Where are Mazda 6 made. Where are Mazda cars made? Manufacturing in Russia

In 2002, production of the new Mazda 6 began in Japan, replacing the model. In the local market, this machine was known as. Buyers were offered one of three body types: sedan, hatchback or station wagon.

In the Russian market, the Mazda 6 was offered with gasoline engines 1.8 (120 HP), 2.0 (141 HP) and 2.3 with a capacity of 166 HP. from. Transmissions - five-speed "mechanics" or four-speed "automatic". In Europe, there were also versions with a two-liter turbodiesel developing 120, 136 or 143 hp. from. depending on the modification, and in North America, a Mazda 6 was also offered with a three-liter V6 engine (218 hp)

Restyling in 2005 practically did not affect the appearance of the car, but the interior trim was improved. The two-liter power unit received a variable valve timing system and became a little more powerful - 147 liters. from. The manual transmission has become a six-speed (on versions 2.0 and 2.3), and the automatic is a five-speed. Later, deliveries to the Russian market of station wagons with a 2.3-liter engine and all-wheel drive began.

A special place in the model range was occupied by the "charged" Mazda 6 MPS sedan (in America it was called the Mazdaspeed 6) of the 2004 model. It was equipped with a turbocharged 2.3-liter direct injection engine that developed 260 hp. with., a four-wheel drive system and a manual transmission.

In Japan, the production of cars was completed in 2008, but in China this model is still produced at the FAW-Mazda joint venture. Cars for the local market are equipped with two-liter engines with a capacity of 145 liters. from.

2nd generation, 2008–2012

In 2008, the second generation Mazda 6 was introduced. The car slightly increased in size, but at the same time it became lighter by several tens of kilograms. The range of body types remains the same - sedan, hatchback and station wagon.

Mazda 6 was equipped with gasoline four-cylinder engines 1.8 (120 HP), 2.0 (147 HP) and 2.5 with 170 HP. from. In European countries, versions with turbodiesels with a volume of two liters (140 hp) or 2.2 liters (125-185 hp) were also offered, but diesel cars were not supplied to Russia. A six-speed "automatic" was offered as an option for cars with gasoline engines 2.0 and 2.5.

In the American market, only a sedan was available, and it differed from the European car with a 6 cm longer wheelbase. This Mazda 6 was offered with a 2.5 engine, as well as a V-shaped "six" with a volume of 3.7 liters and a capacity of 276 liters. from.

In 2010, the two-liter gasoline engine was upgraded and received direct fuel injection, and its output increased to 155 liters. with., but in the Russian market the previous version of the power unit remained on sale. In the same year, the Mazda 6 received a slightly updated design.

This model is still being produced in China.

(Mazda Motor Corporation) is a Japanese car manufacturer, widely known in our country, primarily due to its Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 models, founded in 1920. Mazda cars are assembled at factories in various parts of the world, and the company's 3 largest factories are located directly in Japan:

In addition, car factories where Mazda cars are assembled can be seen in China, USA, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Ecuador, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Colombia and Mexico.

In Russia, the Mazda brand is officially represented by a distributor " Mazda Motor Rus"starting in December 2005. It is a subsidiary of the parent corporation Mazda Motor Corporation. And the main plant where Mazda is produced in Russia is a joint project of Mazda and the Russian company Sollers - an automobile plant" MAZDA SOLLERS Manufacturing Rus"(MSMR), established in October 2012 and based in Vladivostok.

Mazda CX-5 production line at Mazda Sollers car plant

So, let's look directly at various models, where Mazda cars are assembled for the Russian market and where these or those models and modifications of cars of this brand come to us.

Where is Mazda 3 assembled?

Perhaps the most popular Mazda car in our country, the 3rd model is the dream of young people and definitely a desirable car for many motorists, striking in its beauty and style. Past generations of Mazda 3s are actively sold in the secondary market and used Mazda three-wheels are in high demand.

