Mazda has never done things like the others, and the MX-30 R-EV is brilliant proof. Where most rechargeable hybrid SUV's conventional mechanics and consensual silhouettes take over, the Hiroshima brand has chosen a more daring route. This compact SUV, halfway between urban crossover and coupé, combines a 75 hp shaky Rotary Engine that only as a generator, a 17.8 kWh battery and a 170 hp electric motor that is approved for an electric autonomy at 85 km (WLTP).
From 31,250 €, the Mazda MX-30 R-EV is on a competitive tariff niche, in particular in the light of more conventional rechargeable hybrid models or electric SUVs from China. Add the distinctive design, the back doors with a reverse opening without visible handles and the neat interior, and you get a vehicle that leaves no one indifferent. A single choice in a segment that sometimes has uniformity.
Profile of the Mazda MX-30 R-EV: a compact SUV with assertive and unique design, recognizable by its volatile roof line and balanced proportions. © Mazda
So, is the Mazda MX-30 R-EV the good hybrid surprise of the year? Decoding of an SUV like no other.
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Mazda MX-30 R-EV: The Rotary Hybrid SUV that breaks codes and prices
The Mazda MX-30 R-EV is not a rechargeable hybrid SUV like the others. At a time when most manufacturers bet on proven formulas, Mazda plays the map of technical and stylistic originality. With its rotating engine only used as a generator, electric autonomy is larger than the average and a starting price set at € 31,250 in France, the MX-30 R-EV plans to seduce a clientele in search of a distinction.
The Wankel Rotary engine of the Mazda MX-30 R-EV serves exclusively as a generator to expand electric autonomy, a unique technical choice in the world of rechargeable hybrid SUVs. © Mazda
An unprecedented rotating engine: 85 km Electric autonomy for a separate SUV
Under the hood, the Mazda MX-30 R-EV is the home base of a 75 hp and 830 cc rotating engine engine, which does not cause the wheels but feeds the battery or electric motor. The latter develops 170 hp and offers honorable performance: a 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds, ideal for the use of urban and peri.
The 17.8 kWh battery makes an 85 km electric autonomy (WLTP) possible, a number larger than much competing rechargeable hybrid SUVs. What makes the majority of daily journeys without resort to the heat engine, while benefiting from the flexibility of an autonomy extension.
3/4 front view of the Mazda MX-30 R-EV, with its elegant grille and its sharp optics that strengthen its sporting appearance. © Mazda
A daring design: between Coupé SUV and compact sedan
The MX-30 R-EV also distinguishes itself by its style. More worked than the CX-30 and CX-5, it uses a SUV profile cut with back doors with reverse opening, without clear handles, which strengthens its unique pace. A choice that contributes to its unique charisma on the market.
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In exchange, this design imposes concessions: the car has only four places and the trunk is limited to 350 liters. A sufficient volume for daily use or as a second family vehicle, but back in the light of the references of the segment in terms of habitability.
The Mazda MX-30 R-EV row station combines digital screen, neat ergonomics and quality materials for a refined interior. © Mazda
Price and help: a rechargeable hybrid SUV with aggressive positioning
Proped from € 31,250 in France, the Mazda MX-30 R-EV is competing in the light of other rechargeable hybrid SUVs on the market. To this are government support: ecological bonus, conversion bonus, which can lower the actual acquisition costs, especially if the buyer restricts an old vehicle.
Mazda also offers attractive financing offers that can further reduce initial financial efforts. What makes this original SUV accessible for a larger number.
The back of the Mazda MX-30 R-EV distinguishes itself by its LED lights and a tailgate that gives access to a 350-liter trunk. © Mazda
Mazda MX-30 R-EV was confronted with the competition: an original choice on the compact SUV segment
The Mazda MX-30 R-EV is placed for models such as the Toyota C-HR rechargeable hybrid, the Renault Captur E-Tech plug-in, or even affordable electric SUVs such as MG ZS EV. Where these models bet on more classic formulas, the MX-30 R-EV relies on originality: a rotating engine, an atypical design and a well-placed price.
In summary, the Mazda MX-30 R-EV seduces its unique character, its innovative technical solutions and a competitive price, making it a serious alternative in the segment of compact hybrid rechargeable SUVs.