Mazda Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will launch its fully remodeled Axela in Japan on Nov. 21.
The major automaker will start taking preorders Thursday, it said.
Prices of new Axela models will range from ¥1.71 million to ¥2.98 million. The monthly sales target is set at 3,000 units.
Sedan models of the new Axela include Mazda's first hybrid vehicle.
The hybrid model boasts a fuel efficiency of 30.8 kilometers per liter of gasoline as well as excellent acceleration, the company said.
