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The six-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel both share a 3.3-litre capacity and join the line-up for the first time, with each utilising Mazda’s 48V M Hybrid Boost technology.

In the e-Skyactiv G turbo petrol engine, this results in performance well above that of the Mazda CX-5’s 2.5 litre turbo (0-100 km/h takes 6.9 seconds – a full eight-tenths quicker), but with much better fuel economy – closer to a naturally aspirated 2.5 litre.

Mazda’s right-sizing approach to engine design gives the e-Skyactiv D turbo diesel a similar weight to that of a conventional four-cylinder diesel. It also offers a broad speed range at which lean burn (high-efficiency combustion with minimal fuel consumption) can occur.

All engines in the Mazda CX-60 range are combined with a newly developed Skyactiv-Drive eight-speed automatic transmission. Smooth and responsive, it uses a wider gear range that delivers an optimal balance between driving and environmental performance. The use of a clutch in place of a torque converter means switching between gears is clean and rhythmic. It also enables accurate control of the M Hybrid Boost electric motor in the 48V mild hybrid system (where fitted).

The new rear-biased i-Activ All-Wheel Drive system is also fitted to all versions of the Mazda CX-60. This is supported by Mi-Drive, which helps the driver easily switch between five different driving modes, each to suit a different driving situation: Normal, Sport, Off-Road, Towing and EV (PHEV only). This allows drivers to optimise traction, performance, handling and safety in the widest possible range of driving environments.

SINGAPORE, 9 January 2020 – Eurokars Group has unveiled the all-new CX-30 crossover, the latest addition to the 7th generation lineup of Mazda cars at the Singapore Motorshow 2020 which is being held at Suntec Convention Centre. Furthermore, the all-new Mazda CX-8 is also on display at the Mazda stand.

The all-new Mazda CX-30 and Mazda CX-8 – star highlights at the exhibition – are a showcase of the sophisticated styling and exhilarating driving experience that are aligned with Mazda’s objectives of expanding the powertrain lineup to complement its customers’ diversified lifestyles. Mazda strives to continuously enhance the safety, performance and interior quality of its next generation SUVs so as to evoke a sense of warm welcome and assurance for all the car occupants.

The Mazda CX-30 that is available for sale in Singapore is powered by the latest SKYACTIV-G 2.0 litre gasoline engine which adopts optimised intake ports and piston shape; split fuel injection; a coolant control valve to deliver higher levels of dynamic performance, as well as fuel economy and environmental friendliness.

It is the second model in Mazda’s new-generation product lineup to feature the evolved and matured KODO – Soul of Motion design language that explores the essence of Japanese aesthetics. The Mazda CX-30 was developed in pursuit of automotive styling as a work of art with a “Sleek and Bold” design concept. Mazda designers and engineers worked together to satisfy the generally contradictory demands for roominess, ample cargo space, and truly beautiful proportions, and at the same time, achieve the most alluring and sleek silhouette in the market.

The Mazda CX-30 was designed to stimulate new discoveries within the drivers’ daily routine that match their sensibilities and turn their run-of-the-mill activities into self-directed and creative lifestyles. Mazda believes that an effortless and joyful driving experience is a vital factor, and “Ultimate Jinba-ittai” – the sensation that the vehicle is an extension of the driver’s body and can be precisely controlled without conscious thought — is Mazda’s goal.

The Mazda CX-30 is available in eight exterior body colour options. These include the Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, and Polymetal Gray (which was first seen on the all-new Mazda3 in 2019), along with Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Titanium Flash Mica, Jet Black Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica and Sonic Silver Metallic.

The exterior design of Mazda CX-30 simultaneously realises two contradictory elements: the flowing beauty of a coupe and the bold toughness of an SUV. The design language for Mazda CX-30 was “Charge and Release”. This language was derived from the brushwork used in Japanese calligraphy and developed to integrate the three key factors of the evolved KODO design theme, namely Yohaku – the beauty of empty space; Sori – curves with poise and balance, and Utsuroi – the play of light and shade. In particular, Sori is clearly embodied in the arc of the shoulder running from the front fender to the rear wheel, conveying a sense of speed and vitality. Body surfaces beneath the shoulder line reflect the surroundings in an S shape that changes as the car moves, in a fascinating statement of Utsuroi.

The size and pattern of the radiator grille’s triangular motif are tightly controlled to show rich variations according to the viewing angle and how light lands upon it. The front styling conveys a refined yet bold personality. Mazda’s signature wing takes on a sharper and deeper form that combines with the solid and sculpted contours of the front bumper to achieve a face that is strongly suggestive of forward motion.

The headlamps and rear combination lamps adopt a sleek mechanical look which elaborate the cylindrical shape of the lighting halos when emphasised at night. To add to the aesthetic appeal of the Mazda CX-30, the newly developed LED turn signals lighting signature has dimming control functions which create a pleasing sense of overall system unity. For example, after instantly lighting to full brightness, the LED turn signals gradually dim as though leaving an afterglow. The pulsating beat and warmth conveyed by this blinking rhythm helps enhance Mazda’s unique expression of dynamic vitality.

