MAZDA PROVIDES VEHICLES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF COVID-19 PATIENTS WITH MILD SYMPTOMS

Update: June. 16, 2021

Mazda Motor Corporation has provided vehicles for transportation of carriers of Covid-19 showing mild or no symptoms as part of its support activities for the prevention of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Mazda designed the vehicles using the Mazda CX-8 as a base model,and Mazda Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. mounted accessories with consideration to the various needs of the governmental body and medical institutions. After sales services including vehicle delivery and maintenance services will be provided by Mazda’s sales company in the area where the vehicle was delivered.

1. The cars are designed to reduce the risk of front row occupants contracting the virus while enabling them to check on occupants in the rear of the vehicle.

・A partition wall with a large window is installed between the front and second row seats.

・In-vehicle air-conditioners and extra rear ventilation systems create a difference in air pressure between the front and rear row seats, restricting the flow of air from the rear to the front row.

2. Particular consideration was given for ease of maintenance after the use of the vehicle

・The use of rubber for the floor mats under each seat makes disinfection and/or cleaning easier.

・Replaceable plastic seat covers alleviate disinfection or other cleaning work needed after the use of the vehicle.

3. Optional equipment for use with greater peace of mind

・Interphone system to help occupants in the front and rear seats communicate stressfree and smoothly over the partition wall.

・Differential pressure gauge for front row occupants to confirm the air pressure difference between the front and rear seats