The first 2023 CX-50 SUV has rolled off Mazda’s new Huntsville assembly line, marking the Japanese carmaker’s return to US-based manufacturing following a 10-year hiatus.
With an expected headcount of 4,000 and $2.3 billion worth of investment supporting the Alabama plant, its goal is to continue its output of models developed for the North American market.
“The production of the CX-50 here signifies the importance of the North American market to Mazda and our commitment to investing in the US,” said Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) president and CEO Jeff Guyton.
The electric SUV marks a new approach by the Japanese OEM as American buyers shift away from passenger cars and look towards more utility-focused models. The CX-5 will remain in production, and Mazda will expand its SUV lineup with an all-new CX-70 SUV and a next-generation CX-90 to replace the current CX-9.
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Rhonda Gilyard, Vice President at Mazda Toyota manufacturing, has been honoured for her leadership in automotive production and advancing women’s roles in the sector.
