Mazda Releases Partially Restyled 'Mazda Laputa'

Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation
has partially restyled its Mazda Laputa micro-mini. The
affordably priced models go on sale today at Mazda Autozam dealers
across Japan.

While maintaining the basic performance and functions of the existing
Laputa, Mazda has revised the vehicle's interior equipment to better
suit customer needs. The latest enhancements include redesigned front
headrests and door trim, as well as the CD player with AM/FM tuner for
the E Limited. Even with these refinements, the lineup remains very
affordable. With entry grade models priced at 749,000 yen for the
five-speed manual-transmission version and at 824,000 yen for the
four-speed automatic-transmission, buyers can save as much as 93,000
yen. Furthermore, the Laputa now comes with a choice of seven body
colors including new Azure Grey Pearl Metallic. 

Major Revisions 
- Grey seat fabric in E limited and X-Turbo grades. 
- Improved audio design: CD player replaces cassette stereo in E
Limited. 
- Restyled front headrests. 
- Redesigned door trim configuration increases cabin width from 1,220mm
to 1,260mm. 
- Updated color range: addition of Lavender Metallic; new Azure Grey
Pearl Metallic replaces Maziora Medium Silver. 

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


Drive    Grade        Engine        Transmission    Retail Price 

FWD      E Limited    DOHC VVT      5MT               749 
                                    4AT               824 
         X-Turbo      DOHC M Turbo  4AT               924 
         S-Turbo      DOHC S Turbo  5MT             1,242 
                                    4AT             1,297 
4WD      X-Turbo      DOHC M Turbo  4AT             1,051 
         S-Turbo      DOHC S Turbo  5MT             1,339 
                                    4AT             1,414
- Add 20,000 yen for Pearl White paint.


About Mazda Motor Corporation

Mazda Motor Corporation was established in 1920 and is one
of Japan's leading automobile manufacturers. With its headquarters
in Hiroshima, Mazda has two plants in Japan and manufacturing and
assembly operations in sixteen other countries. Mazda cars and trucks
are sold in more than one hundred and thirty countries. Ford Motor and
Mazda agreed to collaborate in 1979, Ford Motor Company started
investing in Mazda and increased its shareholding to 33.39% as of March
31, 1999. For further information, please visit the Mazda Motor
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