Mazda celebrates 3 millionth Mazda3

Filed under: Budget, Sedan, Plants/Manufacturing, Hatchback, Mazda

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....iew_08_opt.jpg

2010 Mazda3 - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's taken seven years and ten months, but Mazda has hit an important milestone in the production of its highly regarded Mazda3 compact car. On April 26, 2011, at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi, Japan, the three-millionth 3 rolled down the assembly line.

For those keeping track of such things, this makes the Mazda3 the fastest-selling nameplate in the automaker's current lineup. Over 1.1 million units have been sold in North America to date.

In addition to the Hofu plant, the Mazda3 is also built at the Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) plant in Nanjing, China, and AutoAlliance in Thailand. Congrats on the achievement, Mazda, and here's looking forward to the next seven years and ten months of SkyActiv-powered Mazda3s.Continue reading Mazda celebrates 3 millionth Mazda3

Mazda celebrates 3 millionth Mazda3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 May 2011 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



Permalink | Email this | Comments

More...