Mazda Australia secara rasmi mengumumkan penghentian Mazda6, menutup perjalanan luar biasa selama lebih dua dekad bagi sedan dan gerabak bersaiz sederhana ini. Keputusan ini adalah sebahagian daripada strategi Mazda untuk memfokuskan pada SUV hibrid, termasuk model seperti CX-60 dan CX-80, dalam usaha memenuhi permintaan pasaran yang berubah.
Warisan Kejayaan Mazda6
Dilancarkan pada tahun 2002, Mazda6 telah menjadi simbol keunggulan jenama Mazda.
Jumlah Jualan: Hampir 150,000 unit dijual di Australia sejak diperkenalkan.
Tahun Kejayaan Tertinggi: Pada 2005, hampir 15,000 unit Mazda6 terjual.
Persaingan: Mazda6 bersaing sengit dengan model seperti Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Nissan Maxima, dan Toyota Camry.
Pengiktirafan: Memperoleh pelbagai anugerah, mencerminkan populariti dan kredibilitinya dalam pasaran.
Mazda Australia has announced the end of the road for the Mazda6, marking the conclusion of a remarkable journey that spanned over two decades. Production of the mid-sized sedan and wagon has officially ceased as Mazda shifts its focus toward hybrid SUVs, including the CX-60 and CX-80, as part of its evolving multi-solution strategy.
A Legacy of Success
Since its launch in 2002, Mazda has sold nearly 150,000 units of the Mazda6 in Australia, with its most successful year in 2005, registering close to 15,000 sales. The model earned multiple awards and competed with notable rivals like the Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Nissan Maxima, and Toyota Camry.
A Competitive Segment
In 2024, the Mazda6 secured third place in the Medium Passenger Cars under $60K segment, with 1354 units sold nationwide. The Toyota Camry dominated with 15,401 sales, followed by the BYD Seal (6393 units). Other competitors included the Skoda Octavia (846), Hyundai Sonata (506), Honda Accord (137), and Volkswagen Passat (103).
Mazda Corporation has announced a product recall of 6 of its models which were manufactured between 2017 and 2019. The recall is a precautionary measure relating to a fuel delivery module (fuel pump) which needs to be replaced. A defect in the module could result in loss of engine power or vehicle stalling.
19,685 units in Malaysia
Mazda vehicles sold in China, ASEAN and other are affected and in Malaysia, Mazda has identified a total of 19,685 units of vehicles affected. The model ranges affected are the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9. Bermaz Motor, the distributor, stresses that all 2020 production models are not affected.
CX-9 is among the models affected.
Owners being notified my mail and SMS
Bermaz Motor is handling the matter as quickly as possible to minimise inconvenience to owners. All owners of affected vehicle will be informed via notification letters and mobile SMS, which will include details of the product recall. Upon receipt of notification to replace the fuel pump, they should contact any Bermaz authorized service centres to make an appointment for the replacement.
In the meantime, if an owner experiences unusual conditions while driving the vehicle, it is important to stop the vehicle in a safe place and make contact with a Bermaz authorized dealer or service centre for advice and assistance.
Replacement costs are covered by Bermaz
The replacement of the fuel pump all costs related to this activity will be borne by Mazda Motor Corporation. The duration of work is estimated to take approximately 1.5 hours or slightly longer, depending on the model and the service centre workload at the time of appointment. Replacement stocks will be available in stages.
It is possible that some owners may not receive the notification as they may not be the original owners and their contact details might not be with Bermaz. In such a case, they can check by visiting the Mazda Recall Information Centre website at mazda.com.my/mazda-recall-information-centre. By providing their vehicle chassis number, they will be able to know if it is on the recall list.
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