The official announcements have been made. Mazda made its presentation in Athens the day before yesterday, starting its retail sales of vehicles in Greece, together with its partner, the Syngelidis Group. The first cargo of the Japanese brand's models has arrived and everything is ready. On June 6, in Glyfada, the opening of Mazda's first store in Greece will take place, which will also be its "flagship" store.
As TopSpeed.gr had revealed, it is one of the two stores of Autoone, a member of the Syngelidis Group, which has been renovated after the termination of its cooperation with FCA and will become the main Mazda store in the country, launching the retail sales of the full range of the brand's models. The store, will include both a modern showroom and technical facilities. Sales will begin immediately and will cover the entire range.
The Japanese manufacturer offers in Greece its latest European range of models, including the Mazda2, the all-new Mazda3, the Mazda6, the iconic Mazda MX-5 and its SUV models, the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-3. All cars feature the KODO design language: the Soul of Motion, SKYACTIV technologies and a full range of i-ACTIVSENSE safety systems.
Hajime Seikaku (Vice President & General Manager, R&D Center, Mazda Motor Europe), David McGonigle (Regional Director Mazda Central & South East Europe), Polychronis Sygelidis (President and General Manager of Sygelidis Group), Jo Stenuit (Design Director, R&D Center, Mazda Motor Europe)
Earlier, the brand's announcement event in Greece was held in the presence of executives from the Mazda Motor Europe Research and Development Centre, Mr. Jo Stenuit, Design Director and Mr. Hajime Seikaku, Vice President and General Manager, who presented Mazda's design and technology philosophy to members of the Greek press.
Mr. John and Mr. Polychronis Syngelidis
Addressing reporters, Regional Director Mazda Central & South East Europe, David McGonigle, said: "Mazda's brand ambition is to position ourselves clearly and differentiate ourselves from the competition, creating unique value for customers. Our brand has evolved significantly in recent years and our ambition is to grow even further. By offering our customers impressive models that provide a unique driving pleasure, along with high quality after-sales service and an overall unique buying experience, we hope to build a long-lasting relationship of trust with the Greek public."
In turn, the President and CEO of the Syngelidis Group, Polychronis Syngelidis, said: "We thank Mazda for their confidence. We have created a flagship store that will take the customer's automotive experience to a new level, delivering both cars and services of outstanding quality. We are committed to establishing a long-term relationship with Mazda and achieving the success the brand deserves in our market."
Mazda operates in Greece with a network of 14 authorized repairers who provide service, maintenance and original Mazda parts in the following cities: Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rethymno, Xanthi, Ptolemaida, Patras, Ioannina, Komotini, Volos.
