We learned recently that Mazda 6 will be discontinued in the Japanese market in April 2024. Following the discontinuation of production in North America in 2021 and the discontinuation of production in the United Kingdom in 2023, this classic model seems to be saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. At the moment, it is reported that there are currently no official plans to produce a direct replacement for it, but there are reports that Mazda is developing a new rear-wheel drive sedan based on the brand’s large SUV platform.
The current third-generation Mazda6 model has a history of 12 years. It can be regarded as one of the most representative models of the brand. In the Japanese market, the cumulative sales of Mazda6 reached 226,437 units. However, with the increase of SUV The popularity of models continues to rise, and SUVs and crossovers will become Mazda’s next main focus.
Although the Mazda 6 will be discontinued in April, Japanese users can still order it before the discontinuation. At the same time, officials also stated that the CX series of crossovers will temporarily take over the banner from Mazda6, and it can still bring an excellent driving experience.
