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Mazda
Headquarters
Fuchu
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Japan
File:Mazda-rx7-2nd-generation01.JPG
A Mazda Rx-7 on display in the Mazda museum

Mazda Motor Corporation is a car manufacturer based in Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda is the 15th largest car maker in the world,[1] and 12th largest in U.S. sales.[2] The company was started in 1920. Today it has about 44,000 employees.[3] Sales are 2,057,614,000,000 yen.

History[change]

In 1920, Toyo Koruku Kogyo was established. In 1984, it changed its name to Mazda. The company is unique in using rotary engines in some of its cars. In 1991, the Mazda 787B (which had a rotary engine) won the 24 Heures du LeMans. From 1979 to 2010, Mazda had a partnership with Ford Motor Company. At one point, Ford owned 1/3 of Mazda's stock. Since 2000, Mazda has grown, especially in Europe and North America, and it is now completely separate from Ford. In 2015, Mazda and Toyota agreed to work together.[4]

Brand[change]

Mazda produces cars only in Japan and Mexico, but 80% of its sales are outside of Japan. Mazda is the only company that produces cars which have rotary engines (but most of its cars do not have rotary engines). The cars are popular in Australia and Europe, especially Germany and U.K.[citation needed] Nowadays, Mazda's slogan is ZOOM-ZOOM. It is famous for the movie Only Strong. ZOOM-ZOOM comes from English-speaking children calling cars ZOOM-ZOOM. [5]

Name[change]

Mazda's company name is derived from Matsuda Jujirou who was the founder of this company, and the Zoroastrian god, Ahura Mazda. Ahura Mazda is a symbol of wisdom, reason, and harmony.

Current production vehicles[change]

