Some more Mazda news for all the Kei-cars lovers (and we know there are many).
These cars may not be very popular in our old Europe and in the USA where their compact size would simply not fit in the picture but in Japan it's a whole different story.
After the "Funky Spiano", the AZ Wagon is getting a little bit of love and quietly continues its career on the mini passenger market in Asia.
Mazda Releases Revamped AZ-Wagon
- New models with enhanced quality inside and out, and a turbo-powered Custom Style model -
HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of freshened models in the Mazda AZ-Wagon micro-mini range, which has already won high praise for its “space utility wagon” concept. The upgraded models go on sale today and are available at Mazda Autozam, Mazda, and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.
Improvements have been made to the AZ Wagon’s interior and exterior quality levels. Depending on the model, new seat upholstery and door trim, Mazda’s advanced keyless entry & start system, and door mirror covers with embedded indicator lights are now available. Additionally, the AZ-Wagon Custom Style range has been expanded, adding the new T grade that features a turbocharged engine.
Main features of the revamped Mazda AZ-Wagon
Exterior
-Front fog lamps have been added (FT-S Special)
-New alloy wheels with a more stylish design (FX-S Special and FT-S Special)
-Highly visible turn indicator lights affixed to the door mirror covers (FT-S Special)
-New body colors, Jewel Purple Pearl Metallic (FX-S Special and FT-S Special) and the pink-tinged Antique Rose Metallic (FX, FX-S Special and FT-S Special) have been added to the existing color range
Interior
-Freshened seat upholstery and door trim design (all grades except those in the Custom Style range)
-Advanced keyless entry & start system that makes locking/unlocking the doors and starting the engine easier. (FX-S Special and FT-S Special)
Main features of the new T grade in the Mazda AZ-Wagon Custom Style range
-M Turbo engine which develops high torque from low- to mid-rpm
-Highly visible turn indicator lights affixed to the door mirror covers
-Advanced keyless entry & start system
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices
AZ-Wagon
From 908.000 to 1.417.500 JPY tax included.
AZ-Wagon Custom Style
From 1.197.000 to 1.611.500 JPY tax included.
The target sales volume of the entire Mazda AZ-Wagon range is 2,200 units a month.
Posted on 29/05/07 By F.B
