Props for posting all those images Mikey (thumb)...to add to all the hoopla...apparently the Demio as it's known in Japan is selling like hot cakes here... All-New Mazda Demio Sales Take Off in Japan!
the mazda3 intake curls up under like that, but doesn't go under the engine. so does the protege 2liter intake manifold. except the protege intake manifold is on the back side - this one is on the front.
LOL. I came across this one. It should be the only time I would justify having a car with auto tranny (glare).
And yes, it is a Mazda2 commercial ... It's for Italy and says something like "...and now the luxury models come with optional automatic transmission..."