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Mazda

Mazda is celebrated for stylish Kodo design, engaging driving dynamics and premium aspirations, often described as an affordable alternative to German premium brands. Skyactiv engineering keeps combustion engines efficient while the brand moves upmarket with longitudinal rear-drive platforms.

Country
Japan
Group
Independent (Toyota partnership)
Founded
1920
Headquarters
Hiroshima

Known for

  • Kodo design language
  • Skyactiv efficiency
  • Driver engagement
  • MX-5 roadster

Ownership & structure

Independent, with a capital and technology alliance with Toyota.

Mazda model line-up12 lines

Mazda Mazda2 — Hatchback

Mazda2

Seg B

Hatchback · Supermini / Subcompact

Supermini hatch, also sold as a hybrid in Europe.

Mazda Mazda3 — Hatchback

Mazda3

Seg C

Hatchback · Compact / Small Family

Compact hatch and sedan with a notably refined interior.

Mazda Mazda6 — Sedan

Mazda6

Seg D

Sedan · Mid-size / Large Family

Mid-size sedan and wagon, moving to a rear-drive platform.

Mazda CX-3 — SUV / Crossover

CX-3

Seg B

SUV / Crossover · Supermini / Subcompact

Subcompact crossover.

Mazda CX-30 — SUV / Crossover

CX-30

Seg B

SUV / Crossover · Supermini / Subcompact

Subcompact SUV based on the Mazda3.

Mazda CX-5 — SUV / Crossover

CX-5

Seg J

SUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover

Mazda's best-selling compact SUV.

Mazda CX-50 — SUV / Crossover

CX-50

Seg J

SUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover

Rugged compact SUV built in North America.

Mazda CX-60 — SUV / Crossover

CX-60

Seg D

SUV / Crossover · Mid-size / Large Family

Rear-drive-based premium SUV with inline-six power.

Mazda CX-70 / CX-90 — SUV / Crossover

CX-70 / CX-90

Seg E

SUV / Crossover · Executive / Full-size

Two-row and three-row large premium SUVs.

Mazda MX-5 Miata — Sports / GT

MX-5 Miata

Seg S

Sports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer

The world's best-selling roadster and a handling benchmark.

Mazda MX-30 — Electric

MX-30

Seg B

Electric · Supermini / Subcompact

Electric and rotary range-extender compact SUV.

Mazda BT-50 — Pickup

BT-50

Seg P

Pickup · Pickup Truck

Mid-size pickup shared with Isuzu.

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