Mazda released an official release last week announcing that it has commenced production of the Mazda2 supermini, known as Demio in Japan, at its new plant in Thailand. But that’s not what caught our interest. Along with the press release, the Japanese manufacturer published three photos of the Mazda2, showcasing the Ford Fiesta-sized hatchback with a new nose treatment.
More specifically, the Mazda2 shown here features a redesigned front bumper that incorporates much larger, vertical side air-inlets and a five-point lower grille that seems to be smiling at you. The ‘smile’ has been employed on several facelifted or new Mazda models including the RX-8, the MX-5 / Miata Roadster, the Mazda 3 and the CX-7 Crossover.
Also, the upper front grille that houses the firm’s logo is new and now features a ‘beefy’ horizontal bar.
There is a possibility that this may be a special version offered in Thailand, but chances are that Japanese maker has subtly refreshed the ’2′, bringing it inline with the rest of the Mazda family.
