Mazda MX-30 EV - More Quirks Than Features (ENG)

Mazda MX-30 EV - More Quirks Than Features (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

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Mazda MX-30 is an electric urban crossover. Mazda designers decided the MX-30 has to stand out from the model range (and the competition). In order to achieve this goal they went with "freestyle doors". Like in the Mazda RX-8, also the Mazda RX-30 gets rear doors, which open in the opposite direction to the front doors.
The Mazda MX-30 range is just around 200 kilometers. However Mazda claims that way the car is greener, quoting research that an average European driver covers 48 kilometers a day. Hence 200 kilometers is enough for almost an entire week.
↔ Mazda MX-30 dimensions:
✔ length: 4395 mm
✔ width: 1795 mm
✔ height: 1555 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2655 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 366 L (341 L with Bose audio)
💲 Mazda MX-30 starting price: 32 645 euro
💲 Mazda MX-30 price as tested: 40 000 euro
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@emptyMan0 3 жыл бұрын

As long as they're selling the MX-5, there's still hope for Mazda.

@bryan316 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. That is the only thing that gives me hope for Mazda to make it.

@lukaszlewczuk 3 жыл бұрын

One word comes to my mind: intriguing! Thanks for the test!

@HyBy 3 жыл бұрын

Dude...this is one of your best reviews yet! I laughed way too many times for a car review. Keep it up!

@NemanjaPantelic 3 жыл бұрын

The "economy class" bit in this review is one of the reasons I love this channel. Awesome!

@jacquesmichel9232 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I really like this MX30. I don’t drive far and I don’t have much need for the back seats.It looks solid and well made I will buy it when its coming to the US. I checked all the reports on this car, and I found that there were more good than bad stuff on the car. I am sure Mazda will take care of that.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@christiansommer914 3 жыл бұрын

Doug Demuro reference and Dmaxryno intro music.. Sir you are a genuine car guy.. I must subscribe to this channel😀

@1972myk 2 жыл бұрын

Fully loaded demo models with a 5 year warranty can be had for €24k right now. That’s with the incentive already used and a 8 year battery warranty. I feel this is one of the best price to performance EV’s in 2021. Range and AC charging limitations didn’t bother me. Not everyone wants an UP! or Zoe at this price.

@jeromeadolphe 2 жыл бұрын

Love the door dance

@robertavadani5946 3 жыл бұрын

I think if it's the same platform they will make an electric cx-30. I think this might be a testing bed for their new interior for the new Mazda's. Like you said this is a competitor for the mini which from what I can gather mazda has tried to get more in the premium market. I think time will tell and new models will show us if mazda have lost the plot. Good review btw

@MrAndrei4777 3 жыл бұрын

NIce one with 'before the pandemic reminder'!

@iphonepunker 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one last week and it should be delivered next week, its my first EV and I have only ever driven Alfa Romeo's so I guess this is also my introduction to current day Mazda. it kinda reminds me of a mini Alfa Romeo Stelvio might be the reason why I like it.

@beikselect 3 жыл бұрын

How is the car after few months ?

@RaduB. 3 жыл бұрын

I hope they will gather enough experience with this one for their next electric vehicle...

@johnkent91 3 жыл бұрын

Feels more like a tick box exercise so there’s an EV in their range

@alainpaquin627 8 ай бұрын

I'm the owner of a 2023 Mazda MX-30 GS as my first EV because I like the look & finish and the way it handles. Price wise, it's pretty good as Mazda offers a 4000$ rebate and another 12000$ in rebates from the federal & provincial governments (Quebec, Canada). I have to say I use it as a second vehicle to do all my shopping/groceries/meetings etc... all within 40 km from my house and I won't use it during winter time (October 31 to may 01). I understand the range is said to be 160 km but I've done more than 180 km on rural roads & city roads and it was showing15% left! But if you're looking for a primary vehicle for all year around including long trips, you should consider an EV with a 360 km minimum range knowing that in winter time when it's really cold (-20c +), you'll be using "heating/heated seats/heated streering etc..." which will have a negative impact on the range (minus 40% +) and it will take longer to charge. 😊 I forgot to mention, my average is 16 kwh/100 km.

@lauracletheroe9922 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. Love your humour! I’ll stick with my new Mazda 3 which I adore 🥰

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Wise choice.

