Mazda6 2014, the start of production is commemorated
Mazda Motor Corporation held a ceremony to commemorate the start of production of the all-new Mazda6 (known as Atenza in Japan), fully redesigned for the first time in five years. The ceremony took place at the plant n? 2 Hofu of society, in Yamaguchi prefecture, in the presence of about 500 people gathered for the occasion, including the representative of Mazda Director, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Mazda, Mr. Takashi Yamanouchi, the senior management, employees and the union representing workers Mazda. The first vehicle is a product family Mazda6 built to European specifications and powered by a gasoline engine SKYACTIV-G 2.0.
During his speech, Mr. Takashi Yamanouchi stated: "I am deeply moved by the fact that the production of the third generation Mazda6, flagship model of our new generation vehicles, starts during one year so important to us . We celebrate this year the 30th anniversary of the beginning of our activities here in the district Nishinoura has Hofu plant, as well as the 10th anniversary of the production of the first generation Mazda6 which began in 2002. From its all beginnings, the first Mazda6 embodies the brand message of Mazda Zoom-Zoom, and its success has contributed greatly enhance our brand image. The new Mazda6 begin to leave the production line today are equipped with SKYACTIV technology and incorporate the theme of 'KODO - Soul of Motion' design. Their development represents the best of our technical capabilities and our attention to detail without compromise. All working together to promote the new Mazda6 to make a model that will win the support of customers around the world, and who will raise the Mazda brand to a new level.
Representing all employees of the factory Hofu, Mr. Masatsugu Ohgi, a member of Group? 2 Station trim and final assembly production service vehicles n? 4 stated: "By incorporating what we have learned about improving the quality producing nine million vehicles over 30 years has Hofu plant, we have the intention to offer a new Mazda6 generation that will outperform in all respects the previous model, and raise strong emotions to customers around the globe. "
The all-new redesigned Mazda6 is the first model to be equipped with the braking energy recovery "i-ELOOP" exclusive Mazda. The development team has attempted to infuse the essence Mazda in all the elements of the vehicle, the driver to communicate the joy that arouses an agile vehicle that responds accurately to the smallest stresses maneuverability while providing the level Luxury, quality, style and comfort that consumers expect from a car in the CD category.
The new Mazda6 will be launched in Europe and Japan before the end of 2012, then other steps, starting with the United States, in early 2013. Provides for Mazda Mazda6 produce about 120,000 per year at the factory Hofu.
Mazda will present a world premiere the new Mazda6 sedan endowed Russian features the occasion of the International Auto Show in Moscow in 2012 which opens Aug. 29, 2012.
