Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase an engaging lineup of 13 vehicles and eco-friendly technologies at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009 with NAPAC. Mazda will be featuring the all-new Mazda Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) – one of the most popular Zoom-Zoom models, now fully redesigned – which is scheduled for launch in Japan in 2009. The 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon will be held at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba Prefecture from January 9 to 11, 2009.
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Mazda’s exhibits at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009
| No. |
Model |
Vehicle/Accessory type |
| 1 |
All-new Mazda3 (North American specification model) |
Reference exhibit |
| 2 |
All-new Mazda Axela Circuit Trial*2 |
Reference exhibit |
| 3 |
Mazda RX-8 Circuit Trial |
Reference exhibit |
| 4 |
Mazda Demio Circuit Trial |
Reference exhibit |
| 5 |
Mazda Atenza Circuit Trial |
Reference exhibit |
| 6 |
Mazda Biante WAGONIST Custom |
Production accessories |
| 7 |
Mazda Biante SYTLE WAGON Custom |
Production accessories |
| 8 |
Mazda Biante Rotas RV Special |
Production accessories |
| 9 |
Mazda Biante Columbia Sport MTB Special |
Production accessories |
| 10 |
Mazda Biante DAMD |
Production accessories |
| 11 |
Mazda Biante KENSTYLE |
Production accessories |
| 12 |
All-new Mazda Roadster NR-A |
Production vehicle |
| 13 |
Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid |
Reference exhibit |
Axela/Demio Circuit Trial
Mazdaspeed has applied its extensive knowledge of Mazda vehicles to produce these racing circuit ready versions. They combine everyday driving comfort with equipment and performance upgrades to maximize enjoyment at the racetrack. The upgrades include M’z Custom aeroparts, Recaro bucket seats and large diameter tires and alloy wheels made by Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
   
Atenza/RX-8 Circuit Trial
Mazdaspeed has applied its extensive knowledge of Mazda vehicles to produce these racing circuit ready versions. They combine everyday driving comfort with equipment and performance upgrades to maximize enjoyment at the racetrack. The upgrades include M’z Custom aeroparts, Recaro bucket seats and large diameter tires and alloy wheels made by Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
   
Biante DAMD
This tuner emphasizes the Biante’s unique styling under the theme of “Sports & Luxury.” Two-tone paintwork enhances the Biante’s bold presence while afterparts maker DAMD’s elegant styling is combined with sporty performance.
 
Biante KENSTYLE
The KENSTYLE company’s high quality and chic customized parts enhance the Biante’s refined design. The Biante KENSTYLE is a mature and subtle sport wagon with a touch of elegance.
 
Biante Rotas RV Special
This model comes from Rotas, a company specializing in manufacturing and equipping campervans. In this version of the Biante, the minivan’s third row of seats has been replaced with a folding board system that provides a flat space measuring 1.8 meters by 1.2 meters.
 
Biante Columbia Sport MTB Special
This Biante has been converted into a sports event support vehicle by the American brand, Columbia Sportswear Company. The third row of seats has been removed and replaced by a sliding bicycle rack.
 
Biante WAGONIST Custom
Wagonist, a magazine for readers who enjoy tuning their wagons and minivans, has customized a Biante for its “Cool Ideas” section. The magazine published a special series of feature articles over six months entitled “Wagonist’s Evolution of the Biante.”
 
Biante STYLE WAGON Custom
This Biante has been customized by Style Wagon, a specialist tuner magazine for minivan and wagon enthusiasts. It appeared in a feature called “Biante a Go! Go!”
 
Roadster NR-A
This NR-A customized version of the freshened Roadster, which went on sale in December 2008, is the base model in the Roadster Party Race series in Japan. It comes fully loaded with race-spec parts such as height adjustable Bilstein dampers.
 
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