The third generation Demio is built on the new DE platform, which Ford also used for the 2008 Ford Fiesta. It employs lightweight materials and reduces the overall dimensions of the car.The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.The lead designer for the third generation was Ikuo Maeda, who was later promoted to Head of Design at Mazda in 2009.For the Japanese Domestic Market, sales of production vehicles began on 5 July 2007 at Mazda, Mazda ɛ̃fini and Autozam dealers.The Mazda2 launched at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show,[17][18] and later at the 2007 Shanghai International Motor Show.The 1.5 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that has an output of 102 bhp (103 PS/76 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 137 N·m (101 lb·ft/14 kgm) at 4000 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox. The stated kerb weight is 1035 kg. It is claimed to attain a maxiumum speed of 188 km/h or 117 mph. source: Wikipedia; Carfolio