Upgraded 'Mazda Demio' Boasts Reduced Emissions and Improved Fuel Economy

Tokyo, Japan, Apr. 23, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation
is pleased to introduce the upgraded "Mazda Demio" compact
car with reduced exhaust emissions and improved fuel economy, and has
begun offering it for sale today in Japan nationwide. 

Certified as a Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SU-LEV)-achieving the
75% reduction level under the 2005 exhaust emission regulations, the
Demio boasts its improved emissions. The better fuel economy is another
breakthrough, which attains the "2010 +5% fuel economy standards,"
letting the user receive tax reductions under the new Green Taxation of
Japan. 

Among highlights are the revised catalogue model lineup and the
increased options, which help the user easily select/arrange one's own
model. These enhancements do not affect the pricing.


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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