Corporate History | Product History |
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12 ・Mazda6 named 2004 Car of The Year in China. ・Mazda's Three Layer Wet Paint System receives JSPMI prize. | |
11 ・RX-8 wins 2004 "RJC Car of The Year". RENESIS named RJC Technology of The Year. | |
10 ・Mazda, Ford Announce US$500 million investment in AAT in Thailand. | 10 ・Releases remodeled Mazda AZ-Wagon.
・Unveils Mazda Ibuki concept and Hydrogen Rotary Engine at Tokyo Motor Show. ・Introduces all-new Axela.
The first three new-generation products, the Atenza (Mazda6), Demio (Mazda2) and RX-8 had been successfully imbued with Mazda's Zoom-Zoom DNA. Mazda then set about integrating the virtues of these models into the fourth product, the Mazda Axela (Mazda3). To ensure the new model would be globally competitive, Mazda focused on driving performance, design, quality, packaging and safety. In particular, Mazda aimed to set a new standard for driving performance that would provide peace of mind at the same time as sporty driving. Bold and unique styling, as well as superior quality were also targeted by the development team to further enhance the overall ownership experience. |
09 ・Mazda completes takeover of Austrian distribution network. | 09 ・'Mazda Kusabi' Design Concept to Debut at Frankfurt Auto Show. |
08 ・Hisakazu Imaki appointed President and CEO. | |
07 ・Mazda and Isuzu agree on OEM supply of Isuzu small truck. | |
06 ・Mazda's RENESIS wins International Engine of the Year 2003.
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04 ・Mazda develops impact-absorbing hood. ・Releases all-new Mazda RX-8.
The Mazda RX-8 is a four-door, four-seat sports car powered by Mazda's revolutionary RENESIS rotary engine. Thanks to the engineering innovation behind RENESIS, Mazda was able to furnish the RX-8 with sports car styling and driving performance, and comfortably accommodate four adults. | |
03 ・'MX Sportif' Design Concept will Debut at Geneva International Motor Show. | |
02 ・Starts production of Mazda RX-8. ・Develops aluminum joining technology using friction heat. | |
01 ・Production of the Mazda2 begins in Europe. ・Mazda holds a ceremony to mark first production of Mazda6 at FAW Car Company in China. | 01 ・Begins production of RENESIS rotary engine. ・Showcases 'Mazda Washu' at North American International Auto Show. |