Mazda Proving Grounds

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Mazda uses a number of different Proving Grounds to test their vehicles.

Miyoshi Proving Ground – Hiroshima, Japan

Miyoshi Proving Ground is Mazda's primary testing facility, located in Miyoshi, Hiroshima, Japan and is owned by the company. The facility covers Script error: No such module "convert". of land and opened in June, 1965.[1] Facilities include a banked high speed test track, wind tunnel, crash test facility, and durability testing.[2][3] In addition, a diesel engine assembly plant is located on the site.

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Mine Proving Grounds (MPG) – Nagao, Japan

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The site was acquired by Mazda Corporation from CQ Motors Corporation, Tokyo in February–March 2006, after the previous company withdrew from the racing circuit business.[4] The current setup includes: a Script error: No such module "convert". circuit course, control tower, gymkhana space, pit area, paddocks, and viewing stands. Mazda added high speed straights for slalom performance testing, a European style mid-range handling road and a high speed hillclimb/low friction road for brake system assessment.[5]

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Kenbuchi Proving Ground – Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan

Kenbuchi Proving Ground is an automobile testing facility in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. The facility is primarily used for cold-weather testing including systems such as AWD, ABS, TCS, and DSC. The facility was established in January 1990. It includes Script error: No such module "convert". of land.[6]

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Nakasatsunai Proving Ground – Kasai, Hokkaido, Japan

Nakasatsunai Proving Ground is an automobile testing facility in Kasai, Hokkaido, Japan owned by Mazda Motor Corporation. The facility, opened in January 2002, is primarily used for cold-weather testing. It includes Script error: No such module "convert". of land.

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Arizona Proving Grounds - Wittmann, Arizona, USA

Mazda uses Ford's Arizona Proving Grounds in Wittmann, Arizona, United States on a contract basis for hot weather durability testing, sun exposure testing, climate control validation, and dust intrusion testing.[7]

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