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Freshened Mazda Demio Now On Sale In Japan

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:47:08 +0000

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has freshened its globally popular Demio compact car for the Japanese market. It goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer's suggested retail prices (including consumption tax) range from 1,190,000 to 1,580,000 yen.

Mazda Demio 13C-V

(Front wheel drive with MZR 1.3-liter Miller-cycle engine with continuously variable transmission.)

The updated Demio comes with refined interior and exterior styling. Two vivid exterior body colors — Passion Orange Mica and Golden Red Mica — have been newly added to the range. Inside, the standard black seats have been enlivened with a multistripe pattern, and the steering wheel features bright silver spokes.

Mazda's 'Audio-less' specification is now standard across the entire model range, providing customers with the freedom to choose their desired audio system. This revision makes the base price for some of the available models even more affordable.

Main features of the freshened Mazda Demio

Exterior

- The range of exterior body colors has been expanded with Passion Orange Mica and Golden Red Mica. (Golden Red Mica was available for the special edition 'Chiara' Demio.)

Interior

- New 'Multi Black' seats energize the interior with the addition of a multistripe pattern to the standard black seats. (For all grades except SPORT) - The steering wheel has shiny silver spokes. (For all grades except SPORT) - Tachometer with white background as standard. (For 13C-V and 13C grades)

Other features

- 'Audio-less' specification (the center panel has a free space) provides customers with the freedom to choose their desired audio system. (New to all grades except 13S; came as standard on original 13S grade.) - A total of six-speakers are set in the front and rear doors and in the door mirror garnishes. (For SPORT grade)

Mazda Eunos Cosmos

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:06:12 +0000

Eunos Cosmo

Was the Eunos JC Cosmo Mazda's greatest ever car? It is a question that certainly makes you think.

Launched in March 1990, the JC Cosmo was the ultimate Japanese luxury car. Not only was it powered by the twin-turbo 13B rotary engine, but it was the model and so far the only model to feature Mazda's technological showpiece, the triple rotor, twin-turbo 20B engine.

It is plain to see Mazda did not compromise when designing this vehicle, whether it be it's design, the amazing engine or the technologically advanced interior. It was designed to be a pure luxury car that could also be used as a sports car when required.

Aimed at companies such as BMW, Mercedes and Jaguar to name a few, the Cosmo blew them all away with its advanced styling, performance and features. Produced between 1990 and 1996, the Cosmo was available in limited numbers to make sure that build quality was at a typically Japanese high standard. This also meant that the price of the car was quite high, and would have cost at least $100,000 AUD if it was sold here when new.

Inside, the Cosmo's interior is full of high-tech features such as Japan's first GPSS (Global Positioning Satellite System) and touch screen system in a car. The dash area has also been designed to sort of wrap-around the driver, creating a cockpit-like environment inside. The leather used in some models was also as good as anything from Europe. The designed concept of its interior is an "organic space that enhances the relationship between car and driver".

The cleanly designed interior is designed using natural materials, creating a comfortable atmosphere for driver and passengers. There is no normal dashboard inside the car, instead once the ignition is turned on, a digital blue display lights up along a black instrument panel.

There is plenty of room inside to create the impression that you really are inside a luxury car rather than a cramped sports car. There is room in the rear for two passengers although not enough as what would be inside a regular sedan.

Some models featured the CCS or "Car Control System" this was used via a touch screen TV. The CCS could control most of the car's features and systems at the touch of a button. For cars without the CCS this space was filled by a CD player as well as an AM/FM stereo cassette and a push button controlled ventilation/climate control system.
The CCS controlled things such as the 12 stacker CD, AM/FM Stereo, Tape player, Climate control, ventilation control, TV, GPSS and an optional mobile phone.

Standard with the Type-E CCS model is a fantastic audio system which includes 6 high quality speakers designed to give a complete "Surround sound" atmosphere. The standard stereo (and optional CD player) still provide sound quality above normal car audio standards even though not matching the abilities of the Type-E CCS model.

