The Autozam Scrum, later known as Mazda Scrum, is a cabover

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sold exclusively in

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ese automaker

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. Originally part of the company's Autozam

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, it was first introduced in June 1989 (DG41, DH41 for 4WD versions). Mazda still sells the Scrum under its own name. The Scrum is a rebadged version of the Suzuki Carry/Every and used Suzuki engines. The first model year had 550-cc Suzuki F5B engines producing , or with an intercooled turbo; after only nine months, this generation was replaced by the larger-engined DG/DH51 (660 cc, , with a turbo) as the

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standards were changed that year. A passenger car version called the Scrum Wagon was added for 2000, while the

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and van were updated. The Mazda Scrum uses a 660-cc, three-cylinder engine in a variety of specifications including turbocharged, and is available with either

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(4WD) or

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(2WD). The 4WD version can also be switched between 4WD and 2WD and has high- and low-gear ranges. The name " scrum" comes from a maneuver from the game of rugby, signifying toughness.

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