The Mazda 2 elue World Car of the Year 2008
The Mazda2 was named "World Car of the Year 2008" by the jury of the World Car of the Year Awards (WCOTY). A total of 39 cars from around the world were competing. The grand prize for the World Car of the Year 2008 was announced today (Thursday, March 20, 2008) at the International Auto Show in New York. Mazda2 (known as Mazda Demio in Japan) raid this honor at the expense of the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
On the recommendation of a jury composed of four eminent specialists in design, the Mazda2 was also named one of three finalists in the design category, the dimensions of the Audi R8 and Volvo C30.
The awards WCOTY, officially launched in January 2004, is set up, organized and directed by automotive journalists from around the world. 47 international automotive journalists constituting the jury elected the winning car by secret ballot from the experience they had with each car as part of their work. The panel provides a balanced representation between Asia, Europe, North America and South America, and other regions of the world.
Launched in Europe in 2003, the Mazda2 has raised a huge craze because of its convenient size and its storage and its extraordinary functionality. The all-new Mazda2 is the second generation arrived in Japan in July 2007 and quickly captures the attention of consumers thanks to its dynamic "zoom-zoom" behavior which makes it pleasant to drive, Mazda gives the concern to the elements in matters environment and security, and its sublime design. The all-new Mazda2 denote these modern Emerging attitudes and features a stylized exterior which is accompanied by a low maintenance cost and excellent fuel economy, achieved thanks to an alleviation of about 100 pounds of the car.
"We are pleased that the jury elected the new Mazda2 World Car of the Year 2008," stated Dan Morris, Mazda executive director responsible for sales, marketing and customer service. "It is a wonder that recognition should be celebrated by both the owners of the Mazda2 by Mazda employees worldwide. "
"The new Mazda2 exceeds all our expectations and demonstrated that it can compete with the best compact cars and win on any walk. In addition, national and international critics Commendation, and it was sacred car of the year in several countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, New Zealand and Japan, where she won the price of the car of the year according to JCR. "