The wheel design of Mazda CX-30 is available with a choice of 18-inch or 16-inch aluminum wheels. Both feature a tough expression of condensed strength near the center contrasted by spokes extending gracefully toward the rims.

The Mazda CX-30 cockpit is symmetrical and firmly centered on the driver seats, with all three meters in the meter cluster and the center display correctly angled towards the driving position, giving the driver an enhanced sense of unity with the vehicle and even easier operation.

The Mazda CX-30 adopts a cockpit design based on people’s subconscious awareness of spatial axes and ability to determine distance and speed when moving through a given space. For example, the belt line along the upper section of the door trim and lines of the floor console come close to tracing the path of the lane markers that can be seen through the window. The overall design makes the CX-30 easier to drive by enhancing drivers’ judgement of relative distance and speed.

The Mazda CX-30 also comprises the key features of the Mazda Harmonic Acoustics audio system. This is to provide a “high-quality quietness” to all cabin occupants and transmit only the necessary sounds to reach the ears in a natural and pleasing fashion. The cabin was specially designed to minimise noise and achieve a level of quality quietness within the cabin to deliver a more powerful acoustic experience that naturally locates the sound’s origin and delivers enhanced depth and clarity (NVH). Mazda has improved insulation performance without increasing weight by adopting a “two-wall” structure that leaves space between the floor carpeting and body panel beneath it, and between the door trim and inner panel to improve sound insulation performance. In addition, the amount of fiber material on the backside of the floor carpet was adjusted to match the specific location to achieve optimum density across the entire floor. Thorough efforts to eliminate the number of holes wherever possible, including those in the carpeting and for mounting speakers in the door panels, also help to improve sound insulation performance.

To add to this, customers of Mazda CX-30 will be immersed in the exceptional sound quality of Bose® sound system – a 12-speaker system that is integrated seamlessly throughout its posh interior. Bose’s Centerpoint®2 audio technology enables cabin occupants to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound experience.

The shift panel features an evolved version of Mazda’s ‘two-layer molding” technology originally developed for the new Mazda3. Light striking the upper layer’s deep smoke-gray panel reveals a metallic pattern engraved in the base layer below and its expression changes as the light moves to accentuate Mazda CX-30’s atmosphere of fine detailing and avant garde character.

The interior colours of the Mazda CX-30 are available in Rich Brown accents which resonate with chic and mature taste, and the Navy Blue-accented variation which appeals to a modern and intellectual sensibility.

Mazda aimed to endow the Mazda CX-30 with enhanced versatility as a compact crossover SUV to support an even wider range of lifestyles and provide customers with a rich and rewarding experience. The luggage capacity is spacious enough to simultaneously accommodate a baby stroller and another piece of luggage such as a carry-on bag, while the 1,020mm wide liftgate opening realises luggage space that is easy to use in any situation.

The Mazda CX-30 design goal for overall length was set at 4,400mm or less that makes it easy to handle in crowded city traffic, when driving on narrow roads, or when parallel parking.

The CX-30 also features a sophisticated Human Machine Interface (HMI). The 7-inch TFT display in the center of the meter cluster presents a variety of information in a clear and straightforward way that facilitates instant recognition.

The Mazda Connect infotainment system of Mazda CX-30 has an 8.8-inch widescreen center display that can be operated simply by using the commander control. Compared to the previous iterations, there are significant improvements to the basic performance – the system boots up faster and renders map displays on screen more quickly. The image and audio quality have been improved through the digitisation of all the signals that are transmitted through the system. As the basic operations are consistent across all menus, the driver only needs to rotate the commander control to scroll and push to select. The navigation functions adopt advanced technologies such as an onboard 3D gyro sensor and the new One-Box Search function which allows drivers to search for destinations by simply inputting keywords.

The Mazda CX-30 opens up a fresh dimension of driving pleasure through the adoption of SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture, a set of new-generation structural technologies. The latest SKYACTIV engine lineup delivers exhilarating performance while the precisely coordinated control of G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC+) provides a pleasant and confidence-inspiring driving experience, along with enhanced fuel economy and environmental friendliness. The seats adopt a basic structure designed to maintain the natural S-shaped curve of the spine. The seat cushion and lower seatback support the lower pelvis, upper pelvis and thighs to keep the pelvis in an upright position.

Mazda set out to achieve its human-centric philosophy to attain significant improvements in all aspects, be it design, driving performance, environmental friendliness and quality feel. The brake caliper design helps to ensure constant clearance between the brake pads and rotors at all times even after hard braking. This reduces rolling resistance while increasing control. As a result, the cabin occupants will be able to maximize their innate ability to maintain balance, and enjoy a comfortable driving experience.

The vehicle has also been designed to maximise the safety of every single passenger on board. The Mazda Proactive Safety philosophy guides all the company’s research and development efforts in safety performance. The driving advances in every area from safety fundamentals, such as the driving position, through passive safety technologies to advanced i-ACTIVSENSE features.

