While Mazda’s focus may be shifting towards crossover SUVs, as evidenced by their recent sales success, the 2025 Mazda3 still holds its ground. The compact car starts at $23,950 for the Sedan and $24,950 for the Hatchback, showing a minor increase from the previous year.
Interestingly, Mazda3 sales have seen a positive trend, rising over 22% to more than 15,000 units between January and May. This is in contrast to MX-5 Miata’s sales, which dipped by over 30% during the same period.
The surge in popularity for Mazda’s SUVs is undeniable, with the CX-30 experiencing a nearly 40% increase to over 44,000 units sold. The CX-50’s sales have skyrocketed by almost 53% to over 27,000 units, and the all-new three-row CX-90 boasts a staggering 435.5% growth, reaching over 18,000 units sold.
Mazda’s sales figures reveal an interesting trend. While the CX-5, due for an update, saw a 13.5% dip, it remains their top seller with over 58,000 units. In contrast, the brand-new CX-70, a two-row counterpart to the CX-90, has just begun hitting dealerships, with only 181 delivered so far (136 in May).
However, its starting price of $40,445 positions it above the CX-90’s $37,845, potentially puzzling some buyers who don’t require the extra seating. To address this, online car enthusiasts have proposed customizing the CX-70 with larger aftermarket wheels for a more visually striking look.
Taking this idea a step further, virtual artist Nikita Chuicko (known as kelsonik) has rendered the CX-70 in fascinating colors Polymetal Gray Metallic and Melting Copper Metallic complete with red brake calipers and Y-spoke alloy wheels.