@normanstephens5391 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marek. Have you done a review on any MG SUV vehicles. I have watched and enjoyed many,many of your reviews. They are Honest, Sincere and also Humorous. 👍👍👍👍

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

We don't get MG in Poland.

@rocketdreamer 3 жыл бұрын

You never disliked a car so much, so you triggered my curiosity and will seek to test it myself. With a red hat on ;)

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Trust me, I have disliked many others too, but you should try it out yourself. I'm here only to help people narrow down their choices.

@rocketdreamer 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives I always trust you, so big fan of you am I :)

@mrkretek 2 жыл бұрын

After the software update the artifical noise can be switches off.

@MarekDrives 2 жыл бұрын

Thank god!

@chwelio_jr 3 жыл бұрын

In Germany this model is 23k € and that price is great if I can compare with WV id3 plastic and cheap interior.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Mazda has got the interior right, but the range is a bit short, no?

@chwelio_jr 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives yes, that is main problem with this car for me 😁, next year will come model with wankel and am not sure if that will save this car.

@NemanjaPantelic 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder why Mazda tries so often to give us the opposite of what we need (mainly regarding drivetrain choices). For EV drivers I would argue that, currently, the main concerns are the range and charging options. Therefore, why offer a model with limited range that will make you think about charging practically all of the time? It charges really slow as well. I wish Mazda would let Apple worry about the environment (they're already doing a "great job" not shipping chargers with new phones :P) and just make fun cars that offer a carefree experience (talkin' 'bout MX-5! Yeah!).

@ducklai8641 2 жыл бұрын

😐

@igorfrancetic4669 3 жыл бұрын

Love the looks, it was the nicest car I seen on the car show last year. Even the $$ is ok...But a bit too many spoilers, I agree unfortunatelly.

@kevancroftkc Жыл бұрын

Sound can be turned off . You tube video on it.

@ysjmichael Жыл бұрын

MiX-30 more like - but I look forward to your test drive of MX30 R-EV 😁

@MarekDrivesENG Жыл бұрын

I've seen the specs. My initial impression is pretty much the same: Mazda keeps going on about how they are a small carmaker, and resources are tight, so why do they bother making a suicide-door EV/PHEV rather than just make an EV/PHEV variant of their regular crossovers?

@ysjmichael Жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrivesENG Spot-on - they don't want to sell too many 🤪

@TheAllMightyGodofCod 2 жыл бұрын

No, I can't. My situation is the opposite, I only use the car for long range driving. I walk for work or grocery shopping. It is a shame, I really like this one but it is not for me.

@francisarneau4429 3 жыл бұрын

Its a great ev.better than many others.

@Neatspejamasis 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a new trend for manufacturers to install small piece of finishing which is made from recycled materials? Marek mentioned FJ Cruiser which is quite capable in offroad, but not sure for MX/CX-30. Maybe this is also equivalent for hybrid CH-R?

@tulioassuncao8251 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel. Brazil has a lot cars channel, but you are the best!!!

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@MrGeekGamer 3 жыл бұрын

Will work great for me, but it will only be used for local driving and I have a home charger. Best English I have ever heard a Pole speak too (I go to Poland often)

@donbuidb 3 жыл бұрын

Look like you’re a good dancer

@ioannislazos2145 3 жыл бұрын

I like it.. !!!!! the best looking cheap but wellmade electric...and it’s mazda

@boraderim2168 Жыл бұрын

Well, I visited a mazda dealer last week and had a closer look at the model. Yes! I liked it . But if you are a city dweller who drives up to 30 miles everyday the range is just Ok. However if you plan to visit your parents (in laws) living in a neighbouring city (let's say 60-70 miles away from where you live) on a weekly basis , the range of the vehicle is problem. I think the successor mazda mx30 mk2 should have at least 45 kwh battery capacity

@rileypart1 3 жыл бұрын

1:04 we have a 2003-11 Honda Element similar door designed back in our states. It's was a funny corky camper SUV.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Right. That wasn't even sold in Europe.

@mazharakhund6258 3 жыл бұрын

Sir,, If I want to import this Suv from Japan into my country , could you help me ?

@JumboJimbo100 3 жыл бұрын

You are 1 tough guy to please!

