| Mazda Motor Corporation is introducing the deluxe "VS" model of the stylish MPV minivan today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.
"VS," which stands for "Vintage and Sports," is a special model to commemorate the MPV's selection as winner of the RJC's Best Minivan* award for 2000. The VS, based on the 2.5-liter V6 engine Sport model, incorporates a number of enhancements to add a quality feeling. To deliver an extra touch of class and comfort, the interior includes beige genuine leather seats and a genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, while its exterior features 16-inch bright aluminum wheels and shiny chrome-plated side mirrors. Other features include the new concept audio system, a computer-aided touring system to track fuel economy, distance to empty, outside temperature and other information -- and advanced safety features.
Epitomizing Mazda's "stylish," "insightful" and "spirited" brand personality,
the MPV has received a warm reception from customers for its stylish exterior
and flexible seating. Average monthly domestic sales in 2000 were 4,238 units,
exceeding the company's expected monthly sales volume of 3,000. Sales, for the
year totaled 50,861 units.
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Commemorating its tenth anniversary, RJC (Automotive Researchers
and Journalists Conference of Japan) set up this special award for domestic and
imported minivans sold in Japan in 2000. |
MPV 2.5-liter V-6 "VS"
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-Primary Features
| Exterior |
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16-inch bright aluminum wheels* |
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Shiny chrome-plated side mirrors* |
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Shiny chrome-plated liftgate garnish |
| Interior |
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Genuine leather seat upholstery* |
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Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel |
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Wood grain panels |
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Driver and passenger side vanity mirrors (with light) |
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Overhead console |
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Automatic cruising control |
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Computer-aided touring system |
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Bright inner handles and parking brake release button |
| Audio System |
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AM/FM electronic tuner, full-logic audio cassette deck, CD player, power
amplifier and high-quality nine-speaker sound system |
| Safety Equipment |
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SRS side airbag system with head protection function (driver and passenger
sides) |
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Water-repellant windshield and side mirrors |
* VS-exclusive equipment.
| Note: |
DVD navigation system compatible to Mazda Telematics is available as a factory
option. |
-Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (Sales Tax not included)
| (Unit: 1,000 yen) |
Drive
System |
Engine
Type |
Grade |
Tokyo/Nagoya/
Osaka/Hiroshima |
Sapporo |
Sendai |
Yamaguchi |
Fukuoka |
| 2WD |
2.5-liter
V6 |
VS |
2,798 |
2,843 |
2,819 |
2,816 |
2,823 |
| 4WD |
3,038 |
3,083 |
3,059 |
3,056 |
3,063 |
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Add 228,000 yen to purchase the DVD navigation system. |
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All models are wintry-weather-equipped. The four-wheel-drive
wintry-weather model is equipped with a large battery, ice-resistant windshield
wiper motors and ice-defrosting side mirrors. |
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