Mazda MX-30

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

Mazda MX-30 (DR)
2021 Mazda MX-30 Front.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2020–present
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
DesignerYouichi Matsuda
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Platforme-Skyactiv[1]
DoorsQuad coupé (conventional front doors/freestyle rear doors)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • 28 kW (38 hp; 38 PS) Wankel rotary (generator only) (PHEV)
  • 2.0 L e-Skyactiv-G I4 (MHEV) (Japan, Australia and New Zealand only)
Electric motore-Skyactiv Water-cooled synchronous AC motor[1]
24-volt e-motor (e-Skyactiv-G) (Japan, Australia and New Zealand only)
Power output105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) (BEV, PHEV)
107 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (MHEV) (Japan, Australia and New Zealand only)
Transmission
  • single-speed automatic transmission (BEV, PHEV)
  • 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic (MHEV) (Japan, Australia and New Zealand only)
Hybrid drivetrain
  • MHEV (e-Skyactiv-G) (Japan, Australia and New Zealand only)
  • series plug-in hybrid or EREV (MX-30 PHEV)
Battery35.5 kWh (prismatic lithium-ion)[1]
Electric range200 km (124 mi) (WLTP)[1]
Plug-in charging
  • DC (uses CHAdeMO connector in Japan or CCS connector in other markets): 40 kW[1]
  • AC: 6.6 kW[1]
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 an electric and hybrid compact crossover SUV produced by Mazda.[2] Based on the CX-30, it was unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.[3] Production of the vehicle, which is Mazda's first mass-produced electric car, began at their Ujina factory on 19 May 2020.[4]

Overview[]

The MX-30 features clamshell doors, referred to as "freestyle doors" by Mazda and previously seen on their rotary-engined RX-8 sports car.[5][6] It uses MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.[7]

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).[8] 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.[9] The plug-in hybrid variant drivetrain will operate in series, featuring a rotary engine that acts as a range extender to recharge the batteries, but not to power the vehicle's wheels.[10] In Japan, Australia and New Zealand, a gas-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.

In Japan, the MX-30 officially went on sale in the fall of 2020.[11] The all-electric MX-30 went on sale in Europe in the fall of 2020. In the United Kingdom, it is slated to go on sale in early 2021.[12] The EV model will go on sale in California in fall 2021, with the plug-in hybrid model coming later.[13]

Safety[]

The Mazda MX-30 received a 5-star rating by the Euro NCAP. It was also the first car to achieve a maximum rating under the new Euro NCAP criteria.[14]

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda MX-30 (2020)[15]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 34.6 91%
Child occupant: 42.8 87%
Pedestrian: 37.0 68%
Safety assist: 11.8 73%

Awards[]

The MX-30 made the 10 Best List of the 2020-2021 Car of the Year Japan Awards.[16] It also won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Electric Vehicle category.[17][18]

Gallery[]

  • Rear view

  • The MX-30's freestyle doors

  • Interior

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. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Berman, Bradley (20 May 2020). "Mazda starts production of MX-30, its first pure EV". Electrek.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Porter, Jon (23 October 2019). "Mazda's first electric car includes rear-hinged 'freestyle' doors". The Verge. US: Vox Media. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Global reveal: the MX-30 is Mazda's sporty EV-SUV". Stuff. Kelsey Media. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  8. ^ Burgess, Rachel (23 October 2019). "Electric Mazda MX-30 receives RX-8-style doors". Autocar. UK: Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  9. ^ Sagar (23 October 2019). "MX-30 debuts in Tokyo as Mazda's first production EV". autodevot.com. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "All-Electric Mazda MX-30 Is More Fun To Drive Than CX-30, Mazda3". CarScoops. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Mazda's first ever EV hits UK early next year". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Trujillo, Estefanía (14 November 2020). "Mazda MX-30 obtiene 5 estrellas en las pruebas Euro NCAP". Motorpasión México. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  15. ^ "Mazda MX-30 (2020)". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  16. ^ "10ベストカー". Car of the Year Japan. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  17. ^ "Mazda MX-30". Red Dot. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  18. ^ 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.

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