 Heading to UK!


Our fellow British auto enthusiasts will get their first hand on the Mazda2 5-door hatchback model this coming September 8th when the vehicle rolls out in Mazda dealer showrooms all over the UK.


The Mazda2 for the UK market comes in three model trim levels: TS, TS2 and Sport. All of these three models come with exclusive power plant options.

Check out what the three Mazda2 models has in store for the UK market, along with their respective base manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP).

Mazda2 TS - £8,499 ($17,268 USD)
- 1.3-litre 75 PS engine
- 15-inch steel wheels
- Anti lock braking systems (ABS )with Brake Assist
- Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
- driver and front passenger airbags
- remote central locking with deadlocks
- electric front windows
- driver seat height adjust
- CD radio with AUX jack and two speakers
- multi-function glovebox with magazine rack
- Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobilizer
- electric door mirrors

Mazda2 TS2 - £9,999 ($20,317 USD)
The Mazda2 TS2 comes with a 1.3-litre 86 PS petrol engine. It also features the same components like the Mazda2 TS model, but with additional features like:

- 15-inch alloy wheels
- side and curtain airbags
- electric folding door mirrors
- four audio speakers
- steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- leather steering wheel and gear knob and air conditioning

Meanwhile, the top of the line Mazda2 Sport boasts a 1.5-litre engine pumping out 103 PS. The car is also equipped with a full sports styling kit, and other standard features found in the Mazda2 TS. Additional components include:

- 16-inch alloy wheels
- dynamic stability control
- traction control
- cruise control
- fog lights
- rain sensing wipers and auto lights
- electric rear windows, trip computer
- speed alarm
- six audio speakers
- climate control air-conditioning.

MSRP for this model is £11,799 ($23,979 USD)