@dalibormilic139 3 жыл бұрын

Mazda used to be on top of their game in noughties but I think they really have lost the plot like Marek implies in this video. Two years ago they said no EV one year ago EV with REX now they have an EV which is pretty useless but have anounced they are building new 6 cylinder engines including a 6 cyl DIESEL. They just keep missing the point so it will be interesting to see if they survive the decade.

@MrKristb17 3 жыл бұрын

Part of the reason why i want to now sell my Mazda! Reliable but thats about it. Is the new (old) Toyota i think

@Niro.C 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review Marek, can you review the MG ZS EV as well ?

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

We don't get MG in Poland (or anywhere outside the UK I think).

@Niro.C 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives here in Israel it is sold under full WVTA Euro6 Homologation. The 1.0 turbo automatic ( Aisin 6 transmission) is sold as well.

@MrMrPimpalicious 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrivesMG is available here in Austria as well.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

@Richard G how is it marketed?

@MrMrPimpalicious 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives Theses cars are imported to Austria by the company Frey (www.frey-automobile.at) and are sold at local dealerships.

@maia3514 3 жыл бұрын

Yess, been waiting for this review. Love the look of the car but you've pretty much confirm my fears, it's just not a good buy unfortunately. Seems like they went last minute FOMO on the EV push and missed the mark

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much so :(

@Hell-Hound1 3 жыл бұрын

I like the look of the car. After that I'm struggling to find anything practical about it. So it's a no from me. Thanks Marek, another good review.

@P.daniele 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the CX-5, it is really great 👍😉

@zme888 3 жыл бұрын

what's the hybrid model like? suicide doors look cool, even if impractical. the cars meant to be a coupe suv, its better than 2 doors. Mercedes are the only company I know of removing the b pillar in their e class coupe .would be cool as to do the same in a sedan or SUV

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

No idea. It's to be released.

@Babbalo 3 жыл бұрын

Ioniq 5 needs this color.

@graycrow 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, it's max charging power is not 50, but just 34 kW. Lowest among ALL modern EVs.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

It says 50 kW in the German price list/spec sheet.

@mickdaly6537 3 жыл бұрын

Seems as if Mazda just provides an ev more to cut their carbon footprint then anything. Like the vids at least you point out the bad bits others gloss over, with some it's all about 0-60 times more then comfort n range.keep up the reviews

@husarz 3 жыл бұрын

I must say I do like that car quite much. I mean it is not a Mach-E but for that price I'd take it before Xpeng G3. IMO this car is also absolutely better set inside than Polstar 2 - that one is kinda small. ID3 though is more economic and better designed inside - so that you feel more space, although ID3, or even ID 4 for that matter aren't that "premium" inside as MX30. I do sometimes tests of those cars and that's just my opinion. To be honest I think that Mazda hit a Jackpot with this car. It looks and feels luxurious (by the cost of a driving range of course). I'd take it if I was aiming for new car or to lease one, but if that wasn't the case then I'd definitely go for used Kia Soul with much the same range and absolutely better (in terms of comfort, not premium look) and spacious interior design. Cheers mate. Ciekawa recenzja 😁👍 PS. In addition I think that your review is not giving the truth to MX30 - here's why. You review it from a "living in Poland" perspective. And that is just so unfair to this car because there's barely any charging spot in Poland. Believe me, I know! And now think as someone living in let's say Scandinavia - Norway, where a few charging spots are placed near every store. Then it makes sense, am I right?

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and no. We could turn this argument around, and assume Bjørn Nyland would say a Mazda CX-30 doesn't make sense, because in Scandinavia it's probably too expensive versus an EV. I can't represent the perspective of every driver everywhere in the world. That being said, I'm not against the range. I'm against making this car more quirky than it should be by a carmaker that keeps telling us how it has to be careful spending money. If Toyota made this, I wouldn't say a word about it. But Mazda is all about being sensible, and refining its petrol engines, etc., and then it does THIS.

