Its height of 1,530 mm (60.2 in) is similar to other Japanese boxy subcompact cars and lower than European mini MPVs like the Fiat Idea and Opel Meriva.

The Verisa was previewed at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as the Mazda MX Micro-Sport,[2] although it was never sold there.

The car is built with the watchwords "simple, quality and compact" and is targeted towards couples in their 30s with individual style and values.

There is one engine option that delivers the following power and efficiency figures: In financial year 2004 Mazda produced 19,473 and sold 18,526 units.

[5] The summary information for financial year 2006 and onwards was not published on the Mazda website.