Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review:- Mazda is known for design.
- 8 color sets are available, but most cost extra.
- Mazda's design includes cutouts on the front and a large logo.
- The top Mazda trim level, Electric Astina, features full LED headlights, and a chrome strip at the top separating the body colors.
- Wheel arch protection is featured, although less emphasized than in the CX-30.
- Side mirrors are piano black with indicators.
- Color differentiation between the roof and body is available.
- Electric is labeled on the side.
- The charge door is very large, which lacks functionality due to its shape.
- The taillights mimic incandescent bulbs.
- There is artificial leather and recycled plastic in the interior.
- The touchscreen controls are for climate only, with a traditional drive control knob.
- A floating display adds to the upscale feel.
- It lacks full self-driving features.
- It has built-in satellite navigation and a 12-speaker Bose system.
- There is integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but they require a wired connection.
- Front and rear parking sensors, plus a 360-degree camera system are included.
- 0 to 100 km/h is under 10 seconds.
- It is a front-wheel-drive car.
- The electric drivetrain is fun, and handles nicely.
- The ride is well dialed in, but the visibility out the back isn't very good.
- There is a great amount of wind noise.
- The car has a claimed range of 200 km WTLP.
- Consumption is 19 kWh per 100 km.
- It has a 35.5 kWh battery.
- Charging happens with a type-2 and a CCS type-2 combo plug, but this is where to charge.
- DC charging happens at a peak rate of 50 kW.
- Some may find the car’s large charging door comical in size.
- It competes with the Hyundai Kona EV, Kia Niro EV, and Mini Electric.
- It’s only available in the top-spec Electric Astina trim level.
- At over $65,000 AUD (~$49,000 USD), the reviewer concludes that the high price and low range limit its market appeal.