Despite numerous talks about the imminent transfer of the car assembly to Russia, at the moment the model is a "purebred" Japanese, of which there are fewer in Russia every year - Mazda 3 is assembled in Japan at the Ujima plant in Hiroshima, and already assembled from there is delivered to Russia. Moreover, the early generations, starting from the very beginning of sales of the Mazda 3 in our country in 2003, were also assembled in Japan. However, if you are going to buy a used Mazda 3, and you are not indifferent to the country where the car was built, then it is better to check it by the VIN code before buying.

Where is Mazda 6 assembled?

The Mazda 6 (also known as the Mazda Atenza in China and Japan) is a large family car that has been in production since 2002 and is currently in its third generation. The model replaced its "father" with a long experience - Mazda 626 (Capella), which, in turn, replaced the Mazda 616. Today it is the best-selling model of the Mazda brand worldwide.

The Mazda 6 was the first example of the company's new launch strategy. " stylish, insightful and with a special design philosophy"car - a new image of almost all Mazda models.

To date, the assembly of the Mazda 6 has been established in Russia - at the Mazda Sollers plant in Vladivostok, and, despite the fact that a small number of cars of this model still come to us from Japan, purebred Japanese "Six" Mazda of the new generation are practically not found. The assembly of the Mazda 6 was established in Russia back in 2013, and from this, according to the first reviews, the quality of the paintwork of the car slightly suffered in the direction of a significant decrease in resistance to chips and scratches, and the plastic in the cabin, which began to look somewhat cheaper. In addition, in the case of the Russian-assembled Mazda 6, what happens to many other models when they switch to the domestic assembly did not happen - the already small clearance of the "Six" remained the same and was not adapted to Russian conditions.

But a purebred Japanese Mazda 6 can be bought with mileage until 2012 - this will be an early pre-styling generation of the car. The model was supplied from Japan (the plant in Hiroshima), starting from its very first sales in Russia in 2002 and before setting up production at Sollers.

Where is Mazda CX-5 assembled?

The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover and a fairly young model, first going into production in 2012 and first hitting the public as a concept car in May 2011. The car shares a platform with the Mazda3 and Mazda 6.

Mazda CX-5 is the only model of the company to date, which from the very beginning of its production for Russia is assembled here - at the Sollers automobile plant in Vladivostok. In terms of build quality, the crossover is not much worse than its Japanese "counterparts"; only the automatic transmission and noise isolation cause small complaints.

Where is Mazda CX-9 assembled?

The Mazda CX-9 is a full-size crossover that has been produced by Mazda at the Ugin car plant in Japan since 2007. The Mazda CX-9 is built on the Ford CD3 platform, which is also used on the Ford Edge, in addition, the CX-9 uses the 3.7L V6 engine used in the Ford line of cars. But with its closest brother - Mazda CX-7 - despite the external similarity, this model has little in common.

Mazda CX-9, as well as its budget sister "Treshka", is a purebred Japanese - from the very beginning of sales in 2007, the Mazda CX-9 is assembled in Japan at the Ugin plant.

Where was the Mazda CX-7 assembled?

The CX-7 is a mid-size crossover from Mazda built in Hiroshima, Japan since late 2006. The CX-7 borrowed the front suspension from the Mazda MPV minivan and the rear suspension from the Mazda 5. Sales of the CX-7 were mediocre, in large part because the model fell between compact and mid-size crossover sizes, and it proved to be uncompetitive in both of these categories. Therefore, the model ultimately gave way to the CX-5. The CX-5 has a more efficient drivetrain, more cabin space and a more attractive exterior than the CX-7.

From the very beginning of its sales in Russia, the Mazda CX-7 was assembled in Japan at the main car plant in Hiroshima.

What is the assembly of Mazda cars? Pivot table

Mazda Motor Corporation Is a Japanese passenger car manufacturer that manufactures Mazda vehicles. The company is headquartered in Hiroshima. The main production facilities of the company are located in Japan. They assemble about 70% of cars (from all Mazda cars). The company's production bases around the world in: USA, China, Taiwan, Thailand, South Africa, Ecuador, Colombia. The main stake in the future development of production outside Japan is made on China and Mexico.

