Tuesday, April 24, 2001

Laputa Retail Prices

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (without sales tax)
(Unit: 1,000 yen)

Mazda Laputa XE Extra

Mazda Laputa XE Extra


Doors Drive Engine Grade Transmission Price nationwide
5 2WD DOHC VVT XE 5MT 898
4AT 973
SOHC turbo XE Extra 5MT 938
4AT 1,013
XG 5MT 993
4AT 1,068
DOHC turbo S 4AT 1,278
4WD SOHC turbo XE Extra 5MT 1,055
4AT 1,130
XG 5MT 1,110
4AT 1,185
DOHC turbo S 4AT 1,395


Mazda Laputa XG

Mazda Laputa XG


Notes:
- Add 20,000 yen for pearl white outer panel color.
- All models are wintry-weather equipped.

New Laputa Changes

New Mazda Laputa

New Mazda Laputa


- Emissions 50% below the exhaust emissions limit value for the year 2000 for "excellent low-emissions vehicle" (XE) classification.
- Models equipped with a turbo engine (XE Extra, XG, S) quality for "good low-emissions vehicle" classification.
- All models equipped with lightweight, impact absorbing body designed to withstand offset front collisions at speeds of 64 km/h.
- New instrument panel design provides better legibility and improved ease of operation.
- The meter panel has also been redesigned. S grade models feature sporty meters including a tachometer, while XE, XE Extra, and XG grade models are equipped with highly legible silver meters.
- The seat backs are larger and the seat upholstery fabric has been changed for improved appearance and enhanced comfort.
- The driver's seat is equipped with a "seat lifter" function (XE models excluded) that allows the height of the seat cushion to be adjusted to match the driver's body size. On 4-wheel-drive models, the driver's seat is equipped with a seat heater (XE models excluded).
- Except for the XE grade, all models are equipped with dark tinted windows as standard.
- XG grade models feature a 2-DIN size cassette audio system with a CD player and AM/FM radio as standard equipment.

Mazda Laputa 5 doors

Mazda Laputa 5 doors

Mazda Laputa 2WD XG

The upgraded Mazda Laputa delivers cleaner emissions, improved safety, and an enhanced interior. The new micromini Laputa goes on sale today at Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.

Mazda Laputa 2WD XG

Mazda Laputa 2WD XG


Laputa is designed to deliver maximum utility in a minimum space while providing a smooth, comfortable ride. Its attractive styling, excellent maneuverability, and easy handling make it a micromini that embodies the stylish, insightful, and spirited Mazda brand personality.

Mazda Laputa XG Red

Mazda Laputa XG Red


Laputa's latest improvements include lower emissions (50% below the exhaust emissions limit value for the year 2000, thus qualifying it for the "excellent low-emissions vehicle" (XE) classification), and a lightweight, impact-absorbing body designed to withstand offset front collisions at speeds of 64 km/h. In addition, the design of the instrument panel, meter panel, and seat upholstery fabric has been changed, enhancing comfort and giving the interior a refreshed appearance. While incorporating these upgrades, the new Laputa remains at approximately the same price level.

Mazda Laputa XG Interior

Mazda Laputa XG Interior


The company expects to sell 400 units per month.

Monday, April 23, 2001

@NAVI SPORTS Series

Body and Interior Colors

Model Outer Panel Color Interior Color
MPV Platinum Silver Metallic (for limited edition)
Classic Red
Sunlight Silver Metallic
Pure White
Gray
Capella Wagon Platinum Silver Metallic
Pure White
Black
Familia S-Wagon Platinum Silver Metallic (for limited edition)
Pure White
Black


Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (Not including sales tax)(Unit: 1,000 yen)
MPV @NAVI SPORTS


Drive Engine Transmission Tokyo/Osaka
Nagoya/Hiroshima
Sapporo Sendai Yamaguchi Fukuoka
2WD 2.0L DOHC 4EC-AT 2,398 2,443 2,419 2,416 2,423
V6 2500DOHC 2,598 2,643 2,619 2,616 2,623
4WD V6 2500DOHC 2,798 2,843 2,819 2,816 2,823


Capella Wagon @NAVI SPORTS Series

Drive Engine Transmission Tokyo/Osaka/Nagoya/
Hiroshima/Yamaguchi
Sapporo Sendai Fukuoka
2WD 2000cc DOHC 4AT (Activematic) 2,198 2,225 2,217 2,207

Note: add 30,000 yen for side airbags.

Familia S-Wagon @NAVI SPORTS Series

Drive Engine Transmission Tokyo/Osaka/Nagoya/
Hiroshima/Yamaguchi
Sapporo Sendai Fukuoka
2WD 1500cc DOHC(S-VT) 4AT (Activematic) 1,798 1,848 1,818 1,818

Note: add 30,000 yen for side airbags.

