What is the Mazda Demio?
The Demio is a compact, tall-bodied hatchback with a practical, space-conscious layout. Its upright shape and flexible cabin made it well suited to everyday city use. Mazda introduced it in Japan as a multi-purpose compact car, with the idea of making the most of a small footprint.
The first Demio arrived in 1996. Mazda described its approach as “small outside but big inside”, with versatile seating and useful luggage space. The model was known as the Demio in Japan and as the Mazda 121 or Mazda2 in some markets.
Generations and engines
The first generation, code DW, appears in the UK listings for 2000 to 2003. A redesigned Demio followed in 2002. The listed UK versions use petrol engines from 1.3 to 1.5 litres.
How economical is the Mazda Demio?
The UK VCA listing gives a lowest figure of 7 L/100 km on the NEDC test. EU registration figures record 18 registrations of a 1.3-litre petrol Demio in 2010. European and UK figures refer to different periods, and their consumption results use the NEDC procedure.
Where was the Mazda Demio sold?
The UK listings cover 2000 to 2003, and the EU registration figure is for 2010. Mazda used the Demio name in Japan and some other markets; in parts of Europe, related models were known as the 121 or Mazda2.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Mazda Demio?
A compact, tall-bodied hatchback with a practical, space-conscious layout.
Which Demio generation appears in the UK figures?
The first generation, code DW, for 2000 to 2003.
What engines are listed for the UK Demio?
Petrol engines from 1.3 to 1.5 litres.
What is the UK official consumption figure?
The lowest listed figure is 7 L/100 km on the NEDC test.