History
The Mazda Chantez was produced from 1972 through 1976. It was a two-door sedan powered by a 2-stroke 'AA' engine that offered 35 PS and a top speed in the neighborhood of 70 mph. A single-rotor Wankel powerplant was planned for the car, but other manufacturers were able to block Mazda's plan, and soon the company lost interest in the Kei class and halted sales, just as new Kei car regulations were being introduced. The Chantez would be Mazda's last Kei car until 1989.
The Kei class is a Japanese category pertaining to small vehicle production. They originated after the Second World War as a means to promote the growth of the car industry.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
The Kei class is a Japanese category pertaining to small vehicle production. They originated after the Second World War as a means to promote the growth of the car industry.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
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Mazda Monthly Sales Volume
March 2024
37,119
February 2024
32,705
January 2024
30,279
December 2023
39,518
November 2023
27,715
October 2023
23,504
September 2023
28,031
August 2023
30,174
June 2023
29,786
May 2023
33,262
April 2023
32,351
March 2023
34,778
1975 Mazda Chantez Vehicle Profiles
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Chantez Specification Comparison by Year
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2 cyl., 21.97 CID.
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