Mazda, the famous car brand, started in Japan back in 1920 as Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd., based in Hiroshima. Initially, they made things like cork before diving into cars. Quality has always been their thing.
They began with three-wheel “autorickshaws” and later made full-fledged cars. For a long time, Mazda cars were only made in Japan. But in the 1970s, they started selling globally, including in the USA.
Where is Mazda made?
Their main factory is still in Hiroshima, Japan. But they also have plants in places like Hofu, Japan. Outside Japan, they make cars in Mexico and Alabama, USA. The new Alabama factory, a joint venture with Toyota, makes the cool Mazda CX-50 SUV for the US market.
Manufacturing Plants:
- Hiroshima Plant – Located in Aki, Hiroshima, Japan. Operational since March 1931.
- Miyoshi Plant – Situated in Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Japan. Operational since May 1974.
- Hofu Plant – Located in Hōfu, Yamaguchi, Japan. Operational since September 1982.
- Rayong Plant 1 – Found in Rayong, Thailand. Operational since May 1998.
- Nui Thanh Plant – Located in Núi Thành, Vietnam. Operational since 2011.
- Kulim Plant – Situated in Kulim, Malaysia. Operational since 2011.
- Nanjing Plant – Located in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Operational since 2007.
- Vladivostok Plant – Found in Vladivostok, Russia. Operational from 2012 until 2022.
- Chonburi Plant – Situated in Si Racha, Chonburi province, Thailand. Operational since January 2015.
- Alabama Plant – Located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Operational since January 2022.
These plants contribute to Mazda’s global manufacturing and distribution network, ensuring the production of quality vehicles for markets worldwide.
Assembly Plants:
- Michigan Plant (AutoAlliance International) – Found in Flat Rock, Michigan, United States. Operational from September 1987 to August 2012.
- Salamanca Plant (Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation) – Situated in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico. Operational since January 2014.
- Bogotá Plant (Compañía Colombiana Automotriz) – Located in Bogotá, Colombia. Operational from 1983 to 2014.
- Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA (MTMUS) – Located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Operational since January 2022.
Mazda’s global manufacturing and assembly network exemplifies its dedication to producing high-quality vehicles for consumers worldwide. From its roots in Japan to its expansion into new markets, Mazda continues to innovate and evolve, ensuring driving pleasure and satisfaction for its customers across the globe.
