Mazda Familia Van...JDM Only
01-23-2007, 09:58 PM
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Mazda Familia Van...JDM Only
HIROSHIMA, Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation has released the all-new Mazda Familia Van. A commercial vehicle for the Japanese market, the new Familia Van has many improved and practical features, and goes on sale nationwide today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers.
Enhancements to the Familia Van include a larger cargo space with greatly increased capacity. The cargo floor has been lowered and flattened, and the rear liftgate aperture increased, to facilitate loading and unloading of items in the trunk area. The cabin is packed with features to maximize use of the available space: a foldaway table that is attached to the passenger seatback which can support a computer; a center console box with a whiteboard dry-erase writing surface built onto its lid; and a tray which can hold a briefcase at the rear of the center console, to name a few. Additionally, all models meet Japan's 2005 exhaust emission standards, with the 1.2-liter and 1.5-liter versions qualifying for the Japanese government's Green Tax exemptions.
Main features of the upgraded Familia Van Significantly improved cargo area
- Increased capacity
Length of the cargo area floor: 1,952mm (with two occupants), width between wheels: 1,150mm. The cargo area can accommodate 91 boxes of A4-size paper,*1 putting the new Familia Van among the best in its class. *1 Calculated using 310 x 220 x 245mm boxes. Weight was not considered.
- A cargo area and trunk liftgate designed to facilitate loading and unloading
The trunk liftgate (dimensions from the top of the aperture to the bottom) is 995mm, which is 90mm greater than the previous model. The height of the cargo floor from the ground is 525mm, some 60mm lower than the previous model. These dimensions, together with the flat cargo floor design, make loading and unloading easier without putting undue strain on the person performing the work.
User-friendly cabin
- The following features have been included to enhance operability and utility:
A foldaway computer table on the passenger seatback; a whiteboard dry-erase writing surface on the center console top box lid; a briefcase tray at the rear of the center console; a driver's side pullout cup holder with a bottle cap tray; a shopping bag hook on the panel in front of the passenger's seat; a pen holder on the instrument panel located near the driver's seat; a passenger side instrument panel upper box for item storage; and a passenger side seat undertray for business papers (among other features).
Outstanding low emissions and fuel consumption
- The 1.2-liter and 1.5-liter models achieve a four-star rating for exhaust emissions that were 75 percent or lower than the levels required by the Japanese government's 2005 exhaust emission regulations. The 1.8-liter models achieve a three-star rating for its 50 percent reduction on 2005 emission levels.
- The 1.5-liter models meet 2010 fuel economy standards plus 20 percent. The 1.2-liter and 1.8-liter models meet 2010 fuel economy standards plus 10 percent.
- The 1.2-liter and 1.5-liter models qualify for Japan's Green Tax exemptions.
Safety equipment
The following are included as standard equipment:
- A driver's side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag (for all grades).
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Brake Assist features (for all grades).
- An Autolight System (which switches headlights on automatically; for the VX and GX grades).
- Front passenger seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters.
Mazda Motor Corporation has released the all-new Mazda Familia Van. A commercial vehicle for the Japanese market, the new Familia Van has many improved and practical features, and goes on sale nationwide today at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers.
Enhancements to the Familia Van include a larger cargo space with greatly increased capacity. The cargo floor has been lowered and flattened, and the rear liftgate aperture increased, to facilitate loading and unloading of items in the trunk area. The cabin is packed with features to maximize use of the available space: a foldaway table that is attached to the passenger seatback which can support a computer; a center console box with a whiteboard dry-erase writing surface built onto its lid; and a tray which can hold a briefcase at the rear of the center console, to name a few. Additionally, all models meet Japan's 2005 exhaust emission standards, with the 1.2-liter and 1.5-liter versions qualifying for the Japanese government's Green Tax exemptions.
Main features of the upgraded Familia Van Significantly improved cargo area
- Increased capacity
Length of the cargo area floor: 1,952mm (with two occupants), width between wheels: 1,150mm. The cargo area can accommodate 91 boxes of A4-size paper,*1 putting the new Familia Van among the best in its class. *1 Calculated using 310 x 220 x 245mm boxes. Weight was not considered.
- A cargo area and trunk liftgate designed to facilitate loading and unloading
The trunk liftgate (dimensions from the top of the aperture to the bottom) is 995mm, which is 90mm greater than the previous model. The height of the cargo floor from the ground is 525mm, some 60mm lower than the previous model. These dimensions, together with the flat cargo floor design, make loading and unloading easier without putting undue strain on the person performing the work.
User-friendly cabin
- The following features have been included to enhance operability and utility:
A foldaway computer table on the passenger seatback; a whiteboard dry-erase writing surface on the center console top box lid; a briefcase tray at the rear of the center console; a driver's side pullout cup holder with a bottle cap tray; a shopping bag hook on the panel in front of the passenger's seat; a pen holder on the instrument panel located near the driver's seat; a passenger side instrument panel upper box for item storage; and a passenger side seat undertray for business papers (among other features).