* - until the end of 2012.

Manufactured in Russia.

Company MAZDA SOLLERS Manufacturing Rus created by Mazda and SOLLERS Open Joint Stock Company. The design production capacity is about 100 thousand vehicles per year. Serial production of Mazda cars started in October 2012.

To date, the plant produces the Mazda CX-5 and CX-9 crossovers (February 2018), as well as the Mazda 6 sedan.

In September 2018, Mazda opened a new engine plant in Vladivostok with a design capacity of 50 thousand per year. The first production of motors - Mazda SkyActiv-G

The curtailment of production.

The crisis did not pass by the Mazda company either. The company had to abandon unprofitable industries around the world. For example, AutoAlliance International - a joint venture between Ford and Mazda stopped production of cars of the Japanese brand at a plant in Flat Rock in Michigan. The enterprise will completely switch over to the assembly of Ford cars. Mazda owns a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The world-famous Mazda 6 model was assembled at the Flat Rock plant. For the American market, this model will be produced in Japan.

The Japanese automobile concern Mazda does not bother much with the names of the cars it produces. The Japanese call most of their models numbers or abbreviations. But, despite this, Japanese cars in every country in the world are the standard of comfort, beauty and safety. Most of all our compatriots like the Mazda 6 model. Today, the third generation of this car is being sold in Russia. The first generation of the car was released in 2002. Today, the question remains open for many fans and owners of the model, where the Mazda 6 is assembled, in particular for the Russian market. In our market, cars have been sold since 2003.

At that time, our compatriots were offered models of Japanese and American assembly. It was from these countries that this car model was supplied to us, since production in the Russian Federation has not yet been established. But, despite the high cost of the car, the demand for it was huge. In 2010, this model underwent restyling and was also supplied from the USA and Japan. Since the demand for Mazda 6 was high, the Japanese decided to open a conveyor line in Russia for the production of this model in Vladivostok. Thanks to this, to this day, the company "MAZDA SOLLERS" (Primorsky Territory) produces this car. Serial production of cars here started in 2012. In addition to this model, Mazda CX-5 is assembled at the Russian plant. In our country, the Mazda 6 is produced from the third generation, the first two were supplied from abroad. Also, enterprises for the production of other Mazda models are established in:

• Japan (Hiroshima, Aki, Miyoshi)
• USA (Michigan, Flat Rock)
• China (Nanjing)
• South Africa (Pretoria).

Model characteristics

The third generation Mazda 6 car in Russia was presented at the Moscow Motor Show in 2012. But, before that, the car was updated twice in 2005 and 2010. Where the Mazda 6 is produced, they took into account the Russian operating conditions, therefore, the car is made as suitable as possible for our roads. The designers of the concern made the car more presentable. The appearance has not changed dramatically, but updates are still being observed. The car was equipped with a new radiator grill with chrome elements. Changed the manufacturer and shape of LED headlights.

Also, a different bumper was installed on the sedan. A different bumper and optics were also installed on the back of the car. But, at first glance, it is difficult to understand which generation of the car is in front of you. But true experts will be able to figure it out. You can distinguish the "six" from the "five" by the new "fin" on the roof and the brutal black new discs. But the car interior has undergone more serious changes.

There is more space inside, and engineers have installed a center console with a seven-inch screen. Instead of a handbrake, there is an electronic version. Genuine leather inserts add style to the interior. In general, the interior is quite comfortable. For this, the manufacturer has harmoniously distributed the space and installed new seats.

The Mazda 6 also has good sound insulation, in the cabin you can hardly hear "left" sounds. Russian buyers can purchase a sedan with two options for power gasoline units. Where the Mazda 6 is produced, a 2.0-liter engine (150 hp) is installed on the car. With such an engine, the Japanese sedan accelerates to the first hundred in just 10.5 seconds.

