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{{Short description|Compact crossover SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Mazda MX-30 (DR)
| image = 2021 Mazda MX-30 Front.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Company:Mazda|Mazda]]
| aka = 
| production = May 2020 – present
| model_years = 2021–2023 (North America)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mx-30-2022|title=2022 Mazda MX-30|website=Car and Driver|first=Drew|last=Dorian|access-date=15 November 2023}}</ref>
| assembly = Japan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
| designer = Yōichi Matsuda
| class = [[Engineering:Subcompact crossover SUV|Subcompact crossover SUV]]
| body_style = 5-door [[Engineering:SUV|SUV]]
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Engineering:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-motor, front-wheel-drive]] (BEV, PHEV)
  | [[Engineering:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, all-wheel-drive]] (MHEV){{efn|name=JAN|Japan, Australia and New Zealand only}}
  }}
| platform = [[Engineering:Skyactiv#e-Skyactiv|e-Skyactiv]]<ref name=MX30Specs>{{cite news |title=Mazda MX-30 – An electric car for the environment…. and the driver |url=https://www.mazda-press.com/eu/news/2019/mazda-mx-30--an-electric-car-for-the-environment-and-the-driver/ |access-date=27 May 2020 |work=Mazda Press EU |publisher=Mazda Public Relations |date=23 October 2019 |location=Europe |language=en}}</ref>
| doors = {{ubl
 | Conventional front doors
 | Freestyle rear doors
 }}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Engineering:Mazda CX-30|Mazda CX-30]]
  | [[Engineering:Mazda3#BP|Mazda3 (BP)]]
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 830&nbsp;cc single-rotor [[Engineering:Wankel engine|Wankel rotary]] (generator only) (PHEV)<ref name="auto motor und sport 2023">{{cite web | title=Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV (2023) : Elektro-SUV mit Wankelmotor als Range Extender | website=auto motor und sport | first1=Gerd |last1=Stegmaier | first2=Thiemo |last2=Fleck | first3=Torsten |last3=Seibt |date=2023-01-13 | url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/mazda-mx-30-bev-wankel-generator-serieller-plug-in-hybrid/ | language=de | access-date=2023-01-15}}</ref>
  | 2.0 L [[Engineering:Skyactiv#Skyactiv-Hybrid|''e-Skyactiv-G'']] I4 (MHEV){{efn|name=JAN}}
  }}
| motor = {{Unbulleted list
  | e-Skyactiv Water-cooled [[Engineering:Synchronous motor|synchronous]] AC motor<ref name=MX30Specs/>
  | 24-volt e-motor (e-Skyactiv-G){{efn|name=JAN}}
}}
| powerout = {{Unbulleted list
  | {{convert|105|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} (BEV)
  | {{convert|125|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} (PHEV)<ref name="auto motor und sport 2023" />
  | {{convert|107|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} (MHEV){{efn|name=JAN}}
}}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | Single-speed [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic transmission]] (BEV, PHEV)
  | 6-speed [[Engineering:Skyactiv#Skyactiv-Drive|''Skyactiv-Drive'']] automatic (MHEV){{efn|name=JAN}}
}}
| drivetrain = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Engineering:Mild hybrid|MHEV]] (e-Skyactiv-G){{efn|name=JAN}}
  | series plug-in hybrid or [[Engineering:Range extender|EREV]] (MX-30 PHEV)
  }}
| battery = 35.5 kWh prismatic lithium ion<ref name=MX30Specs/>
| electric_range = {{convert|200|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (WLTP)<ref name=MX30Specs/> {{convert|100|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} (EPA)
| charging = {{unbulleted list
  | DC:{{Efn|Uses CHAdeMO connector in Japan or CCS connector in other markets}} 40 kW<ref name=MX30Specs/>
  | AC: 6.6 kW<ref name=MX30Specs/>
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2655|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name=MX30Specs/>
| length = {{convert|4395|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name=MX30Specs/>
| width = {{convert|1795|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name=MX30Specs/>
| height = {{convert|1570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name=MX30Specs/>
| weight = 
| sp = uk
}}

