MotorTrend Magazine (Enlarge photo)

For 2009, Mazda has given its Japanese market-only AZ-Wagon a complete redesign with plenty of new features to keep the boxy micro-mini competitive in Japan's fierce small car market. With a fresh new look, Mazda hopes to sell 2,000 of the Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle-rated AZ-Wagon per month when it goes on sale today.

An entry-level AZ-Wagon will only cost your 880,000 yen, or about $8,500 out the door since it and several other models qualify for Japan's green... // MotorTrend Magazine

Outstanding functionality and space efficiency with enhanced quality and comfort throughout

HIROSHIMA, Japan Mazda Motor Corporation has fully redesigned its AZ-Wagon micro-mini range in Japan. Sales commence today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide.

The AZ-Wagon micro-mini enjoys a wide-ranging customer base in Japan thanks to its outstanding use of space and functionality. Fully redesigned for the first time in five years, the new model further evolves these characteristics and offers substantially enhanced quality inside and out, as well as a more comfortable cabin.

The exterior design has been fully updated to improve the styling and reflect the interior comfort. The interior features a silver center panel, and charcoal grey seats and door trim which... // WebWire

Jalopnik (Enlarge photo)

Mazda has dropped a new version of its itty-bitty Kei car known as the AZ-Wagon for the Japanese domestic market. We're not sure when upright boxes became "lively and stylish," but that's how Mazda's copywriters describe the outside of the little people mover. Depending upon trim level, the interior looks to be either functional and spartan or loaded up with a leather-wrapped wheel and silver-trimmed IP. Buyers can also choose between a traditional four-speed autobox or a CVT said to offer better acceleration and fuel economy — and most likely the slipping-clutch sensation we attribute to most of the CVTs we've driven. Full release after the jump.

Mazda Launches Fully Redesigned 'AZ-Wagon' Micro-Mini in Japan

- Outstanding functionality and space efficiency with enhanced quality and... // Jalopnik

Mazda has fully redesigned its AZ-Wagon micro-mini range in Japan. Sales commence today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide.

The AZ-Wagon micro-mini enjoys a wide-ranging customer base in Japan thanks to its outstanding use of space and functionality. Fully redesigned for the first time in five years, the new model further evolves these characteristics and offers substantially enhanced quality inside and out, as well as a more comfortable cabin.

The exterior design has been fully updated to improve the styling and reflect the interior comfort. The interior features a silver center panel, and charcoal grey seats and door trim which create a higher quality appearance. The XT and XS model grades have a convenient engine start/stop button, and all grades... // AutoCorse.it

Hiroshima, Sep 29, 2008 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- MZDAF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Mazda Motor Corporation has fully redesigned its AZ-Wagon micro-mini range in Japan. Sales commence today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide.

The AZ-Wagon micro-mini enjoys a wide-ranging customer base in Japan thanks to its outstanding use of space and functionality. Fully redesigned for the first time in five years, the new model further evolves these characteristics and offers substantially enhanced quality inside and out, as well as a more comfortable cabin.

The exterior design has been fully updated to improve the styling and reflect the interior comfort. The interior features a silver center panel, and charcoal grey seats and door trim which create... // Trading Markets

The AZ-Wagon micro-mini enjoys a wide-ranging customer base in Japan thanks to its outstanding use of space and functionality. Fully redesigned for the first time in five years, the new model further evolves these characteristics and offers substantially enhanced quality inside and out, as well as a more comfortable cabin.

The exterior design has been fully updated to improve the styling and reflect the interior comfort. The interior features a silver center panel, and charcoal grey seats and door trim which create a higher quality appearance. The XT and XS model grades have a convenient engine start/stop button, and all grades come with an anti-theft immobilizer as standard equipment for improved security. Performance is enhanced in some grades with the addition of a continuously... // Stockhouse

Hiroshima, Sep 29, 2008 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- Mazda Motor
Corporation has fully redesigned its AZ-Wagon micro-mini range in
Japan. Sales commence today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda
Anfini dealerships nationwide.
About Mazda Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started manufacturing tools in
1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial
use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger... // MarketWatch

Japan Corporate News (Enlarge photo)

Hiroshima, Sept 29, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has fully redesigned its AZ-Wagon micro-mini range in Japan. Sales commence today at all Mazda Autozam, Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships nationwide.

The AZ-Wagon micro-mini enjoys a wide-ranging customer base in Japan thanks to its outstanding use of space and functionality. Fully redesigned for the first time in five years, the new model further evolves these characteristics and offers substantially enhanced quality inside and out, as well as a more comfortable cabin.

The exterior design has been fully updated to improve the styling and reflect the interior comfort. The interior features a silver center panel, and charcoal grey seats and door trim which create a higher quality appearance. The XT and XS model grades... // Japan Corporate News

The AZ-Wagon micro-mini enjoys a wide-ranging customer base in Japan thanks to its outstanding use of space and functionality. Fully redesigned for the first time in five years, the new model further evolves these characteristics and offers substantially enhanced quality inside and out, as well as a more comfortable cabin.

According to Mazda, the exterior design has been fully updated to improve the styling and reflect the interior comfort. The interior features a silver center panel, and charcoal grey seats and door trim which create a higher quality appearance. The XT and XS model grades have a convenient engine start/stop button, and all grades come with an anti-theft immobilizer as standard equipment for improved security. Performance is enhanced in some grades with the addition of a... // The FINANCIAL