Despite the introduction of a newer generation of the Demio, which is known as the Mazda2 in overseas markets, Mazda continues to offer a crossover-ish version of the previous model called the Verisa in Japan. The tall subcompact hatch, which is pretty much the Japanese equivalent of Europe's Ford Fiesta (previous generation) -based Fusion, enters the 2011MY with some modest updates.
These include the introduction of new colors for both the fabric and leather seats, a revised instrument panel that includes a fuel consumption gauge and an "eco-lamp" to support economical driving, restyled hub caps and improved standard equipment on some model grades. The refined Verisa goes on sale in Japan from today.
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Main features of the freshened Verisa
Design (interior and exterior)
- The Verisa C features new Coral Brown fabric seats, which are brown in the middle and beige on the sides
- The Verisa L has new Cool Black leather seats with a black and sand-colored two-tone design.
- To match the new seats, the Verisa L has a black and sand-colored leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Both grades have a newly designed instrument panel with blackout meters.
- Newly designed hub caps for both the 14-inch and 15-inch wheels.
Equipment (functionality)
- Automatic headlights and front rain sensing wipers (which automatically switch on according to ambient conditions), and water-repellant coating (on the front door windows and door mirrors) are standard equipment on the Verisa L grade.
- A fuel consumption gauge (showing average fuel consumption) and an eco-lamp have been added to the instrument panel on all model grades.
