Mazda Premacy gets upgrade

3 June 2002: Mazda has announced details of an upgraded Premacy which will be launched in Europe in the last quarter of the year.

Among the enhancements to the contender in the Scenic/Zafira class MPV is a new 2-litre engine developing 130PS.

Exterior changes include a new ‘5-point’ grille reflecting the overall Mazda ‘family face’, more integrated headlights, a changed bumper moulding and under-spoiler. There are also new wheels and trims.

Inside, there are more comfortable and supportive seats.

The original 1.8-litre petrol and 2-litre turbodiesel engines will be available in addition to the new 2-litre petrol, which version will also come with dynamic stability control. This DSC system has two levels, one which operates in moderately slippy conditions and the other in emergency situations.

June 2002