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Mazda Hikes Prices as Sales Stay Strong—But Can Momentum Survive the Squeeze?

Mazda rolled into 2025 riding the high of a record-smashing 2024, with new sheetmetal and fresh nameplates pulling buyers into showrooms. The streak hasn’t broken yet: sales through August are up 3.5 percent, totaling 293,495 units. But there’s a catch—prices are climbing, and the timing isn’t exactly subtle.

Earlier this week, Mazda quietly pushed through increases on a couple of staples. The CX-5—still the brand’s volume king—now costs $280 more. Even the MX-5 Miata, Mazda’s halo car and a perennial enthusiast darling, is $300 pricier. No justification was offered, though inflation, tariffs, and higher input costs are the obvious suspects.

The bigger shocker is the 2026 CX-90. Mazda’s three-row flagship now starts at $38,800 before a $1,530 destination charge, up from $38,045 just a year ago. That’s not pocket change, and the increases ripple across the lineup:

  • 3.3 Turbo Preferred: $42,950 (+$1,805)
  • 3.3 Turbo Premium Sport: $46,980 (+$380)
  • CX-90 PHEV base: $50,495 (+$550)
  • CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus: $58,500 (+$550)

Those hikes landed the same week Mazda dropped its August sales report, which painted a mixed picture. Deliveries fell 7.6 percent year-over-year to 38,140 units, though the decline shrank to 4.1 percent when adjusted for one fewer selling day.

Still, Mazda’s portfolio is showing its split personality. The CX-5 led the way with 11,759 sales, down 8.8 percent from last August, but still up 2.1 percent year-to-date. The CX-90 had a banner month—6,801 sold, up nearly 13 percent. The CX-50 is red hot too, with a 15.7 percent August gain and a massive 36.3 percent jump YTD. On the flip side, the CX-30 fell off a cliff, down 40 percent for the month and 35 percent YTD. The Mazda3 sedan held its ground (+4.2 percent YTD), but the hatchback is in freefall, down 43.1 percent so far this year.

The feel-good story belongs to the MX-5. Miata sales climbed 15.5 percent in August, and year-to-date numbers are up almost 30 percent. The little roadster may not move big volumes, but it’s punching well above its weight in showroom buzz.

So where does this leave Mazda? On balance, 2025 is shaping up to be another growth year, but the margin is slim. With buyers more price-sensitive than ever, the brand will be hoping the CX-90’s shine—and the MX-5’s cult following—outweigh the sting of higher MSRPs. Otherwise, the momentum that carried Mazda to record heights last year could start to sputter.

Source: Mazda

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Next-generation Mazda MX-5 could be EV

10 years ago, Mazda launched the fourth generation of the MX-5, and now the Japanese company is working on the development of the next generation, which could be a step into the future. According to Auto Express, Mazda is currently considering offering an all-electric version in addition to the version powered by the new combustion engine.

Auto Express claims that the secret patents reveal an electric-powered MX-5. They envisage a battery located in the transmission tunnel, which is the opposite of the construction of the standard architecture that electric vehicles have. This is not new, as the Lamborghini Revuelto uses the same architecture with a 3.8 kWh battery also located in the transmission tunnel. The car will also have two batteries located behind both seats, similar to the new all-electric Porsche Cayman. There is no information about the battery, but some rumors say that Mazda could opt for a 35.5 kWh battery.

What can also be learned from the aforementioned documents is that the moment of inertia of the steering can be further reduced, because the battery is installed in the tunnel, which allows the center of gravity of the vehicle to be close to the middle. This is a familiar philosophy of the company that has contributed to the MX-5 being more agile and manageable.

Also, the documents show a single electric motor located behind the seats, so it is expected that the MX-5 will retain rear-wheel drive. The new Skyactiv-Z engine is expected to power the next generation of the MX-5 after the current generation is retired, meaning we could expect two different Mazda MX-5 models by 2027.

Source: Auto Express

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First generation Mazda MX-5 as EV

The British company Electrogenic is specialized in turning classic cars into EVs, and some of their projects are the Porsche 911, Land Rover Defender and Jaguar E-Type. One of their latest projects is the Mazda MX-5.

The new equipment kit has increased the vehicle’s weight by 100 kilograms, but it should be noted that the conversion process is reversible and owners can return their car to its original configuration if they wish. This approach allows them to take advantage of the benefits of electrification, but also to restore the historical value of their vehicle.

The Mazda MX-5 is powered by a single electric motor with more than 160 hp (117 kW) and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque, paired with a single-speed gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. It is equipped with a 42 kWh battery that is located where the 1.8-liter engine used to be, as well as the fuel tank. The battery provides a range of 240 kilometers, and it takes up to an hour to fully charge the battery.

The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in more than 6 seconds with a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). Drivers can use two modes, Eco which maximizes range, and Sport for maximum performance. It should be noted that the equipment kit is compatible with versions with manual and automatic transmissions.

The price of the upgrade has not been announced.

Source: Electrogenic

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First generation Mazda MX-5 as EV