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The MX-30 is Mazda's compact full-EV. Jonathan Crouch drives it and reckons this car offers something a little different.

Ten Second Review

Mazda's first all-electric production vehicle, the MX-30, is predictably a Crossover. It's been conceived and created with the brand's well-renowned focus on distinctive styling, innovative technology, driver focused dynamics and class-leading interior quality.

Background

Think Mazda and you think of engine technology - maybe the brand's famous rotary units or, more recently, its famed SKYACTIV-X powerplant tech. But can the company bring anything different to a full-electric powertrain? Well it's time to see because here, we're looking at its introductory EV, the MX-30, with its Zero Emissions SKACTIV-e powerplant. The MX-30 is, says Mazda, the EV for people "who don't want to sacrifice driving pleasure" when choosing an electric car. Staying true to the 'Jinbai Ittai - car and driver as one' ethos - found across Mazda's combustion engine range, it's been engineered to drive more dynamically than any other car in its segment.

Driving Experience

Mazda has improved the EV drivetrain sound of the MX-30 in recent times, but everything else is as before. The brand has chosen to give this car a relatively small 35.5kWh battery (the same size as the one in the tiny Honda e), so you shouldn't be expecting the kind of driving range you'd get in established EV compact models like the Renault ZOE. It's just 124 miles. Still, for the urban-based folk Mazda thinks will be most attracted by this model, that may not be too much of an issue. You'll be able to eke it out easily though because instead of all the power (140hp) arriving all-at-once (as it does in most rival EVs at this price point), Mazda has engineered the torque delivery to be more linear, which makes the car easier to adjust to for those from a combustion background. If the range really is a problem but you like the MX-30, your dealer will point you to the clever e-Skyactiv R-EV range extender version, which uses a little 830cc rotary engine that adds 320 miles of extra range after the available 53 mile EV mileage figure is exhausted. Our focus here though, is on the MX-30 EV. The Japanese maker provides steering wheel paddles to enable driver adjustment of the brake regeneration rate - everything from very light retardation when you release the throttle to so much retardation that the car virtually stops on its own every time you come off the accelerator. The car also offers an artificial sound to indicate either acceleration or deceleration. Handling should be taut, thanks to a very rigid body structure, made possible by a bracing ring placed around the low-placed Panasonic battery pack. And to Electric G-Vectoring Control Plus (e-GVC Plus), which enhances chassis performance by using motor torque to optimise the front-rear load shift for improved stability.

Design and Build

The dimensions here are virtually identical to Mazda's CX-30 compact Crossover but this MX-30's styling is a slightly different expression of the brand's usual so-called 'Kodo' design theme, here apparently "emphasising the car's beauty as a solid mass". You'll be intrigued by the 'freestyle doors' (some unkindly call them 'suicide doors') - seen previously on Mazda models like the RX-8 - which are hinged unconventionally; the front doors open forward to an angle of 82 degrees, while the rear doors open backwards to an angle of 80 degrees. Peer in and you'll note the open spaciousness of the cabin and what is quite a stylish and driver-focused interior. Inside, the sense of space is enhanced with a floating centre console that sits independently from the dashboard, while the use of environmentally-friendly materials has been carefully matched to meticulous quality and finish. Leather is replaced by a vegan alternative. The lower console incorporates a 7-inch colour touch-screen air conditioning control panel, and (in a nod to Mazda's founding as the Toyo Kogyo Cork Company in 1920), the Mazda MX-30 features cork lined centre console trays and inner side door handles. Harvested from the bark of trees without felling, the use of cork and door trim materials that incorporate fibres from recycled plastic bottles aim to be perfectly suited to the ethos behind Mazda's first pure electric production car. The boot is 366-litres in size - or 1,171-litres with the rear seats folded. You'll get a little less than that in each case if you specify the optional Bose audio system upgrade.

Market and Model

There are now three trim levels on offer. Things kick off with the base 'Prime-Line' variant, which costs around £28,000. Next up is 'Exclusive-Line' spec, (around £30,000) then the plushest 'Makoto' flagship variant, which costs just around £32,500. The pricing of the e-Skyactiv R-EV range extender version requires around £3,500 more from you. Standard equipment on all MX-30s includes LED headlights with daytime running lights, a reversing camera, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Intelligent Speed Assist, navigation and a head-up display. Even base 'Prime-Line' spec gives you quite a lot, with 18-inch silver alloy wheels, black door mirrors and a black grille. This base variant is exclusively offered in a single tone paint design with a choice of five colours. Promising to be the biggest seller, the MX-30 'Exclusive-Line' features 18-inch Bright alloy wheels and sees an increase in standard equipment with the addition of power seats, lumber support adjustment and smart keyless entry. There's the option to choose a three-tone paint design too. The range-topping 'Makoto' version features three interior trim options - a light grey cloth interior trim with Stone artificial leather, or an optional dark grey and brown artificial leather interior, plus a new dark grey interior with black artificial leather. This trim features a dark brown cork console and door grips. High-grade standard equipment on the 'Makoto' MX-30 includes a front wiper de-icer and a power and tilt sunroof, while inside a heated steering wheel and 12-speaker Bose surround sound complement the standard specification.

