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Designed in Japan · global production

Mazda

Cars shaped by Japanese vehicle design and an engineering base in Hiroshima.

Designed inHiroshima, Japan
Made inJapan, Mexico, United States and other plants
Known forMX-5 Miata
01 / Story

Japanese design, global production.

Mazda began in Hiroshima and built its reputation through lightweight cars and persistent rotary-engine work. Current design connects Kodo surfacing with Skyactiv vehicle engineering.

  1. The company begins in Hiroshima

    Toyo Cork Kogyo starts the industrial story that becomes Mazda.

  2. The Mazda-Go

    A three-wheel truck introduces the Mazda name to vehicles.

  3. Design and engineering in Hiroshima

    Kodo form and Skyactiv systems shape the current range.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Mazda.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work
  • MX-5 Miata
  • Mazda3
  • CX-90
Sources & further reading1 official source

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

04 / Compare

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Assembly varies by model, specification and market; VIN information is the reliable check.

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