Mazda has announced global production of new-generation of vehicles featuring SkyActiv technology and Kodo-Soul of Motion design has exceeded 3 million units. The milestone was reached approximately 4 years after production of the CX-5 started at the Hiroshima plant in November 2011.
Mazda's new-generation lineup includes the CX-5, third generation Mazda6, third generation Mazda3, fourth generation Mazda2, CX-3 and MX-5. These models are produced in Hiroshima and Hofu in Japan, Thailand, China and Mexico, as well as being assembled in Russia, Vietnam and Malaysia.
"The entire Mazda Group is united by single-minded desire to deliver our customers driving pleasure. That's why we take on so many challenges," said Mazda's President and CEO, Masamichi Kogai. "Those efforts have paid off, and we have been able to exceed the three million-unit mark because our new-generation models have proven so popular with customers all over the world. We are grateful to each and every customer who chose one of our cars. Moving forward, Mazda continues to work hard to brighten people's lives through car ownership and aim to become a "one-and-only" brand that builds a special emotional bond with customers."
Mazda unveiled the seventh model of its new-generation lineup at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The all-new CX-9 three-row mid-size crossover is a high-end model tailored for the North American market, which the company expects to account for 80 percent of annual global sales of 50,000 units per year. The all-new CX-9 will further strengthen the new-generation lineup when it goes on sale, starting from North America in spring 2016.
