Mazda Motor Corporation recently announced that they are planning to expand their SUV lineup for 2022. The new models will include models such as the Mazda CX-50, Mazda CX-60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-80, and Mazda CX-90. These new model will be introduced over the next 2 years, which provide both driving pleasure and environmental performance to meet demands of the different customers.
These new models will utilize different technological assets, such as the Skyactiv technology, to help expand Mazda’s SUV lineup efficiently and with low investment. Among the new models, the CX-50 will be a crossover SUV that is poised to be the new core model to the lineup. The CX-50 will sit in the Small production group as the Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-30.
To suit markets with narrower roads and smaller parking lots, Mazda will have the two-row seat CX-60 and the three-row seat CX-80 to suit the market. Meanwhile, the CX-70 and CX-90 will be the larger models that will suit market that love large SUV with a big presence. Both models feature the wide body type, with the CX-70 having two rows of seats and the CX-90 having three. These models will expand our mid-size crossover SUV lineup.
In terms of powertrain, there will be a variety of electrified powertrain available. Expect to see plug-in hybrid models with inline 4 engine, next generation straight-six Skyactiv-X gasoline engine and Skyactiv-D diesel engine. Mazda will also introduce the 48V mild hybrid system that will aim to achieve both high output and high environmental performance.
As for the MX-30, Mazda is looking forward to introduce models that incorporate multiple electrification technologies that see the return of the rotary engine to be used as a generator from the first half of 2022. In addition, we will introduce a product line that uses an EV-dedicated platform from around 2025. Through the introduction of these models, Mazda plans to complete the electrification of all the models it produces by 2030.
In line with our corporate vision, Mazda aims to become a brand that creates special bonds with customers by enriching their lives with an experience of car ownership that provides joy of driving, the pure essence of cars.