The differences between the models are described below:

Type-S CCS: This is the Sport model, featuring the Car Control System. This combined the luxury features of the Type-E with the sportier handling and ride of the Type-S version. The dark leather interior is more sports orientated. Stiffer spring rates and dampers helped to give a more sportier ride. This model was available in Series II form only and featured the 13B engine only.

Type-S: This is another Sport model, and like the above mentioned car, lacks the CCS. It doesn't have leather trim either, instead dark cloth is used. It is designed to be more sportier than the other models, therefore missing out on some of the luxury features. Available in Series I form, it does get a leather-bound steering wheel however and the choice of an optional CD player. Stiffer spring rates and dampers were also used on this model.

Type-E CCS: This is the Elegant model, featuring top of the line luxury with the Car Control System. This model was available for both series and with the 20B engine. It also received twin dampers on the rear in order to create a more smoother ride.

Type-E: Again this is the Elegant model, but it does not feature the CCS. It does however still have the leather interior. In place of the CCS, there is a single CD player and radio, along with a normal ventilation/climate control system. Available in Series I form only.

Type-SX: This is the Sports Extra model available in the Series II range, it features dark leather seats with cloth inserts, along with a dark leather interior. It was designed to create a more upmarket sports car.

The Cosmo was powered by both the 13B Twin Turbo Rotary Engine and the 20B Twin Turbo Rotary Engine, most probably the ultimate example of a production rotary engine. It was also the worlds first series production engine employing a twin "sequential" turbo system and this created an amazing level of torque from it's 1962 cc capacity. With over 390 nm available from as little as 2200 rpm, the 402 nm peak at 3000 rpm drops by as little as 10% at the 7000 rpm redline. Mazda officially rated power at 206 kW, in order to comply with the Japanese limit, but like most Japanese sports cars such as the Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Toyota Supra, the real figure is around 220 plus kW.

The sequential turbo system works by the primary turbocharger receiving exhaust gas from all the rotors to spool faster, therefore increasing low speed torque and helping to remove the dreaded turbo lag. The 2nd turbo whilst spinning is still yet to provide any boost. At a pre-determined speed the 2nd turbo spools up to add full boost. This results in effortless performance in conjunction with the rotary engines natural smoothness & flexibility.

Available as an automatic only, the transmission features three modes and is superbly matched to the engine. There is a button which gives a choice between "normal" & "power" mode. When "power" mode is selected, responsiveness to the accelerator position increases as well as holding the gear longer before the next up change. The third mode is a "hold" mode which gives the driver manual control. This is a good feature for demanding driving as well as allowing 2nd gear take offs which help to improve traction during slippery conditions.

Handling wise, the car rides on double wishbone suspension up front with multi link independent rear suspension. the Type-E versions received twin dampers on the rear while the Type-S versions had stiffer spring rates and dampers, in order to match it's sporting image. ABS was optional on the 13B models and standard on 20B models and hauls the big car up reasonably well.

There were some differences between the 13B and 20B models. The main ones are the 20B models received a larger fuel tank (85lt vs. 72lt for the 13B), a different diff ratio (3.909:1 vs. 4.300:1 for the 13B), ABS and an LSD were also standard on the 20B models. Performance wise, the 20B would do the 1/4mile in 14.1 sec compared to the 13B model which managed a 15.3 sec time. Top speed was also higher at 260km/h whereas the 13B model could only manage 235km/h.

Fuel economy was also a bit of a problem with a hard driven Cosmo, around town, the 20B model would average 6.0km/l or around 16L per 100km and the 13B 7.2km/l (13.8L per 100km). On the highway, those figures improved with the 20B averaging 9.7km/l (10.3L per 100km) and the 13B model 10.5km/l (9.5L per 100km). It was definitely a car for those who didn't mind visiting the petrol station frequently.

The Cosmo was updated for 1993, with the addition of a new model and the removal of a model to reflect preferences of the Series I buyers. Therefore the Series I runs from 1990-1992 and the Series II from 1993-1996. Exterior changes were small but interior trim levels did get changed.