The '''Mazda MX-30''' is a [[Engineering:Subcompact crossover SUV|subcompact crossover SUV]] produced by [[Company:Mazda|Mazda]] and sold as a battery electric (BEV), [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]] (PHEV) or [[Engineering:Mild hybrid|mild hybrid]] (MHEV) variant.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=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/ |title=Mazda Surprises With World Premiere Of Hybrid Version Of MX-30 Electric SUV At Rare Car Event |last=Lyon |first=Peter |magazine={{wipe|Forbes}} |date=31 July 2020 |access-date=1 August 2020}}</ref> Based on the [[Engineering:Mazda CX-30|CX-30]], it was unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lye |first=Gerard |date=23 October 2019 |title=Tokyo 2019: Mazda MX-30 – brand's first EV debuts with 141 hp, 264 Nm, 209 km EV range, suicide doors! |url=https://paultan.org/2019/10/23/tokyo-2019-mazda-mx-30-brands-first-ev-officially-debuts/ |website=Paultan.org |publisher=Driven Communications |location=Malaysia |access-date=1 November 2019}}</ref> Production of the vehicle, which is Mazda's first mass-produced [[Engineering:Electric car|electric car]], began at their Ujina factory on 19 May 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Berman |first1=Bradley |title=Mazda starts production of MX-30, its first pure EV |url=https://electrek.co/2020/05/20/mazda-starts-production-of-mx-30-its-first-pure-ev/ |website=[[Social:Electrek|Electrek]] |date=20 May 2020}}</ref>

Mazda is one of the first and only automakers currently producing a [[Engineering:Wankel engine|Wankel engine with a rotary piston]], it was last delivered in the [[Engineering:Mazda RX-8|Mazda RX-8]] and is sold in the Mazda MX-30 since October 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mazda MX-30 R-EV Review: Rotary Returns With A Whimper, But Offers Hope |url=https://www.carthrottle.com/reviews/mazda/mazda-mx-30-r-ev-review-rotary-returns-whimper-offers-hope |work=CarThrottle |date=26 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> It works as a generator and increases range with the support of an electric motor.

== Overview ==
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical
| image1 = Mazda MX-30 EV 1X7A0374.jpg
| caption1 = Rear view
| image2 = Mazda MX-30 side.jpg
| caption2 = The MX-30's freestyle doors
| image3 = Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV G Prototype (19).jpg
| caption3 = Interior
}}
The MX-30 features [[Engineering:Suicide door|clamshell doors]], referred to as "freestyle doors" by Mazda and previously seen on their rotary-engined [[Engineering:Mazda RX-8|RX-8]] sports car.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29555758/mazda-mx-30-concept-photos-info/ |title=Mazda MX-30 Electric Crossover Has Doors Like the RX-8's |last=Capparella |first=Joey |magazine=Car and Driver |publisher=Hearst Communications |location=US |date=23 October 2019 |access-date=1 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Porter |first=Jon |date=23 October 2019 |title=Mazda's first electric car includes rear-hinged 'freestyle' doors |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/23/20928273/mazda-mx-30-electric-car-release-date-price-range-features |website=[[The Verge]]  |location=US |access-date=1 November 2019}}</ref> It uses [[Engineering:MacPherson strut|MacPherson strut]] front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/116803361/global-reveal-the-mx30-is-mazdas-sporty-evsuv | first = Damien | last = O'Carroll | title=Global reveal: the MX-30 is Mazda's sporty EV-SUV |magazine=Stuff |publisher=Kelsey Media |date=24 October 2019 |access-date=24 July 2020}}</ref>

The MX-30 is powered by an [[Physics:Electric motor|electric motor]] supported by a 35.5&nbsp;kWh battery with a power output of {{convert|105|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} and {{convert|264|Nm|abbr=on}} torque, offering a range of {{convert|209|km|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":0">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-tokyo-motor-show/electric-mazda-mx-30-receives-rx-8-style-doors |title=Electric Mazda MX-30 receives RX-8-style doors |last=Burgess |first=Rachel |magazine=Autocar |publisher=Haymarket Media Group |location=UK |date=23 October 2019  |access-date=1 November 2019}}</ref> Up to 80% charge can be achieved within 30 to 40 minutes via 40&nbsp;kW DC charging. With a 6.6&nbsp;kW AC (1 phase, 230V, 29A) charging unit, the MX-30 is claimed to get fully recharged within 4.5 hours.<ref name="Autodevot">{{cite web |url=https://www.autodevot.com/2019/10/mazda-mx-30-electric-suv-debuts-tokyo/|title=MX-30 debuts in Tokyo as Mazda's first production EV |author=Sagar |publisher=autodevot.com |date=23 October 2019 |access-date=21 April 2020}}</ref> 

