A whole herd of intriguing small cars is on the horizon.

2011 Mazda Mazda2

On sale: Summer 2010

The upcoming Ford Fiesta is based off the same underpinnings as the Mazda2, so it only makes sense that Mazda would sell its own version of the car here in the U.S. However, exactly what will be under the skin is still an open question, as Mazda has been tight-lipped about the car's specifications. We know that it will have an engine, probably running on some sort of petroleum product, that will power the front wheels through a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Mazda does a lot to emphasize the 2's sporty characteristics, something we'll have to take their word for until we see more specifics. Still, the 2 looks pretty good in person, albeit unexpectedly bland next to its Ford sibling. Expect to see it for yourself by this summer, with prices likely in the low- to mid-teens.