World Premiere for Model Adopting Compressed Natural Gas Technology

Mazda is incorporating its "SKYACTIV" technology, which enhances environmental performance and driving dynamics, across its vehicle lineup. At the Tokyo Motor Show, cars embodying the "KODO – Soul of Motion" design theme, expressing vitality, will be displayed alongside the latest technological advancements.


The centerpiece is the "Axela" section. The Axela, which accounts for over 30% of Mazda's global sales, is set to launch in Japan on the 21st of next month. Among these, the "Mazda3 SKYACTIV-CNG" concept model, utilizing compressed natural gas, will make its world debut. This model adopts compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, which is seeing growing global demand, and can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 20% compared to a gasoline engine car of the same displacement, offering a cleaner driving experience.

The new "Axela" launching on the 21st of next month

The "Mazda3 SKYACTIV-CNG," making its world premiere at the venue

In addition, the "Axela Sport SKYACTIV-G 2.0/1.5" gasoline engine models, the "Axela Hybrid," and the "Axela Sport SKYACTIV-D 2.2"—scheduled for release in January next year, which meets post-new long-term regulations without an advanced NOx after-treatment system while delivering torque comparable to a 4-liter V8 gasoline engine—will also be featured. Four types of "Axela" with different engines and fuel systems will be showcased together.


Also on display will be the popular crossover SUV "CX-5" and the flagship model "Atenza." Furthermore, the "Atenza ASV-5," which is the world's first to adopt a system that prevents contact accidents by using autonomous vehicle sensors and communication with streetcars to provide driving assistance, will be showcased, along with other the latest connectivity features, demonstrating Mazda's direction in vehicle manufacturing.