Partially Remodeled Mazda Verisa Released in Japan

Press Release

Simple, quality and compact

Addition of leather interior model, new interior and exterior colors, and greatly improved fuel economy with all models Green Tax compliant

Mazda Motor Corporation introduces the partially remodeled, "simple, quality and compact" Verisa, which goes on sale today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.

Verisa's remodeling highlights include model lineup changes. The newly established L-model features leather equipment, which used to be the "leather package" factory-installed option. Now gaining a large armrest for the driver's seat as standard equipment, the C-model keeps the same price as the prior standard model. This expanded lineup can accommodate user's wide-ranging needs.

Mazda has also freshened the Verisa's interior and exterior colors. The crisp Icy Blue Metallic and stylish Velocity Red Mica colors are added as body paint options. A chic beige is also newly available for the C-model's interior, and along with the current olive option, customers now have two interior color options to choose from.

In addition to current equipment such as an immobilizer and water-repelling glass treatment, the new package features automatic headlights and rain-activated wipers. A combination of 16-inch alloy rims with 195/45R tires (for the FWD model only) is also a new manufacturer's option to enhance the Verisa's comfortable and stylish feel.

Fuel economy has also been improved: the FWD model can be driven 18.2 kilometers per liter of gasoline, and the e-4WD model gets 17.2 km per liter using Japan's 10/15 mode test. All models exceed Japan's 2010 fuel consumption standard by 5 percent. Verisa has been certified as SU-LEV compliant (the 2005 Emissions Standard 75 percent Reduction Level) for all models, and thus meets the highest "Green Tax" standards. This means that Verisa owners qualify for a 32,000 yen reduction of the automobile tax and the automobile acquisition tax.

Product features of the Mazda Verisa

Model types

A new double lineup was produced from the base model.

L-model
The following are standard equipment:
Half-leather seats (blue colored, made of flat weave fabric and black leather)

Wood-toned trim and a leather-wrapped steering wheel
Wood-trimmed center side panel

C-model
The conventional C-model has a standard interior made from flat weave fabric. A driver's seat, large armrest made of fabric has been added as standard equipment.

Color

Body Color

A total of nine stylish colors are available, including the new colors Icy Blue Metallic and Velocity Red Mica.

Interior Colors

For the C-model, in addition to the regular olive color, a newly adopted beige hue presents a sophisticated image. Users can choose their preference (Note: The combination of Velocity Red Mica body color and Olive as the interior color is not available).

Factory-installed options

Following are new options:

·          The package option combines an automatic headlight system and rain sensor-activated wipers as new equipment, along with an immobilizer and water repellent-treated windshield glass, front door glass and door mirrors.

·          Verisa features 16-inch alloy tires (195/45R16 80W) only on the FWD model.

Additionally, the much-acclaimed dressup model package (with front/side/rear bright molding, front foglights, silver bezels, and exhaust pipe finish*), music HDD (6 speakers, audio remote control switch included), 15-inch alloy tires (185/55R15 81V) and discharge headlights are still available.
* The FWD and the e-4WD model shapes are different.

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