Roadster YS Primary features

Primary features (Changes from the base model)


Exterior
- Blackout headlamps (bezel portion of the headlights are black-coated)
Interior
Black and titanium two-tone color scheme for:
- Leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Titanium-colored center panel and door trim
- Titanium stitching on seat upholstery
- Stainless steel scuff plates
Equipment
- Keyless entry system
- Power locks
Primary features (Changes from the base model)
Exterior
- Blackout headlamps (bezel portion of the headlights are black-coated)
Interior
Black and titanium two-tone color scheme for:
- Leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Titanium-colored center panel and door trim
- Titanium stitching on seat upholstery
- Stainless steel scuff plates
Equipment
- Keyless entry system
- Power locks
Outer panel color
- Black mica (model-unique color), pure white and sunlight silver metallic

Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for "YS Limited" (Unit: 1,000 yen)

Model	Engine	Transmission	Nationwide retail price
YS Limited	1.6 L DOHC	5-speed manual	1,797
		4-speed automatic	1,940

YS Limited Roadster

The "YS Limited" * Roadster, which features a special interior to give a youthful, sporty feeling, goes on sale today at Mazda Anfini and selected Mazda dealerships throughout Japan.


Like other Mazda products, the "YS Limited" model delivers the "Lots of Fun" theme including the "fun of driving a roadster," the "fun of maneuvering a machine" and the "fun of having great and timeless styling." Roadster epitomizes Mazda's brand personality and gives a true feeling of "oneness between car and driver." Mazda has produced over 585,000 units** of the Roadster since 1989. The Roadster was recognized recently as the "world's most produced two-seater lightweight open sports car" by Guinness World Records.

"YS Limited" focuses on "casual and fun," one of the Roadster's significant characters. Based on the 1600M model, it features a black and titanium two-tone interior color scheme to convey a youthful image. Highlights include the titanium-accented center panel and door trim; and leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel and shift knob. Driver and passenger SRS front airbags, a keyless entry system and power locks are standard equipment in all models, and four-wheel ABS with the EBD function is standard in automatic transmission models. With these appealing additions, the prices remain affordable and competitive. The company is going to produce and sell only 700 units of the "YS Limited" model in Japan.
* "YS" stands for "youthful and sports," implying young people who would like the casual feel of driving an open sport car
** As of November 30, 2000, the total production volume of Roadster reached 581,910 units.

City Runner II Limited Edition Bongo Friendee

Mazda Motor Corporation announces the release of the City Runner II, a limited edition version of the Bongo Friendee featuring aerodynamic accessories. It goes on sale today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.


With its roomy interior, flexible seat arrangements, and automatic "auto free top" configuration, which creates an upper "loft" space, the Bongo Friendee embodies Mazda's brand personality, especially the "insightful" aspect.

The limited edition City Runner II is based on the two-wheel-drive RS-V, 2.0-liter gasoline engine, normal roof and "auto free top" models. It is equipped with aerodynamic exterior accessories for a sporty look. The seats are upholstered with jacquard moquette fabric, providing a classy interior feel. Convenient equipment includes twin fully automatic air conditioners.

All of these additional features come only at a modest price. City Runner II costs 216,000 yen or 311,000 yen less than the existing normal roof model or the "auto free top" model with the same equipment. This represents a saving of about 75,000 yen in comparison with the limited edition City Runner (available in normal roof version only), the popular limited version released in September. Especially, this "auto free top" model is a great value: it costs only 250,000 yen more than the normal roof model (the existing "auto free top" model costs 350,000 yen more than the normal roof model).

Mazda will build only 1,450 units of this special model, available only in Japan.

Special enhancements (which differ from the original model) are as follows:

Exterior
- Front and side spoilers
- Rear under spoiler
- 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 one-point decals
- Pure white exterior color

Interior
- Jacquard moquette fabric seat upholstery and door trim
- Center armrests for the seats in the second and third rows

Equipment
- Twin fully automatic air conditioners (with rear heater function)
- Easy-to-close sliding door
- Large ottoman-style footrest
- Sound system with AM/FM tuner and four speakers

Suggested Retail Price (Excluding Tax) (Unit: 1,000 yen)

Drive	Engine	Transmission	Roof	Capacity	Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima	Sapporo	Sendai	Yamaguchi	Fukuoka
2WD	2.0-liter gasoline	4EC-AT	Normal	8	2,148	2,204	2,171	2,166	2,173
			AFT		2,398	2,454	2,421	2,416	2,423

- AFT: "Auto Free Top"

Demio Limited edition 1300 LX-Special

Main features of the limited edition 1300 LX-Special include:


Exterior:
- Rear spoiler
- 14-inch tires
- Color side protector moldings


Interior:
- Special custom seat upholstery (blue) available only on the limited edition version
- Blue highlights on the sides of the center panel and the door trim
- Two-tone instrument panel (black and gray)


