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Mazda is about to drop two popular models from its range in Australia. The brand's local arm has just announced that they will pull the plug on the MX-30 and CX-8.
Since its introduction in Australia three years ago, the MX-30 has accounted for 2,200 sales, whereas the larger CX-8 has sold almost 25,000 copies since 2018. As you can imagine, the decision is closely tied to the car manufacturer's strategy of going all-electric by 2030, though before that happens, they will introduce new plug-in hybrid and battery-electric models between now and 2025.
"As we look to the future, our model range will advance once more with a lineup of advanced powertrains and products for our market – including the first-ever Mazda CX-80 – and we look forward to sharing more details next year," said the marque's local marketing director, Alastair Doak.
The two models will remain on sale Down Under throughout the first quarter of next year, and Mazda says there are plenty of examples left in dealer stocks across the country. A quick look on the brand's official website reveals that the MX-30 G20E is offered in three versions called the Evolve, Touring, and Astina, priced from AU$41,044 (US$26,122), AU$43,649 (US$27,780), and AU$46,775 (US$29,769), respectively.
As for the larger CX-8, whose production started back in 2017 for global markets, it is offered from AU$47,346 (US$30,132) for the entry-level Sport. The Touring and Touring Active follow the base grade carrying driveaway prices of AU$54,536 (US$34,708) and AU$62,822 (US$39,982), respectively. The GT SP, Asaki, and Asaki LE complete the offering with respective starting prices of AU$64,539 (US$41,075), AU$67,927 (US$43,231), AU$77,931 (US$49,598).
Neither the MX-30 nor the larger CX-8 are being sold in our market, where Mazda's crossover family comprises four members for now. The 2024 lineup includes the CX-30, followed by the CX-5, CX-50, and CX-90. The brand's most affordable high-rider sold in the United States carries an MSRP of $24,995. The CX-5 can be ordered from $29,300, and for the CX-50 and CX-90, interested parties will have to cough out at least $30,300 and $39,595, respectively, before destination.
The CX-90 is also available with plug-in hybrid power priced from nearly $50,000 excluding destination. Other models making up the 2024 range are the Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback. For the former, the automaker is asking at least $24,170, and the latter starts at $25,690.
As anyone with a slight thing for cars can tell you, the iconic MX-5 Miata completes the offering. For the 2023 model year, the ragtop version, namely the regular Miata, can be yours from $28,050. For the solid roof model, which adds the RF suffix, shoppers will have to fork out at least $35,750, excluding destination and dealer fees.
"As we look to the future, our model range will advance once more with a lineup of advanced powertrains and products for our market – including the first-ever Mazda CX-80 – and we look forward to sharing more details next year," said the marque's local marketing director, Alastair Doak.
The two models will remain on sale Down Under throughout the first quarter of next year, and Mazda says there are plenty of examples left in dealer stocks across the country. A quick look on the brand's official website reveals that the MX-30 G20E is offered in three versions called the Evolve, Touring, and Astina, priced from AU$41,044 (US$26,122), AU$43,649 (US$27,780), and AU$46,775 (US$29,769), respectively.
As for the larger CX-8, whose production started back in 2017 for global markets, it is offered from AU$47,346 (US$30,132) for the entry-level Sport. The Touring and Touring Active follow the base grade carrying driveaway prices of AU$54,536 (US$34,708) and AU$62,822 (US$39,982), respectively. The GT SP, Asaki, and Asaki LE complete the offering with respective starting prices of AU$64,539 (US$41,075), AU$67,927 (US$43,231), AU$77,931 (US$49,598).
Neither the MX-30 nor the larger CX-8 are being sold in our market, where Mazda's crossover family comprises four members for now. The 2024 lineup includes the CX-30, followed by the CX-5, CX-50, and CX-90. The brand's most affordable high-rider sold in the United States carries an MSRP of $24,995. The CX-5 can be ordered from $29,300, and for the CX-50 and CX-90, interested parties will have to cough out at least $30,300 and $39,595, respectively, before destination.
The CX-90 is also available with plug-in hybrid power priced from nearly $50,000 excluding destination. Other models making up the 2024 range are the Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback. For the former, the automaker is asking at least $24,170, and the latter starts at $25,690.
As anyone with a slight thing for cars can tell you, the iconic MX-5 Miata completes the offering. For the 2023 model year, the ragtop version, namely the regular Miata, can be yours from $28,050. For the solid roof model, which adds the RF suffix, shoppers will have to fork out at least $35,750, excluding destination and dealer fees.
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