Speculation about the return of the 3-row “Premacy” minivan is attracting attention overseas. Mazda has made no official announcement at this point, and a design envisioned at a size between the Sienta and Noah has been featured.
Speculation about its return is spreading, prompted by concept CG images of a new Premacy released overseas, as Mazda reaches eight years since withdrawing from Japan’s minivan market. Overseas media have featured CG depicting a modern version of the Premacy, which was sold in North America as the “Mazda5,” as speculation about its return, but there has still been no official announcement from Mazda in Japan.
The CG was produced by Mazda’s partner CG artist Theottle. It depicts a design proposal based on the Renault Scenic and incorporating modern CX-6e elements, with the vehicle shown as a BEV. There is currently no Premacy-type minivan in the Japanese market, and Mazda’s future lineup plans remain uncertain.
The body size attracting attention in the event of a return is envisioned as positioned between the Sienta and Noah, with an overall length of around 4,500 mm, an overall height of around 1,700 mm, seating for 6 to 7 people in 3 rows, and sliding doors, while avoiding a tall, boxy form. The dimensions of the final-generation Premacy also fell within this range.
The CG depicts a BEV powertrain, but given practical requirements in Japan and Mazda’s electrification strategy, the possibility of a next-generation hybrid has also been raised. Mazda has announced plans to combine a new-generation 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine with its proprietary hybrid system and install it in the new CX-5 during 2027. If the Premacy were to return around 2028 to 2029, one possible scenario would be for Mazda to roll out the new-generation hybrid around the same time.
Overall, the possibility of the Premacy’s return has not been confirmed at this point, but the model is envisioned as having a low roofline and car-like driving characteristics, with powertrains other than a BEV also under consideration.