Cost of Ownership

Technical updates to the MX-30 have improved DC charging performance by increasing the maximum power the vehicle can accept from 40kW to 50kW, which has reduced the rapid charging time by ten minutes to just 26 minutes (0-80%). The modest official 124 mile driving range hasn't changed though, and this puts this Mazda at a disadvantage to quite a few of its similarly-priced rivals, cars like the Kia Niro EV, the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Renault ZOE. All of those models can go further on a single charge - but cost significantly more to buy. The car is equipped with both a Type 2 mode 2 charge cable for 3-pin plug charging and a Type 2 mode 3 charge cable for AC charging via home or public charge points. We should also mention the warranty, the usual unremarkable three year / 60,000 mile package. If you want to extend that, you can do so via optional 'Essential', 'Elite' and 'Complete' plans. Included in the standard package is a three year paintwork warranty and 12 years of anti-perforation cover. In addition, there's a 'Mazda Accident Aftercare' scheme which sees the company liaise with your insurer after an accident, making sure that you have access to a courtesy car if you need one and ensuring that all repairs are carried out to full Mazda standards.

Summary

It'll be interesting to see if EV buyers in this segment agree that a relatively compact battery pack (which means a relatively compact range figure) is the way to go in this sector. Mazda, like Honda and MINI, thinks it is but if you disagree and want more driving range in a Mazda of this sort, the brand can offer a Wankel-powered REX MX-30 model to satisfy you. And in summary? Well we'd hoped that the first all-electric Mazda might have more widespread appeal than ultimately, this MX-30 is able to deliver - at least in this full-EV form. For some, its unconventional rear cabin will be as compromising as its limited battery capacity. But if you're able to live with both of those things, there's lots to like here. This isn't just another EV: it's one you could actually learn to love. Just as Mazda has.

