Hiroshima, Japan: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that total global production of the Mazda6 reached three million units\*1 at the end of November 2014.

The milestone figure was reached in approximately 12 years and nine months after production of the first-generation Mazda6 began in February 2002 at Hofu Plant No. 2 in Yamaguchi, Japan.

It is the second fastest time for a Mazda model to reach three million units of production, following the Mazda3.

Since the first generation, the Mazda6 has stayed true to its original aim of offering driving pleasure, and along with Mazda's Zoom-Zoom brand message has been leading the company's product lineup since its introduction.

The model is currently produced at Hofu Plant in Japan and FAW Car Co. Ltd. in China. Additionally, it is assembled locally at MAZDA SOLLERS Manufacturing Rus in Russia and Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Vietnam.

The current, third generation Mazda6 was fully redesigned in 2012.

Adopting the full range of SKYACTIV Technology and the ‘KODO - Soul of Motion' design theme, it became the second model to join Mazda's new generation line-up.

The redesigned model has received high praise in markets all over the world. Including being named 2014 RJC Car of the Year in Japan and nominated as a finalist for 2013 World Car Design of the Year, it has claimed over 40 different awards globally.\*2

An updated Mazda6 will be rolled out to global markets from January 2015, with launches starting from Japan and USA.

Adopting Mazda's latest ideas and technologies, the updated model offers new levels of depth and maturity. It features a more refined design expression, enhanced dynamic performance for a more comfortable, higher-quality ride, the MZD Connect new-generation car connectivity system and i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies.

Moving forward, Mazda will continue to develop products which offer all customers driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance, with an aim of enriching people's lives and becoming a brand that builds a special bond with its customers.

\*1 1st generation: 1,945,850 units; 2nd generation: 718,882 units; 3rd generation: 335,773 units. Total: 3,000,505 units
\*2 As of end of October 2014. Based on Mazda data.