2011 Mazda2 to Debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show

Japanese carmaker Mazda announced today that its 2011 Mazda2 model will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Sales of the new model will begin in the U.S. and Canada in late 2010.

In addition to the North American debut of Mazda2, Mazda will showcase its full 2010 lineup at the Los Angeles Auto Show, including the Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6, MX-5, RX-8, CX-7 and CX-9.

“MAZDA2 has been a sales and media success in markets around the world, winning 48 awards and being recognized as Car of the Year in more than 20 countries. Additionally, Mazda2 was named "2008 World Car of the Year," besting all other new cars around the world,” a company statement reads.

Takashi Yamanouchi, representative director, president and CEO, Mazda Motor Corporation, will address the media at a press conference, scheduled to begin at 11:05 am, Wednesday, December 2. In addition to a stock Mazda2, a selection of other Mazda2 vehicles will be on display to showcase the car's versatility.

"Bringing Mazda2 to North America completes the bookends in our lineup. With the seven-passenger crossover CX-9 at one end and the subcompact Mazda2 at the other, Mazda's lineup now spans the most significant product segments in the industry, and is the strongest, best-designed, best-built we have ever offered,” said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations.

“Mazda2 will be true to everything that makes our cars stand apart from the competition: it will be stylish, fun-to-drive and a heck of a value. In short, it will be the definition of Zoom-Zoom," O'Sullivan added.