Mazda2 US plans: Mazda not to eager to fight Yaris or Fit

One of the most logical things for Ford to do would be to bring the Ford Mondeo to the US as well as the Mazda2. But why would Ford do something logical? According to Automotive News, bringing the Mazda2 to the US to compete with the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris is not a high priority for Mazda.

“As soon as North American dealers see this, they ask for it,” said Mazda President Hisakazu Imaki. “But from an overall perspective of the brand and profitability, we choose not to market it in North America.”

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Catsmeow - 7/9/2007 11:00:56 AM

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So is it that Mszda has something up their sleeves, or do they really just not feel the yaris poses a threat?

M53R - 7/9/2007 11:06:12 AM

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It looks WAY better than the yaris or fit...

JUGNU - 7/9/2007 1:04:50 PM

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This looks like 206/207 copy.Can't match Yaris.

JUGNU

mini22 - 7/9/2007 1:36:59 PM

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I think Ford is plain and simply stupid. They need to sell cars.LOTS OF CARS if they are going to get out of their financial mess. The Mazda 2 and Ford Fiesta should be built in the US in the same assembly plant. The car has gotten a good review,dealers want it and it could be a high volume leader for them.Ford simply has it's head up it's ass!