@husarz 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives you might be right with that one. Although on Norwegian market this car is most sensible choice at the moment. Within that price no other car offers that much equipment-wise. To be honest I do not think there is even a new car on the market that costs same money. Well there are some more or less same price range: Renault Zoe, Fiat 500, Nissan Leaf. About 20% more expensive are: Kia Soul, Honda-E, VW ID3, Citroen e-C4, BMW i3, Peugeot e208. And now question - which of those are better than Mazda? Next year's Toyota might be sensible choice, but we are talking of "today" rather than "next year". There is Opel seems with some car that looks like VW T-Roc, maybe Dacia (but highly doubt in quality of this one). Seriously, there's like a lot of electric cars. But quality-wise in the price of MX 30 there is nothing that even compares. (I do not compare it with Leaf since I tried both of those cars and there is absolutely no competition here - easy win for Mazda). Cheers and thanks for response. You got a 👍 and new subscriber.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

At the time I was reviewing the MX-30, this was probably the worst EV on the market in Poland. From my perspective anyway. You could get more range or at least a premium brand for similar money (unless you went to the bottom spec model). From a time perspective the Honda e and New Fiat 500 (or 500e as it really should be called) are much worse EVs (because they are both beautifully designed cars). And in this respect the MX-30 suddenly became a much better proposition. This gives me an idea for maybe a quarterly round-up of what has changed on the market, and what is no longer as bad, as I initially thought it was :) Thanks!

@kevinn1158 3 жыл бұрын

Ah. It’s the season so thank you for the Nutcracker dance with the doors! I mean they really could be nutcrackers if you know what I mean. As for the Mazda MX30. That thing is half baked at best and your review honestly reflects this fact. Thanks Merek!

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@cameron20020 3 жыл бұрын

Back doors definitely not for a rideshare vehicle.

@qwertzuiop7741 3 жыл бұрын

Nice dance :-)

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@TheYoyoma3 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like Mazda is trying to make a car that doesn't sell well....I actually really like Mazda's (and currently own a 3), but I'm so disappointed with their first electric car. Hoping they'll go back to the drawing board.

@francescodallemolle3700 3 жыл бұрын

Grand Old Combustion Engines, Please!

@SurvivorIce Жыл бұрын

Thia car is getting rotary engine to charge EV battary.

@CumBrianFries 3 жыл бұрын

Mazda never ceases to amaze, they have an uncanny ability to come up with a good-looking design only to fook up the final product with horrible execution. It's no wonder why they're still a small car company and they'll continue to stay small!

@TEVAssociation 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad we re not getting them in North America

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

You're not missing much :-)

@TEVAssociation 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives awaiting your opinion of 500e cabrio

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

I don't expect it to appear in Poland before spring.

@TEVAssociation 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives so how did Autogefuhl get one? Just cross the border lol

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

@Toronto Electric Vehicle Association TEVA you do realise Germany is a separate country, right? :) I think he was attending an international (or local German) press launch event. Polish FCA branch didn't invite me, so I will have to nag them in the spring. I'm currently trying to get them to give me an ETA for the Gladiator, but they don't seem to know anything beyond that it's going to arrive in Q1 2021.

@shroomyesc 3 жыл бұрын

I wish Mazda put effort into an actual EV rather than this impractical and overpriced compliance thingie, but if I remember right a couple years back they said they'd never make an EV at all so.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

That's right. They said there's so much more to be squeezed out of ICEs that they're going to focus on that.

@shroomyesc 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarekDrives Shame, their products are well polished right now (well, with the exception of the MX-30) so it would be nice to see an earnest EV.

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

They could easily squeeze all this in the CX-30, and have a decent urban crossover.

@aka7kak8 3 жыл бұрын

Electric cx-30 would be must have city car/second car. But this impractical nonsense is waste of manufacturer resources :(

@matthewbrewster1 3 жыл бұрын

its no more impractical than an electric MINI, Honda e, or FIAT 500e which are its closest rivals price and range wise. Manufacturer's resources aren't really a subjective reason in buying a car, Mazda have clearly made a case for making it and we should be glad they have stood out from the crowd. An electric CX-30 would be a good car but the range would have to be higher and it would be a lot more expensive. This is aimed at urban users probably single people or couples without children, the sort of people who might already drive a MINI, 500, Juke etc, none of which are any more practical.

@MrGeekGamer 3 жыл бұрын

Fits perfectly with my requirements, with the one exception. Our twice yearly road trip to Poland. Might have to hold on to my petrol car for that.

@peterclaes2907 3 жыл бұрын

great review..not so great car :-(

@th-l8936 3 жыл бұрын

Great dancing haha. Feel like this car was rushed into production by mazda...

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

More like side-tracked halfway through the project, as they realised the CX-30 is a better idea.