Years Available: 1990 to 1996
Engine: 13B (1308cc) twin rotor (2 x 654cc) EFI Twin Sequential Turbos with Intercooler and 20B (1962cc) triple rotor (3 x 654cc) EFI Twin Sequential Turbos with Intercooler
Transmission: 4 speed, triple mode electronically controlled auto
Power (Approx.): 230hp (172kw) (13B), 300hp (224 kw) (20B)

Torque (Approx.): 217 Lb/Ft (294Nm) (13B), 297 Lb/Ft (402Nm) (20B)
Weight (Approx.) Series 4: 1510 kg (13B Model), 1610 kg (20B Model)

Chassis Prefix: JC-3SE / JC-3S (13B Model), JC-ESE / JC-ES (20B Model)
Specification: Type E (Elegant) and Type S (Sports)
Original Cost (Approx): Not sold here officially, it would have been around $100,000+ AUD when new

Mazda Roadpacer

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:41:21 +0000

The Mazda Roadpacer was a full-size sedan sold by Mazda Motor Corp. of Japan between 1975 and 1977. It was based on the Australian Holden Premier. Premiers were shipped to Japan without engines, and Mazda fitted a 1.3 L 13B Wankel engine into the bay. Although the engine produced 135 hp (100 kW) and 101 ft·lbf (138 Nm) of torque, the Roadpacer weighed 3,500 lb (1,575 kg).

The Roadpacer has the sole distinction of a General Motors product being fitted for production with a rotary engine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Roadpacer

Mazda 2

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:59:53 +0000

All-new Mazda2 Wins 2008 World Car of the Year Award

- Prestigious global award recognizes the world's best car -

HIROSHIMA, Japan—The Mazda2 is the 2008 World Car of the Year (WCOTY). From an initial entry list of thirty-nine (39) new vehicles from all over the world, the overall 2008 WCOTY title was announced today (Thursday, March 20, 2008) at the New York International Auto Show. The Mazda2 (known as the Mazda Demio in Japan) edged out the Ford Mondeo and Mercedes-Benz C-Class to take the overall award.

Based on the recommendations of a design panel consisting of four highly respected world design experts, the Mazda2 was also voted by the jurors onto the short-list of top three design finalists, together with the Audi R8 and Volvo C30.

The WCOTY awards were officially launched in January 2004 and are initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world. A jury of 47 international automotive journalists selected the overall winner by secret ballot, based on their experience with each candidate as part of their professional work. The jury members constitute a balance of representation from Asia, Europe, North America, South America, as well as other parts of the world.

Since it first went on sale in 2003 in Europe, the Mazda2 compact has enjoyed widespread popularity due to its convenient size and superb storage and functionality. The second generation all-new Mazda2 commenced sales in Japan in July 2007, and soon drew attention thanks to its fun-to-drive, Zoom-Zoom driving dynamics, and the emphasis Mazda placed on the new generation's desire for environmental and safety attributes and great design. The all-new Mazda2 reflects these emerging modern attitudes with stylish exterior design complemented by low running costs and excellent fuel economy, achieved by reducing the vehicle's weight by approximately 100 kilograms.

"We are delighted that the 2008 World Car of the Year jury has chosen the all-new Mazda2 as their World Car of the Year," said Dan Morris, Mazda's senior managing executive officer in charge of Marketing, Sales and Customer Service. "This is wonderful recognition which Mazda2 car owners and Mazda employees alike can celebrate worldwide.

"The all-new Mazda2 is exceeding our highest expectations, demonstrating it can compete and win against the best compact cars in any market in the world and is earning glowing praise at home and globally, having also won a number of Car of the Year awards around the globe, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, New Zealand, and the RJC Car of the Year award in Japan."

1990 Mazda 121

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:46:53 +0000

This is a classic mini-car released in 1990 which was well known in Australia, often nicknamed a bubble on wheels etc. Its predecessor was more of a box on wheels, and ironically so was its replacement (called 121 Metro here).

As a result of the tall design, interior headroom was outstanding (in contrast to the 929!). The car was powered by an efficient 1.3 litre four cylinder.

