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The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Mazda Demio page on 24 May 2016, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Second generation (DY; 2002–2007)
The Demio was redesigned in 2002 on the DY platform. The Demio name continued in Japan, while the rest of the world dropped 121 and other names in favor of Mazda 2. Since debut, 2 has been well received by the market pushing its Japanese domestic sale to as high as 7th place.
Third generation (DE; 2007–2014)
European version
The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor Show, and later in 2007 Shanghai International Motor Show.
Mazda 2 three-door hatchback (2008)
A three-door variant was released for the European market in 2008. Engine choices include the MZR 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline, MZ-CD 1.4-liter common-rail turbo diesel. In some EU Member States like the Netherlands, there is the option to buy the gasoline car in bi-fuel LPG version from the factory. This model was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show.
North American version
The North American version of the Mazda 2 was unveiled at the 2009 LA Auto Show, and later in 2010 Canadian International Auto Show, making it Mazda's first subcompact in North America since the 323 was discontinued in the United States in 1994 (1995 in Canada). The Mazda 2 became available in July 2010. The only engine available is the 1.5-liter, 100-horsepower four-cylinder matched to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Mazda 2 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.
Chinese version
The Chinese model of the Mazda2 in five-door hatchback body style was unveiled at the 2007 Guangzhou Motor Show. A Chinese four-door sedan model of the Mazda 2 was unveiled at the same event, with sales beginning in January 2008.
Sedan
The sedan version was built in Thailand and China and sold only in Southeast Asia, Australia and the Caribbean.
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| Die Cast - Matchbox M2627-0910 | Mazda 2 | Metro Rides, 1:59 scale, green |
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| 27 March 2008 | Mazda2 Dubbed World Car Of The Year | Anthony Fontanelle |
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 6 June 2011 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2011 Mazda 2 Sport MT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 7.2MB - 167 pages |
| 8 September 2011 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 301R: Fuel System Integrity - Rear Impact 2011 Mazda 2 Sport MT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 8.7MB - 57 pages |
| 9 September 2011 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 135: Light Vehicle Brake Systems 2011 Mazda 2, 4-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 8.9MB - 69 pages |
| 14 September 2011 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 126: Electronic Stability Control Systems 2011 Mazda2 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 5.3MB - 65 pages |