The Mazda2 And CX-3 Has Been Discontinued

The current Mazda2 and CX-3 models have been around since 2014, persevering through a series of facelifts and tweaks that have kept them modern enough to stay relevant. However, the end of their production is approaching.

According to Japan’s Creative Trend, citing internal dealer documents, Mazda plans to end production of both the Mazda2 and CX-3 in 2026.

Production of the CX-3 is expected to end in March, followed by the Mazda2 in June.

Until then, Mazda will continue to take domestic orders until each model reaches its final quota. After that, cars will be available while supplies last.

These should be reminded that there is also a Mazda2 Hybrid in Europe, but it is a model based on the current Toyota Yaris.

Last year, Mazda showed the Vision X-Compact concept, which heralds what the new Mazda2 could look like. The Vision X-Compact is 255 mm shorter than the current Mazda2. If that carries over to production, Mazda’s next entry-level model could move into the city car segment, rather than remaining a traditional supermini. Either way, it could arrive by 2027 as the brand’s new entry offering to global markets.

As for the CX-3, its performance in global markets has been solid enough to suggest a replacement could be worthwhile.

Mazda offered a glimpse of what could be coming during an official presentation in Thailand, where design sketches showed a compact SUV with a wider stance and sharper proportions. The styling seems to have borrowed elements from the latest CX-5. This upcoming model could be badged as the CX-20, although nothing has been confirmed.

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