Engineering:Mazda MX-30

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Short description: Compact crossover SUV
Mazda MX-30 (DR)
2021 Mazda MX-30 Front.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
ProductionMay 2020 – present
Model years2021–2023 (North America)[1]
AssemblyJapan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
DesignerYōichi Matsuda
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Platforme-Skyactiv[2]
Doors
  • Conventional front doors
  • Freestyle rear doors
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
Power output
  • 105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) (BEV)
  • 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) (PHEV)[3]
  • 107 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (MHEV)[lower-alpha 1]
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery35.5 kWh prismatic lithium ion[2]
Electric range200 km (124 mi) (WLTP)[2] 100 mi (161 km) (EPA)
Plug-in charging
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,655 mm (104.5 in)[2]
Length4,395 mm (173.0 in)[2]
Width1,795 mm (70.7 in)[2]
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)[2]

The Mazda MX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Mazda and sold as a battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or mild hybrid (MHEV) variant.[4] Based on the CX-30, it was unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.[5] Production of the vehicle, which is Mazda's first mass-produced electric car, began at their Ujina factory on 19 May 2020.[6]

Mazda is one of the first and only automakers currently producing a Wankel engine with a rotary piston, it was last delivered in the Mazda RX-8 and is sold in the Mazda MX-30 since October 2023.[7] It works as a generator and increases range with the support of an electric motor.

Overview

Rear view
The MX-30's freestyle doors
Interior

The MX-30 features clamshell doors, referred to as "freestyle doors" by Mazda and previously seen on their rotary-engined RX-8 sports car.[8][9] It uses MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.[10]

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).[11] 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.[12]

The plug-in hybrid variant was presented on 14 January 2023.[3] Its drivetrain operates in series, featuring a rotary engine that acts as a range extender to recharge the batteries, but not to power the vehicle's wheels directly.[13] The Wankel engine is a naturally aspirated single-rotor unit with a chamber volume of 830 cc, petrol direct injection, exhaust gas recirculation, a three-way catalyst and a particulate filter. Its rated power output is 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp).[3] In Japan, Australia and New Zealand, a gasoline-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.[14]

Markets

Europe

The MX-30 was introduced for the Europe region in the third quarter of 2020.[15][16] Two powertrain options were available: e-Skyactiv (BEV) and e-Skyactiv R-EV (PHEV).[17]

Japan

The MX-30 went on sale in Japan in 8 October 2020, in a sole grade with four combination packages available. At launch, a 100th Anniversary Special Commemorative Vehicle special edition variant was available, to commemorate the 100th anniversary since the founding as its predecessor Toyo Cork Kogyo Company, Limited in 1920. [18] The e-Skyactiv-G M Hybrid powertrain was marketed first, as it was easy option for many consumers and battery electric vehicles were not high selling compared to hybrid electric vehicles.[19]

In January 2021, the MX-30 EV was released in Japan with 3 grades available at launch: EV, EV Basic Set, and EV Highest Set.[20]

In November 2023, the MX-30 with the e-Skyactiv R-EV powertrain was introduced in Japan as the Rotary EV, with a special edition Edition R variant available.[21]

Australia

The MX-30 went on sale in Australia in April 2021, with three grades available at launch: Evolve, Touring, and Astina.[22] Two powertrain options are available: e-Skyactiv-G M Hybrid (G20e) and the battery electric e-Skyactiv (E35), the latter powertrain comes exclusively in the Astina grade that went on sale shortly in August 2021.[23]

New Zealand

The MX-30 was launched in New Zealand in May 2021 in a sole variant, the e-Skyactiv BEV in the Takami grade.[24] In October 2021, the e-Skyactiv-G M Hybrid powertrain in the Limited grade followed.[25]

North America

The MX-30 EV went on sale in USA in August 2021 with sales limited within the California state, as a sole variant, a Premium Plus package option was available.[26] In July 2023, the MX-30 was discontinued in the USA due to slow sales of less than 600 units and Mazda USA focusing on introducing newer hybrid cars.[27]