@4figgis957 3 жыл бұрын

The range will kill it. Pointless

@cghhgv2571 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a review ? You must be joking!! That's a laugh 😅!!! xaxaxa

@jondavis70 3 жыл бұрын

HOT 🔥 😉

@serbzero 3 жыл бұрын

This dude is a known Mazda hater. Biased review. How so? He mostly pointed out the negatives, some positives, but no mention of big positives (ride height, interior quality, exterior beauty etc.) Decent conclusion though, summed it up okay, so some points there. See if he spent as much time making fun of BMW i3 suicide doors. :)

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

As I said, BMW can afford to make a halo car. Mazda? Not so much. Especially since this is not even a dedicated platform.

@MrChristocentric Жыл бұрын

Shut up bird lol

@pontikigri3216 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else think that this car looks like Citroen cactus?

@MrNordlandfahrer 3 жыл бұрын

design from far is fine, but with this door concept it´s like a stagecoach - totally impractical (like BMW i3). I think they quickly cobbled an EV to meet the emission standards.

@exomnius 2 жыл бұрын

We love our MX-30. Very nice to drive, and we barrely need to go more then 100km a day, so the range is no problem at all. If we need to go further, we take our Diesel car, since we need two cars anyway. We charge it at home at 2kw/h over night, so charging speed is no problem either. Mazda clearly state that this car is fore people who don't need to drive more the 100 km/day, or as a second car. If you need to go further on dayly basis, this is just not the car for you, just like a Fiat 500 is not the best option if you need a pick-up truck.

@tyler.greene 3 жыл бұрын

You obviously didn't do much research because if you did then you would know the following - MX means special model. The MX30 is special as it's their first EV. CX30 is the new number system - it's their 7th generation Mazda. The CX50 will replace the 5 and the CX3 will be remodelled eventually and made into a CX20. I really hate it when people review cars but don't do their homework. It's not factual. Also, Range has nothing to do with price or not. It depends on needs. If you are doing 70 miles a day the MX30 isn't for you... you go and get something else. If you were looking for petrol or diesel, you wouldn't go and get a Smart car. The MX30 is for someone that does a school trip or low mileage to the shops and back, but needs/wants something a bit bigger than a Honda E or Mini E. End of. Why put it in a class it doesn't belong. Rant over!

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

1. MX stands for (depending on who you ask) Mazda Experimental, and was associated mainly with the rotary engine models. 2. Bearing in mind Mazda was going to put a rotary engine range extender in the MX-30 it kinda sorta makes sense to call it MX. 3. As the MX-30 is basically a less practical CX-30, they could have just made the CX-30 with more powertrain options. 4. However based on the model naming scheme, they weren't even developing the CX-30, because Mazda is special like this. 5. The new naming scheme rumour is just a rumour, though now they have introduced models, which do not fit the scheme, they might do something about it. 6. I'm sure there are people, who fit in the narrow category of "I'm going to overpay for an EV with shorter range than its competitors" (e2008, Mokka e, etc. anyone?), but are there going to be many?

@chryschrysostomou5392 3 жыл бұрын

dude, firstly, the car needs an extra 180mm behind its B pillars and an extra 40-50 kWh. Your funniest review to date!

@gerardy7500 3 жыл бұрын

Love Mazda car. My previous and current car is a Mazda however after watching the MX-30 not really a fan of this model and design.

@TheSynecdoche 3 жыл бұрын

There is a married couple in Osaka, Japan who regularly try cars; cannot really be called "test" as they just try them out in city traffic and on a mountain road over Osaka. They were very pleased with the aesthetics of the recent Mazda range but had their doubts about the MX-30's practicality, so they parked it in an everyday parking garage and tried to get in and out of the back seat without damaging their own Honda Vezel (HR-V) Hybrid RS parked next to it. The result: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e6uodbui2rOvp2w.html (Japanese only but the pics are self-explanatory).

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

They had tons of space there.

@robtt997 3 жыл бұрын

Disappointing car from Mazda . Good review. Thank you

@MarekDrives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@P991TS 3 жыл бұрын

Another one tries to rip-off Doug Demuro 😴🥱

@duca8063 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like this car is not for the usual Mazda consumer that looks for a commuter car that’s better to drive than a Škoda, it’s an emotional purchase like the Honda e or a mini or a DS 3. I love the hay it looks and I feel like it’s just another attempt at making the hole brand more upmarket, wouldn’t buy it though