2022 Mazda MX-30 review – why it's a BRILLIANT (and TERRIBLE!!) electric SUV | What Car?

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- The MX-30 is based on the Mazda CX-30, with similar proportions but taller to fit the battery.
- It has a futuristic, sleek, and elegant exterior design, with nice details.
- The car is larger than city electric cars and is comparable in footprint to the Kia e-Niro and VW ID.3.
- The interior features three screens: one for the driver display, another for the infotainment system, and a 7-inch screen for climate controls.
- The infotainment system is among the best in its class, operated with a rotary dial, physical shortcut buttons, and voice command.
- The interior uses high-quality materials such as recycled plastic bottles, vegan leather, repurposed denim, and cork from wine stoppers.
- The build quality is first-rate.
- The rear-hinged doors look cool but are impractical because they can only open if the front doors are open.
- The rear seat space isn't spacious, with limited headroom, and can be cramped, particularly with the front seats fully pushed back.
- The rear windows are small, making the space feel dark.
- The boot isn't great and is similar in size to a Ford Fiesta.
- There’s no height-adjustable boot floor.
- There's no space under the boot floor for the charging cables.
- The ride is settled and comfortable with nice steering.
- The WLTP claimed range is 124 miles, but real-world driving may result in less than 100 miles.
- The car’s performance is not particularly quick.
- The base trim includes all screens and LED headlights.
- Its starting price is cheaper than a lot of competitors, such as the Honda e, Renault Zoe, and Peugeot e2008.
- If one does not drive many miles in one trip and doesn't need a lot of space for back-seat passengers, this is a fantastic electric car; but for those with less predictable lifestyles, there are better electric cars.

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