Equipment:
- CD player and four speakers
- Air filter with aldehyde elimination functionality
- Water-repellent side windows (front)
- Wide-angle water-repellent side mirrors
- Tinted glass (rear door, rear quarter, and rear gate windows)
- UV-resistant glass (all windows)
- Black door sashes
- Steering wheel with tilt function
- Footrest


Suggested Retail Price (not including sales tax) (Unit: 1,000 yen)

Limited edition vehicle name	Engine	Transmission	Nationwide price
LX-Special	1,300 SOHC	4EC-AT	1,248

1.3-liter LX-Special Limited Edition Demio

Mazda Motor Corporation has started selling a limited edition Demio LX-Special at Mazda, Mazda Anfini, and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.


The Demio, which created a new "compact wagon" genre when introduced in August 1996, is one of Mazda's best-selling products. Its compact body makes it easy to park and to maneuver in traffic or in a multi-level parking lot. Its roomy and comfortable interior, stylish appearance, flexible and creative seat arrangements, and responsive handling and performance make it a pleasure to own and drive.

The LX-Special is based on the automatic transmission 1.3-liter LX-G model. A number of special features have been added, designed to appeal to younger customers who generally have strong interest in fashion and want to enjoy an individual life style. Blue custom seat upholstery matches blue highlights on both sides of the center panel and the door trim, which together look both distinctive and harmonious. A black and gray two-tone instrument panel and a black steering wheel enhance sportiness. Interior equipment includes a CD player and an aldehyde elimination air filter, and the stylish exterior features a rear spoiler and 14-inch tires.

LX-Special, a real value with appealing equipment at an affordable price, costs 126,000 yen less than the standard model with the same equipment. It is available in four colors: innocent blue, sunlight silver, pure white, and brilliant black.

The company will build just 7,500 units of this special model, available only in Japan.

AZ-Wagon FM, Carol MeLady

Main Changes to the New AZ-Wagon and Carol.


1. Classier Exterior Design Featuring the "Mazda family" Look

AZ-Wagon;
- All models now feature the "Mazda family" look consisting of the Mazda brand symbol and five-point grille.
- Newly designed large multi-reflector headlights and large bumpers are standard on the FM, FM-T models, giving the front portion of the car a more distinctive look.
- The sporty models have an even more sporty look thanks to the addition of a roof antenna (RR-POPPER,RR-TL models) and newly-designed 13-inch aluminum wheels(FM-T,RR-POPPER).

Carol;
- All models now feature the "Mazda family" look consisting of the Mazda brand symbol and five-point grille.
- The use of newly designed large multi-reflector headlights and special bumpers on all models provides a more stylish look.


2. Improved Emission Performance

AZ-Wagon;
- The DOHC VVT engine models meet government requirements for a 50% exhaust emission reduction in 2000, earning an "excellent" rating.
- The turbo version meets the requirements for a 25% exhaust emissions reduction in 2000, earning a "good" rating.

Carol;
- With the exception of those equipped with lean-burn engines, all models meet government requirements with a 50% exhaust emission reduction in 2000, earning an "excellent" rating.
- All-aluminum DOHC engine with excellent fuel economy on all models.


3. Improved Safety

AZ-Wagon/Carol
- Collision safety performance is enhanced by the use in all models of a "lightweight impact absorbing body" that meets Japanese domestic safety standards and can withstand a 64 km/hour offset frontal collision as well.
- The power window on the driver's side is equipped with an auto-retract function.


4. Upgraded Equipment for Enhanced Everyday Convenience

AZ-Wagon;
- Keyless entry system with lamp-flashing indicator function on all models.
- A card holder (two-wheel-drive models) and a center cup holder (column models) have been added to the instrument panel.
- The rear wiper switch is incorporated into the front wiper control switch for improved operation.
- Audio cassette tape deck with a MD/CD player and FM/AM electric-display tuner. (FM-X,RR-POPPER,RR-TL)
- A driver's seat heater is standard on four-wheel-drive models.
- All automatic transmission models have electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission systems.

Carol;
- Keyless entry system with lamp-flashing indicator function on all models.
- A card holder has been added to the instrument panel (two-wheel-drive models and SX).
- A driver's seat heater is standard on four-wheel-drive models (MeLady, MeLady Extra).
- Air conditioner features dual-type controls.
- The rear wiper switch is incorporated into the front wiper control switch for improved operation.
- Manual-transmission models now have five speeds for improved handling convenience.