Outstanding low emissions and fuel consumption
- The 1.2-liter and 1.5-liter models achieve a four-star rating for exhaust emissions that were 75 percent or lower than the levels required by the Japanese government's 2005 exhaust emission regulations. The 1.8-liter models achieve a three-star rating for its 50 percent reduction on 2005 emission levels.
- The 1.5-liter models meet 2010 fuel economy standards plus 20 percent. The 1.2-liter and 1.8-liter models meet 2010 fuel economy standards plus 10 percent.
- The 1.2-liter and 1.5-liter models qualify for Japan's Green Tax exemptions.
Safety equipment
The following are included as standard equipment:
- A driver's side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag (for all grades).
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Brake Assist features (for all grades).
- An Autolight System (which switches headlights on automatically; for the VX and GX grades).
- Front passenger seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters.
Last edited by ASH8; 01-23-2007 at 10:07 PM.
01-25-2007, 01:48 PM
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January 2006..
"Nissan Motor Corporation and Mazda Hiroshima have signed an agreement to continue Nissan's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to Mazda. Since 1994, Nissan has been supplying the 'AD Van' LCV to Mazda, which badges it as the Familia Van. Based on this agreement, supply of the next generation AD Van to Mazda will commence in the second half of 2006.
"This agreement confirms our intention to establish a long-lasting business relationship with Mazda and is in line with our strategy to grow our global business profitably through direct sales or OEM agreements," said Andrew Palmer, vice president and head of Nissan's LCV business unit.
Executive Officer and General Manager of Mazda's Program Management Division, A. Kumar Galhotra, said, "Nissan is an important partner in our light commercial vehicle strategy. With the conclusion of this agreement, our mutual and ongoing OEM supply arrangement can be maintained, allowing both companies to be able to expand their LCV business."
Nissan will supply the next generation AD Van base model to Mazda on an OEM basis, which Mazda sells as the Familia Van in the Japanese market. Mazda's current Familia Van is based on the Nissan AD Van and Nissan has supplied approximately 3,000 units of this vehicle to Mazda since 1994. Conversely, in 1994, Mazda started OEM supply of the Bongo Van/Truck for sale as the Nissan Vannette Van/Truck, supplying about 23,000 units annually.
Nissan has identified its light commercial vehicle business as one of four new growth areas for the company under its Nissan Value-Up three-year business plan, which started this fiscal year.
With "Mazda Momemtum", its mid-term business plan, the Hiroshima-based company is positioning the commercial vehicle segment as an important element to reinforce its dealer infrastructure in Japan. "
Since 1994!...well there you go..
I know Mazda's Titan Truck is now made by Isuzu...or was it mitsubishi...its one or the other...
"Nissan Motor Corporation and Mazda Hiroshima have signed an agreement to continue Nissan's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to Mazda. Since 1994, Nissan has been supplying the 'AD Van' LCV to Mazda, which badges it as the Familia Van. Based on this agreement, supply of the next generation AD Van to Mazda will commence in the second half of 2006.
"This agreement confirms our intention to establish a long-lasting business relationship with Mazda and is in line with our strategy to grow our global business profitably through direct sales or OEM agreements," said Andrew Palmer, vice president and head of Nissan's LCV business unit.
Executive Officer and General Manager of Mazda's Program Management Division, A. Kumar Galhotra, said, "Nissan is an important partner in our light commercial vehicle strategy. With the conclusion of this agreement, our mutual and ongoing OEM supply arrangement can be maintained, allowing both companies to be able to expand their LCV business."
Nissan will supply the next generation AD Van base model to Mazda on an OEM basis, which Mazda sells as the Familia Van in the Japanese market. Mazda's current Familia Van is based on the Nissan AD Van and Nissan has supplied approximately 3,000 units of this vehicle to Mazda since 1994. Conversely, in 1994, Mazda started OEM supply of the Bongo Van/Truck for sale as the Nissan Vannette Van/Truck, supplying about 23,000 units annually.
Nissan has identified its light commercial vehicle business as one of four new growth areas for the company under its Nissan Value-Up three-year business plan, which started this fiscal year.
With "Mazda Momemtum", its mid-term business plan, the Hiroshima-based company is positioning the commercial vehicle segment as an important element to reinforce its dealer infrastructure in Japan. "
Since 1994!...well there you go..
I know Mazda's Titan Truck is now made by Isuzu...or was it mitsubishi...its one or the other...
01-25-2007, 01:50 PM
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^^
Mazda makes Bongo Van/Truck for sale as the Nissan Vannette Van/Truck.
Scratch my back and I will scratch yours!!!
Mazda makes Bongo Van/Truck for sale as the Nissan Vannette Van/Truck.
Scratch my back and I will scratch yours!!!
01-25-2007, 02:01 PM
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Make that...the Mazda Titan Truck is a re badged Isuzu Elf truck..
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