According to overseas ** reports, Mazda will release a new SUV CX-80 in mid-2024. The reason for the concern of domestic consumers is that the new car is expected to enter the domestic market within the next year. At present, combined with the test spy photos and renderings made by foreign media, the appearance part has basically been "a little bit known", and now, overseas **and** more model information of the car.
At the front, the Mazda CX-80 continues the unique design style of the brand family, but in terms of overall visual experience, the new car has a lower visual center of gravity than other SUV models under the brand. The blacked-out grille with chrome accents is combined with split LED headlight clusters, while the longitudinal air deflectors and the air intakes below create a sporty sense of déjà vu.
In terms of side styling, the body presents a plump and rounded line. At the top, a silver roof rack and chrome trim accents accent the window profile, while the rear privacy glass and close-spoke blacked-out rims further accentuate the high quality. The overall design is infused with fashionable elements to show a unique sporty atmosphere.
Looking at the rear of the body, it is not difficult to find that the design of the new car is full of youthful energy, with a sporty rear wing shape at the top, and the split taillights retain some traditional elements. The addition of horizontal deflectors on both sides of the lower bumper and silver trim adds a sleek and dynamic overall rear end to the car, adding a modern atmosphere.
Combined with the overall exterior styling, this CX-80 can basically be understood as an extended version of the CX-60, the former wheelbase is expected to reach 2870mm, and the interior may adopt a three-row 7-seat layout. For reference, the wheelbase of the Honda CR-V's three-row, seven-seater version is only 2701mm, so this new Mazda model may be able to surprise everyone in terms of interior space.
As for the configuration, the official has not yet released accurate reference information, but the central control layout can basically use the CX-60 as a template reference. Digital LCD instrument cluster, 12The 3-inch central control screen, 360-degree panoramic image, head-up display and other configurations will most likely not be absent, and will even be further optimized and improved on the basis of the existing CX-60.
In terms of power, foreign media speculated that the new car may be offered with a mild hybrid version of the e-SkyActiv D 33-litre inline-six diesel engine with e-SkyActiv G 33-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine, 2A 5-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid is available. If this is the case, then the domestic version is expected to remain 25L engine and 25L plug-in hybrid. However, judging from Mazda's technological development in recent years, it is not impossible to equip it with a rotary engine.
However, it has to be admitted that although Mazda has long attracted some consumers with its unique design, excellent handling and excellent fuel economy, as the number of competitors in the automotive market continues to increase, various car companies have introduced new models and technological improvements to meet consumer needs. As a result, Mazda's market share was gradually squeezed, and sales began to decline.
In the future, brands will not only need to further enter the new energy market, but also need to deeply understand consumer needs, strengthen brand marketing, optimize sales strategies and improve after-sales service, while continuously launching innovative models and competitive strategies to meet challenges. After all, the Chinese market is so huge, it is estimated that they are not willing to give up easily.
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