5. Exterior Colors

AZ-Wagon;
- Six color schemes are available: Superior White(FM), Pearl White(excluding FM), Silky Silver Metallic, Cool Beige Metallic*, Misty Green Metallic*(FM,FM-X,FM-T), and Bluish Black Metallic. *new

Carol;
- Six color schemes are available: Superior White(excluding MeLady Extra), Pearl White (excluding SX), Silky Silver Metallic, Cool Beige Metallic*, Bright Red 2, and Sapphire Blue Metallic. *new

Suggested Retail Price (not including sales tax)
AZ-Wagon (Unit: 1,000 yen)

Doors	Drive	Engine	Grade	Transmission	Price nationwide
5	2WD	DOHC VVT	FM	5MT	995
				4AT	1,070
				Column 4AT	1,080
			FM-X	Column 4AT	1,180
		SOHC turbo	FM-T	Column 4AT	1,210
			RR-POPPER	Column 4AT	1,308
		DOHC turbo	RR-T	Column 4AT	1,340
			RR-TL	5MT	1,331
				Column 4AT	1,416
	4WD	DOHC VVT	FM	5MT	1,107
				4AT	1,182
				Column 4AT	1,192
			FM-X	Column 4AT	1,292
		SOHC turbo	FM-T	Column 4AT	1,322
			RR-POPPER	Column 4AT	1,420
		DOHC turbo	RR-T	Column 4AT	1,457
			RR-TL	5MT	1,448
				Column 4AT	1,533

- All four-wheel-drive models and RR-TL models are cold weather specification vehicles. For two-wheel-drive models (excluding RR-TL), add 10,000 yen for cold weather specification.
- For FM and FM-X models, add 50,000 yen for safety pack (driver and passenger side SRS airbag system, 4W-ABS with brake assist, front seatbelts with pretensioners). The safety pack is standard on FM-T,RR-POPPER, RR-T, and RR-TL models.
- Add 20,000 yen for the Pearl White exterior color (FM-X, FM-T, RR-POPPER, RR-T, and RR-TL).

Carol

Doors	Drive	Engine	Grade	Transmission	Price nationwide
3	2WD	DOHC	MeLady	5MT	738
				3AT	793
	4WD	DOHC	MeLady	3AT	965
5	2WD	DOHC	SX	5MT	723
				3AT	778
			MeLady	5MT	788
				3AT	843
		DOHC Lean burn	MeLady-L	5MT	833
				CVT	908
		DOHC VVT	MeLady Extra	4AT	998
	4WD	DOHC	SX	5MT	890
				3AT	945
			MeLady	5MT	960
				3AT	1,015
		DOHC VVT	MeLady Extra	4AT	1,105

- All four-wheel-drive models are cold weather specification vehicles. For two-wheel-drive models, add 10,000 yen for cold weather specification.
- For MeLady-L, two-wheel drive models of SX and MeLady and add 50,000 yen for safety pack (driver and passenger side SRS airbag system, 4W-ABS with brake assist, front seatbelts with pretensioners, passenger side seatbelt with load limiter). The safety pack is standard on the all four-wheel drive models and MeLady Extra models.
- Add 20,000 yen for the Pearl White panel color (MeLady, MeLady-L, MeLady Extra).

AZ-Wagon and Carol Undergo

The new Mazda AZ-Wagon and Carol go on sale today at Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan. Changes to the two micro-mini cars include the adoption of the "Mazda family" look and upgraded interiors and exteriors.


The "Mazda family" look features the Mazda brand symbol and five-point grille in front. This design enhancement emphasizes Mazda's distinctive brand personality. In addition, Mazda has improved emission performance and safety, while retaining the fuel economy and flexibility users expect from a compact car.

The main features of these two upgraded models are as follows:

1. The front portion of both cars has been made more distinctive through the adoption of the "Mazda family" look, newly designed large multi-reflector headlights, and special bumpers. The new exterior design creates a classier appearance.
2. Emission performance improvement.
- With lower HC, NOx and CO exhaust emissions, the DOHC VVT engine models of the AZ-Wagon meet government requirements with a 50% exhaust emissions reduction in 2000, earning an "excellent" rating.
- The turbo engine models of AZ-Wagon meet government requirements for reduced exhaust emissions, with a 25% exhaust emission reduction.
- Carol meets government requirements with a 50% exhaust emissions reduction in 2000, earning an "excellent" rating for low exhaust emissions (for all models except those equipped with lean-burn engines.)
3. All models are equipped with a "lightweight impact absorbing body" that meets Japanese domestic safety standards and can withstand a 64 km/hour offset frontal collision.


Monthly sales are forecast at 1,800 units for the AZ-Wagon and 800 units for the Carol.

4-door sports car design model

Mazda will exhibit a 4-door sports car design model at the NAIAS in Detroit in January 2001.

The design is a step closer to an actual production model than the RX-EVOLV unveiled in Tokyo last year. Mazda is developing the new generation rotary engine, RENESIS, which is expected to power the future model.