Mazda Introduces City Runner III Bongo Friendee

- Limited edition model features stylish exterior, attractive equipment and choice of normal roof or 'auto free top' at an affordable price -

Mazda Motor Corporation announces the release of the City Runner III, a limited edition version of the Bongo Friendee. It goes on sale today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Customers can choose between a normal roof and "Auto free top." With the normal roof version, aerodynamic exterior accessories and white dial meter deliver a sporty and stylish appearance, while the "Auto free top" version creates further versatile interior/luggage space. Customers also can choose the City Runner III equipped with one of the following powertrain combinations: 2.0-liter two-wheel-drive, 2.5-liter two-wheel-drive and 2.5-liter diesel four-wheel-drive. Like other Bongo Friendees, City Runner III also features a roomy interior and flexible seat arrangements. The most discounted model of the "City Runner III" costs 280,000 yen less than the existing model with the same equipment. Mazda will build only 1,300 units of this special model, available only in Japan. Bongo Friendee City Runner III: 2.5-Liter V6-Enigne 2WD Normal Roof Model Major special equipments are as follows: - Exterior:   Spoilers on front/side sills/rear under overhang,*1 Rear roof spoiler (with built-in LED high-mounted brake light), Dark tinted windows (sides and rear) with ultraviolet light filtering function, Black front door sashes, Electric retracting color side mirrors, Custom decals,*1 Front fog lamps,*3 Aluminium wheel*3   - Interior:   Folding-up third-row seat,*2 Jacquard moquette fabric seat upholstery and door trim, Seat-center armrests, Large ottoman-style footrests, White meter dials,*1 Gray-keyed steering wheel and column cover, Electric rolling curtains.*4   - Equipment:   Twin fully automatic air conditioners (with rear heater function), Sound system with AM/FM tuner and four speakers, Easy-to-close sliding door   *1 Only for normal roof version, *2 Only for "Auto free top," *3 Only for 2.5-liter gasoline and 2.5-liter diesel, *4 Only for "Auto free top" with 2.5-liter gasoline and 2.5-liter diesel. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (Excluding Tax) (Unit: 1,000 yen) Drive Engine Trans- mission Roof Capac- ity Tokyo, Nagoya Osaka, Hiroshima Sapporo Sendai Yamagu- chi Fukuoka 2WD 2.0 gasoline 4EC-AT Normal 8 2,098 2,154 2,121 2,116 2,123 AFT* 2,298 2,354 2,321 2,316 2,323 2.5 gasoline 4EC-AT Normal 8 2,418 2,474 2,441 2,436 2,443 AFT* 2,618 2,674 2,641 2,636 2,643 4WD 2.5 diesel 4EC-AT Normal 8 2,896 2,952 2,919 2,914 2,921 AFT* 3,096 3,152 3,119 3,114 3,121 * AFT: "Auto Free Top"