The MX-30 EV went on sale in Canada in February 2023, with two grades: GS and GT.[28]

Malaysia

The MX-30 EV was launched in Malaysia in 29 June 2022,[29] with deliveries began in January 2023, with two grades: Mid and High.[30]

Singapore

The MX-30 EV was launched at the Singapore Motor Show on 16 January 2023, in a sole variant.[31]

Safety

The Mazda MX-30 received a 5-star rating by the Euro NCAP in 2020. It was also the first car to achieve a maximum rating under the new Euro NCAP criteria.[32]

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda MX-30 (2020)[33]
Test Points %
Overall: 5 /5 stars
Adult occupant: 34.6 91%
Child occupant: 42.8 87%
Pedestrian: 37.0 68%
Safety assist: 11.8 73%

Sales

Year Europe[34] Japan[35] U.S Canada
2020 9,477 2,587
2021 12,249 4,655 61 148
2022 5,849 1,829 324 812[36]
2023 100 662[37]

Awards and reviews

The MX-30 made the 10 Best List of the 2020-2021 Car of the Year Japan Awards.[38] It also won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Electric Vehicle category.[39][40]

Nonprofit consumer organisation Consumer Reports stated, "With such a small battery, the EPA-estimated range is a scant 100 miles. That would have been competitive a decade ago, but it's not in today's EV market." CR called it a "strange little car" and found the vehicle noisy but applauded fit and finish and said it was "a fun little handler."[41]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Japan, Australia and New Zealand only
  2. ↑ Uses CHAdeMO connector in Japan or CCS connector in other markets