The [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]] variant was presented on 14 January 2023.<ref name="auto motor und sport 2023" /> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mazda-mx-30-ev-rotary-engine-us-california/ |title=Mazda MX-30 EV lands in the US this fall, rotary engine revival to follow |first=Sean |last=Szymkowski |publisher=CNET |date=14 April 2021 |access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref> The Wankel engine is a naturally aspirated single-rotor unit with a chamber volume of 830&nbsp;cc, petrol direct injection, exhaust gas recirculation, a three-way catalyst and a particulate filter. Its rated power output is {{cvt|55|kW|PS hp|0}}.<ref name="auto motor und sport 2023" /> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mazda.com.au/cars/mx-30-mild-hybrid/ | title=Mazda MX-30 Mild Hybrid &#124; Mazda Australia }}</ref>

==Markets==
===Europe===
The MX-30 was introduced for the Europe region in the third quarter of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MAZDA REVEALS FULL UK RANGE AND PRICING FOR THE FORTHCOMING MX-30 EV|url=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/|website=Mazda UK - News & Events|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-01|title=Mazda MX-30 mit noch mehr Individualisierungsmöglichkeiten|url=https://de.mazda-press.com/news/2020/mazda-mx-30-mit-noch-mehr-individualisierungsmoglichkeiten/|website=Presseportal Mazda Deutschland|language=de}}</ref> Two powertrain options were available: e-Skyactiv (BEV) and e-Skyactiv R-EV (PHEV).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-01-13|title=Mazda reveals Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV in Europe|url=https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2023/202301/230113a.html|website=Mazda Newsroom Europe|language=en}}</ref> 

===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. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=マツダ、新型コンパクトSUV「MAZDA MX-30」を発売|url=https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2020/202010/201008a.html|website=Mazda Newsroom Japan|language=ja}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=【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|url=https://response.jp/article/2020/10/08/339183.html|website=Automotive Media Response|language=ja}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-28|title=マツダ、新型コンパクトSUV「MAZDA MX-30」を発売|url=https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2020/202010/201008a.html|website=Mazda Newsroom Japan|language=ja}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-09-14|title=マツダ、「MAZDA MX-30 Rotary-EV」の予約受注を開始|url=https://newsroom.mazda.com/ja/publicity/release/2023/202309/230914b.html|website=Mazda Newsroom Japan|language=ja}}</ref>

===Australia===
The MX-30 went on sale in Australia in April 2021, with three grades available at launch: Evolve, Touring, and Astina.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-31|first=Scott|last=Collie|title=2021 Mazda MX-30 price and specs|url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2021-mazda-mx-30-price-and-specs|website=CarExpert Australia|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-05|first=William|last=Stopford|title=2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric price and specs|url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2021-mazda-mx-30-electric-price-and-specs|website=CarExpert Australia|language=en}}</ref>

===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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-01|first=Alistair|last=Weekes|title=2021 Mazda MX-30 EV – Launch|url=https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2021/05/the-all-new-mazda-mx-30-ev-launch-a-meaningful-step-forward/|website=Drive Life|language=en}}</ref> In October 2021, the e-Skyactiv-G M Hybrid powertrain in the Limited grade followed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-04|first=Fred|last=Alvrez|title=2021 Mazda MX-30 EV – Launch|url=https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2021/10/mazdas-multi-solution-approach-the-mazda-mx-30-mild-hybrid/|website=Drive Life|language=en}}</ref>

===North America===
The MX-30 EV went on sale in USA in August 2021 with sales limited within the {{wipe|California}} state, as a sole variant, a Premium Plus package option was available.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-24|first=Fred|last=Lambert|title=Mazda launches its first electric car in the US: MX-30 EV for $33,470 and only 100-mile range|url=https://electrek.co/2021/08/24/mazda-launches-first-electric-car-us-mx-30-price-range/|website=Electrek|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-08-01|first=Wesley|last=Wren|title=Mazda Pulls The Plug On Its MX-30 EV In The US|url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/a44692751/mazda-mx-30-discontinued/|website=Autoweek|language=en}}</ref> 

The MX-30 EV went on sale in Canada in February 2023, with two grades: GS and GT.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-01-10|first=Jordan|last=Maxwell|title=Mazda's MX-30 EV rolled out across country for 2023, pricing updated|url=https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/mazdas-mx-30-ev-rolled-out-across-country-for-2023-pricing-updated#:~:text=Starting%20February%202023%2C%20you'll,%2442%2C650%20for%20model%20year%202023|website=Driving Canada|language=en}}</ref> 

