HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has
announced that the total global
production volume of the Mazda3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan) reached two million units at the end of October 2008. The
Mazda3 achieved this significant milestone in five years and four
months, making it the fastest time to produce two million units among the new generation
Zoom-Zoom models Mazda has introduced since 2002.
Mazda3 (Mazda Axela)
The Mazda3 has been widely acclaimed by customers
all over the world for its excellent driving performance and stylish design. These features helped the model quickly reach the two million
cumulative units of
production milestone. The Mazda3 is also the first Mazda model to consecutively exceed its annual production volume for four years since its production commenced.
Mazda began production of the Mazda3 in June 2003 at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture in western Japan. Since then, the popular compact
vehicle has been sold in more than 101 countries.
It has won 94 global automotive awards to date – including car of the year awards in several countries – an
indication of the great reputation the Mazda3 enjoys with customers and journalists
alike.
Mazda is committed to offering vehicles that “look
inviting to drive, are fun to drive, and make you want to drive them again” while balancing driving pleasure with eco-
friendly and safety features that are in
line with Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development, “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom.”
The redesigned Mazda3 sedan recently had its world
debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Motor Show, which opens to the general public today.
Lennart Pettersson
Stockholm
"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win."
- Mahatma Gandhi
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