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Mazda Announces Pricing on All-New 2000 MPV Minivan

1 June 1999

Prices of the Company's Minivan Start Under $20,000

    IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Mazda North American Operations
(MNAO) today announced aggressive pricing on its all-new 2000 MPV.  Starting
at less than $20,000, the Mazda MPV is the lowest-priced import minivan on the
market.
    With a superb combination of style, practicality and value, the least
expensive DX model is well equipped and has a base manufacturer's suggested
retail price (MSRP) of only $19,995.  The MPV DX includes standard features
like a 2.5-liter four-cam V6, four-speed automatic transmission, air
conditioning, power steering, a four-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system, tilt
steering column, roll-down sliding door windows, body-color bumpers, variable
intermittent wipers and intermittent rear wiper and an air filtration system.
    The base MSRP for the MPV LX is $22,040, and includes an anti-lock braking
system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution, power front and rear
windows and door locks, heated power mirrors, privacy glass, cruise control,
second-row fore/aft seat adjustments and driver's seat cushion height/tilt
adjustment.
    At a base MSRP of $25,540, the top-of-the-line ES model is the
lowest-priced import minivan with leather.  The ES model adds leather seating
surfaces, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wood-tone trim, rear air
conditioning, front side air bags, nine-speaker Super Sound system and keyless
entry security system and immobilizer system.
    "With the new MPV, Mazda is back in the minivan segment with an
outstanding vehicle at a very competitive price," said Richard Beattie,
president and CEO of MNAO.  "We believe the MPV has the style and insightful
touches that minivan buyers are looking for, and it gives our dealers a strong
entry in a segment we haven't competed in for some time."
    The all-new Mazda MPV begins arriving in Mazda dealerships in July, and
features class-leading seating versatility with innovative Side-by-Slide(TM)
removable second-row seats and a Tumble-Under(TM) third-row seat with a
tailgate feature.  The dual sliding doors incorporate power windows on LX and
ES models, a feature exclusive to the MPV.  Additionally, the optional
six-disc in-dash CD changer with 180 watts and nine speakers turns the premium
audio system into a surround-sound jukebox.
    With styling that gets noticed, the MPV expresses a sporty personality and
youthful individuality that younger minivan buyers are looking for.  And
Mazda's award-winning OptiSpace design philosophy results in clever interior
design and packaging, achieving a spacious, highly functional cabin.  For
greater occupant protection, the new MPV also features dual depowered air
bags, available front seat side air bags, Mazda's hallmark "Triple H" body
construction, front and rear crumple zones, side impact door beams and
four-wheel ABS.
    Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the research and
development, sales and marketing, and customer parts and service support of
Mazda vehicles in the United States.  Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO
has over 750 dealerships nationwide and is owned by Mazda Motor Corporation,
Hiroshima, Japan.