Back in June 2011, Mazda released the facelifted third-generation Mazda Demio (known in world market as Mazda 2), which is now packed with the new SKYACTIV technology. When it went on sale at the end of June, about 13,500 units were sold, making SKYACTIV technology a success. To commemorate the success of the new Mazda Demio with SKYACTIV technology, the official commercial song titled "Hello" by Naoto Inti Raymi is now here!
This is the latest single by Naoto Inti Raymi featuring the song titled Hello, which is the official commercial song for the new Mazda Demio with SKYACTIV technology! Whoever loves the new Mazda Demio SKYACTIV may also love this song too! It's time to fall in love with Naoto Inti Raymi's latest single much as more as you fall in love with the new Mazda Demio with SKYACTIV technology! Once you have this song, only the sky is the limit!
The third-generation Mazda Demio (Mazda 2) facelift with the new SKYACTIV-G engine was here since June. There were commercials of it starring world soccer superstar Yuto Nagatomo. But here in Chiba, Japan, it was not enough to satisfy the craving of the new Demio SKYACTIV model. There was a print ad for Chiba Mazda dealerships that has the new, 30km/L, Mazda Demio SKYACTIV and (gasp) the main character of the controversial light novel and anime Ore no Imouto Ga Konna Ni Kawaii Wake Ga Nai (日本名：俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない), Kirino Kousaka!
Kirino Kousaka in a Chiba Mazda print ad
People from Chiba, Japan are complaining how did that happened. An Oreimo star for a reasonably priced Demio? We can't help it. A star of a reasonably priced car is born. That print ad served the point. Would that work? Remember, the Demio SKYACTIV sell very well in Japan.
I think most from Chiba would say "I'm sorry Nagatomo-san, I want Kirino Kousaka to be on that ad!"
When the third-generation Mazda Demio minor change with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY went on sale since June 30, 2011, Mazda released official Japanese commercials starring Japanese soccer player, Yuto Nagatomo!
Nice ads! Speaking of which, as most of you saying what was that commercial song, the song is titled Hello by Naoto In Raimi. It will be released this mid-August 2011 from Universal Music.
Speaking of which, the minor change Mazda Demio (Mazda2) with 1.3L SKYACTIV-G engine reached up to 6000 orders since its pre-orders started in June 9, 2011.
While not good in terms of performance, the Mazda Demio/2 in Forza Motorsport 3 is a great way to call it MIYO Mazda. MIYO MAZDA? That's Make It Your Own Mazda! Why MIYO MAZDA? Because like most Mazda models especially the Mazdaspeed Axela (BL3FW), the Mazda 2 can be decorated with any vinyls and stickers handmade by players. With such customization, the Mazda 2 is best to call it MIYO (Make It Your Own) Mazda. Now if only I can learn how to replicate the SKYACTIV i-STOP badge as seen on the recently facelifted Demio...
The third-generation Mazda Demio (Mazda 2), launched since July 2007, is now a world-proven compact car that is already proven to take on the world. Europe has one, America has one, Africans has one, Australians has one, Asians (especially in the Philippines) has one, the whole world has one because the Mazda Demio is a fuel efficient compact car that takes places. Last year, the Mazda Demio received minor changes worldwide except Japan where the pre-MC model takes place until late June 2011. This late June 2011, Japan will witness the big minor change on the third-generation Mazda Demio and now it is the first Mazda to be ever equipped with the new SKYACTIV Technology!
What is SKYACTIV Technology?
Part of Mazda's vision to create a perfect harmony between ecology of the hybrid car and the performance of the gasoline-powered car, the term SKYACTIV was born. The SKYACTIV technology provides driving pleasure and outstanding eco-friendly and safely performance to customers with the fuel efficient engines, efficient transmissions, and "lighter and rigid" platforms. To learn more about SKYACTIV, visit http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/skyactiv/
MAZDA DEMIO 13-SKYACTIV (DBA-DEJFS)
Mazda P3-VPS engine
The new 2012 Mazda Demio is the first Mazda to be equipped with the all new P3-VPS (1.3-litre SKYACTIV-G) engine. The new SKYACTIV-G engine is the next generation of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine that is the first to attain the world's highest petrol engine compression ratio of 14.0:1, 15% increase of fuel efficiency and torque, and a 4-2-1 exhaust system, cavity pistons, multihole injectors and some of the technology that makes SKYACTIV "Only the sky is the limit" after all. The Mazda Demio 13-SKYACTIV provides 84ps/5400rpm of power, 11.4kg-m/4000rpm of torque, and the fuel economy of 30km/L (10-15 mode). With that, the new Mazda Demio SKYACTIV is the reigning "king" of fuel efficiency, dethroning the 27.0km/L cars like the fifth-generation Daihatsu Move and the third-generation Suzuki MR Wagon!
SKYACTIV i-STOP
Good to know that Mazda's i-stop feature found on the second-generation Axela/3 and the third-generation Mazda Premacy/5 is included at the Mazda Demio/2 13-SKYACTIV model. With i-stop equipped, it will automatically shut-off the P3-VPS (1.3L DOHC SKYACTIV-G) engine when stopped at the red light. Also included is the CVT for enhanced fuel efficiency, good for those who want to take a long Japanese trip this summer.
i-DM (Intelligent Drive Master)
2012 Mazda Demio i-DM (Intelligent Drive Master)
To determine how good you master the 2012 Mazda Demio 13-SKYACTIV, a new i-DM (Intelligent Drive Master) is added to the right of the tachometer. The i-DM determines the skill level, fuel economy, stats, and miscellaneous stuff while driving the Mazda Demio 13-SKYACTIV. It shows how good you used the SKYACTIV-powered Demio at various aspects.
Other Choices
Aside from the 13-SKYACTIV variant, the new Demio still offers non-SKYACTIV variants like the 13C 5MT, 13C EC-AT, 13C-V (with CVT), 13C with e-4WD, 15C 5MT, 15C EC-AT, and the Demio Sport that has a 1.5L DOHC engine and it comes with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT with a 7-speed manual mode. Available colors are Crystal White Pearl Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic, Aluminum Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic, Spirited Green Metallic, True Red, Radiant Ebony Mica, Metropolitan Gray Mica, and Brilliant Black, with the addition of two new colors such as Burgundy Red Mica and Aquatic Blue Mica (13-SKYACTIV exclusive color).
My Comment:
The third-generation, world-proven, Mazda Demio is now gaining its new face and a new SKYACTIV-G engine that is truly meant to say "only the sky is the limit" once and for all. The next generation GDi engine provides exceptional fuel economy and performance, perfect for the long trip ahead. This is the ultimate in eco-car history.
Question is: When will the new SKYACTIV-G engine reach the Philippines? If Anika Salceda-Wycoco, Ford Group Philippines assistant vice president for communications, read this, she will reply with this; NOT YET AND WE ARE STILL UNDECIDED WHEN WE WILL BRING MAZDA'S SKYACTIV ENGINE TO THE PHILIPPINES. orz
One more thing in my opinion, I think the SKYACTIV engines are too dirty to handle the Philippines' own dirty fuel. I hope the government revise about clean gasoline and if that, there will be chance for Filipinos to witness SKYACTIV.
