Mazda Demio
DE5FSStock varies — page stays liveThe sport-oriented DE5FS model is powered by a larger 1.5-liter displacement engine. Typically packaged with sportier suspension, body kits, and upgraded brakes, it is popular among racing enthusiasts.
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE DOHC I4
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Mazda Demio — representative 3rd gen (DE) imageChassis variants of the Demio
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
DY3W1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFF4AT / 5MTDE3FS1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MTDEJFS1.3L Skyactiv-G1,298 ccFFCVTDE5FS1.5L ZY-VE DOHC I41,498 ccFF5MT / CVT
DJ5FS1.5L Skyactiv-D Diesel1,498 ccFF6MT / 6ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,895 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Weight
1,020 kg
Shipping volume
9.74 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
DE5FS-100000XXXXXXJul 2007 – May 2011Pre-facelift Sport
DE5FS-300000XXXXXXJun 2011 – Sep 2014Facelift Sport
Import eligibility by country (2007–2014)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the DE5FS
Is there a differences in the CVT transmission for the DE5FS?
Yes, CVT models in the Sport trim feature a simulated 7-speed manual shift mode with steering-mounted paddle shifters.