A 1994 update, around the time of general cost cutting and neglect throughout the Mazda range, saw serious penny-pinching in response to exchange rate issues. The base model now had nasty grey bumpers, no wheel covers, even reduced sound deadening. However, a larger 1.5 litre engine became available at extra cost at this time.

The uninspiring end around 1997 leaves a similar taste to the Eunos range, the 929 and other classics. But the 121 in particular may well have had a Mini-style cult following to continue to this day if only it had been given true successors.

Mazda2 Rally

Thu, 25 May 2006 18:00:35 +0000

RALLY YOUR DREAMS WITH MAZDA

15-MAY-2006

Have you got what it takes to be a rally driving champion?

Mazda in conjunction with carsguide.com.au are giving you the chance to win the ultimate rally driving experience and compete in a rally event with the newly launched Mazda2 rally car.

With its stripped-out interior, bonnet-mounted driving light pod with six lights, Dunlop rally tyres and roof-mounted air vent, the Mazda2 Rally Concept is ready to compete.

Developed under the experienced rally eye of Mazda's motor sport manager, Allan Horsley, the Mazda2 Rally Concept features a full reinforced Bond roll cage specifically designed to provide crash protection while adding additional body stiffening to Mazda's smallest car.

A rally prepared engine has increased power over the standard Mazda2 through a 1.5-litre 82 kilowatt engine, free flowing, 2.5 inch exhaust system.

One lucky person has a once in a life time opportunity to experience the ultimate Zoom-Zoom rally driving training by champion rally driver, Rick Bates, and then go on to compete in the Canberra rally on August 4 and 5, 2006.

Eight finalists will be chosen to participate in a full day's training at Oran Park, NSW conducted by Rick Bates. Each driver will be assessed on their driving skills before a final winner is selected. The winner will then be trained by Rick Bates to compete in the NSW Clubman Rally Championship held in Canberra during the first week of August. The NSW Clubman Championships is a national event organised by the Brindabella Motor Sport Club.

All flights, accommodation and training are included and finalists will also receive a Mazda merchandise pack to remember their experience! Total prize value for the winner is $17,000.

To enter the Mazda2 rally competition go to www.carsguide.com.au/mazda2-rally, take the quiz and then tell us in 100 words or less why you think you should be the next Mazda rally champion. Entries close June 16, 2006.

Mazda2 Rally Concept Main Specifications

Engine

Type 1.5-litre, four cylinder in-line 16V DOHC

with Sequential Valve Timing

Maximum power under development

Maximum torque under development

Exhaust Big bore, two and a half-inch main pipe, sports muffler

Transmission

Type 5-speed manual

Suspension

Murray Coote proflex system

front Strut coil with Eibach springs, retuned shock absorbers and torsion bar stabiliser

rear Torsion beam axle, Eibach springs, retuned shock absorbers

Brakes

Type front/rear under development

Steering

Type Electric power assist rack and pinion

Wheels and Tyres

Tyres front/rear Dunlop Rally 195/65

Wheels Compomotive 15 X 6.5

Other

Bond roll cage, Sparco race seats, Stilo Centralina intercom system, Terratrip navigation system, Hella Rallye lights

*** Information Correct at Time of Publication ***

Sightings

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:16:08 +0000

MAZDA 2

MAZDA 121

MAZDA DEMIO

Mazda2 Mps

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:06:20 +0000

According to WindingRoad, Mazda has an Mazdaspeed version of the Mazda2 ready to be unleashed. Expected to hit the market in 2008, the Mazda2 MPS will be powered by a 2.0 liter DISI, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine producing 230 horsepower.

The engine will be matted with a six-speed transmission. Expect it to show up at the Tokyo Auto Show. No info on whether it’ll show up in US.

The Mazda2 will come in three gasoline engines including a two 1.3 liter producing 75 HP and 84 horsepower and a 1.5-liter with an producing 103 horsepower

Mazda Verisa

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:12:09 +0000

Mazda Launches Freshened Verisa

- A redesigned interior, fashionable body color and new accessories enhance the quality feel -

HIROSHIMA, Japan— Mazda Motor Corporation has given a fresh new look to the high quality and fashionable Verisa compact, which goes on sale from today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.

