Mazda is offering a special edition supermini, but interested customers need to act quickly as only 400 versions of the up-market Mazda2 are being offered – and it goes on sale from September 1.

It’s called the Mazda2 Red Edition and is based on the 90bhp SE-L Nav Mazda2 model. The car gets its ‘special’ tag thanks to the extra equipment offered along with a choice of Snowflake White Pearlescent or Black Mica paint. The Red Edition’s design cues include ‘Soul Red’ accents on the wing mirror covers, rear spoiler and rear underskirt and the sporty look can be enhanced further with optional £300 Dark Gunmetal 15-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the red theme continues with red cloth seat trim, red knee pad inserts and red door trim inlays, while a red and white panel on the dashboard adds a large sweep of colour across the dash.

The Red Edition is priced from £14,995 which is £600 more than the regular model.