RANGE ANXIETY! 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV Review

Uploaded 3 years ago by TheStraightPipes

Video Summary

Here are the key summary points and findings from the video review:
- The Mazda MX-30 GT's performance is considered pretty slow.
- It has 143 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque, powered by a 35.5 kilowatt-hour battery with one electric motor for front-wheel drive.
- The electric range is rated at 161 kilometers, which isn’t very good for a new electric car in 2022.
- Full charge is estimated to give about 200 kilometers.
- Due to very low mileage on the test car, they could not verify actual range performance.
- This car targets people who drive in the city and charge at home.
- It has suicide or coach doors, making access to the back dependent on the front doors being open.
- The car costs approximately $50,000 CAD for the top trim.
- All the competitors of this electric car, have a larger range.
- This car comes with five seats.

Positive Aspects:
- Has one of the best looking car designs in the class.
- The front end looks like a robot with chisel and cool headlights, it also has the mazda emblem.
- Back tail-lights have circular design, that stick out of the body.
- Good comfort level with seats that have good cushioning.
- Has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 360 camera.
- Very nicely padded and have nice interior designs.
- Steering is really nice.
- Recycled Materials are throughout the interior.
- Has a power button to adjust the front seats from the back.
- Has an analog full-and-empty battery gauge.
- Has paddle to control the Regenerative braking.

Negative Aspects:
- The small “Electric” sticker looks cheap.
- Does not have cool ring headlights while driving.
- Poor excuse for not having more storage in the hood, instead of having a motor.
- Power delivery is not comparable to Tesla or other brands, and also feels slow.
- There is too much Body roll when handling this car.
- Climate Control panel is a screen instead of buttons.
- USB plugs are hard to get to.
- Does not have any link keep.

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