The Mazda AZ-Offroad was a tiny SUV, a clone of the Suzuki Jimny. The AZ in the name refers to Autozam, Mazda's ill-fated minicar marque. The AZ-Offroad was introduced in October, 1998 as a 1999 model. The engine is a turbocharged 700cc DOHC Suzuki K6A. All wheel drive is standard and an automatic transmission is optional.