Familia S-Wagon @NAVI SPORTS Series

Base grade Modifications to Base Model
2WD
1.5-liter RS
Telematics compatible DVD car navigation system (TV tuner: option), aerodynamic parts (front air dam skirt, side air dam skirt, rear under skirt, roof spoiler), 15-inch tires and aluminum wheels, customized door trim fabric, customized seat upholstery, genuine leather wrapped steering wheel (manufactured by Nardi), dark tinted windows, keyless entry system with answer back function, customized designed key, carbon colored center side panels, color side panels, name decal


Mazda Familia S-Wagon
Mazda Familia S-Wagon SPORTS Series

Values for money: saving of 400,000
Sales volume: 1,800
Dealership: Mazda, Mazda Anfini, and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan

Capella Wagon @NAVI SPORTS Series

Base grade Modifications to Base Model
Additional Features Not Included
2WD
2.0-liter SX-Sport
Telematics compatible DVD car navigation system (with TV tuner), 16-inch tires and aluminum wheels, customized door trim fabric, customized designed key, name decal Fog lamps


Mazda Capella Wagon SPORTS Series

Mazda Capella Wagon SPORTS Series


Values for money: saving of 262,000 yen
Sales Volume: 1,650
Dealership: Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan

MPV @NAVI SPORTS Series

Models and Specifications of the Limited Series @NAVI SPORTS

Mazda MPV SPORTS Series

MPV @NAVI SPORTS Series


Base grade Modifications to Base Model
2WD 2.0-liter
Urban Break S
Telematics compatible DVD car navigation system (with TV tuner), 9-speaker sound system with power amplifier, customized interior color (gray), customized seat upholstery, genuine leather wrapped steering wheel, water repellant windshield and side mirrors, bright rear garnishes, bright inner door handles and parking brake release button, carbon colored panels (instrument panel and front door bezels), customized designed key, name decal
2WD
2.5-liter Sports
4WD
2.5-liter Sports


Value for money
- Two-wheel-drive 2.0-liter DOHC engine model: saving of 231,000 yen
- Two-wheel-drive 2.5-liter V6 DOHC engine model: saving of 231,000 yen
- Four-wheel-drive 2.5-liter V6 DOHC engine model: saving of 271,000 yen
Sales Volume: 9,500 (total of three versions)
Dealership: Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan

Mazda MPV @NAVI SPORTS

The DVD car navigation system of the @NAVI SPORTS models facilitates a safe and comfortable trip. With the free Mazda Telematics membership and the optional adapter, users can access the Mazda Telematics Center to pull down information on motels, restaurants, gas stations, parking facilities and other sites and attractions through the Internet. This navigation system also can link to the i-mode service,*** provided by NTT DoCoMo Inc, which enables users to access a variety of i-mode services.

Mazda MPV @NAVI SPORTS

Mazda MPV @NAVI SPORTS


Additionally, Mazda opens up the new i-mode-designated Mazda Telematics website today. Designed exclusively for i-mode users, this website offers services, such as Mazda Telematics Town Information, weather forecasts and entertaining driving routes.
* Optional adapter unit (including hands-free device) and a mobile phone are required to connect to the Mazda Telematics Center using a compatible car navigation system. Cdma-One and PHS mobile phones are not compatible. Customers are responsible for the connection charges for the phone company and the Internet provider.
** "MM project" stands for "MORE MAZDA." It also connotes a close connection between "Mazda" and "Market."
*** "i-mode" is a registered trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. This product has no relation to NTT DoCoMo, Inc. To use the "i-mode" service, users need to enroll in the "Packet-data transmission," "i-mode" and "800MHz mobile phone" services. To use "i-mode" services on Mazda Telematics car navigation, an adapter unit (combined with a hands-free system) and a car navigation-compatible "i-mode" mobile phone are required.

Limited Series @NAVI SPORTS

Mazda Motor Corporation has created a special @NAVI SPORTS limited edition series with three popular models: the MPV, the Capella Wagon and the Familia S-Wagon. Each of the models comes equipped with a DVD car navigation system* compatible with the Mazda Telematics driving information service and features aerodynamic parts. All three models in the @NAVI SPORTS series go on sale today at car dealerships throughout Japan.

Mazda Limited Series @NAVI SPORTS
Mazda Limited Series @NAVI SPORTS

The @NAVI SPORTS series, the fourth offering of the "MM Project,**" features new products that embody Mazda's brand personality of stylish, insightful and spirited more clearly than ever before and reflect customer suggestions.

The three new @NAVI SPORTS series models come with the advanced DVD car navigation system as standard equipment. They feature a high-grade platinum silver metallic color theme, special aero parts on the outside and carbon panels on the inside, giving the cars a sporty look. With these extra features, Mazda offers these models at an affordable price, enabling customers to save 231,000-400,000 yen.

The company offers limited number of @NAVI SPORTS models: 9,500 units for the MPV, 1,650 units for the Capella Wagon and 1,800 units for the Familia S-Wagon.

Tuesday, April 10, 2001

Titan Dash Retail Prices

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (not including sales tax)
(Unit: 1,000 yen)

Engine Specification Tokyo/
Hiroshima
Osaka Nagoya Sapporo >Senda Yamagu-
chi
Fukuoka
2.0-liter
CNG
model
1.5-ton cargo capacity,
standard cabin, wide-low,
long body, 5-speed
manual transmission
3,040 3,050 3,045 3,115 3,066 3,055 3,080


Notes: Prices in Sapporo and Sendai regions reflect wintry-weather equipment. Add 5,000 yen for wintry-weather equipment. Models without the cargo compartment cost 60,000 yen less than the indicated prices.

