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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
Name & badge guide
Mazda3 and Mazda6 identify size classes; CX denotes crossovers and MX special or experimental models. Numbers after CX broadly show range position, while e-Skyactiv identifies electrified powertrains.
Mazda2
Seg BHatchback · Supermini / Subcompact
Supermini hatch, also sold as a hybrid in Europe.
Mazda3
Seg CHatchback · Compact / Small Family
Compact hatch and sedan with a notably refined interior.
Mazda6
Seg DSedan · Mid-size / Large Family
Mid-size sedan and wagon, moving to a rear-drive platform.
CX-3
Seg BSUV / Crossover · Supermini / Subcompact
Subcompact crossover.
CX-30
Seg BSUV / Crossover · Supermini / Subcompact
Subcompact SUV based on the Mazda3.
CX-5
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Mazda's best-selling compact SUV.
CX-50
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Rugged compact SUV built in North America.
CX-60
Seg DSUV / Crossover · Mid-size / Large Family
Rear-drive-based premium SUV with inline-six power.
CX-70 / CX-90
Seg ESUV / Crossover · Executive / Full-size
Two-row and three-row large premium SUVs.
MX-5 Miata
Seg SSports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer
The world's best-selling roadster and a handling benchmark.
MX-30
Seg BElectric · Supermini / Subcompact
Electric and rotary range-extender compact SUV.
BT-50
Seg PPickup · Pickup Truck
Mid-size pickup shared with Isuzu.
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