Reported on April 12, 2019, Mazda Sales Thailand is reluctant to upgrade its locally made pickups to be either B10- and B20-compatible, which would trigger an excise tax reduction and mean cheaper biodiesel fuel prices for drivers, both government schemes.
Mazda plans to spend roughly six months to study biodiesel B10 and B20 compatibility, mentioning that adjusting its pickup models for B10 and B20 immediately is not possible, even though the excise tax discount of 0.5-2% is already effective.
Mazda Sales Thailand said its parent firm has to acknowledge the latest biodiesel policy before making a decision on the next step.
The company also said its pickup model, BT-50 Pro which is compatible with B7, is close to the end of the model's life cycle.
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| OEMs Name | Model name | Launch | Supplemental Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | JPN Mazda | 2015 | A re-badged model of Suzuki Hustler | |
 | JPN Mazda | 2015 | A re-badged model of Suzuki Spacia and Spacia Wagon | |
 | JPN Mazda | 2014 | A re-badged model of Suzuki Wagon R | |
 | JPN Mazda | 2013 | A compact hybrid sedan | |
 | JPN Mazda | 2012 | A subcompact electric hatchback |
Reported on April 12, 2019, Mazda Sales Thailand has announced record-breaking performance for FY2018 with total sales of 70,468 vehicles, equivalent to a 25% growth from 56,379 units recorded in FY2017.
According to the company, the 25% growth rate is the highest for Mazda worldwide for the second straight year.
Mazda now has a market share of 6.6% in Thailand, which is the second-highest for the brand in the world, and the kingdom is also the sixth-largest market for Mazda globally.
The company targets local sales of 75,000 vehicles in 2019.
On April 17, Mazda announced at the 2019 New York International Auto Show the arrival of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 featuring the Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter diesel engine with pre-sales beginning immediately.
Mazda Skyactiv-D diesel engines offer high torque, fuel economy and environmental friendliness.
Mazda worked closely with all proper federal and state agencies to ensure that the Mazda Skyactiv-D 2.2-litre engine meets the North America region’s strict emission standards and passes all appropriate regulations.
(Mazda press release on April 17, 2019)