Mazda Motor Corporation has partially restyled its micro-mini 'Mazda Laputa.' Boasting a range of quality enhancements, the revamped Laputa will go on sale today at Mazda Autozam dealers across Japan.
New 'S-Turbo' and 'X-Turbo' grades have been added for those seeking improved driving performance while the special edition 'XE Limited' released in July is now a standard grade known as 'E Limited.' Stylish RECARO seats are combined with fashionable new equipment to give the 'S-Turbo' a sportier feel. Moreover, all grades feature new seat and door trim fabrics along with a redesigned steering wheel, instrument cluster and door mirrors.
Latest enhancements
1) S-Turbo
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Sporty model upgraded from the previous Grade 'S' with sportier driving enhancements |
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Equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes (front: ventilated disc brakes) |
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Limited-slip differential is standard on all FWD/5MT vehicles |
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Newly designed 15-inch aluminum wheels |
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New bucket seats developed in conjunction with RECARO, Germany, offer superior support for the driver and front passenger, while all seats employ exclusive seat fabric |
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Large roof-end rear spoiler |
2) X-Turbo
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Renewed version of the previous Grade 'XE Extra' boasting M Turbo engine |
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Stylish black instrument cluster |
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4WD vehicles are newly equipped with a rear deicer |
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Equipped with a CD player with AM/FM tuner |
3) E Limited
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Improved 'XE Limited' special edition, launched in July 2002, added to the Laputa lineup as a standard grade with the following changes: |
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4AT model delivers improved fuel economy <10·15 mode: improved from 19.2 km/L to 19.8 km/L> (compared to the previous model with the same engine) |
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5MT model becomes more environmentally friendly boasting greatly reduced Nitrogen Oxides and Hydrocarbon emissions and is rated as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle. |
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Features a redesigned instrument cluster and full wheel covers |
| Manufacturer's suggested retail prices |
(Excluding tax/Unit: 1,000 yen) |
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Engine |
Transmission |
Grade |
Retail Price |
| FWD |
DOHC VVT |
5MT |
E Limited |
842 |
| 4AT |
917 |
| DOHC M Turbo |
5MT |
X-Turbo |
928 |
| 4AT |
1,003 |
| DOHC Turbo |
5MT |
S-Turbo |
1,242 |
| 4AT |
1,297 |
| 4WD |
DOHC M Turbo |
5MT |
X-Turbo |
1,055 |
| 4AT |
1,130 |
| DOHC Turbo |
5MT |
S-Turbo |
1,339 |
| 4AT |
1,414 |
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All vehicles are cold region specification; SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags for both driver and front passenger and 4W-ABS with brake assist are standard. |
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Add 20,000 yen for pearl white paint. |
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All vehicles (except for 4AT turbo) comply with Japanese 2010 fuel efficiency standards and are eligible for special tax reductions under the Green Tax plan. Vehicles registered before March 31, 2003 qualify for a 9000yen reduction in the automobile acquisition tax. |
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