- After renewing the Mazda 6 last year (European segment D), the Japanese automaker renews this year. the Mazda 3 (European segment C) Sales of the best-selling model of the brand were indeed on the decline for two years (this model dating back to 2008 and its 2011 restyling had no effect on sales).

- This time based on the platform of the Mazda 6, the new Mazda 3 will be produced in the same factory as the Mazda 6, located in Hofu, Japan.

- The classic range and best-selling Mazda (sedans, estates, minivans) has been composed since the early 2000s of the Mazda 2, Mazda 3, Mazda 5 and Mazda 6. The other range of Mazda (SUV, coupe / convertible, pick-up consists of the CX5, MX5 and BT-50. The rotary engine RX8 has disappeared.

- We now have to wait for the launch of the new Mazda 2 (of the launch date was announced in 2007) and Mazda 5 ( launch date announced in 2010) for the classic range of Mazda to be fully renewed.

Data source: File #10 - Start of Production (SOP) of new and modified vehicles in Europe