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA): FCTA detects other vehicles approaching from blind spots at the front right or left of the vehicle; Tt alerts the driver of the danger with a visual display and a warning sound. It uses front side radars to monitor the left and right front diagonal areas that the driver cannot easily confirm by eye.

Lightweight, high-rigidity body designed for safety: Comprising approximately 30 percent ultra-high-tensile steel rated 980 MPa or higher, and including strategic application of 1,310 MPa-class steel in certain areas. The advanced materials used in CX-30 combine with a new perimeter beam, newly designed B-pillars that are both stronger and lighter, and can withstand impact force (Frontal, Side and Rear), as well as a frame structure that effectively absorbs energy.

Back seats designed to mitigate head and leg injuries:An energy-absorbing space between the hood and engine is designed to mitigate injury to a pedestrian’s head should it contact the hood in the event of an accident. To reduce the chance of injury to a pedestrian’s legs, the bumper adopts a plastic face with small ribs attached to the upper section along with a plastic lower stiffener positioned in front of the perimeter beam.

The Mazda CX-8 is powered by the latest SKYACTIV-G 2.5 litre gasoline engine, and it is Mazda’s first new-generation model in Japan that features three rows of seating as well as the mature interpretation of Mazda’s Signature KODO – Soul of Motion design language which explores the essence of Japanese aesthetics while elevating car design to the level of fine art.

The development of this model is also in line with the spirit of Mazda Motor Corporation’s “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030” long-term vision which delineates how Mazda will use driving pleasure – the fundamental appeal of the automobile – to help solve issues facing people, the earth and society.

Customers can now anticipate 3 seat configurations that cater to their needs. The third row folds down to provide the versatility of space to fit customers’ diverse needs and greater seating capacity for enhanced comfort on the road. The quietness in the third row of the Mazda CX-8 is achieved by applying the adhesive which bonds the glass to the liftgate in a different position that suppresses the sound resonance. The area and the number of layers of coating-type vibration-control material under the luggage-room floor were increased as well.

Indeed, the Mazda CX-8 achieves an even higher level of balance between linear response to driver input and ride comfort, through suspension refinements utilising Mazda’s latest research and advanced technologies.

The Mazda CX-8 comes with a seven-inch TFT LCD display mounted in the center of the meter cluster as well as a more advanced version of the Mazda Connect which supports the Apple CarPlay™ in-car system and allows users to operate using iPhone™ or Android Auto™ applications.

The Mazda CX-8 puts safety at its heart with every safety innovation that Mazda has to offer. It features the full suite of Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies which are designed to recognise potential hazards. A day and night pedestrian detection have been added to the Advanced Smart City Braking Support (Advanced SCBS). The 360˚ View Monitor in conjunction with eight parking sensors at the front and rear detect proximity to obstacles and trigger an alarm when required.

Visteon Corporation (Visteon) opened a new technology center in Wuhan. The center is located at Central China Intelligence Valley, Hanyang District, Wuhan. It covers an area of 3,000 square meters and houses more than 100 employees. It focuses on the research and development of automotive cockpit electronics, BMS (battery management system) products, and onboard charging products. It has an electrification laboratory where component testing, module testing, and system testing can be performed for a wide range of auto parts. (From a press release dated September 21, 2022)

Visteon Corporation announced plans to launch the joint development of autonomous driving technologies and digitalized intelligent cockpit solutions with Tencent, initially for the vehicle platforms of Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC). Under the agreement, Visteon is going to incorporate Tencent Automotive Intelligence (TAI) solutions for smart cars in its SmartCore cockpit control platform. Visteon"s SmartCore is a single-chip multi-core processor that independently operates multiple displays and applications in the cockpit while offering occupants driving information and entertainment contents. Visteon is then going to provide robust and stable hardware to TAI solutions. In the future, Visteon, Tencent, and GAC R&D will jointly develop technologies for intelligent and connected cars and share the research results. SmartCore cockpit solutions with TAI systems will be introduced in the market on GAC’s mass-production electric vehicles (EVs), which will be based upon the all-new GAC EV platform for the first time starting in 2020. (From media reports on January 9, 2019）

Visteonhas announced that it will provide a SmartCore-based integrated cockpit domain controller to Geely Auto for its new electric vehicle platform. The SmartCore system for Geely will integrate Geely’s GKUI intelligent ecosystem service solution for advanced cloud-based infotainment capabilities in addition to instrument cluster and head-up display features. The SmartCore-based cockpit controller is the first integrated domain controller solution that Geely has adopted for its vehicles. Visteon is showcasing its innovative cockpit electronics solutions, including connected car solutions, at the 2018 Beijing International Auto Show. (From a press release on April 24, 2018)

Visteon announced that it is showing its DriveCore autonomous driving platform for the first time in China at the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2018). Designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, DriveCore is the first solution to allow automakers to build autonomous driving solutions quickly and in an open collaboration model. Technology partnerships with DeepScale, STEER, StradVision and AAI help build comprehensive solution. From fully reconfigurable instrument clusters and the latest-generation, high-definition (HD) digital display technologies to driver monitoring, ADAS integration and a virtualized instrument cluster domain, Visteon will be displaying products that will underpin the epic shift toward connected cars and autonomous vehicles. (From a press release on April 24, 2018)

