Mazda Teases New 2 / Demio Supermini with "Hazumi" Concept

Japanese carmaker Mazda is giving hints that it's finally ready to replace the aging 2 supermini/subcompact hatchback. A teaser photo was released today, for a concept called the the "Hazumi" which going to be shown for the first time in Geneva next month.

Like the Takeri concept of 2011, which contained 95% of the Mazda6 sedan's design, the Hazumi is a close match for the next supermini production model. This could be ready within a year and will be based on Mazda's own Skyactiv technology instead of using Ford architecture like the current model.

From the teaser, we can tell the Kodo Design language has rubbed off well onto the smallest car Mazda offers. The Hazumi is sharp and lacks the idiot grin of older models. The grille appears to be placed high up, between the headlights, giving the Japanese concept a wider and more aggressive look.

Source;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/mazda-teases-new-2-demio-supermini-with-hazumi-concept-77331.html

Next Generation Mazda 2?

Looks like Mazda has really gone ahead with the Mazda6's corporate grill....  much better than the existing though.

Source (via http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/16/2015-mazda2-spotted-in-japanese-magazine/)
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/1630409/blog/29251635/