A look at the highlights of the 2023 Mazda electrification strategy
November 25 2022,
Mazda has a bold electrification strategy in place that will accelerate starting next year. There will be a slew of new electrified models including two new plug-in hybrid SUVs, a new hybrid version of the Mazda CX-50, new mild hybrid powertrains, and more. All of this with the goal of offering only electric or hybrid vehicles in its lineup by 2030. Let's take a look at some of the highlights of the new Mazda electrification strategy.
New 2024 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 PHEV models. Mazda will introduce new plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicles in 2023 when it introduces the 2024 Mazda CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV. Both sport utility vehicles will offer plug-in hybrid powertrains that are expected to have roughly 50 km of range. This is based on what we see from Mazda CX-60 models in Europe.
A new Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. Mazda will also be introducing a new hybrid powertrain for the Mazda CX-50 lineup in 2023. This model should deliver the same performance as the current CX-50’s turbocharged engine while also delivering enhanced efficiency.
New mild hybrid powertrains. Mazda will be bringing new hybrid powertrains to the market as well in 2023. Mild hybrid powertrains use a 48 V battery which can assist in functions like starting the engine or providing added boost when needed. This small battery helps improve fuel economy by assisting the engine with these different tasks.
A new fully electric SUV to be built on a new dedicated SKYACTIV EV platform. Mazda will be launching a new SKYACTIV EV platform which will serve as the starting point for a new fully electric SUV which will be launched in 2025.
Mazda MX-30 electric SUV will go on sale across Canada. Mazda also confirmed that the new MX-30 EV will go on sale across Canada year. The first Mazda fully electric vehicle was previously limited to just Quebec and BC markets.
"We are very excited to be sharing more details about our electrified future in Canada, focused on the right vehicles in the right segments that our customers are asking for," said David Klan, President and CEO, Mazda Canada. "The CX-90 and CX-70 PHEV models coming next year will bring a level of performance above anything we've ever offered in Canada, along with electrified efficiency, and the craftsmanship our customers expect from Mazda."
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