Mazda is taking on electrified future on its own

San Juan – Mazda Puerto Rico announced the arrival of plug-in hybrid models Mazda CX-70 and Mazda CX-90, the first vehicles developed by the Japanese brand with this technology. “Mazda starts electrifying vehicles with these models that now make CX-70 and CX-90 acquire greater prominence in our product line. These utility vehicles are top line models important for the brand and making their PHEV versions accessible offer consumers the best in te…

Next-gen Mazda CX-5 slated for 2027 with new SKYACTIV-Z hybrid - Auto News

Mazda has confirmed that the next-generation Mazda CX-5 will be released in 2027. In their recent “Lean Assets Strategy” announcement for future electrification plans.  The next-gen Mazda CX-5 will be the first of Mazda’s offerings to be equipped with their new  “SKYACTIV-Z” combustion engine, in which Mazda says is “close to the ultimate combustion, achieving both high fuel economy and driving performance”  A next-gen proprietary hybrid powertr…

Mazda is taking on electrified future on its own

Mazda on Tuesday unveiled yet another update to its electrification plans—culminating in what appears to be a more independent approach than the automaker has taken thus far. The 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid uses a Toyota-sourced hybrid system, and the EZ-6 electric sedan was developed in partnership with China's Changan Automobile. But such...

Mazda to launch new electric SUV by 2027

Mazda says it will launch a new electric SUV by 2027, as part of its updated electrification strategy. While Mazda will not completely move away from combustion engines, and plans a new line of Skyactiv-Z motors for its hybrid models, the Japanese carmaker will develop its first in-house developed EV platform by 2027. It plans for all-electric vehicles to comprise 25% – 40% of its vehicle line up by 2030. By the turn of the decade, the rest of t…