Body Glass
Rear wiper
Privacy glass (rear side windows and rear screen)
Electric front windows with one touch auto up/down
Front, rain-sensing wipers with adjustable sensitivity and speed
Brakes
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Hill hold assist
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic parking brake with auto disengage function and auto hold function
Traction control system (TCS)
Electric G-Vectoring control plus
Regenerative braking system (5 modes. Selected via paddle shift switches)
Pre-crash safety system - Smart brake support (SBS) with turn-across traffic
Communication
Apple car play/Android Auto
E-call with GPS
Integrated bluetooth
Driver Aids
Power assisted steering
Reversing camera
Front and rear parking sensors
Emergency stop signalling system
Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
Intelligent speed assist
Driver attention alert system
Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
Adaptive cruise control (Mazda radar cruise control) features stop and go
Driver Information
Trip computer
Service indicator
8.8" Colour centre touch screen display with Mazda Connect infotainment
7" TFT Colour driver instrument panel display
Integrated Mazda navigation system
Emergency lane keeping with blind spot assist and road keep assist
Windscreen projected colour active driving display (head up display) with traffic sign recognition
Driving Mirrors
Black door mirrors
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Auto dimming driver's door mirror
Frameless auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Heated and auto power-folding door mirrors in black with integrated indicator lights
Door mirrors with adjustable memory and tilt down function when in reverse
Engine
Internal Combustion Engine Sound Emulator
Entertainment
8 Speakers
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted audio/bluetooth controls
Multimedia Commander including separate volume dial
FM
Exterior Body Features
Body coloured bumpers
Black front grille
Gloss black rear roof spoiler
B-pillar and C-pillar garnishes in piano black finish
Piano Black window trim
Satin Trim on D Pillar
Rear side wing doors
Unique R-EV exterior badging
Exterior Lights
LED daytime running lights
Auto headlight levelling
LED Headlights
LED rear combination lights
Dusk sensing headlights
High beam control
LED 3rd brake light
Coming/leaving home lights
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Climate control air conditioning operated by the central 7"touchscreen control panel
Interior Features
Tonneau cover
Roof mounted sunglasses holder
Cloth/leatherette upholstery
12v electrical power outlet
Chrome interior trim accents with steering wheel centre bezel, surround of engine start / stop button and glove box handle
Driver, front passenger and two rear door pockets
USB and 12V Outlet
Driver and front passenger two rear grab handles with rear coat hooks
Seatback pocket at rear of the front passenger seat
Chrome power button surround
Door panel trim - Cloth with vinyl leather armrest and cork inserts around inner door handle
Mazda heritage cork accents on the console tray and cupholder lids
Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift lever
Steering wheel telescopic and tilt adjustment
Front centre armrest with storage and two cupholders
Rear centre armrest with two cup holders
Interior Lights
Illuminated glovebox
Front and rear LED lighting
Luggage compartment LED lighting
Safety
Rear door child safety locks
Front side airbags
Front and rear curtain airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
3x3 point rear seat belts
Collision avoidance braking
3 point ELR front seat belts x2 with pretensioners
Front dual stage driver and single stage front passenger airbags
Seatbelt reminder audible warning for driver, passenger and rear seats
Driver central airbag
Seats
3 seat bench in 2nd row
ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
60/40 split fold down rear seats
Heated front seats with 3 stage setting
8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory linked to door mirror and Active Driving Display
Power driver lumbar support
Front passenger seat manual slide, recline and height adjust
Two front and three rear height-adjustable head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Security
Smart keyless entry
Keyless Go
Thatcham accredited alarm and immobiliser
Remote central locking with deadlocking and automatic door lock when driving
Vanity Mirrors
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder
Vehicle Charging
11 kW triphase onboard charger
Type 2 for mode 2 AC charging via 3-point plug
Type 2 for mode 3 AC charging via home or public charge points
DC socket for rapid charging up to 40KW
Wheels - Alloy
18" Bright metallic alloy wheels
Wheels - Spare
Emergency tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 908
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 2.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 570
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 2.4
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): 300
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: 6.6
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: 0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): 26
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: 50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: 20-80
Coupler/Connector Type: CCS Type 2
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100000
Battery Capacity in kWh: 35.5
Battery Leased: 0
Battery Type: Lithium-ion
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City: 265
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb: 200
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City: 14.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb: 17.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City: 4.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb: 3.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City: 165
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb: 124
Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70
Charging Port Location: Right Side Rear
Usable Battery Capacity: 35.5
Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 50
Emissions - ICE
CO2 (g/km): 0
Standard Euro Emissions: N
Noise Level dB(A): N
CO: N
HC: N
NOx: N
HC+NOx: N
Particles: N
Engine and Drive Train
Cylinders - Bore (mm): N
Cylinders - Stroke (mm): N
CC: 1
Cylinders: N
Cylinder Layout: N
Number of Valves: N
Camshaft: N
Fuel Delivery: N
Catalytic Convertor: N
Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
Compression Ratio: N
Transmission: AUTO
Gears: 1 SPEED
Engine Code: N
Fuel Consumption - ICE
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: N
EC Urban (mpg): N
EC Extra Urban (mpg): N
EC Combined (mpg): N
General
Coin Series: Exclusive Line
Coin Description: 35.5kWh
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: 0
Special Edition: 0
Special Order: 0
Based On ID: N
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 19E
Service Interval Mileage: 12500
Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
Timing Belt Interval Mileage: N
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: N
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 87
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 68
NCAP Safety Assist %: 73
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
Badge Power: 145
Badge Engine CC: 0.0
Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
Generation Mark: 1
Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs): 9.7
Top Speed: 87
Engine Power - BHP: 145
Engine Power - PS: No
0 to 60 mph (secs): 0
Engine Power - KW: 107
Engine Power - RPM: 4500
Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 200
Engine Torque - NM: 271
Engine Torque - RPM: 3200
Engine Torque - MKG: 27.6
Test Cycles
Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
RDE Certification Level: N/A
Tyres
Tyre Size Front: 215/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear: 215/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY
Wheel Style: N
Alloys?: No
Space Saver?: 0
Vehicle Dimensions
Length: 4395
Width: 1795
Wheelbase: 2655
Width (including mirrors): 2035
Height: 1555
Height (including roof rails): N
Weight and Capacities
Minimum Kerbweight: 1645
Gross Vehicle Weight: 2119
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): N
Max. Towing Weight - Braked: N
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: N
Max. Loading Weight: 474
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 350
No. of Seats: 5
Max. Roof Load: 75
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1155
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.4

Exterior Body Features
Metallic paint
Two Tone Metallic paint
Premium metallic paint
Three tone metallic paint
Special two tone metallic paint
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Jet black
Metallic - Polymetal grey
Metallic - Ceramic
Paint - Solid
Solid - Arctic white
Paint - Special
Premium metallic - Machine grey
Three tone metallic - Ceramic white with black roof and dark grey side panels
Special two tone metallic - Soul red crystal with blackside panels and roof
Paint - Two Tone
Two tone metallic - Jet black with silver side panels
Two tone metallic - Zircon sand with black side panels and roof
Trim - Cloth
Cloth/leatherette - Light grey/Stone
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Performance stats

Top speed: 87 mph 200
9.7
0 to 62 mph (secs)
145
Power (BHP)
19E
Insurance Group
124
Range (miles)
26 min
Min Charging time
15 hr
Max Charging time

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