Mazda Verisa
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The Mazda Verisa is a subcompact car
based on the jointly-engineered Mazda DE platform. It was launched by the Japanese automaker in 2004 and is only available in Japan. The Verisa can be considered either a 'tall hatchback
' or a 'low mini MPV
'. The relationship between the Mazda Verisa and the more popular Mazda Demio
is similar to that of the Ford Fusion (Europe) and the Ford Fiesta
. Its height of 1530 mm (60.2 in) is similar to other Japanese boxy subcompact cars and lower than European mini MPVs like the Fiat Idea
and Opel Meriva
.
According to Mazda the name Verisa was created by combining the Italian word 'verita' (truth) with the English word 'satisfaction', and the intended result of the term Verisa is to signify 'true fulfillment'. The car is built with the watchwords “simple, quality and compact” and is targeted towards couples in their 30s with individual style and values. There is a Japanese website that shows the Versia factory and shop options.
The Verisa comes in front wheel drive (2WD) and electronic four wheel drive (e4WD) configurations. There is one engine option that delivers the following power and efficiency figures:
In financial year 2004 Mazda produced 19,473 and sold 18,526 units. In financial year 2005 Mazda produced 14,336 and sold 14,416 units. The summary information for financial year 2006 and onwards was not published on the Mazda website. However, month by month breakdowns for domestic sales of individual car models are available.
The Verisa received updates in 2006 and 2009. Two special editions of the car have been released, the 'Brown Collection' in 2005 and the 'Stylish V' in 2007. A second generation is expected to be released in 2011. The car has gained international admirers who question why it has not been made more widely available.
Used Verisas have been exported however, to some left-hand-drive countries including New Zealand
, although it is not widely available.
Subcompact car
Subcompact car is a North American term used to describe automobiles whose class size is smaller than that of a compact car, usually not exceeding in length, but larger than a microcar...
based on the jointly-engineered Mazda DE platform. It was launched by the Japanese automaker in 2004 and is only available in Japan. The Verisa can be considered either a 'tall hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
' or a 'low mini MPV
Mini MPV
Mini MPV is a car classification used to describe superminis or subcompacts which have taller build, fitting below the compact MPV and large MPV classifications....
'. The relationship between the Mazda Verisa and the more popular Mazda Demio
Mazda Demio
The Mazda Demio is a subcompact car manufactured by Mazda introduced in 1996, now in its third generation, marketed globally also as the Mazda2 — and previously marketed under nameplates including Mazda 121, Mazda Metro and Ford Festiva Mini Wagon.The third generation Demio earned the 2008...
is similar to that of the Ford Fusion (Europe) and the Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
. Its height of 1530 mm (60.2 in) is similar to other Japanese boxy subcompact cars and lower than European mini MPVs like the Fiat Idea
Fiat Idea
The Fiat Idea is a mini MPV built by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 2003. The car is based on the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto. The Idea is noted for its versatile interior, which includes sliding and folding rear seats...
and Opel Meriva
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is a compact MPV engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel. The car is sold under the Opel brand on all of the European markets with the exception of the United Kingdom, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva, and Latin America, where it carried the Chevrolet badge. It...
.
According to Mazda the name Verisa was created by combining the Italian word 'verita' (truth) with the English word 'satisfaction', and the intended result of the term Verisa is to signify 'true fulfillment'. The car is built with the watchwords “simple, quality and compact” and is targeted towards couples in their 30s with individual style and values. There is a Japanese website that shows the Versia factory and shop options.
The Verisa comes in front wheel drive (2WD) and electronic four wheel drive (e4WD) configurations. There is one engine option that delivers the following power and efficiency figures:
- kW(PS)(Imperial HP) = 83(113)(111)/6,000rpm
- N.m(kgf.m) = 140(14.3)/4,000rpm
- km/L (2WD) = 18.4 combined (2WD) = 126.2 g/km
- km/L (e4WD) = 17.2 combined (e4WD) = 135 g/km
In financial year 2004 Mazda produced 19,473 and sold 18,526 units. In financial year 2005 Mazda produced 14,336 and sold 14,416 units. The summary information for financial year 2006 and onwards was not published on the Mazda website. However, month by month breakdowns for domestic sales of individual car models are available.
The Verisa received updates in 2006 and 2009. Two special editions of the car have been released, the 'Brown Collection' in 2005 and the 'Stylish V' in 2007. A second generation is expected to be released in 2011. The car has gained international admirers who question why it has not been made more widely available.
Used Verisas have been exported however, to some left-hand-drive countries including New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, although it is not widely available.