i know there was a Thread about Mazda 2 somewhere. anyway i just post the latest pix together with the target competition which is Honda Jazz....
(to the Moderator, u can MERGe this with the other threads )

[Mazda 2: Sports version]


[Honda Fit Current and 2nd. Gen]


Engine liine up seems to be the same. 1.3 and 1.5l with SVT(Sequential Valve Timiing). and new Mazda has lowered weight substantially by an astonishing 130kg. fm. the previous model.... as well as power train enhancements, Fuel economy is said to be on par with the current Fit w/ CVT. let the bashing begin...