Mazda Verisa L (2WD/4-speed AT with factory-installed option 15-inch aluminum wheels)

Thanks to its high-quality design and craftsmanship, the Verisa has gained a reputation as a compact car a cut above the rest. Originally launched in the Japanese market in June 2004, it has received high praise for its design, value and noise reduction attributes.

To upgrade the interior, the freshened Mazda Verisa features seats with brand new colors and materials, a high quality black metallic instrument panel and chrome-finish parts. In addition, all- new, fashionable exterior body colors have been introduced, such as the luminous "Crystal White Pearl Mica", the vivid "Passion Orange Mica" and the stark "Stormy Blue Mica." The exterior also has newly added chrome-finish parts and redesigned alloy wheels. To aid nighttime driving, new equipment has been installed, including indirect blue-LED interior lighting—which improves the ambience—and built-in lamps in the door mirrors which illuminate the ground when getting in and out of the vehicle.

Prices range from 1,560,000 yen - 1,849,000 yen (including consumption tax). The monthly sales target for the Japanese market is set at 1,500 units a month. Verisa is only available for sale in Japan.

Main features of the freshened Verisa
Interior -Seats
The L-model Verisa comes with full-leather, two-tone black and brown upholstery (changed from the half-leather design). The C-model adopts a textured, plain-woven material in two colors-a chic "dark red" and an "olive" color with a new hue.-Instrument panel/shift pedal
The newly adopted black metallic panel has a beautiful luster. Also, chrome-finish parts were added to the air-conditioning knobs and the shift lever panel to further enhance the quality feel.-Door trim
A soft pad, which is accented with stitches, and a bright molding were added to the door trim to attain a pleasant feel. The L-model is also equipped with a black metallic switch panel for a higher-quality texture.

Interior view of the Verisa "L" (genuine leather seats)

Exterior
-The exterior is furnished with an improved "dress-up package" (factory-installed options on the C-model, standard equipment on the L-model).
Bright molding is employed on the front and rear bumpers and a bright bezel wraps the front fog lamps that heighten Verisa's fashionable characteristics.-15-inch alloy wheels (factory-installed option)
Curved surfaces are embedded on the spokes, embellishing the vehicles high-quality design.Body colors
Newly added to the Verisa's body color range are the new colors Passion Orange Mica and Stormy Blue Mica. Current Mazda body colors, Galaxy Gray Mica and Crystal White Pearl Mica, were also added to the body color range for a total of nine colors available for potential customers to choose from. Passion Orange Mica is an exclusive color for the revamped Verisa.

Special features
The following are newly adopted as standard features. -Steering wheel with audio remote control switches (for all models except for the "audio-less" specification model).-Ground illumination lamps, which illuminate the ground next to the car when a door lock is released, are installed in the door mirrors (on all 2WD models).-Indirect blue LED lighting for the interior.

Mazda launches Special Edition 'Demio' and 'Axela Sport' Models

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:43:04 +0000

Mazda launches Special Edition 'Demio' and 'Axela Sport' Models

- Exclusive body colors and special interior design provide the Stylish Tone Series with a heightened level of style -

HIROSHIMA, Japan— Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch in Japan of the Mazda Demio special edition "Style C" and "Style S" models and the Mazda Axela Sport special edition 23ST and 20ST models. All models come with exclusive body colors and interior design and go on sale nationwide at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers from today.

These special edition models make up part of the Stylish Tone Series, which are products with enhanced style and chic color tones. Mazda plans to extend this concept to certain other vehicles in the Mazda product range.

Mazda Demio Style C (FWD model with 4-speed AT)

The Demio (known as the Mazda2 in overseas markets) Style C is based on the Demio Casual, the core model in this product range. The stylish feel and comfort level have been strengthened by the exclusive Icy Blue Metallic body color, specially designed seat upholstery with light-blue highlights, a rear roof spoiler and an advanced keyless entry and starter system.

