As automakers accelerate electrification toward the realization of a carbon-free society, Mazda is a new type of SUV = multipurpose sports vehicle, a plug-in hybrid vehicle that can be charged at home and run on electricity alone. Announced to bring it to market for the first time.

Mazda announced the new SUV "CX-60", which was the first company to introduce a plug-in hybrid vehicle.



Plug-in hybrid vehicles have the ability to charge hybrid vehicles at home, and can travel about 60 kilometers on electricity alone.



It will be launched in Europe this summer and then in Japan.



In order to strengthen global sales, the company plans to launch four models including this new model over the next year, including SUVs that are larger and more expensive than before.

The Japanese government has set a goal of making all new vehicles into so-called electric vehicles such as electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles by 2035 toward the realization of a carbon-free society, and Mazda will also produce them by 2030. We plan to turn all cars into hybrid cars and electric cars.



Mazda's Managing Executive Officer Takeji Kojima said, "As our enthusiasm to step into new territory, we have rebuilt everything from scratch. By introducing plug-in hybrid vehicles and diesel vehicles, we can meet the regulations and social demands of each country. I want to respond. "