Mazda SENKU and All New Mazda MPV to be Exhibited at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show.

Tokyo, Japan, Oct 5, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda SENKU concept vehicle, as well as the Japan debut of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, to be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba prefecture, from Wednesday, October 19 through Sunday, November 6, 2005.

Joining them on the Mazda stand will be the all-new Mazda MPV, soon to be launched in Japan. Also exhibited at the Tokyo show will be the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid concept vehicle-offering both Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure, outstanding eco-friendliness and -and the next-generation MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo and Advanced Driver-Support Technologies.

Mazda SENKU(Reference exlubit)

Mazda will display a wide variety of vehicles and technologies that demonstrate its product-led growth to visitors, highlighting the progress of Mazda Momentum, its mid-term corporate management plan that was launched in November 2004.

Mazda SENKU, 'a four-seater rotary sports car for adults', is a concept car that reflects a new direction for four-seater rotary sports cars designed with mature drivers in mind.

The concept clearly demonstrates how Mazda continues to offer new and unique Zoom-Zoom driving qualities in the face of increasing environmental and safety requirements and diversifying customer demands posed by societal changes.

Mazda MX-Crossport-an entirely new breed of vehicle that combines the merits of a sports car and an SUV-was first introduced to the public in January at the 2005 North America International Auto Show in Detroit. The Tokyo Motor Show marks its debut in Japan. The Mazda MX-Crossport indicates a direction that Mazda's future products could take as it further expands its lineup of new generation products.

All New MPV(Reference exlubit)

The all-new Mazda MPV, planned to be launched first in Japan as part of its global rollout, is a further evolution of the original MPV's user-friendly packaging. It reflects Mazda DNA within a relaxing interior, refined and stylish design, and outstanding driving pleasure that far surpasses that of a conventional minivan.

Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid (Reference exlubit)

The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE (rotary engine) Hybrid concept features a hybrid power unit that combines a dual-fuel, hydrogen/gasoline rotary engine with an electric motor. The power unit is transversely mounted at the front in a front-wheel drive layout. The development team aimed to produce a vehicle with outstanding driving and environmental performance along with a comfortable, roomy interior.

Other exhibits include a Mazda RX-8 equipped with the hydrogen RE engine that is viable for practical uses, with plans for commercial leasing in the future. Also on exhibit will be the next-generation MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine with direct injection that achieves clean, powerful performance; the Smart Idling Stop System which eliminates the need for an electric starter motor, and delivers quiet and quick starting; and Advanced Driver-Support Technologies that incorporates intelligent transport systems. Mazda is developing unique technologies to create vehicles that combine care for the environment while still retaining the Zoom-Zoom spirit. Test rides in the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE are available at the Clean Energy Vehicle Test Ride event site.

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