Visteon announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangzhou Automobile Group Automotive Engineering Institute (GAC Engineering) to develop and deploy autonomous driving and other cockpit electronics solutions. Under the agreement, both companies will collaborate on the development of autonomous driving solutions using Visteon"s DriveCore technology platform. In addition, both companies will explore potential commercial engagements in instrument clusters, displays, augmented reality head-up displays and domain controllers using Visteon’s SmartCore technology. (From a press release on January 9, 2018)

On June 29, 2017, Jiangsu Toppower Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Visteon Corporation, inaugurated and launched production at a new plant. The new plant is built on a site of 64,000 square meters with a total investment of Chinese yuan (CNY) 350 million. The first phase construction was for building a 20,000-square-meter facility with an initial annual production capacity of 5 million sets. The plant is expected to generate yearly sales of CNY 3 to 3.5 billion. (From some releases on July 3, 2017)

Visteon announced that Dongfeng Motor has selected SmartCore cockpit domain controller technology from Visteon or a future domestic Chinese light vehicle program. This will be Visteon’s first SmartCore application in China, the company’s largest market and the world’s biggest automotive market. Visteon will supply the SmartCore domain controller, with an integrated center information display and thin-film transistor (TFT) instrument cluster display, for a high-line variant of a high-volume Dongfeng light vehicle scheduled for production starting in 2018. Visteon is scheduled to launch the first SmartCore-based solution in 2018, for a European vehicle manufacturer.(From a press release on April 21, 2017)

Chongqing Xugang Electronic Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd., announced that it will supply in-vehicle display units for Changan Automobile"s new model. The name of the vehicle has not been announced yet. The company sees this business as one of the most important projects following the CD player program it won for the Changan E301 in 2011. (From a press release on October 9, 2014)

Yanfeng Visteon Chongqing Xugang Electronics, a subsidiary of Visteon, was awarded both the Excellent Quality Award and the Strategic Supplier Award from Changan Mazda in December 2013. (From a press release on January 15, 2014)

Yanfeng Visteon Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems, which is a subsidiary of Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd., will establish Yanfeng Visteon Wuhan Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. The new facility will be constructed on a 66,600-square-meter-site adjacent to the Wuhan Plant of Shanghai GM. The construction project will be carried out in two phases, and an interior trim plant will be completed in the first phase. It will be finished in June 2014 and expected to begin operations in January 2015. The plant will have the capacity to produce 300,000 sets of instrument panels, door panels, and CNSLs per year. (From press releases issued by multiple sources on September 24, 2013)

Yanfeng Plastic Omnium Automotive Exterior Systems Co., Ltd., which is a joint venture of the Visteon Group (China), will establish a new plant on a 37,600-square-meter site in Yantai, Shandong Province. The company is investing 210 million yuan in the first phase of the construction project, planning to start production operations in September 2014. The plant will have the capacity to produce 420,000 exterior systems a year. Once it reaches full-scale operation, it will be able to produce products worth 320 million yuan a year. (From a press release, July 1, 2013)

Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. and Yanfeng Plastic Omnium Automotive Exterior Systems Co., Ltd. are currently constructing a new plant at the Fenggang Bihu Industrial Zone in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. The total investment in this construction project, which was launched in June 2012, is expected to reach 650 million yuan. Based on a plan to start commercial production in June 2013, the two companies are planning to spend 160 million yuan in the first phase by the end of this year, of which more than 50 percent has been already invested. The plant will increase its production in steps, targeting the volume worth 3.2 billion yuan in the first three to five years. It will produce products for 300,000 vehicles assembled by Changan PSA, which is only 10 kilometers away. Visteon is expecting it will be able to deliver its products to Changan PSA within three hours after receiving an order. (From news releases issued by multiple sources on December 7, 2012)

Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd., which is a joint venture between Visteon and Huayu Automotive Systems, held an opening ceremony at its new plant in Kalol, Gujarat, India. The 46-million-square-meter facility was established in November 2011 with an investment of US$4 million. It will initially produce interior products such as instrument panels, door trims and pillars for the General Motors’ Enjoy MPV assembled in India. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the middle of October. (From a press release, July 27, 2012)

Key Safety Systems (KSS) announced that its joint venture partnership YFKSS - Yangfeng Key Safety Systems (Shanghai) opened a new manufacturing facility in the Huairou region of Beijing, China. YFKSS will initially occupy 2000 square meters of the new factory, with more than 100 employees focused on steering wheel production. The site has ample capacity to accommodate further expansion as additional steering wheel business or additional product lines, including airbags and seat belts, phase in. Production has commenced at the factory with first customer shipments scheduled for August 2012. Separately, construction is underway for the new YFKSS Shanghai factory located in the Pudong Kangqiao region of Shanghai, China. That new factory will have more than 50,000 square meters of floor space. (From a press release on June 27, 2012)

