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Introduced with great pomp and circumstance last year in Tokyo, the MX-30 is one of the most offbeat electric crossovers because it has a smaller battery than direct competitors. The “quad coupé” body style is also worthy of note.
Over in Japan, the eco-friendly brother of the CX-30 has also gained a mild-hybrid option in the guise of the e-SkyActiv G. The powertrain is centered around the 2.0-liter gasoline engine, complemented by an integrated starter/generator that stores energy in a 24-volt battery. Mazda calls this technology M Hybrid.
Revealed at the Automobile Council motor show near Tokyo, the newcomer promises “a high-quality feel, excellent fuel efficiency,” as well as “a quiet and smooth start.” What comes as a bit of a surprise is that Mazda didn’t mention a single figure, not even the horsepower and torque of the e-SkyActiv.
Happily, however, the CX-30 is available with the exact same option with up to 150 PS (148 HP) and 213 Nm (157 pound-feet) of torque. It remains to be seen if the MX-30 will be offered with a six-speed manual box like the CX-30.
“The MX-30 is a car that proposes a new relationship between people and the car, challenging the creation of new value without being bound by the common sense of the automobile,” explains the Hiroshima-based automaker. Hiroshima is also where the suicide-doored compact model is produced for the entire world.
Turning our attention over to the all-electric version, a front-axle electric motor develops 143 PS (141 horsepower) and 264 Nm (195 pound-feet) of torque. The 33.5-kWh battery is capable of charging at 50 kW to 80 percent of capacity within 30 to 40 minutes, which is just enough time to enjoy a coffee or two.
On an ending note, the MX in MX-30 comes from a series of concepts that Mazda presented from the 1980s through the 2000s. The first one-off to use this nomenclature was the MX-81 of 1981, a wedge-shaped hatchback penned by Italian design house Bertone with pop-up headlights and high-mounted taillights.
Revealed at the Automobile Council motor show near Tokyo, the newcomer promises “a high-quality feel, excellent fuel efficiency,” as well as “a quiet and smooth start.” What comes as a bit of a surprise is that Mazda didn’t mention a single figure, not even the horsepower and torque of the e-SkyActiv.
Happily, however, the CX-30 is available with the exact same option with up to 150 PS (148 HP) and 213 Nm (157 pound-feet) of torque. It remains to be seen if the MX-30 will be offered with a six-speed manual box like the CX-30.
“The MX-30 is a car that proposes a new relationship between people and the car, challenging the creation of new value without being bound by the common sense of the automobile,” explains the Hiroshima-based automaker. Hiroshima is also where the suicide-doored compact model is produced for the entire world.
Turning our attention over to the all-electric version, a front-axle electric motor develops 143 PS (141 horsepower) and 264 Nm (195 pound-feet) of torque. The 33.5-kWh battery is capable of charging at 50 kW to 80 percent of capacity within 30 to 40 minutes, which is just enough time to enjoy a coffee or two.
On an ending note, the MX in MX-30 comes from a series of concepts that Mazda presented from the 1980s through the 2000s. The first one-off to use this nomenclature was the MX-81 of 1981, a wedge-shaped hatchback penned by Italian design house Bertone with pop-up headlights and high-mounted taillights.
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