New Mazda Premacy

Even under the watchful eye of a giant such as Ford, the rebirth of a car company can be a tricky business. Take Mazda, for example. While hopes are high for the success of forthcoming machines such as the '6' saloon and RX-8, the firm still has to guarantee its short term survival, selling a range of often overlooked cars.

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March 2002

Even under the watchful eye of a giant such as Ford, the rebirth of a car company can be a tricky business. Take Mazda, for example. While hopes are high for the success of forthcoming machines such as the '6' saloon and RX-8, the firm still has to guarantee its short term survival, selling a range of often overlooked cars.

It's no secret that while British buyers clamour for the drop-top MX-5, the maker's two-year-old Premacy mini-MPV has yet to hit the big time. This facelifted model, with its new engine and sportier attitude, is aiming to change all of that. Priced from

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