Mazda MX-30 R-Eev
The first electrical attempt by Mazda, the MX-30, quickly fell into oblivion. The second prizes are attractive.
Like many brands, Mazda has tried electric mobility with the MX-30, a very original compact SUV. This Japanese car was quickly forgotten with charm, because of its versatility far too limited to the eyes of its size. Consequently, the assessment is dizzy on the second -hand market: this 4.40 m SUV can be negotiated at the expense of a Renault Zoé! This is what you need to know before you fall like no other for this “Mimix”.
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Large dates:
- 2019: Official presentation of the Mazda MX-30 with electric and thermal engines. The latter will be reserved in Japan.
- 2020: Launch of the Mazda MX-30 with us with the only electric motor of 142 hp of his career (35.5 kWh battery). The input ticket is set at € 33,900.
- 2022: The range has changed somewhat with new names in the finishes, hardly any revised equipment (at the latest of the AC 11 KW loader) and modified rates.
- 2023: Launch of the Mazda MX-30 R-EV, a so-called autonomy extension version. Behind the promise of a total autonomy of 630 km, a Glouton generator hides. It is no longer nor less a rechargeable hybrid vehicle.
- 2025: Mazda announces the electric MX-30-stop after five years of career. The PHEV E-skyactiv R-EV version remains in the catalog for a price of € 38,250.
Why get started?
Just like a BMW i3, for example, the Mazda MX-30 is focused on originality and cultivates the real sense of refinement on board. The presentation is flawless and is accompanied by a slick finish. The materials are not really high, but the Hiroshima brand has not given the savings of the sirens with cheap materials. The central central console is also not thought of the economy, but refers to the primary activity of Mazda, which initially produced cork films. Always on board we appreciate the presentation sufficiently modern with digital instrumentation, a central screen and a touch panel in the middle for air conditioning. Based on the CX -30, the SUV is also pleasant to ride with a serious chassis with the G vector control. Direction, suspension or braking, accompanied by regenerative brake modes, do not lend the flank to criticism. Just like reliability, perfect exemplary!
Why hesitate?
The Mazda MX-30 is impressive and unfortunately does not appear as practical as a compact SUV in the category. If the antagonistic doors at 80 ° opening angle facilitate access to the rear seat, the latter offers a very limited space with regard to the SUV template. Difficult to introduce long journeys with four adults, especially because they will find it very difficult to fit their luggage in the 366 L trunk that is worth the lower category. Above all, the 35.5 kWh battery (30.0 kWh net capacity) considerably limits the operating radius of an SUV of this size. A marriage especially ecologically according to Hiroshima. But with a city dwelling capacity and a consumption of large SUVs, the autonomy takes it for its rank: the WLTP standard gives 200 km on a mixed course, and it will be difficult to perform more than 130 km without a margin on the highway! And quickly charging with 50 kW is not facilitated. In short, the MX-30 reserves for exclusive use in the city!
What to check before you buy?
- Battery status (soh): little chance to observe a loss of capacity on recent models. But in the absence of regulations, ensure that the seller requests a certificate about the deterioration rate in the absence of regulations (SOH). In any case, it benefits from a guarantee of 8 years/160,000 km. The models launched before 1 January 2023 are treated 3 years/100,000 km, then 6 years/150,000 km.
- Electronics: If the cases are rare, the two central screens can have displays. A restart of the car is generally sufficient. If this is not the case, it is necessary to go to a concession for a software reprogramming. Treat the plates and check whether the functions are operational (especially air conditioning panel).
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Which version for which budget?
- Mazda MX-30 EV: Just like various electric vehicles of his generation, the Mazda MX-30 only made its career with a single motorcycle. This consisted of a 30.0 kWh battery of the net capacity associated with an electric machine for 142 hp for 271 Nm torque. With almost 1,700 kg to drag, the performance is not amazing (0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 s), just like charging performance: it takes almost 40 minutes for the 10-80 %, to repair little autonomy on the highway. However, errors are quickly placed in perspective for those who do not travel every day: the first prices start around € 13,000 for 2020 models with just over 50,000 km!
- Mazda MX-30 R-EV: Just like the BMW i3, Mazda had the good idea on paper to install a rotating engine as a generator under the hood. This type of engine is absolutely perfect for his mission. In the real world this is a different matter. Because, when the battery is empty or of 45 % in automatic mode, the vocisation block that is no longer exciting, a appetite of 7.5 l/100 km on the road to almost 12.0 l/100 km on the highway. Welirious! This insists on the battery, narrowed with 17.8 kWh of raw capacity, so that an electric autonomy of more than 70 km can strive in the real world. To promote its use, the quickly charging 36 kW (0-100 % in 43 minutes according to our measurements) facilitates stocks. But watch out for cost with these terminals. The sales models are recently and the prices are still high: there are no copies under € 24,000.
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If it only had to be held one?
- Mazda MX-30 E-skyactiv EV Post-2012: If the R-EV version promises more total autonomy, this model is still expensive on the market and above all shows a fairly high cost of user in gasoline. It will be necessary to go through the charging box, as often as possible, as often as possible. In short, this version is very restrictive. You might as well make the choice of the most coherent e-skyactiv EV version, even if the long journeys will seriously complicate. Strive for models after 2022, in particular equipped with the AC 11 kW charger instead of the 6.6 KW system (20-80 % in 1 hour 50 against 3 hours 00). The line line is well equipped for the finish, but has no heating chairs and flying the exclusive line. The Makoto would optionally bought the Premium Pack (360 ° camera, Sono Bose 12 HP, etc.). In announcement, modern trust, industrial vintage and urban expression correspond to the colors of the saddle distribution. Example of AD: A Premium Makoto package from 2022 with 15,000 km for € 17,500.
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