Mazda to Launch RX-8 in China

Tokyo (JCNN) - Mazda Motor announced on April 20 that four models will be newly introduced to the Chinese market to enhance the variety of the RX-8 vehicle available to local consumers. The RX-8 sports car, Mazda6 Hatchback, Mazda6 wagon and Tribute SUV models will initially be added to Mazda’s product line in China.

All four models will appear at the Mazda booth during the Auto Shanghai 2005 motor show that opens on April 21 in Shanghai’s Pudong financial district.

With plans to strengthen its product lineup within the next three years, Mazda aims to produce and sell 300,000 units in China by 2010