Visteon Corporation celebrated the expansion of its Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics (YFVE) manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. The expansion more than doubles the size of the plant to approximately 30,000 square meters (323,000 square feet); the facility now can accommodate up to 1,300 employees. The plant produces automotive electronics, including driver information, audio and infotainment, and center stack controls. The expansion boosts the plant"s yearly capacity by almost 50 percent. (From a press release on June 5, 2012)

Visteon Corporation announced that its automotive climate joint venture in China, FAWER Visteon Climate Control System (Changchun) Co., Ltd. (FVCC), has opened a plant in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China to produce aluminum radiators. The new plant is a wholly owned subsidiary of FVCC, a joint venture of Visteon Corporation and FAWER Automotive Parts Company Ltd. The facility will support the FAW-Volkswagen manufacturing base in Chengdu, as well as other automakers in southwest China. The 3,700-square meter (39,800-square foot) plant is expected to have an annual production capacity of 500,000 units by 2013. (From a press release on April 9, 2012)

Key Safety Systems (KSS) announced that its Joint Venture Partnership YFKSS - Yangfeng Key Safety Systems (Shanghai) began construction of a new manufacturing facility in the Pudong Kangqiao region of Shanghai, China. The new factory will have over 50,000 square-meters of floor space and will be completed during the second half of 2012. (From a press release on October 31, 2011)

Visteon TYC Auto Lamps Co., Ltd. (VTYC), a Chinese joint venture of Visteon Corporation and TYC Brother Industrial Co., Ltd., celebrated its five-year anniversary in its recently expanded automotive lighting manufacturing plant in Changzhou, China. VTYC has a broad automotive lighting product offering, including headlamps, rear lamps, fog lamps, park turn lamps and side markers, center high mount stop lamps and interior lamps. It serves both international and domestic automakers in China, such as Chang"An Ford Mazda Automotive, Shanghai Volkswagen, FAW Volkswagen, Haima, General Motors, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automotive (DPCA) and PSA. TYC Brother Industrial, headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, is an automotive lighting equipment manufacturer. (From a press release on October 28, 2010)

Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. will soon start constructing a new plant in Liuzhou, China. In the first phase of the project, the company will build a 22,213-square-meter facility. Both Yanfeng Visteon Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Yanfeng Johnson Controls Seating Co., Ltd. will locate their respective subsidiaries there to manufacture interior parts and seats for use in the Shanghai GM Wuling GP50 and successor models. The company intends to finish the first phase of the construction project by the end of this year and start commercial production.

Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics has developed a new cockpit system - Advanced Cockpit Electronics Interface (ACE-I). The ACE-I comes with a 7-inch full-color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen with touch-sensitive functionality. It integrates a wide range of vehicle controls in a single-screen display. These controls include navigation, video, audio, climate and driver information. This system also enables connection with consumer electronics such as SD cards, USB keys, MP3 players or iPod(R) devices. (From a press release on April 23, 2010)

On March 2, Visteon and Halla Climate Control (HCC) established a new facility in Shanghai to measure and test various air conditioner parts. The objective of the company is to reduce development lead time by offering efficient measuring and testing services to Chinese automakers. The testing center is equipped with various measuring systems including an airflow meter, a noise and vibration measuring room for HVAC systems and cooling systems, and measuring devices for evaporators and heaters. The 400-square-meter facility is located adjacent to Visteon China Technical Center, which conducts research on and development of automotive interior products and electronic products. Visteon has seven plants in China including those operated by HCC, in which Visteon has a 70 percent ownership.

Visteon Corporation launched its first automotive integrated navigation system (INS) completely designed at the Visteon China Technical Center (CTC) and tailored for Chinese consumers. The INS debuted on two models of the Chang"An Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) Mondeo vehicles. The navigation solution features an integrated digital audio system, a DVD player, a user-friendly human-machine interface, and a climate control system. (From a press release on Dec.3, 2008)

On December 28, Yanfeng Plastic Omnium Automotive Exterior Systems Co., Ltd. (YFPO), which is a joint venture company between Plasstic Omnium Auto Exteriors and Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd., signed a facility lease agreement with Nanjing Motor Instrument Factory. Under this three-year contract, YFPO will lease an 8,000-square-meter building and the painting lines of Nanjing Dongyang Co., Ltd., Nanjing Motor"s joint venture company that went out of business two years ago. YFPO is a group company of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group) (SAIC). This is the first agreement made between SAIC and the Nanjing Group Corporation since SAIC absorbed Nanjing Automobile.

Dongfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Holding Co., Ltd., which was jointly established by Visteon; Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd.; and Dongfeng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., announced that it plans to complete its project to expand its plant in Wuhan by December, 2007. The 7.75 million yuan project will raise the facility"s annual production capacity to where it can produce 300,000 trim products. The expansion will include new production lines to handle injection molding, painting of instrument panels, parts assembly, and welding at an added 4,100-square meter facility. The aims of this construction project are to meet rising demand from Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile, Visteon"s largest customer, and to cater to diversified requirements from other carmakers. Visteon, which has been providing advanced technologies such as vacuum injection molded products to the auto industry, received some honorable awards from major automakers: these include the Excellent Chinese Auto Parts Supplier 2006 Award from Dongfeng-Peugeot-Citroen Automobile; and the Excellent Supplier Award 2006 from Dongfeng Nissan. (From a press release on Nov. 20, 2007)

Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. launched its project to build a new production facility in the Shenyang Auto City, Dadong District, Shenyang City. The planned amount of investment in this project is 200 million yuan. The new plant, which will have a land area of 50,000 square meters, is scheduled to begin operations in September, 2008. (From a press release on Oct. 23, 2007)

The interior contains many recycled materials, such as breathable fabrics from recycled plastic bottles, and cork fascia. Mazda’s usual refined, minimalistic design language is present in the interior, and the rear-hinged rear door is a nice touch, but the back seats appear to be a cramped place for anyone but small children.

The Mazda CX-7 is a mid-size crossover SUV from Mazda, and is the production version of the MX-Crossport concept car. It was shown publicly for the first time at the 2006 LA Auto Show in January. Production officially began on February 20, 2006 in Mazda"s Ujina #2 factory in Hiroshima, and went on sale in April 2006 as a 2007 model. The CX-7 was Mazda"s first mid-size SUV since the Navajo was discontinued in 1994.

The CX-7 was positioned below the larger Mazda CX-9; the vehicles did not share platforms. Instead, it used the Ford C1 platform that underpinned the Ford Focus and Mazda3.Mazda CX-5.

Power comes from the same 2.3 L inline-4 MZR L3-VDT DISI engine used in the Mazdaspeed3 and Mazdaspeed6 coupled with a six-speed Aisin F21 automatic transmission, and tuned to produce 244 hp or 182 kW (Australian model 175 kW) at 5000 rpm and 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) of torque at a low 2500 rpm, 99% of the maximum torque is available to 5000 rpm.

The MZR 2.3L DISI turbo engine was retuned in the North American specification CX-7 to deliver torque at a lower rpm for less turbo lag off the line, at the cost of power. This was achieved thanks to a redesigned, smaller K04 turbocharger. United Kingdom specification CX-7s featured the same, larger K04 turbocharger and transmission found in the Mazdaspeed line.

The CX-7 features fully independent suspension, four wheel ventilated disc brakes with standard anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control, and a choice of either front-wheel drive, or Mazda"s Active Torque Split all-wheel drive system. With the Active Torque Split system, two computer controlled magnetic clutches feed up to 50% of the engine"s torque to the rear wheels.

The front and rear exterior fascias were revised with the front adopting the larger five point grille design similar in appearance to the contemporary RX-8, MX-5 and Mazda3/Axela.

The interior gauges were revised, with blackout meters that featured three dimensional dials, a 3.5 inch super twisted nematic (STN) monochrome and 4.1 inch thin film transistor (TFT) color Multi Information Display (MID), (positioned at the top of the instrument panel), Bluetooth compatibility, and a Blind Spot Monitoring System.

Initially, it was expected the CX-7 nameplate would be reused on an all new seven seater based on a stretched Mazda CX-5, due to the growing popularity of three row crossovers.Mazda CX-8 three row crossover, which is essentially a long wheelbase version of the second generation CX-5, and was released in Japan on September 14, 2017.

As other car makers grapple with supply chain issues that are pushing vehicle deliveries out by as much as 12 months, Japanese car maker Mazda finds itself in the happy position of having plenty of stock, short lead times and a freshly updated version of its popular CX-5 mid-sized SUV to take to market.

The facelifted CX-5 was launched to the media in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, with Mazda Australia Managing Director Vinesh Bhindi telling journalists the model remained one of Mazda’s most globally significant, accounting for more than over 3.5 million sales over the past decade.

Fully 230,000 of these sales have been in Australia, where Mazda enjoys market share above its global average and where the CX-5 was the number one selling SUV for seven consecutive years between 2013 and 2019.

This year, the vehicle that first brought Mazda’s ‘Kodo’ design language celebrates its 10th anniversary and to mark the occasion Mazda has endowed it with fresh looks, new features and more distinctive model grades.

The SUV segment shows no sign of slowing, according to Mr Bhindi, a fact that has prompted Mazda to push forward with the launch of a new mid-sized model later this year, designed to be complimentary to the CX-5.

The new Mazda CX-60 will boast similar proportions to the CX-5 but with an inline six-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive layout, promises to be a more sporting and luxurious product.

Mazda executives are quick to dismiss suggestions the CX-60 will cannibalise sales of up-spec variants of the CX-5, pointing to the success of the complementary CX-3 and CX-30 and the brand’s eight-seat CX-8 and CX-9 models as examples of how adding additional models in the same category can grow overall market share.

But right now, the CX-5 is the brand’s singular torch bearer in the medium-SUV category, this new version “stripping away the clutter and smoothing the surfaces”, in Mazda’s own words, to create a refreshed exterior look, with a bolder face that incorporates new headlights and grille.

