Mazda MX-30 In-Depth Review 2021 - Best Electric Crossover?

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Would you go electric with the Mazda MX-30?

[@datathunderstorm]

This would suit me perfectly - as long as I can install a private 7kWh charging wall box at home. My commute is a 34 mile round trip. I practically never do 100 miles in one day. I’m lucky if I ever do 50 miles. I’d rather take the train for genuinely long distance journeys. The world has changed - Mazda has adapted beautifully. The MX-30 is literally a premium product with a small battery, designed for city use. Designed precisely for me! 😊

[@Jkay765]

Pick mine up next week, Short range does not affect me I can see how it might put off other people, But the build quality and quirky interior and decent handling sold it for me.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

That's fantastic news, Jay. Hope you enjoy your new MX-30! Keep us posted with how you get on 👍

[@chuk-tootingestateagent7426]

@ jak K, how are you getting on with the car 4 months in? Be keen to hear as like you range isn't an issue for me.

[@Tyley61]

Great review - thorough and informative. Despite its shortcomings, there is something compelling about this car. It oozes quality, offers real driver appeal and it is refreshingly different. I'm off to my Mazda dealer for a test drive.

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Let us know how you get on with the test drive! 👍

[@XQoozMii]

How was the test drive?

[@ro4056]

Not great.... And now they stoping selling in the US .. geez... Didn't see that coming..lol

[@mattltvtoyreviews1955]

Really missed your reviews, great to have you back! 😊👍

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It's great to be back, Matt! Appreciate your continued support 👍

[@jacquesmichel9232]

One of the best review of a beautiful car that I greatly love and hope to buy when it’s come to Florida. Thanks for your in-depth review of this MX 30 ER. You are the best.🚗🙏🚘👍

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Thank you so much, we appreciate your feedback. We hope it lands in Florida soon :)

[@mikaelbrandin9566]

Superb review as always. I’ve ordered one, arriving in December.

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That's very exciting news, Mikael. We hope you enjoy your new car 👍

[@mikem2652]

It’s bold and funky. I’ve been to the dealership, the build quality and design would disgrace many German Prestige cars. I’m fine with the range even with a 50 mile commute it’s going to save me a lot of money. Ordered! 👍

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[@stephenspencer8224]

Thank you for a very professional and detailed review of this interesting vehicle. It has certainly helped me in choosing this as my next vehicle which I put my order in for earlier today.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Great to hear Stephen! We wish you the best with your new Mazda MX-30 🙏

[@michaelahall2]

I enjoy these in depth reviews. However, why does almost every car reviewer claim that smaller cars and small battery ev's are for town or city dwellers? Wrong, wrong, wrong! Rural users have narrower roads and lanes to navigate for which smaller vehicles are perfect. Most journeys are to the local small town from home for shopping etc. Other services such as dentists, car dealers and GP's tend to be 5-10miles away. A small vehicle with lower range (and price) are ideal for rural transport. Please stop calling them urban use only!

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Thanks for your feedback, Michael! We'll take this on-board for future reviews 👍

[@SparkycgdHD]

My partner and I went for a test drive. Needless to say the Sport is arriving January

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

How exciting! Enjoy your new Mazda! What made you choose this model over others?

[@SparkycgdHD]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply It's got all the luxuries bar a sunroof and bose soundsystem

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Incredible review, as always! Many thanks for your great work, much appreciated!

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[@toy2day1]

Great and serious review!

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[@GEANANDA]

Missed so much! Keep it on

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[@stevemccormack9948]

Its a lovely car, inside and out. But its really badly let down by a very small battery. Still, it would be a good buy at a certain price.. but not Mazda's price. I get the feeling its a bit of a compliance car except that they used it as an exercise in design. Ideally, they need to re-engineer the under-body. A bigger battery of 45-50KwHr would be fine. Bring the motor to the rear and create a large Frunk. I would give the same advice to Opel with the Mokka.

[@jacquelinebrunder2384]

Instead of a range extender engine they would be better to make a small add-on battery in that space at the front to give it another 50 miles. One thing about this car not having a door pillar is that you can open the front door a bit then open the back door so almost certainly making it easier to get in and out of in narrow garages like mine. I wonder if Mazda have looked into that and considered that as a selling point as there are an awful lot of narrow garages out there.

[@greynomad2742]

Great review and tempted but awaiting a proper UK review of Lexus NX450h.

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[@user-wt8jp4qx6l]

Cmon Guys! The new Subaru Outback Gen 6 is out in the UK since July 2021. Can we have one of your great, lengthier reviews? Pretty please :)

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for the suggestion! We'll see what we can do 👍

[@OKtunes]

Nice review. I’ve heard about some issues in the cold. Is this car battery liquid cooled to preserve longevity? Also, is there a heat pump to reduce need for a radiant heater which zaps the battery? Thanks!

