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Not to be confused with Mazda MX-3 or Mazda CX-30.

Mazda MX-30 (DR)
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2020–present
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
DesignerYouichi Matsuda
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Platforme-Skyactiv[1]
DoorsQuad coupé (conventional front doors/freestyle rear doors)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
Power output
  • 105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) (BEV)
  • 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) (PHEV)[2]
  • 107 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (MHEV)[a]
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery35.5 kWh prismatic lithium ion[1]
Electric range200 km (124 mi) (WLTP)[1]
Plug-in charging
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,655 mm (104.5 in)[1]
Length4,395 mm (173.0 in)[1]
Width1,795 mm (70.7 in)[1]
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)[1]

The Mazda MX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Mazda and sold as a battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or mild hybrid (MHEV) variant.[3] Based on the CX-30, it was unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.[4] Production of the vehicle, which is Mazda's first mass-produced electric car, began at their Ujina factory on 19 May 2020.[5]

Overview

Rear view
The MX-30's freestyle doors
Interior

The MX-30 features clamshell doors, referred to as "freestyle doors" by Mazda and previously seen on their rotary-engined RX-8 sports car.[6][7] It uses MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.[8]

The MX-30 is powered by an electric motor supported by a 35.5 kWh battery with a power output of 105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) and 264 N⋅m (195 lbf⋅ft) torque, offering a range of 209 km (130 mi).[9] Up to 80% charge can be achieved within 30 to 40 minutes via 40 kW DC charging. With a 6.6 kW AC (1 phase, 230V, 29A) charging unit, the MX-30 is claimed to get fully recharged within 4.5 hours.[10]

The plug-in hybrid variant was presented on 14 January 2023.[2] Its drivetrain operates in series, featuring a rotary engine that acts as a range extender to recharge the batteries, but not to power the vehicle's wheels directly.[11] The Wankel engine is a naturally aspirated single-rotor unit with a chamber volume of 830 cm3 (50.6 in3) (i. e., a displacement of 1.6 liters), petrol direct injection, exhaust gas recirculation, a three-way catalyst and a particulate filter. Its rated power output is 55 kW (74 hp).[2] In Japan, Australia and New Zealand, a gasoline-powered all-wheel-drive mild hybrid version is also available. This version is powered by Mazda's 2.0 L e-Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine.[12]

The all-electric MX-30 went on sale in Japan and Europe in the fall of 2020.[13] In the United Kingdom, it is slated to go on sale in early 2021.[14] The EV model will go on sale in California in fall 2021, with the plug-in hybrid model coming later.[15]

Safety

The Mazda MX-30 received a 5-star rating by the Euro NCAP in 2020. It was also the first car to achieve a maximum rating under the new Euro NCAP criteria.[16]

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda MX-30 (2020)[17]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 34.6 91%
Child occupant: 42.8 87%
Pedestrian: 37.0 68%
Safety assist: 11.8 73%

Awards and reviews

The MX-30 made the 10 Best List of the 2020-2021 Car of the Year Japan Awards.[18] It also won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Electric Vehicle category.[19][20]

Nonprofit consumer organisation Consumer Reports stated, "With such a small battery, the EPA-estimated range is a scant 100 miles. That would have been competitive a decade ago, but it's not in today's EV market." CR called it a "strange little car" and found the vehicle noisy but applauded fit and finish and said it was "a fun little handler."[21]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f Japan, Australia and New Zealand only
  2. ^ Uses CHAdeMO connector in Japan or CCS connector in other markets

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Mazda MX-30 – An electric car for the environment…. and the driver". Mazda Press EU. Europe: Mazda Public Relations. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Stegmaier, Gerd; Fleck, Thiemo; Seibt, Torsten (13 January 2023). "Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV (2023) : Elektro-SUV mit Wankelmotor als Range Extender". auto motor und sport (in German). Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. ^ Lyon, Peter (31 July 2020). "Mazda Surprises With World Premiere Of Hybrid Version Of MX-30 Electric SUV At Rare Car Event". Forbes. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  4. ^ Lye, Gerard (23 October 2019). "Tokyo 2019: Mazda MX-30 – brand's first EV debuts with 141 hp, 264 Nm, 209 km EV range, suicide doors!". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  5. ^ Berman, Bradley (20 May 2020). "Mazda starts production of MX-30, its first pure EV". Electrek.
  6. ^ Capparella, Joey (23 October 2019). "Mazda MX-30 Electric Crossover Has Doors Like the RX-8's". Car and Driver. US: Hearst Communications. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  7. ^ Porter, Jon (23 October 2019). "Mazda's first electric car includes rear-hinged 'freestyle' doors". The Verge. US. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Global reveal: the MX-30 is Mazda's sporty EV-SUV". Stuff. Kelsey Media. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  9. ^ Burgess, Rachel (23 October 2019). "Electric Mazda MX-30 receives RX-8-style doors". Autocar. UK: Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  10. ^ Sagar (23 October 2019). "MX-30 debuts in Tokyo as Mazda's first production EV". autodevot.com. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  11. ^ Szymkowski, Sean (14 April 2021). "Mazda MX-30 EV lands in the US this fall, rotary engine revival to follow". CNET. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Mazda MX-30 Mild Hybrid | Mazda Australia".
  13. ^ "All-Electric Mazda MX-30 Is More Fun To Drive Than CX-30, Mazda3". CarScoops. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  14. ^ Alcabaza, Gail (22 July 2020). "Mazda's first ever EV hits UK early next year". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  15. ^ Capparella, Joey (14 April 2021). "2022 Mazda MX-30 EV Coming to California This Fall, Hybrid to Follow". Car and Driver. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  16. ^ Trujillo, Estefanía (14 November 2020). "Mazda MX-30 obtiene 5 estrellas en las pruebas Euro NCAP". Motorpasión México. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  17. ^ "Mazda MX-30 (2020)". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  18. ^ "10ベストカー". Car of the Year Japan. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  19. ^ "Mazda MX-30". Red Dot. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  20. ^ Grecia, Leandre (2 April 2020). "Mazda bags two more Red Dot Awards for the CX-30 and MX-30". Top Gear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  21. ^ "Mazda MX-30 - Consumer Reports".
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