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According to foreign media reports, Hirose, head of Mazda research and development, and Yufu Maeda, head of brand, said they were considering whether to introduce electrification into the next generation of Mazda MX-5. 2018 Mazda MX-5 2.0L RF "the automotive industry is changing, and more and more elements of electrification are being added. In order to comply with the wave of new energy models, Yufu Maeda, the head of Mazda brand, said," people who like driving sports cars, their preferences are changing, and we are also looking for a more environmentally friendly powertrain to maintain vehicle performance and lightweight. " The MX-5 has been in Mazda's product line-up for decades. Although it is a relatively small sports car, it has been popular with consumers since its debut in 1989. The annual sales volume is continuous and stable. In 2016, the total sales of this model reached 1 million cars, which is one of the best-selling sports cars. The electrification process of MX-5 may be divided into stages, first using power, and then all electric power assembly. However, Hirose said, "even if using electric power assembly, lightweight and compact body shape are still the basic elements of MX-5, so even if applying electrification, it must be ensured that it helps to realize vehicle lightweight." "Mazda mx-30 version" currently, Mazda has no final conclusion on whether to introduce electrification into the next generation of Mazda MX-5. However, Mazda's introduction of electric models has already improved its schedule. Mazda's first pure electric vehicle mx-30 has been unveiled at the Tokyo auto show in 2019 and will be available in 2020. In addition, Mazda will cooperate with domestic joint ventures to launch a pure electric vehicle.