Mazda Australia axed slow-selling mild-hybrid versions of its 3 and CX-30 in 2023, but despite looming emissions regulations it says it has no plans to reverse this decision. It also doesn’t plan to bring mild-hybrid versions of other models, like its 2 and CX-5 , to local showrooms. “If those technologies are available and there is a market demand, we can always consider and explore.
But at this stage, for those car lines, what we have on offer we will keep,” Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi told CarExpert. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal.
Browse now . “Despite these new efficiency standards in the pathway, we intend to offer what the customers want as opposed to restricting the options. “Despite the fines that are collected at OEM level, we will still offer the powertrains that we have currently, and can always more if it presents to be the right business case.
” But when asked whether mild-hybrid versions of these vehicles could be introduced (or reintroduced) to supplement existing petrol-powered options, Mr Bhindi said, “We’re not exploring that at the moment.” “Our priorities are in the Large Platform, releasing this BT-50 , and then the next-generation CX-5 in the immediate future,” he added. The 2, 3, CX-30 and CX-5 are all offered with Mazda’s 24V mild-hybrid system overseas, which is said to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
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