Why was Mazdaspeed discontinued?
An unnamed Mazda spokesperson told Roadshow that the Mazdaspeed brand just doesn’t fit with Mazda’s current aspirations to become a more premium, luxury automaker. For years, Mazda’s raison d’etre “zoom-zoom” has been the reason why so many enthusiasts have touted the virtues of its cars.
Will there be another Mazdaspeed?
Mazda has just crushed any remaining sliver of hope of seeing new Mazdaspeed versions of its vehicles. “We have no immediate plans to bring back the Mazdaspeed3 as we move into the premium space,” said company spokesman Drew Cary according to comments that were first reported by Motor1.
When did they stop making Mazdaspeed3?
2013
The Mazdaspeed3 is a sport compact hatchback introduced for the 2007 model year by Mazdaspeed and produced until 2013. The Mazdaspeed3 is a performance-enhanced version of the 5-door Mazda3.
Are Mazdaspeed reliable?
The car is by far the best bang for your buck in this class of car. Its spacious, stylish, powerful and relatively inexpensive. The engines are extremely reliable and ive owned two mazdaspeed 3s and one mazdaspeed 6. Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Will the Miata be electric?
Mazda has confirmed that the MX-5 Miata will be electrified in the coming decade. EVs will make up 25 percent of Mazda’s lineup by 2030, with every vehicle featuring some degree of electrification. Mazda will keep working with gasoline engines, including both the Skyactiv-X inline-fours and the upcoming inline-sixes.
When did the last Mazdaspeed model come out?
It’s been silent for years now, which is probably why old MazdaSpeed models are now very affordable. The MazdaSpeed3 was the last model from Mazda’s sport division. The Speed3 was sold from 2007 to 2009, and was given a facelift in 2010 to coincide with the then-new Mazda3. Mazda sold the Speed3 until 2013, when it was eventually killed off.
Is the Mazda 6 going to be discontinued?
“For more than 100 years, Mazda has successfully navigated shifting consumer needs and an ever-changing industry with beautifully designed vehicles that are fun to drive,” Mazda said in a brief press release. “As consumer interests continue to evolve, Mazda will discontinue CX-3 and Mazda6 for the 2022 model year.
When did Mazda stop making the speed Miata?
Mazda only produced 5,428 examples of the Speed Miata. The company may have built more, but a fire at the factory in 2005 shortened the production run. MazdaSpeed lasted for around 10 years from 2003 to 2013.
When did the Mazda Speed 3 come out?
The Speed3 was sold from 2007 to 2009, and was given a facelift in 2010 to coincide with the then-new Mazda3. Mazda sold the Speed3 until 2013, when it was eventually killed off. This marked the end of MazdaSpeed as we knew it.