2022 Mazda MX-30: Features we find most impressive

2022 Mazda MX-30: Features we find most impressive

KUALA LUMPUR: It was only recently that the Malaysia auto arena got yet another electric vehicle, this time from Japanese automaker, Mazda. Called the MX-30, the EV was introduced by automaker’s official distributor Bermaz Motor Trading Sdn Bhd.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much does the MX-30 costs?

    Mazda Malaysia has opened up the car’s ordering books and has announced a starting price of RM 198,780 for the new EV.
  • How many variants is the MX-30 EV offered in?

    Once launched, the 2022 MX-30 EV will be offered in two variant options, Mid and High.
  • The Mazda MX-30 is the brand’s first battery-electric vehicle and is its 3rd gen mode after Mazda 3 and MX-30.

    Fully-electric Mazda MX-30

    Once launched, the 2022 MX-30 EV will be offered in two variant options, Mid and High. For now, Mazda Malaysia has opened up the car’s ordering books and has announced a starting price of RM 198,780 for the new EV. With each purchase customers will get a 5-year/100,000km manufacturing warranty (whichever comes first) and up to 8-year/160,000 km EV battery coverage.

    Mazda MX-30 powertrain

    Before we start to unwind the EV’s most interesting features, let’s first discuss its power configuration, as at the end, a smooth and relaxed commuting is all expected from a car.

    The MX-30 benefits from the brand’s new e-Skyactiv powertrain that offers the car pure electric power. The lightweight and powerful e-SKYACTIV e-motor generates a maximum power of 143 hp along with a peak torque of 271 Nm. The drive is sent to the front wheels via a single-speed gearbox.

    Fully-electric Mazda MX-30 powertrain

    The floor mounted 35.5 kWh, 355 volt lithium-ion battery powers the motor and offers the EV a maximum operating range of 199 km on a full charge. Also, this configuration enables the EV to complete the century sprint in just 9.7 seconds and attain a top speed of 140 kmph.

    Fully-electric Mazda MX-30 charging

    Mazda MX-30 charging detail:

    • AC charger (Type 2 port): At a rate of up to 6.6 kW it takes 5 hours to charge the battery fully via a wallbox; at a maximum rate of 3 kW it takes around 12 hours to fully charge the battery via a normal power plug
    • DC fast charger (CCS2 port): At a maximum rate of 40 kW, it charges the battery from 0 to 80% in jut 36 minutes

    Mazda MX-50 dimension -

    Length

    4,395 mm

    Width

    1,795 mm

    Height

    1,570 mm

    Wheelbase

    2,665 mm

    Kerb weight

    1,645 kg

    Wheels

    18-inch alloys with 215/55 tyres

     

    Mazda CX-30 features

    2022 Mazda MX-30: Most interesting features

    Freestyle doors: The EV features RX-8-like ‘Freestyle’ doors wherein the front and rear doors open at the center. In Mazda’s view it will allow customers to “invent new and creative ways of using the car." Just like the Tesla Model X, the Freestyle doors open to 82 degrees in the front and 80 degrees at the rear.

    Fully-electric Mazda MX-30 doors

    Lighting setup: Part of the EV’s standard kit is its impressive lighting kit that includes auto LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED Signature rear combination lights, LED fog lamps, and LED reverse light.

    Mazda MX-30 LED lights

    Driver supporting gears: Offering the driver all the information needed is a 7-inch color TFT LCD display and a windshield projected heads-up display that allows the one behind the wheels all the info needed without having to move the eyes from the road ahead. The steering wheel mounted controls, paddle shifters also add to the detail.

    Mazda MX-30 instrument panel & head-up display

    Infotainment display: Taking care of the driver and onlookers entertainment needs is an 8.8-inch windscreen display with the next-gen Mazda Connect system. It also offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

    Mazda CX-30 infotainment display

    Floating center console: Mazda CX-30 features a dual-tier center console that apart from being functional is an interesting site to look at. For the former, it provides the owner access to several functions together with the 7.0-inch climate control touch screen. As for the latter, the lower part is covered in high-quality materials like corks, threads, recycled plastic bottles, adding an extra element of sustainable style.

    Mazda CX-30 centre console

    Sound system: Available with the EV is a premium Bose system, complete with 12 high-performance speakers and BassMatch, Centerpoint, AudioPilot, and SurroundStage technologies.

    Mazda CX-30 sound system

    Comfortable seats: The electric SUV features super comfortable seats that in the top-spec model get 8-way power driver seat with 2-way lumbar adjustment, two-position memory and heated function.

    Fully-electric Mazda MX-30 features

    Adaptive LED headlight (ALH): This system enhances night time visibility and keeps the driver vigilant by combining three techs, Highway Mode, Glare-free High Beam, and Wide-range Low Beams.

    Mazda CX-30 ALH

    Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS): This system helps the headlight pivot in the direction in which the car turns, thus improving the visibility by manifold.

    Mazda CX-30 AFS

    Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) & Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): This system scans the blind spots behind the car, detects unseen vehicles and alerts the driver of the same during lane change or reversing.

    Mazda CX-30 BSM & RCTA

    Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA): It detects vehicles in the front left and right blind spots of the car whenever the MX-30 drives towards an intersection.

    Mazda CX-30 FCTA

    Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS): This system monitors the road markings and alerts the driver whenever the car strays from the lane.

    Mazda CX-30 LWDS

    Lane Keep Assist System (LAS): This one comes as an add-on to the LDWS, it performs minor steering correction to bring back the EV in the correct lane.

    Mazda CX-30 LSA

    Smart Brake Support (SBS): It reduces or completely eliminates frontal collision by automatically applying the brakes.

    Mazda CX-30 SBS

    Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS): The system helps the EV maintain a constant distance from the vehicle ahead without having the driver use the accelerator or brake pedal.

    Mazda CX-30 safety features

    Amazing, isn’t it? Which Mazda MX-30 feature do you like the most? Let us know in the comments.

    Also Read: Mazda CX-8 updated for the model year 2022; what’s new

    Purva Jain

    Purva Jain

    Purva is a crazy admirer of cars and she has got a lot of expertise in their detailing. Though, she has mastered in Economics but cars have always been her field of interest. She is an introvert in talking but when it comes to cars and the latest news regarding them she talks like hell. Exploring new cars as well as the vintage machines is listed in her hobbies while getting to know about the history behind the same are the things which she enjoys the most. She may seem silent from the outside but inside her is a volcano erupting to engulf the mean machines.

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