Polished design remains a key part of Mazda’s appeal and this latest iteration of the CX-5 introduces a subtle but effective massaging of the proven formula.

Mazda describes the design changes as creating a more unified look, while at the same time more clearly distinguishing between the individual model grades, of which there are 12.

There’s also a new Active Driving Display, a 7-inch TFT display in the gauge cluster, a new Sport and Off-Road Mode Mi-Drive switch on petrol AWD models, a configurable rear cargo area that enables the setting of a flat cargo floor and full LED headlamps and taillamps.

In addition to the design changes already mentioned, the CX-5 Akera is further differentiated from its stablemates by way of smart-looking body colour painted wheel arch and lower body cladding, larger diameter twin exhaust tail pipes and upgraded Adaptive LED Headlamps, plus unique 19-inch alloy wheels finished in bright silver.

This well-appointed model now boasts wireless smartphone charging, a hands-free power tailgate and reversible floorboard setup in the cargo area. That’s in addition to what was an already generous level of standard equipment, including soft Nappa leather trim, ventilated front seats, heated outer seats in the second row, heated leather steering wheel, real wood door and dashboard trim inserts, frameless rear-view mirror and 7-inch TFT LCD multi-information meter display.

Mazda claims to have made numerous improvements to enhance handling, comfort, steering and dynamics, as well as further reducing NVH, but to be frank it’s been a long time between test drives of the CX-5, so we’re not able to comment on the efficacy of these changes.

The six-speed automatic is responsive, refined and goes about its business without fuss, its shift aggressiveness able to be sharpened by selecting Sport mode via the Mi-Drive (Mazda Intelligent DriveSelect) system which also offers Normal, Off-Road, and Towing modes.

Another area where the Mazda trails its Korean rival is in interior presentation and technology, with the CX-5 still using a conventional-looking instrument binnacle with analogue-style speedo and tacho.

There is a small 7-inch TFT display within the gauge cluster, but it stops short of the full digital dash setup found in the rival Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage.

The addition of premium Nappa leather interior trim may assuage some concerns on this front with Mazda’s design, finish and materials quality as good or better than any of its rivals and the Akera further differentiated with standard features like a Premium Bose audio system with 249-watt amplifier and 10-speakers (including subwoofer).

While the CX-5 is clearly not designed to carve corners like an MX-5 sports car, the Mazda SUV boasts above average-dynamics that enable it to be driven enthusiastically when required.

The changes represent incremental but meaningful improvements to a winning formula and for those buyers wanting something even fresher and more exciting, the new Mazda CX-60 awaits in the wings.

Cluster and center console display research: how Chinese manufacturers scramble for Mini LED/Micro LE market. The surging demand for intelligent and connected vehicles, in-vehicle infotainment systems and navigation systems among others gives a big boost to the automotive display market.

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The statistics from our automotive database show that in 2020 China shipped more than 35 million sets of passenger car displays (cluster, center console, entertainment display, HUD, etc.), up over 4% more than in the previous year.

Automotive display is a key booster to the digital transformation of automotive cockpits. The better performance of on-board computers enables the central computing unit to support LCD cluster, high-resolution infotainment display, HUD, electronic rearview mirror and other display systems, and provides technical support for multi-display systems.

From the new models launched in recent two years, it can be seen that large-size display and multi-screen display have been trends for automotive displays. High-end models have begun to pack at least 4 displays. Products like co-pilot seat entertainment display, control display, rear row entertainment display and streaming media rearview mirror have started finding application, and the demand for large-size displays has been soaring.

The installation of clusters shows that about 60% of new vehicles carry LCD clusters. In the first three quarters of 2021, 6.544 million LCD clusters were installed in passenger cars, a like-on-like spurt of 44.5%, of which 12.0-inch (incl.) to 13.0-inch (excl.) LCD clusters were most installed, up to 2.512 million units, up by 35.0%, and 10.0-inch (incl.) to 12.0-inch (excl.) LCD clusters grew at the fastest pace with the installations rocketing by 173.8% to 1.186 million units.

From center console displays, it can be seen that the installations of large-size ones have surged. In the first three quarters of 2021, 8.0-inch to 9.0-inch center console displays were most installed, up to 4.016 million units, up by 4.3% from the prior-year period, but with the proportion of the total center console display installations down 4.2 percentage points; the installations of 13.0-inch to 15.0-inch center console displays proliferated by 250.6%; that of 15.0-inch and above center console displays multiplied by 204.0%.

Cockpit electronics are heading in the direction of multi-display integration. Early in 2019, emerging carmakers have rolled out mass-produced models like LiXiang One and ENOVATE ME7 with 4 and even 5-screen displays. Traditional OEMs also step up efforts to deploy, having introduced multi-screen display products since 2020.

FAW Hongqi H9 unveiled in August 2020 bears dashboard, center console, and co-pilot seat entertainment displays, 2 rear row entertainment displays, and HUD. In addition, it also packs an electronic image acquisition and display system (i.e., streaming media rearview mirror) which consists of digital camera, image processing and high-definition digital display. The system uses the rear camera to project images onto the display, and displays them on the rearview mirror in digital format.