The maximum that the engine can squeeze out is 207 kilometers per hour. The car consumes a little gasoline with such an engine - 6.1 liters per hundred. The second engine is a 2.5-liter, delivering 192 horsepower. The car with such a unit accelerates to the first hundred in 7.8 seconds. The top speed is also higher - 223 kilometers. The average fuel consumption with this engine is 6.5 liters. The Japanese sedan is offered with two transmissions to choose from ("mechanics" and "automatic"). It is worth mentioning the dimensions of the machine: 4870 mm × 2830 mm × 1450 mm. The luggage compartment of the car is 438 liters.

Build quality

Since the beginning of this year, the Russian company has established a full production cycle of the Mazda 6 model. Like any other car, this one also has its drawbacks. Russian owners speak badly about the clearance of the car. They say that the enterprise in Vladivostokeye was not "driven" for operation on our roads. In this regard, the soundproofing of the cabin has suffered.

Inside the sedan, unpleasant noises and sounds are heard when driving. Also, buyers speak negatively about the quality of the paintwork. Why, where Mazda 6 is assembled, did not take this into account. During operation, the car body quickly and easily scratches, and after trips in rain and snow, rust begins to appear on it. There are also complaints about the comfort of the sedan. For finishing, the manufacturer used not quite high-quality plastic, but there is also a positive point here, after long-term use it does not creak. On the Russian market, you can purchase the Mazda 6 in four different trim levels:

• Drive
• Active
• Supreme
• Supreme Plus.

The basic version of a sedan with a manual transmission will cost customers 1,060,000 rubles. And the maximum grade of the Mazda 6 costs 1,467,000 rubles.

Mazda is a brand that has become famous all over the world for its reliable, stylish and fast cars.

For almost a century of history, a huge number of machines have been produced, the production of which has been established in many parts of the world.

The scale of the project can be judged by the number of employees working for the company - their number is about 40 thousand, and the total turnover is estimated at tens of billions of dollars per year.

Where are Mazda cars manufactured? Are there factories in Russia, and how high-quality product do they produce? Let's consider these points in more detail.

General information about Mazda

The history of Mazda Motor Corporation dates back to 1920. It was then that several investors acquired a construction company whose main products were wood products.

Within a few years, several batches of two-wheeled vehicles were produced, which at first were not in demand.

Over time, the production of tricycles started, and in 1931 the company received its current name Mazda.

During the Second World War, the plant was significantly damaged, but by the end of the 40s it was restored.

The production of cars started in 1960. It was then that the Mazda R360 car was presented to the audience.

The first cars to be exported were the Mazda Familia. Their sales started in New Zealand, and since 1967, the start of production on the European market of new Mazda has been launched.

By 2007, the car was assembled in more than two dozen countries around the world and exported to 120 countries.

More than 55 thousand persons are shareholders of the company. At the same time, more than a third of the shares were bought by Ford, which after 2008 reduced its share to 13 percent, and two years later - to 3 percent.

The main factories are located in Japan - the city of Hofu and Hiroshima, and another 18 are scattered around the world.

As for Russia, in 2011 an agreement was signed on the start of production in the Primorsky Territory, and in the spring of 2012 an agreement came into force on the creation of its own assembly workshop based in Vladivostok.

Since September of the same year, the new enterprise was put into operation. At the initial stage, two models were produced in Russia - the CX-5 and the "six". The annual output was 50 thousand cars annually.

Where is Mazda 3 assembled, are there any factories in Russia

Mazda 3 is a compact car developed by Mazda Motors. In Japan it is called "Axela". It is exported under the names Mazda 323 and Prot? G ?.

Since 2009, a new (second) generation of the "troika" has appeared on the market, and two years later - its restyled version. In 2013, the third generation car entered the market.

Despite the fact that the model has been successfully sold for more than ten years, production in Russia started relatively recently.

