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Mazda CX-5 Production tops One Million Mark

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Production of the popular Mazda CX-5 compact sport utility vehicle has exceeded the one million-unit mark this past April 2015. Mazda Motor Corporation in Japan revealed this latest milestone for the first ever full-SKYACTIV and KODO designed Mazda model. The feat comes only three years and five months since manufacturing of the CX-5 began in November 2011.

“We at Mazda Philippines are thankful to all the owners and supporters of the Mazda CX-5 for letting us celebrate this achievement,” says Steven Tan, President and CEO of Berjaya Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributors of the Mazda brand in the country. He adds, “It is encouraging to realize how much the Philippine market has contributed to this success with 2,232 units of the CX-5 now belonging to their proud Filipino owners.”

The 2015 CX-5 was recently unveiled at the Manila International Auto Show. Still sourced straight from Japan, the refreshed CX-5 features a redesigned front end along with new Adaptive LED Headlights, upgraded interior accents and the new MZD CONNECT infotainment package. “We aim to provide Filipinos the latest features that will deliver driving pleasure as well as outstanding environmental and safety performance designed to elevate and enrich their SUV ownership experience,” adds Tan.

Global production of the CX-5 began at Ujina Plant in Hiroshima, but has since been expanded to include manufacture at Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., in China and locally assembly at Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus in Russia, Mazda Malaysia Sdn., Bhd., in Malaysia and Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd., in Vietnam.

The CX-5 is the second fastest Mazda unit to reach the one-million-unit production mark next only to the equally popular Mazda3. The 2011-2012 Japan Car of the Year was launched into the growing global crossover SUV market in February 2012 as a new core model for the Mazda brand. It has since won more than 60 different awards around the world, including the prestigious Car of the Year Japan in 2012-2013. The CX-5 has grown into a key model in Mazda’s global car lineup and was the top-selling SUV in Japan in 2012 and 2013.

Berjaya Auto Philippines, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the Philippines. Current product line-up includes Mazda2 sub-compact sedan and hatchback, Mazda3 SKYACTIV compact sedan and hatchback, Mazda6 executive sedan, CX-5 compact SUV, CX-9 seven-seater SUV, MX-5 2-seater sports roadster and the BT-50 pickup truck.

Mazda shows off KODO bike and KODO sofa

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Mazda came out with new concepts which are displayed at an exhibit, but it’s not a car or anything related to cars. The Japanese company made new designs for a bike and a sofa.

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These artworks are part of the “Mazda Design: The Car as Art” and are on display for public viewing in an exhibit in Milan, Italy. Both products were inspired by the company’s KODO — Soul of Motion design philosophy seen on their recent models with flowing lines that give off the look like it’s on the move although stationary. In addition, Mazda defines it as a method of creating an emotional bond between the car and driver.

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The KODO bike is a track racer with a fixed gear (also called a fixie) that “seeks to express the innate beauty of the bicycle.” The frame came from hammering a single sheet of steel, while the black leather saddle is hand-stitched. It features the same red thread and stitch design seen on the all-new Mazda MX-5.

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On the other hand, the Sofa by KODO concept is a product between Mazda’s designers and Italian furniture makers. According to the press release, “the form of the sofa is as honed as that of the all-new Mazda CX-3 and evokes the strong stance common to all Mazda’s new-generation vehicles.”

“Over the past few years, design has become an essential part of who we are, adding an artistic value to the entire Mazda brand experience,” said Masahiro Moro, Mazda’s Managing Executive Officer, in charge of Global Marketing, Customer Service and Sales Innovation. “As such, it only makes sense that we introduce our design messages here in Milan, a city of the apex of the design world, in order to elevate our brand image. Moving forward, we will create more opportunities to familiarize customers with Mazda and Mazda design in order to raise the value of our brand and strengthen our bond with customers.

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