Sporty Special Edition 'FT-Special' Added to Mazda AZ-Wagon Lineup

Tokyo, Japan, July. 13, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation
introduces the affordably-priced "FT-Special," a sporty
special edition of the Mazda AZ-Wagon, which goes on sale today at
Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers nationwide. 

The FT-Special builds on the "FT" turbo-engine model in the AZ-Wagon
series. To create a sporty, quality feel, this special edition comes
with the following features: 

- Aeroparts, 14-inch aluminum wheels and a 'low-down' suspension. 
- Exclusive two-tone (black and silver) seat fabric and matching genuine
leather-wrapped steering wheel. 
- Upgraded audio system with MD/CD stereo and 6-speakers. Silver-finish
accents on the door arm rests. 
- Available in a choice of four body colors: Pearl White, Silky Silver
Metallic, Bluish-Black Pearl #3 and Bright Red #2. 

Sales volume for the entire AZ-Wagon series is expected to be 2,000
units.


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 Corporation home page
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Contact
Mazda Motor Corporation
Mr K. Yoshitake
yoshitake.k@tky.mazda.co.jp
+81-82-282-1111
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