Mazda6 global production crosses the 3 million mark

The milestone figure was reached in approximately 12 years and nine months.

By Autocar Professional Bureau

22 Dec 2014

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he milestone figure was reached in approximately 12 years and nine months.

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total global production of the Mazda6 (known as Mazda Atenza in Japan) reached three million units at the end of November 2014. The milestone figure was reached in approximately 12 years and nine months after production of the first-generation Mazda6 began in February 2002 in Yamaguchi, Japan. It is the second fastest time for a Mazda model to reach three million units of production, following the Mazda3 (Mazda Axela in Japan).

The Mazda6 is currently produced at Hofu Plant in Japan and FAW Car Co. Ltd. in China. Additionally, it is assembled locally at MAZDA SOLLERS Manufacturing Rus in Russia and Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Vietnam.

The current, third generation Mazda6 was named 2014 RJC Car of the Year in Japan and nominated as a finalist for 2013 World Car Design of the Year, claiming over 40 different awards globally.

Moving forward, an updated Mazda6 is expected to roll out to global markets from January 2015, with launches starting from Japan and USA.