Interesting data.
The CX-3 data looks really bad. Yet another reason why I think Mazda should replace it with a CX-4 with 2.5T and Sig options.
The Mazda 3 and CX-3 are getting killed. The CX-3 is universally liked but is also universally criticized for being way too small. Mazda globally is actually having their worst year ever in terms of sales and getting killed in China. This could be a make it or break it year for them and overall, the next 2-3 years will be crucial.
"As in the first quarter, the ASEAN region saw the highest year-on-year increase in vehicle turnover in the half from 1 April to 30 September, with unit sales surging 28% to 66,000, Japan contributed to the growth with a 6.7% lift in sales to 103,000 units. North America sold 222,000 units, a 1.6% rise on last year*s half-year figures. Sales in Europe* were 135,000 units, up 2.4% year-on-year, with strong growth in particular in Spain with 11,000 vehicles sold (+17%) and for the CX-5 with a 20% year-on-year increase in sales."
http://autoworlddergisi.com/mazda-achieves-record-half-year-global-sales/
Mazda has had the typhoon which damaged 44000 cars and caused plant closures. Besides that and the currency rate woes and trade wars - it seems they actually had a good year.
I have not. That makes sense.CD- ever been to Europe? Japan? Their roads arent as wide as ours. And theyre no way near as fat so smaller vehicles are just fine.
I suspect a 3 hatch with AWD will quickly be making it even less desirable.
I have not. That makes sense.
For US market though, not so much. But what do I know.
I never saw what problem the CX-3 was trying to solve in the NA marketplace, especially since cargo and passenger space across the Mazda lineup appears to be smaller when compared to its competitors. Its more of a Mini-CUV in my mind, a Mazda3 on stilts, that just doesn't have the same impact as a 3. CUV seems an odd vehicle class to me to begin with.
Actually the CX3 does well, outside the land of urban yachts.
http://www2.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2018/201804/180426a.pdf
Think the 2019 3 will pick up steam?
CX-3 always seemed too small to me, and everyone I know who has ever sat in one. I honestly don't get the point of a CX-3. I suspect a 3 hatch with AWD will quickly be making it even less desirable.
The 3 offered 40 mpg. The CX3 awd. Its called options.