Friday, April 6, 2001

Mazda CNG-Powered Titan Dash

Mazda Motor Corporation has introduced an environmentally friendly Titan Dash truck powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Mazda released the original Titan Dash last October.

Mazda CNG-Powered Titan Dash

Mazda CNG-Powered Titan Dash


With a cargo capacity of 1.5 tons, a standard cab and a wide-low and long body, the CNG-powered Titan Dash goes on sale today at Mazda and selected Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.

Consisting primarily of methane, natural gas is a clean energy substance that has gained attention as an alternative to petroleum-based fuel resources. Mazda also offers a CNG-powered Demio.

The CNG-powered Titan Dash is based on the latest Titan Dash model, which offers a spacious, comfortable cabin. Its size is comparable to those in the 1.5-ton cargo capacity truck segment. The CNG Titan Dash also features the 2.0-liter CNG engine, which has been cost-effectively developed based on the original 2.0-liter petrol engine, an onboard computer that maintains an optimal vaporized fuel ratio and the special catalyst that dramatically reduces the CO and NOx exhaust emissions.

The two steel fuel canisters installed on the sides of the chassis frame can store 37 cubic meters of fuel (total tank capacity is 185 liters, 92.5 liters each tank.) Fully loaded with CNG, this Titan model can go up to 280 km in urban areas. Maximum engine power is 58 kW (79 PS)/5,000rpm and maximum torque is 145 Nm (14.8 kg-m)/2,500rpm.

The company expects to sell 35 units of the CNG-powered Titan Dash annually in Japan.

Buyers of the CNG-powered Titan Dash qualify for a substantial purchase subsidy (50% of the difference in price between the base model and the purchase model) based on the MITI clean energy vehicle promotion project.

Personnel Change

Mazda Motor Corporation today announced a change in the position of the following BOD member.


Name New Post Current Post
Fumiaki Inami Managing Director
In charge of Corporate Benchmarking
General Manager, Product Planning & Business Strategy Div.
Director

General Manager, Product Planning & Business Strategy Div.

Financial Results for Fiscal 2000

Mazda Motor Corporation today announced a revision to its projection of financial results for Fiscal Year 2000 (the year ending March 31, 2001). The revision primarily reflects the full writeoff of Mazda's transition obligation of new accounting for retirement benefits instead of the previously announced amortization of the obligation over a 15-year period. The Company also announced a revaluation of land on an unconsolidated basis totaling 218 billion yen before taxes in accordance with the Land Revaluation Law. With these two actions, Mazda is eliminating a major adverse factor that would have reduced earnings over an extended period of time, and it is strengthening the Company's balance sheet.

Mazda Financial Results

Mazda's revised forecast includes consolidated revenue of 2,030 billion yen, down 70 billion yen from the previous projection released last November at the time of the announcement of financial results for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2000. The Company is projecting an operating loss of 16 billion yen, no change from November, and a net loss of 156.5 billion yen, an increase of 107 billion yen.

The lower revenue reflects lower volume and adverse product mix, primarily in Japan. The adverse profit impact of this, however, is offset fully by increased cost reductions, along with a relatively small gain from a weaker-than-expected yen.

Mazda's transition obligation for retirement benefits that is being expensed totals 158.4 billion yen. A partial offset is the elimination of the 10.1 billion yen amortization of the obligation over a 15-year period that had been included in the prior financial projection.

The revised full year projection also includes additional extraordinary costs associated with the "Early Retirement Special Program". One of the key pillars of Mazda's mid-term business plan (now called the "Mazda Millennium Plan"), the program resulted in 2,210 retirees, 410 more than the target of 1,800. While the increased special retirement charge of 12.4 billion yen will adversely affect this year's income, Mazda will benefit from a higher level of ongoing savings starting in Fiscal Year 2001. The successful implementation of the Early Retirement Special Program is a solid start to the execution of the Millennium Plan.

The revaluation of Mazda's unconsolidated land holdings at fair market value under the provisions of the Land Revaluation Law permits the Company to recognize unrealized gains on land on its balance sheet. By taking this action, Mazda is able to increase its net worth and strengthen its balance sheet despite the full writeoff of the pension transition obligation.

The environment in which Mazda operates is becoming more severe, including a slowdown of global economic growth, lower or stagnant industry demand in key markets, increasing societal pressures to reduce the impact of automotive products on the environment, and intensified competition.

Despite this, we continue to believe that the Millennium Plan announced in November last year provides a firm foundation on which Mazda can move forward with confidence. We are pleased with the progress achieved since November in implementing the Plan, and we believe that the actions announced today further strengthen Mazda's business foundation.

As far as the projection of financial results for Fiscal Year 2001 (the year ending March 31, 2002) is concerned, Mazda will announce details in May at the time of the announcement of actual financial results for Fiscal Year 2000.
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