References

  1. ↑ Dorian, Drew. "2022 Mazda MX-30". https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mx-30-2022. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 "Mazda MX-30 – An electric car for the environment…. and the driver" (in en). Mazda Press EU (Europe: Mazda Public Relations). 23 October 2019. https://www.mazda-press.com/eu/news/2019/mazda-mx-30--an-electric-car-for-the-environment-and-the-driver/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Stegmaier, Gerd; Fleck, Thiemo; Seibt, Torsten (2023-01-13). "Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV (2023) : Elektro-SUV mit Wankelmotor als Range Extender" (in de). https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/mazda-mx-30-bev-wankel-generator-serieller-plug-in-hybrid/. 
  4. ↑ Lyon, Peter (31 July 2020). "Mazda Surprises With World Premiere Of Hybrid Version Of MX-30 Electric SUV At Rare Car Event". Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2020/07/31/mazda-surprises-with-world-premiere-of-hybrid-version-of-mx-30-electric-suv-at-rare-car-event/. Retrieved 1 August 2020. 
  5. ↑ 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!". Malaysia: Driven Communications. https://paultan.org/2019/10/23/tokyo-2019-mazda-mx-30-brands-first-ev-officially-debuts/. 
  6. ↑ Berman, Bradley (20 May 2020). "Mazda starts production of MX-30, its first pure EV". https://electrek.co/2020/05/20/mazda-starts-production-of-mx-30-its-first-pure-ev/. 
  7. ↑ "Mazda MX-30 R-EV Review: Rotary Returns With A Whimper, But Offers Hope" (in en). CarThrottle. 26 October 2023. https://www.carthrottle.com/reviews/mazda/mazda-mx-30-r-ev-review-rotary-returns-whimper-offers-hope. 
  8. ↑ Capparella, Joey (23 October 2019). "Mazda MX-30 Electric Crossover Has Doors Like the RX-8's". Car and Driver (US: Hearst Communications). https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29555758/mazda-mx-30-concept-photos-info/. Retrieved 1 November 2019. 
  9. ↑ Porter, Jon (23 October 2019). "Mazda's first electric car includes rear-hinged 'freestyle' doors". US. https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/23/20928273/mazda-mx-30-electric-car-release-date-price-range-features. 
  10. ↑ O'Carroll, Damien (24 October 2019). "Global reveal: the MX-30 is Mazda's sporty EV-SUV". Stuff (Kelsey Media). https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/116803361/global-reveal-the-mx30-is-mazdas-sporty-evsuv. Retrieved 24 July 2020. 
  11. ↑ Burgess, Rachel (23 October 2019). "Electric Mazda MX-30 receives RX-8-style doors". Autocar (UK: Haymarket Media Group). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-tokyo-motor-show/electric-mazda-mx-30-receives-rx-8-style-doors. Retrieved 1 November 2019. 
  12. ↑ Sagar (23 October 2019). "MX-30 debuts in Tokyo as Mazda's first production EV". autodevot.com. https://www.autodevot.com/2019/10/mazda-mx-30-electric-suv-debuts-tokyo/. 
  13. ↑ Szymkowski, Sean (14 April 2021). "Mazda MX-30 EV lands in the US this fall, rotary engine revival to follow". CNET. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mazda-mx-30-ev-rotary-engine-us-california/. 
  14. ↑ "Mazda MX-30 Mild Hybrid | Mazda Australia". https://www.mazda.com.au/cars/mx-30-mild-hybrid/. 
  15. ↑ "MAZDA REVEALS FULL UK RANGE AND PRICING FOR THE FORTHCOMING MX-30 EV" (in en). https://www.mazda.co.uk/why-mazda/news-and-events/mazda-news/articles/mazda-reveals-full-uk-range-and-pricing-for-the-forthcoming-mx-30-ev/. 
  16. ↑ "Mazda MX-30 mit noch mehr Individualisierungsmöglichkeiten" (in de). 2020-07-01. https://de.mazda-press.com/news/2020/mazda-mx-30-mit-noch-mehr-individualisierungsmoglichkeiten/. 
  17. ↑ "Mazda reveals Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV in Europe" (in en). 2023-01-13. https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2023/202301/230113a.html. 
  18. ↑ "マツダ、新型コンパクトSUV「MAZDA MX-30」を発売" (in ja). 2020-10-08. https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2020/202010/201008a.html. 
  19. ↑ "【マツダ MX-30】気になるポイント…価格、EV、ロータリーレンジエクステンダー、ターゲット" (in ja). 2020-10-08. https://response.jp/article/2020/10/08/339183.html. 
  20. ↑ "マツダ、新型コンパクトSUV「MAZDA MX-30」を発売" (in ja). 2020-01-28. https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2020/202010/201008a.html. 
  21. ↑ "マツダ、「MAZDA MX-30 Rotary-EV」の予約受注を開始" (in ja). 2023-09-14. https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2023/202309/230914b.html. 
  22. ↑ Collie, Scott (2021-03-31). "2021 Mazda MX-30 price and specs" (in en). https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2021-mazda-mx-30-price-and-specs. 
  23. ↑ Stopford, William (2021-05-05). "2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric price and specs" (in en). https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2021-mazda-mx-30-electric-price-and-specs. 
  24. ↑ Weekes, Alistair (2021-05-01). "2021 Mazda MX-30 EV – Launch" (in en). https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2021/05/the-all-new-mazda-mx-30-ev-launch-a-meaningful-step-forward/. 
  25. ↑ Alvrez, Fred (2021-10-04). "2021 Mazda MX-30 EV – Launch" (in en). https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2021/10/mazdas-multi-solution-approach-the-mazda-mx-30-mild-hybrid/. 
  26. ↑ Lambert, Fred (2021-08-24). "Mazda launches its first electric car in the US: MX-30 EV for $33,470 and only 100-mile range" (in en). https://electrek.co/2021/08/24/mazda-launches-first-electric-car-us-mx-30-price-range/. 
  27. ↑ Wren, Wesley (2023-08-01). "Mazda Pulls The Plug On Its MX-30 EV In The US" (in en). https://www.autoweek.com/news/a44692751/mazda-mx-30-discontinued/. 
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