Mazda MX-30 2022 electric car review: Living with the E35 Astina EV for three months!

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Here is the summary of the YouTube video about the Mazda MX-30 electric car:
- The value equation is questionable due to its high price relative to range and charging capability.
- The MX-30 is expensive, at $65,490 before on-road costs, yet comes with only 200km driving range.
- Comparable cars offer much greater range for less money.
- The MX-30 includes 18-inch wheels, 8.8-inch multimedia panel with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch semi-digital dash, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, single-zone climate control, heated front seats, a heads-up display, sunroof, and keyless entry with push-button start.
- Notably missing features, given the car’s cost, are: a power-adjustable passenger front seat, wireless phone charger, and dual-zone climate control.
- The exterior design includes a stout nose with complex three-dimensional details.
- Interior features are different with carpet trim on the doors, recycled cork, and vintage leather-like plush finishes.
- From the rear it shows a coupe-like roofline, gray panel work, hunched hatch, and sporty LED lights.
- The suicide doors provide rear access without external handles, but the doors make entering the rear a clumsy and difficult experience.
- The car has a power outlet.
- For front passengers, practicality is decent due to big door pockets.
- The car has a surprisingly okay storage space in the rear.
- A lot of storage is lacking, it doesn't have a frunk, there are no rear adjustable air vents.
- It is front-wheel drive, with a low power output of 107kW/271Nm and 35.5 kWh, still, in his words, they're not as bad as they seem.
- The car can only drive 200 km on a full charge.
- The electric car has excellent steering.
- This car is highly commended for its modern safety features.
- This car is covered by a five-year/unlimited kilometer warranty and an eight-year/160,000km battery pack warranty.
- The average servicing cost is $255 a year.
- It’s a 7.1/10 rating, this is an enjoyable car and good at what it does and can be fun, but there is a lot to consider as a mainstream vehicle.

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