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Mazda MX-30 (DR)

Subcompact Crossover

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Product Overview

Mazda MX-30 (chassis code DR) is an entry-level subcompact battery-electric crossover in production from 2020. It is powered by 143hp of electric twisting power aided by a battery capacity of 36kWh.
Combining the horrors of BEV with hunchback crossover, the MX-30 is one of the biggest offenders of the worst trends in the automotive industry.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Mazda MX-30 is hardly the "offroader" that Mazda would like you to think.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 4%
Pros
  • Pay less tax
Cons
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Horrible hunchback crossover styling
  • Crossover nonsense
  • BEV nonsense
  • Rudimentary suspension setup

What external reviewers found

External score 66%
Pros
  • Excellent range
  • Excellent infotainment
  • Decent range
Cons
  • Poor rear legroom
  • Lack of rear passenger space
  • Less practical than other EVs
  • Limited range
  • Slightly cramped back seats

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from autocar have found:
Mazda’s refreshingly logical approach to infotainment ergonomics continues to stand out among large-screened and touch-control-heavy contemporaries. The back seats are a slightly more contentious issue. The ‘suicide’ doors are a neat touch, but they’re so small as to prevent entry to all but the most compact of passengers. It builds on the already-agreeable specification of the entry-level SE-L Lux car.
Pros
  • Fantastic range
  • Decent infotainment
  • Excellent range
Cons
  • Slightly cramped back seats
  • Alternatives offer more range

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 61% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from autoexpress have found:
The Mazda MX-30 is the Japanese manufacturer's first pure electric car. Uses the firm's own e-Skyactiv electric drive system and a modest 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery for a range of just 124 miles. Sharp, stylish design, unusual rear-hinged doors, an engaging driving experience and a top class safety score are the big selling points. But the limited range and poor rear passenger accommodation will deter many.
Pros
  • Sprightly electric drive
  • Decent range
Cons
  • Limited range
  • Poor rear passenger space

carmagazine[3]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from carmagazine have found:
£28,545 before grant for the SE-L Lux, rising to £32,845 for the GT Sport Tech. All MX-30's are generously equipped, including a head up display and adaptive cruise control and lane keeping on all models. Infotainment is fully-featured, with Apple CarPlay support included and Mazda's intuitive rotary control.
Pros
  • Fantastic electric range
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Excellent infotainment
Cons
  • Cork looks a little cheap
  • Alternatives are more practical

carwow[4]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from carwow have found:
Mazda is touting the MX-30 as a second car. Its 35.5kWh battery and single electric motor produce 143hp and 246Nm of torque through a one-speed gearbox. Unlike the instant get-up-and-go you get from other EVs, the Mazda is likely to offer more progressive acceleration.
Pros
  • More fun to drive
  • Decent range
Cons
  • Less practical than other EVs

References

  1. ^ Mazda MX-30 2021 long-term review. [autocar].
  2. ^ Mazda MX-30 review. [autoexpress].
  3. ^ Mazda MX-30 EV first drive: feedback loop. [carmagazine].
  4. ^ Mazda MX-30 Review. [carwow].

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