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September 27, 2000

Mazda Launches Limited Series '@NAVI'

- All four models feature a Telematics-compatible navigation system as standard equipment at a reasonable price -

Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the limited "@NAVI" (pronounced "at-nah-vee")*1 series that features as standard equipment an advanced car navigation system*2 compatible with "Mazda Telematics," the driver's information service. All four @NAVI models-MPV, Premacy, Demio and Bongo Friendee-are now available at Mazda dealerships throughout Japan.

The advanced car navigation system of the @NAVI models facilitates a safe and comfortable trip. It provides static route information by accessing an optical-disk database-DVD for MPV, Premacy, and Bongo Friendee and CD-ROM for Demio-and offers the latest traffic information thanks to "VICS-FM." With the optional adapter, the user can access the Mazda Telematics Center to pull down information on motels, restaurants, gas stations, parking facilities and other sites and attractions through the Internet.*3 Additionally, this navigation system can link to the i-mode*4 service, provided by NTT DoCoMo Inc., which enables users to access a variety of i-mode services.

The "@NAVI" series also features the platinum silver outer panel and shiny aluminum wheels to represent the series' color theme, enhancing its total quality feel.

Based on Mazda's brand personality, it is "stylish," "insightful" and "spirited," "@NAVI" is the latest series in Mazda's "MM Project"*5 launched in May to develop a closer connection with its customers.

Highlights of the "@NAVI" series are:

- Advanced car navigation system as standard equipment
- Platinum silver outer panel and shiny aluminum wheels that represent the color theme of the "@NAVI" series
- Reasonable and affordable prices that are 164,000-320,000 yen less than current model prices with the same features
These features enhance Mazda's brand personality, especially the "stylish" and "insightful" aspects. The target sales figure of the entire series is 8,500 units in Japan.
MPV@NAVI 2500 V6 2WD
MPV@NAVI 2500 V6 2WD
Premacy@NAVI 2WD Seven-person capacity model
Premacy@NAVI 2WD Seven-person capacity model


*1: @NAVI (pronounced "at-nah-vee") refers to the car navigation system which gives customers interactivity with various services.
*2: Optional adapter unit (including hands-free device) and a mobile phone are required to connect to the Mazda Telematics Center using a compatible car navigation system. Cdma-One and PHS mobile phones are not compatible. Customers are responsible for the connection charges for the phone company and the Internet provider.
*3: Customers need to become a member to access the Mazda Telematics services. There is no charge for gaining/maintaining membership.
*4: -"i-mode" is a registered trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
-This product has no relation to NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
-To use the "i-mode" service, contracts for "Packet-data transmission" and "i-mode service" are required plus a mobile phone (800MHz) contract.
-To use "i-mode" service on Mazda Telematics car navigation, an adapter unit (combined with a hands-free system) and a car navigation-compatible "i-mode" mobile phone are required.
*5: "MM project" stands for "MORE MAZDA." It also connotes a close connection between "Mazda" and "Market."
Models and specifications of the limited series @NAVI

[MPV @NAVI based on MPV "Urban Break" and "Sport"]
 
Original models
-Two-wheel-drive, 2.0-liter DOHC engine, column-shift automatic transmission "Urban Break" model
-Two-wheel-drive, 2.5-liter V6 DOHC engine, column-shift automatic transmission "Sport" model
-Four-wheel-drive, 2.5-liter V6 DOHC engine, column-shift automatic transmission "Sport" model
Changes from the original models
Series common features:
- Mazda Telematics-compatible DVD car navigation system
- Shiny aluminum wheels
- Exclusively designed key and ornament
Equipment:
- Nine speakers
Outer panel color:
- Series-exclusive platinum silver and pure white
Values for money compared to the original models
- Two-wheel-drive 2.0-liter DOHC engine model: 256,000 yen less expensive
- Two-wheel-drive 2.5-liter V6 DOHC engine model: 183,000 yen less expensive
- Four-wheel-drive 2.5-liter V6 DOHC engine model: 181,000 yen less expensive
Sales target
4,000 units
Dealership
Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide


[Premacy @NAVI based on Premacy L package]
 
Original models
- Two-wheel-drive, 1.8-liter DOHC engine, column-shift automatic transmission, five-person /seven-person capacity model
Changes from the original models
Series common features:
- Mazda Telematics-compatible DVD car navigation system
- Shiny aluminum wheels
- Exclusively designed key and ornament
Equipment:
- White instrument panel meters
- Six speakers
- Wintry-weather specifications
Outer panel color:
- Series-exclusive platinum silver and pure white
Values for money compared to the original models
- Five-person capacity model: 204,000 yen less expensive
- Seven-person capacity model: 164,000 yen less expensive
Sales target
2,000 units
Dealership
Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide


[Demio @NAVI based on Demio LX-G]
 
Original models
- 1.3-liter SOHC engine, 4EC automatic transmission model
Changes from the original models
Series common features:
- Mazda Telematics-compatible DVD car navigation system
- Shiny aluminum wheels
- Exclusively designed key and ornament
Exterior:
- Wide side protection moldings matching the outer panel color
- Black window frames
- Dark-tinted window glasses (rear doors, rear quarters and rear gate)
Equipment:
- Anti-ultraviolet windows
- Filter with aldehyde eliminating function
- White instrument panel meters including a tachometer
- Moquette fabric seat surface
- Four speakers
Outer panel color:
- Series-exclusive platinum silver and pure white
Values for money compared to the original models
190,000 yen less expensive
Sales target
1,500 units
Dealership
Mazda, Mazda Anfini, Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide
Demio @NAVI
Demio @NAVI
Bongo Friendee @NAVI 2500 V6 AFT
Bongo Friendee @NAVI 2500 V6 AFT


[Bongo Friendee @NAVI based on Bongo Friendee RS-V/RF-V]
 
Original models
- Two-wheel-drive, 2.0-liter "RS-V" gasoline engine, 4EC automatic transmission, standard roof model
- Two-wheel-drive, 2.5-liter V-6 "RF-V" gasoline engine, 4EC automatic transmission, standard roof model
- Two-wheel-drive 2.5-liter V-6 "RF-V" gasoline engine, 4EC automatic transmission, auto free top model
*All original models are wintry-weather equipped.
Changes from the original models
Series common features:
- Mazda Telematics-compatible DVD car navigation system
- Shiny aluminum wheels
- Exclusively designed key and ornament
Exterior:
- Rear roof spoiler with LED-type high-mounted stop lamp
- Front fog lamps
- Dark-tinted window glasses (side and rear)
Equipment:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Twin fully automatic air conditioners which also contain a rear heater
- Water-repellent side mirrors and front side windows. The side mirrors are electrically-adjustable and match the outer panel color
- Electrically-operating side window curtains (available to the 2.5-liter V-6 gasoline engine model)
- Easy-closing sliding doors, large ottoman, black front door frames and four speakers (All these features are standard equipment for the 2.0-liter gasoline engine model. Originally, these are standard equipment for the base 2.5-liter V-6 engine model.)
Outer panel color:
- Series-exclusive platinum silver
Values for money compared to the original models
- 2.0-liter gasoline engine normal standard model: 320,000 yen less expensive
- 2.5-liter V-6 gasoline engine standard roof model: 225,000 yen less expensive
- 2.5-liter V-6 gasoline engine auto free top model: 270,000 yen less expensive
Sales target
1,000 units
Dealership
Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide

Suggested retail prices (sales tax not included/Unit: thousand yen)

[MPV @NAVI]  
Drive Engine Transmission Tokyo/Osaka
Nagoya/Hiroshima
Sapporo Sendai Yamaguchi Fukuoka
2WD 2.0L DOHC 4EC-AT 2,398 2,443 2,419 2,416 2,423
2.5L V6 DOHC 2,648 2,693 2,669 2,666 2,673
4WD 2.5L V6 DOHC 2,890 2,935 2,911 2,908 2,915


[Premacy @NAVI]
Drive Engine Transmission Passenger
capacity
Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka/
Hiroshima/Yamaguchi
Sapporo Sendai Fukuoka
2WD 1.8L DOHC Column AT 5 1,998 2,048 2,018 2,018
7 2,098 2,148 2,118 2,118


[Demio @NAVI]
Engine Transmission Suggested retail price
1.3L SOHC 4EC-AT 1,398


[Bongo Friendee @NAVI]
Drive Engine Trans
mission
Roof
type
Passenger
capacity
Tokyo/
Nagoya/
Osaka/
Hiroshima
Sapporo Sendai Yamagu
-chi
Fukuoka Okinawa
2WD 2.0L
gasoline
4EC-AT Standard 8 2,298 2,354 2,321 2,316 2,323 2,384
2.5L
V6gasoline
Standard 8 2,598 2,654 2,621 2,616 2,623 2,684
AFT* 8 2,898 2,954 2,921 2,916 2,923 2,984
*AFT: auto free top
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