So, in 2013, it was possible to launch a full-fledged assembly of the 3rd series at a plant in Vladivostok.

The most affordable package is Drive, which comes with 1.5 and 2.0 liter engines, a 6-speed automatic transmission, as well as a 4- or 6-speed "mechanics".

Mazda 3, the manufacturer of which is Russia, is distinguished by improved suspension, high ground clearance, better sound insulation, adapted for the operation of the car on the roads of the Russian Federation.

Not without a fly in the ointment. Connoisseurs of Mazda have criticized the domestic version from the standpoint of the body.

The main problem has become metal, which is prone to corrosion and is too thin.

The Russian version of Mazda quickly rusts and forces car owners to spend money on restoration by carrying out.

Mazda 5 (Mazda Premacy) and CX5

The Mazda 5 is well known as the Premacy. This compact car first saw the world in 1999.

The first generation of the “five” was seen by residents of Asia and Europe. After that, the car was sold by Ford in many markets (including the Japanese market).

By the end of March 2005, about 300 million 5 and Premacy vehicles had been sold.

The CX-5, a crossover that was first released in 2011, received no less popularity.

In this model, the Japanese managed to introduce all the new technology in the safety and efficiency sector.

The car replaced the Tribute and CX-7.

Until 2012, the manufacturing country was Japan, but after the assembly process started in Vladivostok (in the Primorsky Territory).

The first models have been on sale since 2011. According to the reviews of car owners, these versions of cars really have high quality and are worthy of attention.

From the moment Russia became the manufacturing country, the first negative reviews regarding the build quality appeared. That is why many buyers first looked at the VIN code in order to accurately determine the place of production of the vehicle.

The advantages of domestic assembly include lower cost and adaptation to domestic roads.

But many did not pay attention to this factor - motorists were ready to pay more, but at the same time get a "purebred Japanese".

The car, made for the Russian market, is equipped with three engines - 2.2 liters (turbo diesel for 149 and 175 hp), as well as 2.0 liters (gasoline - for 164 hp). The motors are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The package contains everything you need for a high-quality ride - cruise and climate control, ABS, heated seats, rain sensors and much more.

As for the assembly, it is worth highlighting another nuance - the high risk of problems with the car's automatic transmission.

The crossover with an automatic transmission is slow and poorly adapted for sports driving.

Another disadvantage is noise insulation, which, despite the manufacturers' statements, is far from ideal, therefore, most likely, it will have to be done.

Driving over bumps, bumps and holes clearly affects the ride quality.

As for the rest of the aspects, no problems were found here. There are soft armchairs in the cabin; high quality plastic is used for the manufacture of the panel.

If you put up with the increased noise in the cabin, the car is worthy of attention.

Mazda 6

Today it is difficult to find an experienced car owner who would not have appreciated the capabilities of the "six" from personal experience. The Mazda 6 is a medium-sized car that has been on the market since 2002.

In China and Japan, the model is sold under the Atenza brand. The predecessor is the 626th Mazda, known as the Mazda Capella.

The company produces Mazda 6 in many countries around the world. The largest production is established in two cities of Japan - in Hiroshima and Ujima.

In addition, the model is assembled in a number of other countries - the USA, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Taiwan and Russia.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, cars are produced by joint efforts of specialists from Japan and Russia.

As with past models, the Mazda 6 is produced in Vladivostok and is considered the best-selling vehicle.

The peculiarity of the new technology is the original design and reliability. According to many experts, this car has managed to combine all the best from past Mazda models.

Until 2013, there were Japanese versions of the "six" on the Russian market, but with the start of production in Russia, the "original" models began to gradually disappear.

The Russian version of the Mazda 6 was released in the Activ configuration with a 2.5-liter engine and a capacity of 195 "horses".

The main features of the car are front-wheel drive, automatic transmission, effective security systems and climate control.

Much has changed since the release of the Mazda 6 in Russia. SKD was established at a plant in Vladivostok, but due to financial problems, it was suspended.

