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HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation today
launched an upgraded Mazda Demio compact car (known
overseas as the Mazda2) at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and
Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.
The updated Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II features a
rear roof spoiler, undercover, and with a 0.4km/L
improvement in fuel economy, now achieves a rating of
20.6km/L under Japan's JC08 mode test cycle.
The 13C-V Smart Edition II qualifies for a 50 percent
reduction in the vehicle acquisition and weight taxes
under Japan's eco-car tax reduction program. In
doing so it joins the ranks of the 13-SKYACTIV model
grade which qualifies for full exemption of the
vehicle acquisition and weight taxes.
Mazda Demio 13C-V Smart Edition II
With the addition of the refined Border Black seat
color option to the Sporty Package and Comfort
Package factory-installed set options, three
upholstery colors are now available in the
13-SKYACTIV model grade.
Two new body colors, Stormy Blue Mica and Clear Water
Blue Metallic, were added to the Demio lineup, giving
customers a choice of eleven colors*2.
Main features of the upgraded Mazda Demio
13C-V Smart Edition II
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Model grade name is changed from 13C-V Smart
Edition to 13C-V Smart Edition II.
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Enhanced aerodynamic performance through the
employment of a rear roof spoiler and undercover
result in a 0.4km/L improvement of fuel economy
from 20.2km/L to 20.6km/L under Japan's JC08
mode test cycle.
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Additional factory-installed set options
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Advanced keyless entry (with answer-back
function and automatic rear liftgate) and start
system, two advanced keys, and immobilizer
(approved by Japan's Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism)
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Discharge headlights with low beam
auto-leveling function and front fog lamps
13-SKYACTIV
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Three color options for upholstery including the
new Border Black are available for the Sporty
Package and Comfort Package.
Exterior body colors (for all model grades)Eleven
colors*2 are now available, including two colors new to
the Demio range, Stormy Blue Mica and Clear Water Blue
Metallic.
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices of the
upgraded Mazda Demio
* Model in the above photo
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Model grade
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Engine
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Drive
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Transmission
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Price including
tax (yen)
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Tax
reduction*1
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13C-V SMART
EDITION II*
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1300
DOHC
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FWD
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CVT
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1,220,000
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50%
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13C
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5MT
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1,149,000
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-
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e-4WD
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4EC-AT
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1,372,250
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13-SKYACTIV
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SKYACTIV-G
1.3
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FWD
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CVT
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1,350,000
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Full
exemption
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15C
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1500
DOHC
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5MT
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1,335,000
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CVT
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1,335,000
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SPORT
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5MT
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1,621,750
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CVT
(7-speed
manual mode)
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1,621,750
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- A separate recycling fee of 10,690 yen is
incurred in addition to the manufacturer's
suggested retail prices listed above for models
without side and curtain airbags, for models with
the side and curtain airbags the recycling fee of
11,260 yen is necessary.
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- If the special body color Crystal White
Pearl Mica is selected, the price increases by
31,500 yen (including tax).
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*1: Japan's tax reduction program to
promote eco-friendly cars based on revisions to the
taxation system effective for fiscal year ending
March 2013. The ratio is as of May 1, 2012.
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*2: Includes a special body color for the
13-SKYACTIV, Aquatic Blue Mica.
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