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Adrian PatonMazda2 Now Made In Thailand
November 18th 2009 18:00
From the middle of next year and onwards, Australian-delivered Mazda2 will be manufactured from Thailand and not Japan as they currently are. The Mazda2 will be built in a new state-of-the-art production plant in Thailand that can produce 50,000 Mazda2's each year for ASEAN and export markets.
The new, highly flexible plant utilises the latest automotive manufacturing technologies and systems, including a new stamping line and body shop, trim and final process areas.
AAT uses the Mazda-developed Three Layer Wet Paint system, an environmentally-friendly system which dramatically reduces volatile organic compound (VOC) and CO2 emissions, and improves vehicle painting quality.
According to Mazda Australia Managing Director, Doug Dickson, the move in production from Japan to Thailand was necessary to bring the all-new sedan version of the popular light car to Australia.
"We are delighted to be able to offer Australians the all-new Mazda2 sedan and moving to Thailand production enables us to do this," said Dickson.
The new Mazda2 sedan sits on the same 2,490mm wheelbase as its hatchback sibling and will be powered by a 1.5-litre 76 kW petrol engine. The sedan variant blends the same sporty and dynamic design for which Mazda2 is known with an impressive 450 litres of storage space.
[Source: Mazda]
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