Fully-electric Mazda MX-30 open for booking in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The sole distributor of Mazda cars in Malaysia, Bermaz Motor has opened ordering books for the fully-electric MX-30. Deliveries will most probably begin in the last quarter of 2022.

The Mazda EV was first unveiled in 2019 at the Tokyo Motor Show and for long has been one of the most awaited cars in the Malaysian market. Here, it will be offered in two variant options Mid and High with the price starting from RM 198,780. Each purchase will be accompanied by a 5-year/100,000 km manufacture warranty and an 8-year/160,000 km EV battery warranty.

Power configuration

Powering the new MX-30 is a 35.5 kWh battery that powers the e-motor that drives the four wheels. This duo generates a maximum power of 143 hp along with a peak torque of 271 Nm. The expected electric range stands at 199 km.

Charging details

With a 6.6 kW Type 2 AC charger, the MX-30 gets fully charged in just 5 hours, while the 40 kW DC charger does 80 percent of the job in only 36 minutes.

Features

Both on the outside and inside, the MX-30 packs several luxurious, comforting, and convenience-providing features like -

• LED headlights
• LED tail lights
• 18-inch alloys
• Heated ORVMs
• Keyless entry
• 10 parking sensors (4 front & 6 rear)
• Powered sunroof (High trim only)
• LED Signature headlight (High trim only)

Inside the cabin, one would find the following standard features -

• Head-up display
• Dual-zone air conditioning system
• 7-inch colour TFT LCD multi-info display
• Electronic parking brake
• 8.8-inch infotainment display
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity
• Gear shift paddles
• Two USB ports
• Reverse camera display
• 6-way manually adjusted seats

The MX-30 High variant gets a few extra elements that justify this higher price tag. Included in the list are -

• 8-way heated powered seats with lumbar and memory function
• Bose sound system with 12 speakers
• 360-degree view display
• Frameless rear-view mirror
• Seats wrapped in a combo of leatherette & fabric

Safety

Like every Mazda, this one too comes with an array of safety features that offer the owner peace of mind. Part of the EVs specs sheet is -

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop-Go function
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Blindspot monitor
• Lane Departure Warning
• Front Cross-Traffic Alert (High variant only)

What do you think of the latest Mazda EV, the MX-30? Let us know in the comments.

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