Next-Generation Mazda CX-30 Pushed Back to 2031Michael Simari - Car and DriverThe Mazda CX-30 won't receive a new generation until around 2031, according to an interview with CEO Masahiro Moro with Japanese newspaper Chugoku Shimbun, as reported by Motor1.The current CX-30 went on sale for the 2020 model year, meaning its run will likely last for more than a decade.Moro cited increased U.S. import tariffs, higher raw material costs, and economic instability in important markets for the decision to delay the next-generation CX-30.Typically, most modern cars receive a mid-cycle refresh after a few years and enter a new generation every six years or so. But some soldier on for far longer. The most egregious example is the Chevy Express van, mostly unchanged since its arrival in 1996. It can even happen with popular passenger models like the Dodge Durango, which hasn't been fully overhauled since 2011. Now, in an interview with a Japanese newspaper, Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro has revealed that the subcompact CX-30 SUV will not be renewed until 2031.Michael Simari - Car and DriverMoro disclosed the information to Japan's Chugoku Shimbun, as reported by Motor1. The CX-30 originally launched in the U.S. for the 2020 model year. Moro said that the next-generation model won't arrive until the fiscal year 2030, which runs through March 2031, meaning the current CX-30 will be on sale for over a decade.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe next-generation CX-30's delay is due to increasing costs for the small automaker, Moro told the newspaper. "Changes are crucial as Mazda is facing global headwinds including economic instability in key markets, rising raw material costs, and a sharp increase in U.S. import tariffs," he said. The only Mazda built in the U.S. is the CX-50, and the company has been hit hard by the 15 percent tariff on Japanese-made vehicles.Michael Simari - Car and DriverThe CX-30 is an important model for Mazda. In the U.S., the subcompact crossover was the brand's third-bestselling model in 2025, moving 56,684 units, but that was a steep drop from the 96,515 sold in 2023. Globally, the CX-30 plays an even bigger role, moving 208,869 units and slotting in as Mazda's second most popular vehicle.While the CX-30 won't enter a new generation until the next decade, we're sure Mazda won't leave it completely untouched over the next few years, and we wouldn't be shocked if it gets at least one fairly comprehensive refresh in that span.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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