ROME – Riding the wave of the success of its CX-5 and CX-30 SUVs, Mazda Motor Corporation is aiming to expand its range of Sport utility vehicles starting next year. According to initial advances, over the next two years two new models of the “Large Product” range will be launched in Europe, namely CX-60 and CX-80. At the same time, in the United States and some other non-European markets, the new models, also belonging to the large family, CX-70 and CX-90, will be introduced, while the CX-50 will be built on the smaller platform. According to the house of the albatross, the new European models, CX-60 and CX-80, are destined to increase the penetration of the brand in the medium to long term, benefiting from the company’s “Building Block” production and development strategy, which includes Skyactiv technology, grouped scheduling and flexible manufacturing, using the latest technologies.
From the first anticipations, CX-60 and CX-80 will be equipped, respectively, with two and three rows of seats and will guide the introduction in the Old Continent of plug-in hybrid models with 4-cylinder in-line petrol engines combined with an engine electric.
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Mazda’s strategy also includes the introduction of the next-generation in-line six-cylinder Skyactiv-X petrol engine and the Skyactiv-D diesel engine, both in combination with a 48V lightweight hybrid system, units capable of combining performance and compatibility. environmental. In addition, in the first half of 2022, a new version of the MX-30 will also arrive, the first 100% electric model of the Japanese brand that offers more electrification technologies and the exclusive Mazda rotary engine as an electric power generator to extend the autonomy of the car. Finally, the strategic plan envisages that, starting from around 2025, a series of new products will be launched on an unprecedented platform, specific for electric vehicles, thus continuing the path that will see the total electrification of the range by 2030. (maurilio rigo )
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