Mazda MX-30 (DR) Crossover (2020)
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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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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% (not directly comparable across industries)
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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Specifications
Capacity
Passengers
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size
215/55 R18
Construction
Battery | Capacity
35.5 kWh (gross)
Body Style
5-door battery-electric SUV
Dimensions
Size | Height
1570 mm / 61.8 in
Size | Length
4395 mm / 173.0 in
Size | Width
1795 mm / 70.7 in
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2655 mm / 104.5 in
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Engine | Power
143 hp / 106.6 kW
Transmission | Gears
1-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2020
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 70%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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic range
- Decent infotainment
- Excellent range
Cons
- Slightly cramped back seats
- Alternatives offer more range
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 61%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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sprightly electric drive
- Decent range
Cons
- Limited range
- Poor rear passenger space
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 67%Mazda's first electric car has as much in common with the MX-5 as it does the firm's crossovers and SUVs. MX-30 trades on its more playful chassis. The softer suspension allows for a degree of lean, but the result is a compliant ride and a forgiving handling set-up that doesn't bounce around rougher corners.
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Pros
- Sleek styling
- Smooth handling
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Small rear windows
- No B-pillar
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 57%Mazda has dabbled with electric cars for more than 50 years. The new arrival is a compact crossover, with prices starting from £26,045. The MX-30 borrows elements of the handsome CX-30 – particularly the chunky wheelarch cladding. But the tiny rear-hinged doors will be irritating for many people.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Good range
Cons
- Tiny rear-hinged doors
- Fiddly infotainment
autoexpress[5]
Reviewer score 57%The MX-30 is a small SUV with an electric powertrain and a relatively small 35.5kWh battery, delivering just 124 miles of range. It's a five-door car but, like Mazda’s RX-8 sports car from the early noughties, the rear doors open the opposite way to the front ones. The boot is a big 341 litres, but it's the large and largely empty area under the long bonnet that wastes the space.
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Pros
- Eco-friendly cabin
- Good range
- Decent range
Cons
- Lack of rear passenger space
- Poor rear legroom
carmagazine[6]
Reviewer score 83%£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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic electric range
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment
Cons
- Cork looks a little cheap
- Alternatives are more practical
carwow[7]
Reviewer score 70%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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- More fun to drive
- Decent range
Cons
- Less practical than other EVs
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References
- ^ Mazda MX-30 2021 long-term review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mazda/mx-30/long-term-reviews/mazda-mx-30-2021-long-term-review. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ Mazda MX-30 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/mx-30. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ New Mazda MX-30 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/mx-30/107804/new-mazda-mx-30-2020-review. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ New Mazda MX-30 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/mx-30/107804/new-mazda-mx-30-2021-review. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech: long-term test review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/mx-30/355785/mazda-mx-30-gt-sport-tech-long-term-test-review. 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ Mazda MX-30 EV first drive: feedback loop. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mx-30-ev/. 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ^ Mazda MX-30 Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/mazda/mx-30. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
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