Mazda Releases Remodeled 'AZ-Wagon'
- New direct injection turbocharged engine delivers enhanced driving performance
without compromising fuel efficiency -
| Mazda Motor Corporation has fully remodeled its AZ-Wagon micro-mini. The new lineup goes on sale today at Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan. |
The renewed AZ-Wagon builds on the strengths of its predecessor - popular for its tall, spacious and practical design - to further satisfy the diverse needs of a wide range of customers. The latest model features a powerful and solid exterior design combined with a spacious and open interior. A new DOHC direct injection turbocharged engine, which enhances driving performance without compromising fuel efficiency, has also been added to the range.
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| The monthly sales target for the AZ-Wagon series is set at 2,000 units. |
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Mazda AZ-Wagon FX
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| Special Features and Specifications |
| 1. |
Packaging delivers
increased space, flexibility and ease-of-use |
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The roof has been widened
and extended while preserving the car's characteristic tall, box-shaped
appearance to provide improved interior space and comfort. Easily
adjustable seats and wider door openings facilitate easy ingress/egress.
Ample storage spaces add to the car's versatility. |
| 2. |
Functional and powerful-looking
exterior |
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The box-like, functional
exterior has been enlarged to create a more powerful look suggestive
of the spacious interior. The front is fitted with the distinctive
Mazda five-point grille. Headlights that look as if they are integrated
into the grille and sporty rear combination lamps (both standard)
further emphasize the Mazda brand. Upper grade RR vehicles come
with a range of exclusive equipment including front grille, headlamps
and rear combination lamps, front and rear bumpers, and wide tires
(165/55R14) for a more refined and high quality appearance. |
| 3. |
Simple and functional
interior |
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The flat instrument panel is positioned lower to provide a simple and open atmosphere. A geometric-pattern finish has been employed for a more sophisticated look. Optimal positioning of switches and a new automatic gearshift selector lever facilitate easy operation. Protrusions on the lower instrument panel are minimized to allow more legroom and easy entry and exit. |
| 4. |
Newly developed platform |
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The new AZ-Wagon utilizes
a revised platform. The newly developed suspension and body structure
deliver improved ride comfort and driving performance while reducing
interior noise. Even with the enlarged cabin, the vehicle's new
lightweight design successfully achieves improved fuel economy and
driving performance. |
| 5. |
Safety |
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The body has been redesigned to reduce weight
while enhancing safety performance in the event of a collision.
The floor and door panels are made of tailored blank, and high-tensile
steel plate has been used extensively. |
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Airbags for both driver and front passenger
are now standard on all models. Combined with improved seatbelts,
they provide increased safety for occupants. In addition, the structure
of the upper front section of the vehicle has been designed to provide
enhanced pedestrian protection. |
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The driver's seatbelt is equipped with shoulder
and waist pretensioners and front seatbelt anchor adjusters are
standard for all grades. |
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ABS with Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD), which controls rear braking according to the load weight
and maximizes rear brake power, is also available. |
| 6. |
Environmental
performance |
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The newly introduced direct
injection turbocharged engine (RR-DI grade) achieves fuel efficiency
of 19.0 km/l in the front wheel drive, four-speed automatic. Both
front and four wheel drive versions have gained U-LEV certification
and are eligible for a special tax reduction under the government's
Green Tax plan. |
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Equipped with NA engine with sequential valve timing, FA and FX grade vehicles are even more fuel-efficient and are also eligible for the Green Tax plan. |
| 7. |
Body colors |
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Three new colors - Azure
Grey Pearl Metallic, Olive Grey Metallic, and Breezing Green Metallic
- have been introduced to give a choice of 12 body colors. |
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Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices
(without tax) |
(Unit: 1,000 yen) |
| Grade |
Drive |
Engine |
Transmission |
Retail
Price |
Emission
rating* |
| FA |
FWD |
660
DOHC VVT |
5MT |
770 |
U |
| Column
4AT |
855 |
U |
| 4WD |
5MT |
907 |
U |
| Column
4AT |
992 |
U |
| FX
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FWD |
5MT |
880 |
U |
| Column
4AT |
965 |
U |
| 4WD |
5MT |
1,017 |
U |
| Column
4AT |
1,102 |
U |
| FT |
FWD |
660
DOHC M Turbo |
Column
4AT |
1,075 |
E |
| 4WD |
1,187 |
E |
| FS |
FWD |
1,170 |
E |
| 4WD |
1,282 |
E |
| RR |
FWD |
660
DOHC S Turbo |
1,300 |
E |
| 4WD |
1,412 |
E |
| RR-DI |
FWD |
660
DOHC DI Turbo |
1,400 |
U |
| 4WD |
1,512 |
U |
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| * |
"U" stands for
Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (U-LEV) and "E" for Excellent-Low Emission
Vehicle (E-LEV).
U-LEV certified models are eligible for special tax breaks under
Japan's Green Tax plan. |
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FA, FX, and RR-DI
grades meet 2010 Japanese fuel efficiency standards. |
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Add 25,000 yen
for ABS on FX grade front wheel drive. |
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Add 20,000 yen
for Pearl White paint. |
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