Mazda Has Already Sold a Million CX-5s

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The Mazda CX-5’s global production has reached the one-million mark.

The milestone came at the end of April 2015, making the CX-5 crossover the second-fastest Mazda model to reach the one-million-unit mark behind the Mazda3. In total, it took the crossover just three years and five months since production began in November 2011.

The Mazda CX-5 was the company’s first new-generation model that boasted SkyActiv Technology and the Kodo design language, with production beginning at the Ujina Plant in Hiroshima. Since then, it has expandedand is also manufactured in China, Russia, Malaysia and Vietnam.

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Since its introduction to the market, the CX-5 has won over 60 awards around the world including Car of the Year Japan in 2012-2013. The model was also the top-selling SUV in Japan in 2012 and 2013.

“I am delighted to see the CX-5 reach the one-million-unit mark in only three years and five months,” said Masashi Otsuka, Program Manager of the CX-5. “I would like to express my gratitude to the people all over the world who have appreciated and supported the CX-5. We are committed to continue enhancing this model into the future to ensure that it remains a popular choice among people with active lifestyles, and will appeal to even more customers in the future.”

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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