Which new cars still offer “suicide doors”?

Today, rear-hinged “suicide” doors are found mainly on Rolls-Royce models (Phantom, Ghost, Cullinan and the electric Spectre), Mazda’s MX-30 in select markets, and a handful of pickup trucks with extended-cab configurations such as the Ford F-150 and Super Duty SuperCab, and the Nissan Frontier King Cab. Availability varies by market and model year, but these are the most visible current examples.

What “suicide doors” means in 2024–2025

In contemporary usage, “suicide doors” refers to doors hinged on the trailing edge so they open toward the rear. Automakers typically call them “coach doors” or “rear-hinged doors.” On luxury cars like Rolls-Royce, they are full-size, power-assisted doors that open independently. On many pickups, they are smaller, rear access doors that can only be opened after the front doors, creating a clamshell opening for easier loading.

Production vehicles you can buy now with rear-hinged doors

Luxury cars

The following list highlights current luxury vehicles where rear-hinged doors are a signature design and usability feature.

• Rolls-Royce Phantom — full-size sedan with rear-hinged rear doors
• Rolls-Royce Ghost — sedan with rear-hinged rear doors
• Rolls-Royce Cullinan — SUV with rear-hinged rear doors
• Rolls-Royce Spectre — electric two-door coupe with long, rear-hinged doors

Across the Rolls-Royce lineup, these doors open wide for elegant ingress and egress and are typically paired with power open/close and soft-close functions.

Compact cars and crossovers

Some niche models use smaller rear-hinged doors to improve access to compact cabins while preserving styling.

• Mazda MX-30 — features RX-8–style “freestyle” rear-hinged half doors; currently sold in markets such as Europe, the UK and Japan (U.S. BEV sales ended, but the model continues abroad, including the R-EV range-extender variant)

While limited in availability, the MX-30 remains one of the few non-luxury passenger cars offering rear-hinged doors today.

Pickup trucks (U.S./Canada)

Extended-cab pickups often use rear-hinged access doors to maximize opening space without adding full-size rear doors.

• Ford F-150 SuperCab — rear-hinged rear access doors (front door must open first)
• Ford Super Duty (F-250/F-350) SuperCab — rear-hinged rear access doors
• Nissan Frontier King Cab — rear-hinged rear access doors
• Nissan Titan King Cab — rear-hinged rear access doors (offered through the 2024 model year; Titan has been discontinued afterward)

These clamshell-style doors aid loading gear and accessing occasional-use rear seating, though they are not independent like Rolls-Royce coach doors.

Pickup trucks and utes (global markets)

Outside North America, several popular utes/one-ton pickups continue to offer rear-hinged access doors on extended-cab variants; exact availability varies by country and trim.

• Ford Ranger SuperCab — rear-hinged rear access doors in many markets outside the U.S.
• Isuzu D-Max Space Cab — rear-hinged rear access doors
• Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab — rear-hinged rear access doors
• Mitsubishi Triton (L200) Club Cab — rear-hinged rear access doors
• Nissan Navara King Cab — rear-hinged rear access doors
• Toyota Hilux “Smart Cab”/Extra Cab — rear-hinged rear access doors in markets where offered

These configurations prioritize utility, allowing a wider opening for cargo and occasional passengers without the complexity of full-size rear doors.

Why they’re rare

Automakers moved away from rear-hinged doors for mainstream sedans and SUVs due to safety perceptions from early automotive history, regulatory and crash-structure challenges, and packaging complexity. Modern examples overcome these issues with robust latching, side-impact engineering and, in luxury segments, power assistance—yet the design remains a niche choice tied to brand identity or specific use cases.

Recently discontinued or limited-run examples (for context)

The following vehicles helped keep the format alive in recent years but are no longer in regular production.

• Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition (2019–2020 limited run)
• BMW i3 (rear-hinged rear doors; discontinued after 2022)
• Mazda RX-8 (rear-hinged rear half doors; discontinued)
• MINI Clubman R55 (2007–2014, single rear-hinged “Clubdoor” on one side)

These models underscore that while the design resurfaces periodically, it tends to appear in specials, niche EVs or sport compacts rather than volume family cars.

What to check before you buy

Because availability can change by market and model year, confirm specification details locally—especially for pickups where “extended cab” door types can differ by region and trim. Luxury brands like Rolls-Royce retain rear-hinged doors across their ranges, while compact and utility models may vary or phase the feature in or out with refreshes.

Summary

If you want a new car with “suicide” doors today, your surest bets are Rolls-Royce’s lineup or specific extended-cab pickups such as the Ford F-150/Super Duty SuperCab and Nissan Frontier King Cab; the Mazda MX-30 also offers rear-hinged rear doors in select markets. Outside of these niches, the feature remains rare, appearing where it serves either a luxury brand’s identity or a practical utility purpose.

What cars have swan doors?

The most well known usage of swan doors is by Aston Martin, and their sister company Lagonda, who have used the design on many of their models, starting with the DB9 in 2004. A number of cars from other manufacturers have also used the design, such as the Hennessey Venom GT and Vencer Sarthe.

Do they still make suicide doors?

Vehicle doors that are hinged on the rear side, or rear-hinged doors, are commonly known as suicide doors. The name appeared in the 60s due to them being unsafe for passengers. Today they are not that common but are still put in some vehicles by manufacturers.

What cars still use suicide doors?

Modern use

• Suicide doors.
• 2021 HiPhi X.
• 2013 BMW i3.
• Saturn Ion Quad Coupe 2002—2007.
• A Lincoln concept car (Lincoln C) from 2009 with rear suicide doors, left side doors open. Note that there is no B-pillar and therefore there are two pillars, A and C.

What is the cheapest car with suicide doors?

The Mini Cooper Clubman and Mazda RX-8 are the cheapest modern cars with “suicide doors” (technically called rear-hinged doors), with used models available for a few thousand dollars. The Mini Clubman’s “Clubdoor” on the right side and the Mazda RX-8’s small rear doors are examples of this design, making them the most accessible ways to find this feature on the market.
 
Cheap Cars with Suicide Doors

• Mini Cooper Clubman: Opens in new tabThe right-side rear “Clubdoor” opens backward, making it a rear-hinged door, and used models can be found for a few thousand dollars. 
• Mazda RX-8: Opens in new tabThis sports car features small, rear-hinged doors that open to reveal a usable rear seat, and used examples are also very affordable. 

Other Cars to Consider

• Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition: Opens in new tabThis special edition from 2019 was a short-run, expensive model, but it’s a well-known example of a newer car with suicide doors, although not a cheap option. 
• Saturn Ion: Opens in new tabThis is another car from the early 2000s with a similar design where the small rear doors opened from the back. 
• Toyota Sera: Opens in new tabA less common option in the US market, this Japanese-market car had unique “butterfly doors” that are often confused with suicide doors, with one being a very affordable way to find such a unique door design.