Mazda8 launched in China

Earlier today the Mazda8 officially launched in China and is set to make a big splash in the MPV segment. The MPV market has increased by over 60% in 2010 alone, the Mazda8 will be competing against the Buick GL8 in the higher end MPV segment, until now the GL8 has had a free run of the business use MPV market, but the 8 will change this. The Mazda5 will also launch in China in early 2011 and will be produced by Chang’an Mazda.

The Mazda8 pricing has yet to be announced, the Mazda8 will be powered by a 2.3L and will be using a 4 speed gearbox to power the front wheels.-chinacartimes.com