| Mazda Motor Corporation has begun selling
the new micromini "Laputa," vehicle,
which features design enhancements both in
the interior and exterior, such as the redesigned
front headlamps and new seat cloth options,
at Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.
As a compact car, the Laputa is perfect for day-to-day use. It is easy to park and to maneuver in traffic, convenient in town and reliable in the countryside, and provides a smooth and comfortable ride.
In order to represent Mazda's brand personality,
all models of the new Laputa boast a new
front exterior design, Mazda's distinctive
family appearance which includes the brand
symbol and a five-point grille. With a new
five-door body configuration, the S and SF
models feature aerodynamic exterior parts
to enhance the sporty and dashing image,
while the XG and XE models deliver a cheerful
and intimate image. Additionally, the two-wheel-drive
XE model features a new all-aluminum DOHC
VVT engine with excellent fuel economy.
The monthly sales target in Japan is 500 units.
Laputa S
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Laputa XG
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Primary features of the New Laputa
Changes to all models
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Mazda's distinctive family appearance, the brand symbol and a five-point grille |
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Redesigned large multi-reflector headlamps |
Cheerful, intimate XG and XE
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Newly designed front bumper that matches the new grille |
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Air scoop on the hood available on the turbo-engine models (except for the
two-wheel-drive XE model) |
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14-inch tires (165/70R14) and fully-covered wheel caps (the two-wheel-drive
XE model is equipped with13-inch tires and fully-covered wheel caps) |
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Quality and chic interior color patterns combined with the blue color of the
large speed meter |
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Passenger-side under-seat tray, CD player,
and electrically retractable side mirrors,
which match the outer panel color, with remote
control (XG model) |
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All-aluminum DOHC VVT engine with excellent
fuel economy (two-wheel-drive XE model).
The fuel economy rate is 22.5 km/liter in
the 10·15 mode for the five-speed
manual transmission model |
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Outer panel colors including Silky Silver
Metallic, Bluish Black Pearl and Misty Green
Metallic (new) |
Sporty, dashing S and SF
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Custom-lowered suspension which results in a minimum ground clearance of 15
mm, lower than the XG and XE models, to give a sporty look |
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New designed bumper to add a sporty air to the front exterior |
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Multi-reflector halogen fog lamps |
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Front, rear, and side under-spoilers and a roof-end spoiler with a built-in
brake lamp |
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15-inch tires (165/60R15) and customized aluminum wheels |
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Black-based interior color patterns combined with the silver color of the
sporty instrument panel meters |
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Dark tinted glasses for the rear side door windows, rear quarter windows and
back door window and a genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel (S model) |
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Outer panel colors including Pearl White,
Silky Silver Metallic, Bluish Black Pearl
and Cool Beige Metallic (new) |
| Manufacturer's suggested retail prices (not including sales tax) |
(Unit: 1,000 yen) |
Number
of doors |
Drive system |
Engine |
Model |
Transmission |
Nationwide price |
| 5 |
2WD |
DOHC VVT |
XE |
5MT |
898 |
| 4AT |
973 |
| SOHC Turbo |
XG |
5MT |
993 |
| 4AT |
1,068 |
| SF |
4AT |
1,198 |
| DOHC Turbo |
S |
4AT |
1,278 |
| 4WD |
SOHC Turbo |
XE |
4AT |
1,110 |
| XG |
5MT |
1,100 |
| 4AT |
1,175 |
| SF |
4AT |
1,305 |
| DOHC Turbo |
S |
4AT |
1,385 |
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Notes:
- Add 20,000 yen for the Pearl White outer panel color.
- All models are wintry-weather equipped. |
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