The end of the CX3?

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Dogfuzz wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:59 am It's what's called progress isn't it?
4 year production run is a bit short though isn't it?
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It's only a year and a half ago they updated the CX-3 and I can't find any information regarding Mazda ceasing production of the CX-3.
Not it can't be true but there's no information to be found.

Could they be working on a brand new CX-3 based on a shortened 3-platform (the new platform), maybe called CX-20?
I'm only guessing but it would make sense to me.
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AndyRen wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:35 am
Dogfuzz wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:59 am It's what's called progress isn't it?
4 year production run is a bit short though isn't it?
Yes, if the CX-3 has been the sales success claimed, why withdraw it after only 4 years? As others have pointed out, all Mazda had to do to meet the latest emission regulations was to fit the new Skyactive engine.
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zoylander wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:01 pm
AndyRen wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:35 am
Dogfuzz wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:59 am It's what's called progress isn't it?
4 year production run is a bit short though isn't it?
Yes, if the CX-3 has been the sales success claimed, why withdraw it after only 4 years? As others have pointed out, all Mazda had to do to meet the latest emission regulations was to fit the new Skyactive engine.
Looking at the EU sales figures it shows that the CX-3 is around 25% of Mazda's total European sales.
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the term being used by dealers is ' shelved' to help boost cx30 sales...
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steve67 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:55 am the term being used by dealers is ' shelved' to help boost cx30 sales...
A typical example of a manufacturer trying to sell the customer what they think they should have, rather than what they want.
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BRY wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:55 am This is probably why I got a good deal on my CX3 purchased March 1st this year,not very good.
you're probably right as I got a 15% discount off the RPI
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zoylander wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:08 am
steve67 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:55 am the term being used by dealers is ' shelved' to help boost cx30 sales...
A typical example of a manufacturer trying to sell the customer what they think they should have, rather than what they want.
You mean like more interior space, better sound insulation and an improved ride?
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CX3fan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 2:16 pm
zoylander wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:08 am
steve67 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:55 am the term being used by dealers is ' shelved' to help boost cx30 sales...
A typical example of a manufacturer trying to sell the customer what they think they should have, rather than what they want.
You mean like more interior space, better sound insulation and an improved ride?
Not everyone wants or needs a larger car than the CX-3, but I would certainly agree that interior layout, sound insulation (or rather the lack of it) and ride quality are the CX-3's main failings. In my case the argument is academic as I will never buy another Mazda.
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CX3fan wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2019 2:16 pm
zoylander wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:08 am
steve67 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:55 am the term being used by dealers is ' shelved' to help boost cx30 sales...
A typical example of a manufacturer trying to sell the customer what they think they should have, rather than what they want.
You mean like more interior space, better sound insulation and an improved ride?

Depends how much you reckon those changes are worth. Looking at the recent price list for the CX-3 and CX-30, there is a significant difference between the two in my opinion :-

Skyactiv-G CX-3 2WD 122ps petrol models £19,395 - £23,095
Skyactiv-G CX-30 2WD 122ps petrol models £22,895 - £29,495
Skyactiv-X CX-30 2WD 180ps petrol models £24,375 - £31,295

Skyactiv-G CX-3 4WD 150ps petrol models £24,195 - £25,395
Skyactiv-X CX-30 4WD 180ps petrol models £29,295 - £33,495
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