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Mazda 6 2011

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:43:03 +0200

A new facelift version of the popular Mazda6 will have its world premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March. This new, upgraded version enhances the strengths of its predecessor, like driving fun and fuel efficiency; while improving interior refinement, environmental compatibility and safety performance. The new Mazda family face is introduced, along with new head and rear lamps, for more sportiness and a clearer premium identity. Six engines will be available, including a powerful ...

Mazda 5 2011

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:10:11 +0200

A highlight at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March will be the world premiere of the all-new Mazda5, which is especially good at meeting the needs of European families with active lifestyles. “Our main goal with the all-new Mazda5,” says Hideki Matsuoka, Mazda5 Programme Manager, “was to develop a new C-MAV that combines the superior environmental performance these times demand with a new expression in stylish design.”The all-new model further ...

Mazda MX-5 Superlight concept 2009

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:53:10 +0300

The world of automobiles and individual mobility is moving towards energy efficiency, environmental compatibility and uncompromised safety – along with dynamic attributes and driving fun. In its efforts to offer pure driving enjoyment, while meeting its ecological and social responsibilities, Mazda has been focusing on weight reduction as a core base technology. For 20 years, reducing weight has been a tradition with the MX-5. It provided the inspiration for ...

Mazda 3 i-stop 2010

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:37:48 +0200

The Mazda stand at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is greener than ever before. One way Mazda achieved this is to develop unique idle-stop technology that shuts down the engine when stopped in traffic jams and similar situations as a way to reduce fuel consumption. The Mazda3 will be powered by the MZR 2.0L DISI engine with green idle-stop technology – Mazda’s unique i-stop system. Developed solely by Mazda, it is the world’s only idle-stop system that restarts ...

Mazda 3 MPS 2010

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:13:19 +0200

Sharing the spotlight in Geneva is the next-generation Mazda3 MPS, one of the world’s most powerful front-wheel drive compact cars. It takes the all-new Mazda3 hatchback as its base and raises it to new levels of driving excitement with an updated MZR 2.3-litre DISI turbo petrol engine, increased body shell rigidity and an evolved suspension. To this it adds exclusive design cues and materials to deliver a next-generation compact flagship that is even more fun to ...

Mazda CX-7 2010

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:43:29 +0200

The facelift version of Mazda’s popular sports crossover SUV, the CX-7, features the premiere of its first diesel variant. After a successful launch in North America in 2006, sales were expanded to include Japan and Europe in 2007. Two years later, total sales have surpassed 165,000 units (as of December 2008) and the CX-7 has won more than 10 global automobile awards. In developing the facelift CX-7, Mazda focused on delivering a car that is even more representative of the Mazda brand. ...

Mazda 3 Hatchback 2010

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:15:44 +0200

When the first-generation Mazda3 was released, it introduced a level of driving pleasure and sense of quality which exceeded its class. Five years later, total sales have surpassed 1.8 million units and the Mazda3 has won a total of 90 automobile awards around the globe. The new Mazda3 builds on the virtues of the first generation and reflects increasing worries about environmental issues, the rapid expansion of motorization, and growing diversity in the criteria people ...

Mazda 3 Sedan 2010

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:15:11 +0200

Developed in line with Mazda’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom philosophy of engineering vehicles that are fun to drive, satisfying to own, and environmentally responsible, the all-new Mazda3 is one of the most anticipated product launches at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new Mazda3 is perfectly positioned for the rapidly changing auto market.It offers a mix of quality, styling, power, dynamics and fit and finish that hits the bulls-eye for today’s customers.In typical Mazda fashion, ...

Mazda BT-50 2008

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:03:34 +0200

Since launch less than two years ago, the stylish Mazda BT-50 pickup has been very popular throughout the world. This tough but sophisticated-looking lifestyle vehicle can do it all – carry bricks to a construction site or a surfboard to the beach, and after a wash-up cut a good figure for a night on the town. Its appeal reaches across target groups like no other car in the Mazda portfolio: from commercial users in rural areas of Europe and Asia, to fire-fighters in Greece, to ...

Mazda 6 2009

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:05:44 +0200

The all-new Mazda6 sedan was launched last November to high acclaim as an evolution of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom brand promise. Its emotional and sporty styling, exclusive driving and quality experience and insightful packaging create a strong emotional tie between the car and its owner, called Kizuna. Now the news gets even better, with the introduction of new wagon and hatchback versions to the line-up, along with the MZR-CD 2.0-litre common-rail turbo diesel. The outgoing Mazda6 represented ...