The Mazda Carol 2WD is a modern kei-class hatchback sold exclusively in Japan, rebadged from Suzuki's Alto under a longstanding OEM partnership. The current generation, launched in 2022, features a 658 cc R06A three-cylinder engine (and optionally a mild-hybrid R06D setup) mated to a CVT, offering superb fuel efficiency—up to approximately 27.7 km per liter in WLTC combined driving in its 2WD mild-hybrid setup . Measuring just 3,395 mm long, 1,475 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,460 mm, the Carol is brilliantly sized for tight urban environments. The 2WD version is available in both gasoline and mild-hybrid variants, priced around 1,222,100 yen following the 2025 refresh, which also introduced styling updates, aerodynamic tweaks, and enhanced safety tech such as Dual Sensor Brake Support II and traffic-sign recognition.