Great Wall Mecha Dragon introduced in November 2021 is equipped with 10.25-inch dashboard, 27-inch 4K center console display, 25-inch head-up display, two 1.6-inch touch bars, and two rear row capacitive touch screens, as well as external display technology at the rear.

In the future, as standards and regulations are improved, more vehicle displays will be used. For example, in June 2021, Zhejiang Society of Automotive Engineers was approved for release of group standard, the Performance Requirements and Test Methods of Passenger Car Digital Perspective A-pillar System. Neta Auto under Hozon Auto introduced its “transparent A-pillar”-enabled mass-production models with OLED flexible screens as display interfaces. The issuance of this standard will accelerate the application of “transparent A-pillar”.

The soaring demand for vehicle displays give impetus to development of new vehicle display technologies. In current stage, a-Si TFT LCD still prevail in vehicle display market, but advanced display technologies such as LTPS TFT LCD, OLED, mini LED backlight and micro LED are making their way into the market.

The year of 2020 saw the start of production of automotive OLED. Due to high cost, OLED, often larger than 7.2 inches, is largely used in high-end models, with applications including cluster, center console and copilot seat entertainment displays. Suppliers are led by LGD, Samsung Display and BOE.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans differ greatly from the previous generations in application of displays, changing the original siamesed center console display into a large waterfall display, a 12.8-inch vertical waterfall OLED screen with resolution of 1888×1728. They also pack a glasses-free 3D full LCD dashboard, HUD and rear row entertainment display, which connect with each other.

2021 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with an OLED AR perspective curved display with three screens total – a 7.2-inch driver information display, a 14.2-inch digital dashboard, and a 16.9-inch infotainment screen. Wherein, the cluster option features a large speedometer displaying temperature and time at the left and dynamics at the right. In addition, the display is in night mode where infrared technology is used to observe farther than human eyes.

Mini LED is a necessary transition phase from fine pitch LED to Micro LED. At present, most vehicle display technology companies have deployed Mini LED and Micro LED, and ever more vehicle projects use mini LED backlight technology. One example is Cadillac Lyriq EV in which GM plans to use a 33-inch mini LED backlit display in 2022.

In November 2021, Mecha Dragon, the first model of SL, a high-end brand of Great Wall Motor made a debut at Auto Guangzhou. The Mini-LED external display technology at the rear of this model enables display of user-defined content, the first attempt to apply Mini-LED in cars.

Automotive displays head in the direction of large size and multi-screen integration, and the surging demand creates huge room to grow. Various suppliers are therefore trying hard to deploy innovative technologies such as Mini LED and Micro LED.

Tianma Microelectronics: in 2020 it first outran JDI and became the world’s largest vehicle display company in terms of shipments. The company supplies through Tier1s, covering 92% of global customers (top 24 Tier1s) and 100% of Chinese brands (top 10).

Tianma Microelectronics works to deploy Mini LED and Micro LED technologies. Following the on-site exhibition of its self-developed LTPS AM Mini LED HDR display at annual meeting of Society for Information Display (SID) early in 2019, the company showcased its Micro LED technologies online at SID 2021, including 5.04" Splitting ultra-narrow bezel Micro LED, the world’s first 7.56" transparent Micro LED, and innovative technology applications combined with electronic paper.

Moreover, its self-developed Hybrid TFT Display (HTD) technology is in the phase of verification for mass production. The company has deployed HTD on its flexible AMOLED production lines, and will achieve mass production based on the advanced drive and backplane technologies with lower power consumption.

HGC Lighting Solutions: the new-generation white light Mini LED vehicle backlight display module features automotive-grade reliability, ultra-thin display body, multi-zone dynamic control, and million-level ultra-high contrast.

This white light Mini LED display module uses automotive chip and self-developed superior ACSP chip-scale packaging technology. By removing the cost of QD and DBEF and upgrading the production process, it not only delivers automotive-grade reliability but cuts 15-25% production cost. The company have spawned and delivered white light Mini LED vehicle display series products and partnered with several well-known automakers.

TCL CSOT: in November 2021, TCL CSOT joined hands with Yanfeng to roll out the industry’s first under-screen camera-based automotive intelligent display. Combining TCL CSOT’s blind-hole optical design with the smoked black processing method and Yanfeng’s HMI design, the product embeds a camera into backlight hole to enable an integrated under-screen camera solution, that is, the DMS camera is hidden in the display.

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"As our passenger car flagship, Mazda6 holds strong appeal in its segment with its advanced specification and option of Sedan and Wagon body styles," said Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi.

"This latest update is highlighted by the new GT SP model, which brings a distinctly sporty characteristic to the Mazda6 range and builds on the local GT SP portfolio alongside the CX-9," he said.

Featuring a five-star ANCAP safety rating, the updated Mazda6 range continues to put safety first with a wide range of passive and active safety features.

Key range-wide safety technologies include Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Lane-Keep Assist System and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function. Front airbags for driver and front passenger combine with front Side and front/rear Curtain airbags for further peace of mind.