Mazda Motor Corporation has freshened its globally popular Demio compact car for the Japanese market. It goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer's suggested retail prices (including consumption tax) range from 1,190,000 to 1,580,000 yen.

The updated Demio comes with refined interior and exterior styling. Two vivid exterior body colors — Passion Orange Mica and Golden Red Mica — have been newly added to the range. Inside, the standard black seats have been enlivened with a multistripe pattern, and the steering wheel features bright silver spokes.

Mazda's ‘Audio-less' specification is now standard across the entire model range, providing customers with the freedom to choose their desired audio system. This revision makes the base price for some of the available models even more affordable.

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Main features of the freshened Mazda Demio

Exterior
-    The range of exterior body colors has been expanded with Passion Orange Mica and Golden Red Mica. (Golden Red Mica was available for the special edition ‘Chiara' Demio.)

Interior
-    New ‘Multi Black' seats energize the interior with the addition of a multistripe pattern to the standard black seats. (For all grades except SPORT)
-    The steering wheel has shiny silver spokes. (For all grades except SPORT)
-    Tachometer with white background as standard. (For 13C-V and 13C grades)

Other features
-    ‘Audio-less' specification (the center panel has a free space) provides customers with the freedom to choose their desired audio system. (New to all grades except 13S; came as standard on original 13S grade.)
-    A total of six-speakers are set in the front and rear doors and in the door mirror garnishes. (For SPORT grade)

Manufacturer's suggested retail prices

Grade Drive Engine Transmission Price (yen)
With tax Without tax
13C FWD 1.3L DOHC 5MT 1,190,000 1,133,334
4EC-AT 1,190,000 1,133,334
e-4WD 4EC-AT 1,384,250 1,318,334
13C-V FWD 1.3L DOHC
Miller-cycle
CVT 1,280,000* 1,219,048
13S FWD 1.3L DOHC 4EC-AT 1,360,000 1,295,239
e-4WD 1,554,250 1,480,239
15C FWD 1.5L DOHC 5MT 1,330,000 1,266,667
CVT 1,330,000 1,266,667
SPORT FWD 1.5L DOHC 5MT 1,580,000 1,504,762
CVT 1,580,000 1,504,762