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(From left to right) Top executives from Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. comprises Mr. Uthai Ruangsak, Assistant General Manager of Public Relations, Mr. Apichart Suriwong Assistant General Manager of Customer Support & Government Affairs, Mr. Vatchara Jearaboon, Assistant General Manager of Marketing, Mr. Tadashi Miura, President, Mr. Thee Permpongpanth, Senior Vice President and Mr. Praphoj Supakiat, General Manager of Sales
Bangkok, Thailand – 3 March 2023 – Mazda Sales Thailand wins another 6 awards from Car of the Year 2023 presenting by Grand Prix International Public Company Limited to find the most outstanding cars and to provide truly useful information to people in considering buying a car that is suitable for the purpose of use. In this time, Mazda vehicles under Skyactiv and Kodo design are able to achieve awards in every segments. The 5-door hatchback Mazda2 Skyactiv-G and the 1.5-liter 4-door sedan Mazda2 XDL Skyactiv-D have won this award for 5 consecutive years, along with the 5-door Fastback Mazda3 Skyactiv-G has won this award for 4 consecutive years while the Mazda CX-30 has won this award for 3 consecutive years since it was first launched. In addition, the 3-row crossover SUV Mazda CX-8 diesel engine has won this award for 3 consecutive years. Importantly, The Mazda BT-50 pickup truck has won this award for 2 years in a row. This is the Mazda’s pride because we aim striving to develop quality vehicles to deliver happiness and joy of driving to all customers in Thailand.
The president of Mazda Sales (Thailand), Mr. Tadashi Miura, and Mazda’s top executives were the representatives who received the prestigious Car of the Year Awards 2023 from Dr. Nattapol Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Chairman of the award ceremony. In addition, Mr. Anothai Eamlumnow, the President of the Car & Bike of the Year 2023 and Mr. Jaturont Komolmis, the Vice President of the Bangkok International Motor Show attended the ceremony, which was held at the Royal Jubilee Challenger Hall at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
The Car of the Year 2023 Awards that Mazda received are:
1. Mazda2 1.3 SP SKYACTIV-G Best Hatchback under 1,300 c.c.
2. Mazda2 XDL SKYACTIV-D Best Diesel Sedan under 1,600 c.c.
3. Mazda3 SKYACTIV-G Fastback Best Hatchback under 2,000 c.c.
4. Mazda CX-30 SKYACTIV-G Best Performance Compact SUV
5. Mazda CX-8 SKYACTIV-D 4WD Best Diesel SUV under 2,500 c.c.
6. Mazda BT-50 Best Performance Pickup
Thee Permpongpanth, Senior Vice President of Mazda Sales Thailand said This is another step of Mazda's achievement in delivering quality products and technologies following human-centered development approach to create an excellent driving experience, empower life and bring excitement to people's daily lives. In addition, Mazda will further develop the product to preserve our beautiful earth, to improve people's well-being and create a livable society.
For customers who are interested to purchase these award-winning vehicles, please visit Mazda booth at the Motor Show 2023 between 22 March 2023 – 2 April 2023 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani or visit www.mazda.co.th for more information.