The Quiet Exit: Car Models That Discontinued in Vietnam in Early 2024

Here’s a look at the cars that were quietly discontinued in Vietnam this year:

Toyota Yaris

According to the latest updates on the official website, the Toyota Yaris is no longer listed as an available model. Toyota dealerships have also confirmed that they are no longer taking orders for the Yaris, and any sales since the beginning of the year were from previously placed orders.

The discontinuation of the Toyota Yaris in Vietnam is not entirely unexpected, given the declining popularity of hatchback cars in the local market. The rise of CUV/SUV crossovers has provided Vietnamese consumers with more options that offer a higher riding position and better visibility, making them more suitable for various terrains compared to sedans and hatchbacks.

Rumors of the Yaris’ discontinuation first surfaced around August last year, right before the launch of the Yaris Cross. With its youthful design and modern features, this CUV was seen as the perfect successor to the Toyota Yaris. Since the beginning of the year, the Yaris Cross has sold nearly 3,000 units, outperforming competitors like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos to become the second best-selling model in the CUV/SUV B-segment.

Suzuki Ciaz

According to a representative from Suzuki Vietnam, the 2024 model of the Suzuki Ciaz has been discontinued since May, and there are currently no plans to resume sales.

Some dealerships still have a limited number of units in stock. The Suzuki Ciaz was available in Vietnam in a single version, priced at 535 million VND.

The Suzuki Ciaz was first introduced in Vietnam in 2016 but struggled to gain traction in the market. In May 2024, only three units were sold. From the beginning of 2024 until now, only eight Ciaz units have been delivered to customers.

Powered by a 1.4L four-cylinder gasoline engine, the Suzuki Ciaz produces 91 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The car has an average fuel consumption of 5.79 liters per 100 kilometers.

Mazda BT-50

Since the beginning of May, the Mazda Vietnam website no longer includes the BT-50 pickup truck in its product lineup. The Japanese brand now offers nine models, including sedans and crossovers in the B, C, and D segments.

A representative from Thaco, the assembler and distributor of Mazda vehicles in Vietnam, stated that the BT-50 is currently “out of stock with no defined timeline for resumption.”

In recent years, the Mazda BT-50 has consistently underperformed in sales compared to its competitors in the pickup truck segment.

In the first quarter of 2024, Thaco delivered only five units of the BT-50, while the Isuzu D-Max sold 139 units, and the Ford Ranger led the segment with 6,301 units sold.

The lack of regular upgrades and a design that is less rugged and muscular than what Vietnamese customers typically prefer are believed to be the reasons for the BT-50’s lackluster performance.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)