If you remember the news of Mazda’s electrification division (e-Mazda), it was noted that a next-generation CX-5 with a Mazda-developed hybrid system was in the works, alongside the CX-50 now utilizing the Toyota Hybrid System in a few markets.

With vehicles like the MX-30 R-EV and the Iconic SP Concept utilizing a rotary engine to act as a generator, one might be wondering what the next steps are for the Hiroshima-based automaker in terms of its electrification efforts.

As revealed in its FY 2025 second-quarter financial results, there are a few more things planned for the coming years.

As shown in the slide above, we are currently entering Phase 2, which should introduce a few exciting things.

First, the next-generation CX-5 is expected real soon with the Mazda-developed hybrid system, which will eventually trickle down to the Large Product Group. Next, a dedicated BEV platform to come out any time from 2025 to 2027.

For the Changan-Mazda joint venture, a new crossover utilizing either a BEV or a range-extender EV powertrain will be introduced for the Chinese market.

But Mazda isn’t forgetting about the internal-combustion engine either.

The automaker is currently developing a successor to the four-cylinder Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X engines in the form of Skyactiv-Z, in a bid to consolidate the number of engine types in the future.

This new combustion method called lambda one aims to “achieve high thermal efficiency by realizing super lean burn combustion over a wide range from low to high rpm, to provide excellent environmental performance and driving performance.”

It will be introduced to the market sometime in 2027 and will meet Euro 7 (Europe) and LEV4/Tier 4 (US) emissions standards. Eventually, this combustion tech will make it to the in-line-six engines to improve emissions and performance.