Jump to content
  • Drew Dowdell
    Drew Dowdell

    By Drew Dowdell •

    Mazda Rolls Out The MX-30 EV

      ...Interesting styling, so-so specs...

    Mazda rolled the new MX-30 electric vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show today. The  MX-30 is a new take on the Kodo design language and one of its most interesting features is the clamshell doors. This vehicle will be the brand's first battery electric vehicle, but it is unlikely to make it to the U.S. in this form.  What we're looking at here is a European model. 

    The MX-30 is powered by a single motor driving the front wheels and a 35.5 kWh battery pack under the floorboards.  That battery size is rather small compared to some other EVs (The Chevy Bolt EV is 60 kWh for example) and range is limited to about 130 miles. Power rings up a 141 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft of torque. 

    Mazda has tuned the MX-30 differently than other EVs. Rather than strong torque off the line, power builds more gradually and regenerative braking is less grabby than others. Mazda even pipes artificial engine noise into the cabin to give the sensory effect of acceleration. Mazda called the new powertrain e-Skyactive. 

    There are rumors that an MX-30 will appear at the Los Angeles Auto Show with a rotary powered regenerator, a vehicle much more interesting to the North American buying public, but for now, we just sit and wait for pricing to be announced to this European model.

     

    Source: Mazda USA Media

    • Upvote 1
    Go to articles

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    dfelt

    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.

    Like the normal look of the CUV, those that want a fastback will have it in this 3 1/2 door version?

    Like the look of the cloth seats, dash from what can be seen is nice looking.

    Best part is it is distinct from the rest of the jelly bean designs.

    Failures is the small battery pack, fake engine noise and torque gradual approach. I honestly think this will doom this auto. The Torque makes me think they are affraid of motor failure with the instant torque. Why not have it after all their tag line has always been Zoom Zoom.

    • Haha 1

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Drew Dowdell

    I like the look of it at least. That's about as nice as I can be about it. Maybe with a rotary generator it will be more impressive.

    • Upvote 2

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ykX

    ykX 820

    Posted (edited)

    Actually while I like the looks of all the current Mazda vehicles, I am not fan of this one.  I think Mazda could do better.

    Will see what the final specs will be, hopefully decent.

    Edited by ykX

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ccap41

    I think it looks good and that's it. 

    Too small of a battery, range will be even worse when rated here, why'd they decide to cut it 6 inches short and make it hardly even SUV-sized. 

    I would be ecstatic for my 91 miles or range in the winter! 

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ykX

    ykX 820

    Posted (edited)

    On 10/26/2019 at 8:04 PM, balthazar said:

    No comments on the generous cladding??

    Oh, right; it's not the Regal.

    Personally, I said that it doesn't look good to me period, not just the cladding which is pretty bad.  And I am usually a fan of Mazda design.

    Regal would look 100 times better without stupid cladding as can be seen on the European model.

    Edited by ykX
    • Thanks 1

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    balthazar

    That was my point; the Regal is now nearly synonymous with ‘awful cladding’ (of which it actually has none of; that’s merely black trim), meanwhile I basically never see the same comment made about any of the other two dozen vehicles wearing the same or worse.

    • Upvote 1

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ccap41
    On 10/26/2019 at 7:04 PM, balthazar said:

    No comments on the generous cladding??

    Oh, right; it's not the Regal.

    Yeah, looks like sh!t, just like the Regal. 

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    ykX
    1 hour ago, balthazar said:

    That was my point; the Regal is now nearly synonymous with ‘awful cladding’ (of which it actually has none of; that’s merely black trim), meanwhile I basically never see the same comment made about any of the other two dozen vehicles wearing the same or worse.

    I think maybe because we all saw how it looks without the cladding and it is so much better.  Other models with cladding do not have anything to compare it too.

    • Upvote 1

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites


    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Add a comment...

    ×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

      Only 75 emoji are allowed.

    ×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

    ×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

    ×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

    ×



  • Similar Content

    • Drew Dowdell
      Mercedez Benz News G-Class to get Electric Model
      By Drew Dowdell
      Daimler CEO Källenius announced on Twitter yesterday that there would be a zero-emission EV version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class on the way. He continued, "In the past there were discussions whether we should eliminate the model, the way I see things now I'd say the last Mercedes to be built will be a G-Class".
      The G-Class is already one of the most expensive models sold under the Mercedes-Benz brand. The EV version of the G-Class will likely be sold under the EQ brand. 
      An electric G-Class already exists though as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kreisel Electric have already converted a G-Class to an EV.  It packs dual battery packs for 80-kWh of capacity good for a range of about 186 miles.
      No further details have been released as to when the EV G-Class would be launched. 