The Demio Style S builds on the features of the Demio Sport model through the special addition of the Cosmic Black Mica body color, custom designed seat upholstery and door trim with red highlights, and genuine leather trim for the steering wheel and shift knob. With these features, it achieves an even more exciting sporty feel.

When the Demio first appeared in 1996 it was hailed as a new type of compact car with eminent packaging and functionality. It underwent a full model change in 2002 and celebrated its tenth anniversary in August 2006. The Demio reached 1 million units of production in September 2006.

The Axela (known as the Mazda3 in overseas markets) Sport special edition 23ST and 20ST models are enhanced versions of the sporty 23S and 20S models. They are specially equipped with chrome outer door handles, 17-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels, exclusive genuine leather seats and leather door trim (black and sand-beige color combination), a Bose®. sound system and an adaptor for MP3 music players such as the iPod®. These advanced features improve the vehicle's quality and sporty look.

Manufacturer's suggested retail prices (including consumption tax):
Demio Style C: 1,190,000 - 1,463,000 yen
Demio Style S: 1,560,000 - 1,649,250 yen
Axela Sport 23ST: 2,330,000 yen
Axela Sport 20ST: 2,260,000 yen

Main features of the Demio Style C

Base model
Casual (version equipped with a 1.3-liter DOHC engine with either FWD/4-speed AT, FWD/5-speed MT or e-4WD/4-speed AT)

Special equipment

- Custom-designed seat upholstery
The seat fabric has light-blue highlights (standard model seats are plain medium grey). - Rear roof spoiler - Advanced keyless entry and starter system - Dark tinted glass (for rear seat door windows, rear three-quarter windows and rear window) - Water repellent coating (for windshield glass, front door glass and door mirrors)

Body colors
Exclusive to the Style C is the light-blue, Icy Blue Metallic paint. The existing range of seven colors, which includes Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Winning Blue Metallic and Brilliant Black, is also available, making a total of eight color choices.

Main features of the Demio Style S

Mazda Demio Style S (FWD model with 4-speed 'Activematic' AT)

Base model
Sport (1.5-liter engine with FWD/5-speed MT or FWD/4-speed 'Activematic' AT)

Special equipment

- Custom designed seat upholstery and door trim
The seat fabric has red highlights (standard model uses plain black fabric) - Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel (black) - Genuine leather-wrapped shift knob - Advanced keyless entry and starter system - Autolight system and rain sensing wipers (front) - Immobilizer - 6 speakers (2 speakers are standard) - 'Audioless' specification center panel (i.e. with free space for a 2-DIN size audio system without a factory or dealer-installed audio system)

Body colors
In addition to the exclusive Cosmic Black Mica, a choice of six colors from the existing range is available, including Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Winning Blue Metallic and Brilliant Black. The complete range consists of seven colors.

Main features of the special edition Axela Sport 23ST and 20ST models

Base model
Axela Sport 23S (2.3-liter DOHC engine with FWD/5-speed 'Activematic' AT) and Axela Sport 20S (2.0-liter DOHC engine with FWD/5-speed 'Activematic' AT)

Special equipment

- Chrome outer door handles - 17-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels - Exclusive genuine leather seats and door trim
Black and sand-beige genuine leather seats and sand-beige synthetic leather door trim - BOSE® sound system - amplifier and seven speakers with an MP3-capable CD player
Five-channel digital high-power amplifier and seven-speaker system including a 5.25-inch subwoofer (box type) - Input terminal and 12 Volt electric power supply
The input terminal supports portable audio devices such as iPods. The adaptor is installed inside the center console.

Body colors

There are two body colors available; the new and exclusive Moist Silver Metallic, and Black Mica from the existing color lineup.

Axela Sport 23ST (FWD model with 5-speed 'Activematic' AT)

Matsuda Carol

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:30:57 +0000

Setting new type "GII" to the "Matsuda carol"　

- Electromotive housing remote control type colored door mirror and dark tinted glass standard equipment -

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the addition of the "G II" model to the charming and fun Mazda Carol micro-mini range. The Carol series has earned a warm reception especially among women, as an outstanding everyday runabout. Sales begin today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.