Body style Model Current generation Vehicle description
Image Name(s) Introduction
(cal. year) 		Introduction
(cal. year) 		Facelift
Hatchback File:2023 Mazda2 (DJ) 1X7A2488.jpg Mazda2 2002 2014 2023 Subcompact hatchback. Also marketed as the Demio in Japan until 2019.
File:2024 Mazda2 (XP210) DSC 6070.jpg Mazda2 Hybrid 2021 2021 2024 Rebadged Toyota Yaris Hybrid (XP210) for the European market.
File:Mazda3 (BP) X E-Skyactiv-X 1X7A2481.jpg Mazda3 2003 2019 – Compact hatchback. Also marketed as the Axela in Japan until 2019.
Sedan File:2023 Mazda 2 Sedan XDL.jpg Mazda2 2002 2014 2023 Sedan version of the Mazda2, sold in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
File:2021 Mazda3 GT Turbo AWD, Front Right, 07-01-2021.jpg Mazda3 2003 2019 – Sedan version of the Mazda3.
File:2018 Mazda6 Sport NAV+ Diesel 2.2 Front.jpg Mazda6 2002 2012 2018 Mid-size sedan and station wagon. Also marketed as the Atenza in Japan until 2019. Discontinued in the North American market after 2021 model year.
File:Mazda EZ-6 003 (cropped).jpg EZ-6 2024 2024 – Mid-size electric and range extender sedan based on the Deepal L07 for the Chinese market.
Station wagon File:Mazda6 (GJ, 2017) IMG 8555.jpg Mazda6 2002 2012 2018 Station wagon version of the Mazda6.
SUV/
crossover 		File:2018 Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav+ 4X4 facelift 2.0 Rear.jpg CX-3 2015 2015 2018 Subcompact crossover SUV based on the Mazda2.
File:Mazda CX-30 IMG 3760.jpg CX-30 2019 2019 – Subcompact crossover SUV.
File:Mazda CX-5 Newground 1X7A6786 (cropped).jpg CX-5 2012 2017 2021 Compact crossover SUV.
File:2023 Mazda CX-50 GT in Zircon Sand Metallic, Front Left, 06-18-2022.jpg CX-50 2022 2022 – Compact crossover SUV for North America and China.
File:Mazda CX-60 PHEV Automesse Ludwigsburg 2022 1X7A5890.jpg CX-60 2022 2022 – Mid-size crossover SUV based on an RWD platform for Europe and Asia-Pacific.
CX-70 2024 2024 – Mid-size Crossover SUV with two-row seating based on an RWD platform for North America and Australia.
File:Mazda CX-8 XD Exclusive Mode 2WD･6-seater (3DA-KG2P) (2).jpg CX-8 2017 2017 2022 Mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating for Asia-Pacific.
File:Mazda CX-80 PHEV DSC 6066.jpg CX-80 2024 2024 – Mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating based on an RWD platform for Europe and Asia-Pacific.
File:Mazda CX-9 (TC) 1X7A0316.jpg CX-9 2006 2016 – Mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating.
File:2024 Mazda CX-90 Mild Hybrid Inline 6 Turbo GS-L AWD in Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Front Left, 09-10-2023.jpg CX-90 2023 2023 – Full-size Crossover SUV with three-row seating based on an RWD platform for North America and Australia.
File:Mazda MX-30 EV 1X7A0376.jpg MX-30 2020 2020 – All-electric and hybrid compact crossover SUV based on the CX-30.
Roadster File:Mazda MX-5 (ND) 1X7A7471.jpg MX-5/
Roadster 		1989 2015 2023 Front-engine, two-door, two-seater sports car. The best-selling two-seater convertible sports car in history.
Pickup truck Bongo 1966 2020 – Pickup version of the Bongo.
File:2022 Mazda BT-50 3.0d Turbo 4x4 (Chile) front view.jpg BT-50 2006 2020 – Compact pickup truck. Third generation is based on Isuzu D-Max.
Kei vehicles File:Mazda CAROL HYBRID GS 2WD (5AA-HB97S).jpg Carol 1962 2021 – Low-roof hatchback kei car with hinged rear doors. Second generation onwards is a rebadged Suzuki Alto.
File:Mazda FLAIR HYBRID XG (DAA-MJ55S) front.jpg Flair 2012 2017 – Low-roof hatchback kei car with hinged rear doors. Rebadged Suzuki Wagon R.
File:Mazda FLAIR CROSSOVER HYBRID XS 2WD (5AA-MS92S) front (cropped).jpg Flair Crossover 2014 2020 – Crossover SUV-styled kei car. Rebadged Suzuki Hustler.
File:Mazda FLAIR WAGON Wheelchair vehicle (DAA-MM53S) front.jpg Flair Wagon 2013 2017 – Semi tall-height wagon kei car with rear sliding doors. Rebadged Suzuki Spacia. Previous generation pictured.
File:Mazda Scrum Truck 4WD DG16T (cropped).jpg Scrum 1989 2013 – Cabover kei truck. Rebadged Suzuki Carry. Formerly the Autozam Scrum until 1998.
File:Mazda SCRUM VAN PC (HBD-DG17V) front (cropped).jpg Scrum 1989 2015 – Cabover cargo/passenger microvan with rear sliding doors. Rebadged Suzuki Every cargo van. Formerly the Autozam Scrum Van until 1998.
Commercial vans File:Mazda BONGO BRAWNY VAN GL (3BF-TRH200M) front.jpg Bongo Brawny 1983 2019 – Long-wheelbase version of the Bongo Van. Third generation is a rebadged H200-series Toyota HiAce.
File:Mazda BONGO VAN DX (5BF-S403Z) front.jpg Bongo 1966 2020 – Cabover van. Fifth generation is a rebadged Daihatsu Gran Max.
File:The frontview of Mazda FAMILIA VAN DX (DBE-NCP160M).jpg Familia Van (XP160) 2018 2018 – Light commercial van. Rebadged Toyota Probox.
Commercial trucks File:Mazda TITAN VII Standard-Cab Deluxe Semi-Long Hi-Floor Double-Tire.jpg Titan 1971 2023 – Medium-duty truck. Fourth generation onwards is a rebadged Isuzu Elf. Previous generation pictured.

References[change]

  1. ↑ "Global Car Sales 2016 Q1" (PDF). JATO. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Auto Sales - Markets Data". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "About Mazda". Mazda. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Mazda and Toyota form partnership". AutoNews. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "fashionsnap.com". Retrieved 2 February 2015.

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