No serious work was done to adapt the car to domestic roads - the ground clearance remained at the same level, and the noise insulation did not improve. For this reason, driving on a bad road is not very enjoyable.

The body of the car and the paintwork deserves special criticism, which is why the car is hard to endure the autumn-winter period. After a few seasons, traces of rust appear.

Due to the poor quality of the paintwork, new scratches regularly appear on the body.

Plastic, which is characterized by increased rigidity, deserves special criticism.

The main problem of Russia, as a manufacturing country, is component materials.

The body is assembled on a fully automated conveyor, but the output is still very thin metal.

Interestingly, the chassis and interior are supplied from China.

The exterior of the car remained almost unchanged. The radiator grille, head optics and foglights have undergone minor adjustments.

One of the advantages is “smart headlights”, which independently turn off the light when an oncoming car is moving.

The interior arrangement of the cabin deserves special attention - the presence of a new multimedia system, a seven-inch display, an original instrument cluster.

Of the advantages of the "six" is the smooth running and the absence of vibrations.

You can buy a pure "Japanese" only until 2012. After that, the Russian market was flooded with the "six" of domestic production.

Mazda 626

The Mazda 626 car is well known in the markets of Europe and the USA, but at home it was produced under a different name Capella.

The car was produced for 32 years, from 1970 to 2002. Subsequently, the car formed the basis of Ford Probe and Ford Telsar cars.

The 626th model itself is based on the Mazda Capella car, produced mostly for the Japanese market. The model was sold in Australia, Asia, South Africa and other countries.

In the period from 1992 to 1997, production of the 626 GE was established in Japan. These models have never been produced on the territory of Russia.

Mazda 323

Mazda 323 is known under the names Protege, Astina, Familia. The first "three" for a long time was the main representative of the family of Japanese cars.

During its existence, the car has been modified many times and produced for many countries.

The production of the car at various times was established in the USA, South Africa, Japan, Colombia and other states. The release of the Familia Neo version started in 1994 (the country of origin is Japan).

Country of origin by Vin code

The structure of the VIN code of Mazda vehicles depends on the country where the vehicle was produced.

So, if the cars are manufactured at the FORD plant, the structure of the VIN-code is similar to the cars of this manufacturer.

Cars sold on the European market have their own characteristics.

The structure of the VIN code is as follows:

• Next four characters (VDS). 4 and 5 signs - family and model of the car, 6 - wheelbase, 7 - body type.
• The eighth digit is the engine.
• The ninth digit is for the European market (transmission type), and for the North American market, WMI (JMI).
• The tenth character is the model year (for the Israeli market).
• The eleventh digit is the assembly plant. 0 - Hiroshima, 1 - Hofu, K - Kansas City.
• 12 to 17 is the serial number.

Decoding of the wine code Mazda CX5.

For cars that were produced for Europe, a special VIN was developed, which is similar in structure to the VIN of a Ford car:

• The first three characters (WMI) are the manufacturer's identification number (J, M, Z).
• Next six characters (VDS). 4 and 5 symbols - body type and engine, 6 - transmission, 7 - country code of the manufacturer, 8 - code of the manufacturer (within the country), and 9 - model code.
• The tenth character is the model year (for the Israeli market).
• The eleventh digit is the year code.
• The twelfth character is the month of manufacture.
• 13 to 17 is the serial number.

Special attention should be paid to the Mazda VIN code for the North American branch of Ford:

• The first three characters (WMI) are the manufacturer's identification number (J, M, Z).
• Next six characters (VDS). 4 - weight parameters, 5-7 - model code, 8 - motor code, and 9 - checksum.
• The tenth character is the model year.
• Eleventh digit - assembly plant
• From 12 to 17 characters - serial number.

Mazda cars are worthy of special attention. At the same time, each owner personally decides which cars of which country of manufacture are suitable for him personally.

The domestic version is cheaper, but has a number of disadvantages. As for the original "Japanese", you can often find them only on the secondary market.