The G II comes equipped with exclusive beige upholstery, together with remote-controlled door mirrors that are colored to match the body, and tinted glass, which is available on the rear side and rear windows. The stylish design aims at appealing to feminine sensibilities.

Mazda is planning to sell 800 units a month from the entire Carol range

Matsuda carol "GII" (2WD/3AT car)

*Main features of the Carol 'G II'
- Exclusive beige upholstery
- Remote-controlled colored door mirrors (The 4WD version includes heated mirrors)
- Tinted glass (rear side and rear windows)
- 2-speaker AM/FM tuner and CD player
- Assisted braking: 4W-ABS(4-wheel Antilock Braking System)&EBD(Electronic Brake-force Distribution system)

Mazda Premacy

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:16:47 +0000

Not sure if you got the Premacy in Nth America, but it was sold here albeit in small numbers.

The MAZDA5 (formerly called Mazda Premacy in its home market) is a compact MPV built by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 1999. The first generation Premacy was built in Japan and exported to Europe and Asia. A rebadged version was sold by Ford in a few Asian markets (including Japan) as the Ford Ixion or Ford MAV. The second generation is sold worldwide as the MAZDA5. As of March 31, 2005, 285,258 Premacy and MAZDA5 models had been sold worldwide.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Premacy

Awesome Old Mazda

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:21:01 +0000

Originally posted by "sim rx-3"

MY PROJECT CAR - 1974 rx3 ap sedan

this is posted as tribute to the affair some have with Mazdas world around!! mts

These photo's taken at start of the year 2003 before i pulled her apart-

Ok, now where to start...

It's a 1974 series2 rx3 sedan and this is what is being done-

body colour might be candy apple red but I'm still thinking original colour, which is what she is now.

Interior will be oyster colour leather interior if car is red. If gold havent decided yet.

*13bt motor (bridge ported)

*T45 holset turbo but could be looking at GT42R

Currently HOLSET is 55mm compressor wheel with 70mm exhaust wheel. (WHICH IS FOR SALE)

* custom manifold with water to air intercooler.

* LPG throttle body

* Haltech ignition computer with Straight LPG.

* Supra TT 6 speed with custom vertical gate shifter

* 9" diff with 4.56 gears

* Original steering setup is being replaced with electric powersteering pump from a holden vectra and rack (if anyone has the wiring diagram for it would be muchly appreciated)

* Front suspension is full custom (like the Gemini that won summernats) with coil over shocks.

(Shock towers have been removed from the body in the engine bay as aftermarket crossmember has shock towers on it)

or like this -

* Rear suspension is 2 bar link (like a toyota landcruiser 80 series) with watts linkage and coil over shocks (rear shock towers have been removed to make way for sub box)

* Pbr disk brakes (330mm front, 300mm rear disks) drilled-slotted disks all four corners (Brembo 6 spot calipers on front, Brembo 4 spot rear)

*Firewall smoothed over and brake/clutch pedal boxes used will be mounted under the dash

* mechanical water pump replaced with davies craig EWP

* Stud pattern and offset changed to falcon (sick of Simmons on Mazdas, no offence)

*False drop tank has the Gas tanks and battery in it

(Also done to make room for sub box)

* Twin 3.5" exhaust system with rear mufflers sitting either side of drop tank with 5" outlets

* All inner guards will have been lifted 3" without changing external lines of the body to make room for new rims-tires

* Rims are 20"x8.5" with 245/35/20 tires on all four corners

* 4x recaro seats. Extra 2 for rear seat configuration with parcel shelf to be moulded to come down around recaros to give it the "bench seat look"

* 2x clarion dual voice coil 12" subs

* 2x clarion splits (a set for front and a set for the rear)

* Mazda 121 bubble boot hinges used for boot and bonnet hinges of rx3 to give it a funky look when opening/closing.

This is so far, so basically I want 20" rims with the body 150mm off the ground and be able to rotate the wheels for even wear.

have purchased the plates -

I can wait till she is on the road gleaming her ass off with me in da drivers seat pimpin style!! lol