===Malaysia===
The MX-30 EV was launched in Malaysia in 29 June 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-06-29|first=Anthony|last=Lim|title=2022 Mazda MX-30 EV launched in Malaysia: 2 variants, 199 km range, deliveries in Q4, priced at RM199k max|url=https://paultan.org/2022/06/29/2022-mazda-mx-30-ev-officially-introduced-in-malaysia-mid-and-high-spec-q4-deliveries-priced-fr-rm199k/|website=Paul Tan Automotive News|language=en}}</ref> with deliveries began in January 2023, with two grades: Mid and High.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-01-16|first=Gerard|last=Lye|title=2023 Mazda MX-30 EV – first local spec units arrive in Malaysia; 145 PS, 199 km range; priced at RM199k max|url=https://paultan.org/2023/01/16/2023-mazda-mx-30-ev-first-local-spec-units-arrive-in-malaysia/|website=Paul Tan Automotive News|language=en}}</ref> 

===Singapore===
The MX-30 EV was launched at the Singapore Motor Show on 16 January 2023, in a sole variant.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-01-16|title=Mazda launches the MX-30 here at the 2023 Singapore Motor Show
|url=https://www.sgcarmart.com/articles/news/mazda-launches-the-mx-30-here-at-the-2023-singapore-motor-show-29690|website=SGCarMart|language=en}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/mazda-mx-30-pruebas-euro-ncap |title=Mazda MX-30 obtiene 5 estrellas en las pruebas Euro NCAP |first=Estefanía |last=Trujillo |website=Motorpasión México |date=14 November 2020 |access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref>

{{Euro NCAP 
|year               = 2020
|overall_stars      = 5
|description        = Mazda MX-30
|reference          = {{cite web |url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/mazda/mx-30/41214 |title=Mazda MX-30 (2020) |publisher=Euro NCAP |access-date=14 December 2020}}
|reference_name     = Mazda MX-30 NCAP (2020)
|adult_points       = 34.6
|adult_percent      = 91
|child_points       = 42.8
|child_percent      = 87
|pedestrian_points  = 37.0
|pedestrian_percent = 68
|safety_points      = 11.8
|safety_percent     = 73
|align=
}}

== Sales ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year 
! Europe<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mazda MX-30 Sales Figures|url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/mazda-mx-30-sales-figures/|website=GoodCarBadCar Automotive Sales Data|language=en}}</ref> 
! Japan<ref>{{Cite web|title=マツダ MX-30　新車販売台数推移/売れ行きと生産状況は？|url=https://id-information.co.jp/kuruma/mx30-hanbaidaisu/|website=Buy a car! - ID Information Company LTD [in English]|language=ja}}</ref>  
! U.S
!Canada
|-
! 2020
| 9,477
| 2,587
| 
|
|-
! 2021
| 12,249
| 4,655
| 61
| 148
|-
! 2022
| 5,849
| 1,829
| 324
| 812<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=MAZDA CANADA REPORTS SALES FOR DECEMBER AND FULL YEAR 2022|url=https://en.media.mazda.ca/2023-01-05-MAZDA-CANADA-REPORTS-SALES-FOR-DECEMBER-AND-FULL-YEAR-2022 |website=Mazda Canada Media}}</ref>
|-
! 2023
|
| 
| 100
| 662<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-04 |title=MAZDA CANADA REPORTS SALES FOR DECEMBER AND FULL YEAR 2023|url=https://en.media.mazda.ca/2024-01-04-MAZDA-CANADA-REPORTS-SALES-FOR-DECEMBER-AND-FULL-YEAR-2023 |website=Mazda Canada Media}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and reviews ==
The MX-30 made the 10 Best List of the 2020-2021 Car of the Year Japan Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jcoty.org/10best/ |title=10ベストカー |publisher=Car of the Year Japan |access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref> It also won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Electric Vehicle category.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.red-dot.org/project/mazda-mx-30-45990 |title=Mazda MX-30 |publisher=Red Dot |access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/mazda-2020-red-dot-awards-a4354-20200402 |title=Mazda bags two more Red Dot Awards for the CX-30 and MX-30 |first=Leandre |last=Grecia |magazine=Top Gear Philippines |publisher=Summit Media |date=2 April 2020 |access-date=14 December 2020}}</ref>

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."<ref>{{cite web |title=Mazda MX-30 - Consumer Reports |url=https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mazda/mx-30/ |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Consumer Reports}}</ref>

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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