Mazda releases revamped AZ-Wagon

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.

The target sales volume of the entire Mazda AZ-Wagon range is 2,200 units a month.

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
-	Mazda's Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is available for the FWD FX grade as a factory-installed option. The price is 26,500 yen. It is standard equipment on all other grades except for the FWD FA grade.
-	A separate recycling fee of 9,860 yen is necessary in addition to the manufacturer's suggested retail prices listed above.
-	If the body color Pearl White or Mysterious Violet Pearl is selected, the price increases by 21,000 yen (including tax).