      View full article
    • Drew Dowdell
      G-Class to get Electric Model
      By Drew Dowdell
      Daimler CEO Källenius announced on Twitter yesterday that there would be a zero-emission EV version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class on the way. He continued, "In the past there were discussions whether we should eliminate the model, the way I see things now I'd say the last Mercedes to be built will be a G-Class".
      The G-Class is already one of the most expensive models sold under the Mercedes-Benz brand. The EV version of the G-Class will likely be sold under the EQ brand. 
      An electric G-Class already exists though as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kreisel Electric have already converted a G-Class to an EV.  It packs dual battery packs for 80-kWh of capacity good for a range of about 186 miles.
      No further details have been released as to when the EV G-Class would be launched. 
    • Drew Dowdell
      GM News: Lordstown Sold to Lordstown Motors Corp
      By Drew Dowdell
      GM's Lordstown facility has been sold to startup Lordstown Motors.  Lordstown Motors will produce the Workhorse Endurance pickup truck, an all-electric truck, at the site. 
      The Endurance has all-wheel drive via 4 motors, one for each wheel.  It also has outlets to allow for the use of power tools. Workhorse is also in the bidding to make plug-in mail trucks for the U.S. Postal Service.  Workhorse has 6,000 orders for a truck based on the W-15 Prototype, and those orders would be moved to Lordstown for production. Workhorse is targeting fleet buyers. With fewer moving parts and lower fuel costs, it could translate to lower cost-to-own for fleet operators. 
      Lordstown Motors still needs to go through several more rounds of fund raising in order to continue development, conduct safety testing, and retool the plant for production. 

      View full article

  • Posts

    • trinacriabob
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By trinacriabob · Posted

      I didn't like seafood as a kid.  Then I learned how good it is for you (certain types are amazingly high in protein and low in fat).  My mom would make a baked sole in a tomato/cacciatore type sauce that was delicious.  I would definitely eat it and ask for seconds. I'm with you on the shellfish.  I'm not sure how it smells different from other fish.  What I don't like, though, is the consistency and dealing with the outer shell.  I hate clams, crab, mussels, crayfish, and many more.  I had calamari within the last 10 years (in Europe), they tasted just okay, and, within hours, I got sick from them.  No one else in the party got sick.  I don't know what that was all about.  I won't eat them again.  Surprisingly, I'm okay with scallops and with larger shrimp.  I've had lobster about 5 times and it was good.  Once was at a seafood buffet on a Good Friday at Harvey's Casino at Lake Tahoe.  All the lobster you could eat. What you like is what I call "steak fish."  It's presented like a cut of meat or a chicken breast.  I agree. I love swordfish, halibut, and, if you get a good cut, shark can also be very tasty.  I also like smaller fresh water fish ... flaky and white, wow ... and if the scales have been removed.
    • trinacriabob
      Random Thoughts Thread

      By trinacriabob · Posted

      "Just say yes" to Chandler's (AZ) IKEA.
    • riviera74
      Fiat News: Fiat 500X Sport Coming to America

      By riviera74 · Posted

      Has FCA not learned that nobody in the USA wants a FIAT 500 (regardless of trim level)?!
    • riviera74
      Toyota News: Toyota Introduces Camry and Avalon with All-Wheel Drive

      By riviera74 · Posted

      GM should consider putting AWD on all of its (non-Cadillac) sedans as a $1000 option.  They already do that on the CUVs (although not as inexpensively).
    • oldshurst442
      Fiat News: Fiat 500X Sport Coming to America

      By oldshurst442 · Posted

      I like the overall dash layout and the way it looks.  (So, that would be my lowly contribution to this thread.)

  • Social Stream

  • Today's Birthdays

    1. BB_454
      BB_454
      (38 years old)

  • Who's Online (See full list)

  • My Clubs

About us

CheersandGears.com - Founded 2001

We ♥ Cars

Get in touch

Follow us

Recent tweets

facebook

Support and Policies

Support

Meet the Staff

Advertising

Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

User Submitted Content

×
×
  • Create New...