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TheAutozam Scrum, later known asMazda Scrum, is acabovermicrovan andkei truck sold exclusively inJapan byJapanese automakerMazda. Originally part of the company'sAutozammarque, 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 theSuzuki Carry/Every and used Suzuki engines. The first model year had 550-ccSuzuki F5B engines producing 34 PS (25 kW), or 52 PS (38 kW) with an intercooled turbo; after only nine months, this generation was replaced by the larger-enginedDG/DH51 (660 cc, 38 PS or 28 kW, 58 PS or 43 kW with a turbo) as thekei car standards were changed that year.[1]
Apassenger car version called theScrum Wagon was added for 2000, while thecommercialtruck andvan were updated.
The Mazda Scrum uses a 660-cc, three-cylinder engine in a variety of specifications including turbocharged, and is available with eitherfour-wheel drive(4WD) ortwo-wheel drive (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 ofrugby, signifying toughness.