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Mazda expanding SUV lineup from 2022 on; electrification of all models by 2030; rotary engine as generator

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In Hiroshima, Mazda Motor Corporation announced plans to expand its SUV lineup globally starting from 2022. The Mazda CX-50 is a crossover SUV that will be added as a new core model to the lineup and be introduced in the US market, where a strong SUV presence as well as off-road performance are in high demand.

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Mazda unveils CX-60 crossover in Europe; e-Skyactiv PHEV, 48V MHEVs

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Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. The CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models, and offers (European specification model) e-Skyactiv PHEV, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid system featuring a 2.5-liter liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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Mazda goes hybrid with 2025 CX-50 crossover SUV

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Mazda taps Toyota's hybrid system for its CX-50 crossover 219 hp, up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $35,390 Mazda has confirmed it will add a hybrid edition of its popular CX-50 crossover SUV to the lineup for 2025. Mazda confirms it's adopted Toyota's hybrid.

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Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid SUV will debut new platform, interior theme

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Mazda will unveil a plug-in hybrid SUV based on a new platform March 8. The Mazda CX-60 will be the first model to use a new rear-wheel drive platform, according to a UK press release from the company.

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Mazda to debut next-generation midsize sedan diesel concept and CX-5 SUV with SKYACTIV Technology at Tokyo Motor Show; new push on clean diesels in Japan market

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Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV. Mazda regenerative braking system. Mazda regenerative braking system.

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Electric Mazda SUV arriving in 2027, CX-5 hybrid under development

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Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going forward. with all-electric and range-extended powertrains, Mazda has.

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Mazda to double annual production capacity of SKYACTIV Engines to 800,000 units; increasing capacity for CX-5

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Mazda Motor Corporation will double production capacity at its engine plant in Hiroshima from 400,000 units to 800,000 units per year in October 2012. Mazda engineers overcame the problem of abnormal combustion (knocking) to achieve the highest compression ratio for a mass production gasoline engine for vehicles. Earlier post.)

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