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[@thomaselwood12]

Yes, battery is liquid cooled and there is a heat pump as standard.

[@jacquelinebrunder2384]

Another 50 miles of range and I would have bought one. A realistic 100 mile range on motorways means I can't travel to see friends that live only 60 miles away without having to recharge somewhere which is just a nonsense. With the higher energy density batteries coming along I presume Mazda will installing more range because they can't sell these and will be offering a battery upgrade for a reasonable price.

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[@gilesa.4052]

If it did have a WLTP range north of 200 it would be one to consider, but its range is just laughable, i have only seen 1 since its launch and it was just a test drive...

[@walterking5453]

Are you really good I love that

[@antoniopalmero4063]

~ £15k for an almost new used mx30 , absolute bargain .

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[@anthonyconnor1603]

Good review but I don’t think electric cars are good. I would not get one as I am not convinced that they are good for the environment and save you money on costs.

[@madonemt]

They are probably terrible for you. Please continue paying more for road tax, fuel tax etc so I don't have to.

[@anthonyconnor1603]

@@madonemt I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid. It’s good old petrol and it’s very good on fuel, low tax and low maintenance, I couldn’t ask for any more. Stuff electric, hybrid all the way.

[@madonemt]

@@anthonyconnor1603 i'm glad you think that way. every £100 in fuel you pay for is £60 to £70 less tax i have to pay. i'll wave as i fly past you at the traffic lights.

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[@anthonyconnor1603]

@@madonemt Since you are such an advocate for electric cars, when you run out of range and there are no charging points it will prove that electric cars are electric shitboxes that’s only suited for the town and city, it will be me waving as I fly past you in my diesel or petrol, good riddance is what I say.

[@stephenhall3515]

Avoiding bling and excessive screens demanding attention demonstrates what future EVs will have to follow because many accidents are apparently caused by sensory overload from distractions. Mazda build quality is traditionally excellent but the gimmick doors remove central pillars and really could not be trusted as metal and weld points age. Also, reliance on cameras and warnings is frankly dangerous when a better solution would be sensible all round vision of the outside world using glass. The human brain is slower in interpreting camera and sensor 'views' than direct viewing by quite a lot and a simple fault in any replacement for actual vision/spatial awareness replicates driving a delivery van with dirty mirrors. Also the contrast between a too dark rear interior and full light from the windscreen is potentially dangerous. On the school run lack of light and vision out for children (or any rear passenger) could be uncomfortable and tense. Add to that the unacceptably short range and this Mazda's resemblance to the Austin Allegro and ask just who this car as aimed at.

[@datathunderstorm]

I’m 63 years old, love technology though I’m equally cautious about technology overkill - however, I think you’re being way too negative about the MX-30. My present 2008 Prius Tspirit has a reverse camera - extremely handy when required, though I’m equally capable of parking without it. Technology as an aid is always useful. This is literally desirable on the MX-30. It’s literally a premium product - I guess only for the discerning motorist. A tremendous amount of thought appears to have gone into this BEV. I was first put off by the 124 mile range - then I started looking closer. The more I study it, the more I discover and the more I like it - now I literally want one. It’s got everything I could possibly want. I’m not going to drive from London to Scotland in it - those days are past me. I can comfortably live with the range for work and pleasure. It’s going to be a personal vehicle - not an Uber or mini-cab. I literally love it - and you know it’ll still be there when other brands are breaking down and have become liabilities. It might not suit your needs - but it’s NOT a bad vehicle. It’s the very antithesis to a Tesla Model 3 and way better that a small EV hatchback or even a Chinese MG - the latter which is Uber fodder. This is a private personal EV I’d be delighted to own. Most of those digital menu settings need only be configured once. You can then invoke command functions using voice control. You buy this and you do not feel cheated. The battery won’t handle fast charging on purpose - it will still be working reliably and holding a reasonable charge long after the cheap Kia, Hyundai, Nissan and MG EV’s are turning into troublesome money pits. This is a very good EV. What is an Allegro? 😳🙄 Never judge a book by its cover 😌

[@oddities-whatnot]

As soon as I see the word “crossover” it loses all credibility.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

We're not too fond of the term either, Simon!

[@christophernoble6810]

Too verbose. How did it drive? No idea from this video! One pedal driving? No idea.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi Christopher, sorry to hear that you didn't get a good idea of the driving experience from this video. We'll take your feedback on-board for future reviews 👍 If you're interested in getting a MX-30 and have any questions, book a consultation with our vehicle experts here and we'll be happy to help: bit.ly/39YHCml

[@ViewBothSides]

Too lazy Christopher. Was your comment fair? No it's not! 8:40. No clue.