I would say that the answer to that is "Yes".

There are available 3, 4 and 6 cylinder BMW turbocharged engines plus hybrid versions. With increased production the trad chassis will no longer be able to meet safety compliance regulations so I would expect it to be gradually phased out as the other engine options come on-line based on the CX platform.

The 1.6 Ford 4/4 is already discontinued for Europe and the V6 Roadster is at the end of the line. The 2.0 Ford Plus 4 can't be far behind.

Peter

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