The next-generation Mazda CX-5 has been confirmed and will keep its name (there were rumours the SUV would be renamed to the CX-40) as well as use hybrid technology developed in-house, the carmaker revealed in its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. This is just one of a few initiatives that the company is planning as part of its electrification strategy, as revealed in a presentation document.
In said document, Mazda said that it has a “plan to equip next CX-5 with a Mazda-developed hybrid engine.” This will form a line-up of products leveraging multi-electrification technology, which currently includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the its Large Product group that includes the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90.
The current, second-generation CX-5 is currently offered with mild hybrid technology branded M Hybrid which uses a belt-driven integrated starter generator (ISG) and lithium-ion battery to assist the engine. However, this system cannot be driven on electric power alone, unlike full hybrids like those from Toyota and Honda.
The CX-50 will also be offered with hybrid power in the United States in the second half of 2024, although this will use technology developed by Toyota, which is already being sold in China since last April.
Mazda also said it has launched its electrification business division called e-Mazda and plans to introduce a battery electric vehicle (BEV) based on its first BEV-dedicated platform in 2027. No details were provided in the presentation on either the next-generation CX-5 hybrid or BEV.
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rotary range extender ?
Japanese car makers clearly is lagging behind Chinese car makers when it comes to bev. No Mazda bev until 2027. Will the Mazda bev mature product ready to compete with continuously evolving bev from china and us?
Japanese are still living with hybrids and euro with phev. Charging infrastructure maybe the reason bev growth is retarded for now. more charging points and electric power generation capacity need to increase capacity to cope with it..
Hint hint : if u believe in bev accumulate power generation company shares now.. every country will need more capacity with bev
Lagging behind in making self-combusting coffins on wheels
Outdated as the design is, it’s still better then the shit china brands that breaks apart after a few months.
Design wise so yesterday. Can close shop already Mazda.