The fourth-generation Mazda2 arrived in 2014 with a brand-new exterior design and a revamped interior. Like most recent Mazda models, the small hatchback also adopted the brand's "KODO - Soul of Motion" design language and a more upscale cabin that includes a digital instrument cluster and a leather steering wheel on the more expensive trims. The new generation also brought new engines to the Mazda2. Depending on the market, customers can choose between 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline engines or a 1.5-liter diesel. All three have four-cylinder configurations and Mazda's latest SkyActiv technology.

Arguably one of the prettiest cars in its segment, the Mazda2 has become popular in certain European markets, especially in the United Kingdom. As a result, Mazda has already launched the special edition Sport Black in the country. Now, the Japanese are introducing a new limited-edition model. Dubbed Red Edition, it comes with two optional exterior colors at no cost and bespoke accents inside and out. It is based on the SE-L Nav trim and comes with all the goodies available with the pricier model.

The Red Edition is limited to only 400 units and won't be sold outside Britain. Don't get your hopes up on finding a special-edition Mazda2 model in the U.S. because the little hatchback is not available Stateside.

Continue reading to learn more about the Mazda2 Red Edition.

What makes the Mazda2 Red Edition special

Like most special-edition Mazdas, the Red Edition is only about a special set of wheels and optional colors offered as standard equipment. The hatchback can be had in either Snowflake White Pearlescent and Black Mica at no cost, two paints that cost £540 (around $715) on standard trims. Unfortunately, the Red Edition can't be ordered in the trademark Soul Red Metallic, which is weird given the name. But maybe Mazda doesn't want to offer the £660 (about $875) color for free. However, the hatchback gets a touch of red on the outside by means of Soul Red accents on the mirror covers, roof spoiler, rear underskirt. Customers who don't fancy the SE-L's standard 15-inch alloy wheels (an update from the base steel rims), can have the car rolling on Dark Gunmetal wheels for an extra £300 (about $400).

Inside, the seats get red cloth, while the knee pad and door trim get red inserts. A white decor panel, a red stripe, and red A/C vent bezels add a dash of color to the otherwise black dashboard. Red Edition floor mats can also be specified, but only at extra cost. Other than that, the Red Edition is a standard SE-L Nav model, but this means it comes with extra features over the base model. Additional goodies include cruise control with adjustable speed limiter, rear electric windows, a seven-inch color touchscreen, Aha and Stitcher apps, AM/FM radio, DAB radio, Bluetooth, Mazda Navigation, Multimedia Commander, and steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth control.

The package also includes 60:40 fold-down rear seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, Lane Departure Warning, and Smart City Brake Support.

Under the hood, the Red Edition gets the 1.5-liter SkyActiv-G gasoline engine with 89 horsepower. While not the most powerful version of the four-cylinder, which is also available with 113 horses, it's a 15-horsepower improvement over the base model. Transmission options include a five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic.

Mazda has yet to announce pricing for the Red Edition, but did say that the package will be limited to 400 units. The SE-L Nav model it is based on starts from £14,495 (around $19,155), so it's safe to assume that the Red Edition will start from around a similar sticker. Availability is limited to the United Kingdom.

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