Mazda MX-30 Electric detailed review 2021: Best EV in the segment?

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There's a brand new electric vehicle in the small SUV segment. The Mazda MX-30 builds on the mild hybrid currently on offer to bring a full electric electric vehicle with a range of around 200km (WLTP). It uses a 35.5kWh battery, offers AC charging and also offers fast DC charging at a rate of 50kW.
Paul Maric tests out the 2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric Astina to see if it's any good and whether it offers a compelling option against the other vehicles in this segment.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:03
Interior 04:25
Infotainment 06:23
Safety Tech 09:07
Practicality 10:34
Charging 15:39
On-road 16:16
Verdict 23:55
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@stuartmunto4755 2 года назад

I'm actually surprised Mazda even bothered to sell this here in Australia - $65,000 is just far too expensive for an electric car like this.

@arminshah1810 2 года назад

It's starts from €30 000 in Belgium still took the CX30 because the range on this car is actual garbage, if you take the high way you prob have a range of 150 km which is nothing and let's not talk about the back seat space, you can fit a bag or 2 there and thats about it

@peoplelikeus3684 2 года назад

Isnt Tesla working on a baby model which should land around $50,000 in Australia?

@kingprone7846 2 года назад

indeed. Even in europe (i live in Aus now) this is pathetic proposition. Not because i.e. a Tesla is a better choice but because you have a 65k AUD/ 40k euro car but because at that level you can get some very nice luxury sedans already. the car performs very poorly as an EV i.e. even though Teslas are relatively expensive they have a few tricks i.e. long range, great performance, OTA updates all which make them a very interesting proposition when compared to i.e. buying a high speced 3 series. This car is just.... doing nothing. Like I think it would be an interesting car at maybe 30-35k AUD. Like... for 65k AUD you can get a high speced audi a3 sedan. brand new. And thats a european car which has a high markup here............

@kingprone7846 2 года назад

@@peoplelikeus3684 yep they are. But i dont think it will fare well here. Australians enjoy big cars, noone wants to drive smaller hatchbacks like in europe - not even melbournians/sydneyians. My Model 3 is not a small car. It would be considered huge in the UK and average to biggish in germany. In Australia I feel like driving a tiny compact sedan next to all the other cars here. It actually looks really sporty because of that.

@petrkubena 2 года назад

@@kingprone7846 If you would argue against it based on range then sure - it's 2015 level. But comparing it to ICE sedans and arguing there are better is IMO misguided. CX-30 is very close in terms of price (25-40k EUR CX-30 and 32-40k MX-30) and features to MX-30 here in EU and it was very well received. Realistically - give me the promised range extender and I will buy this one.

@precisionriflereviews2029 2 года назад

A section of this video with a calculation of how long does it take for the additional cost of a electric vehicle to pay it self off in fuel saving would be very valid for this and future electric vehicle reviews. Paul is by far my favourite car reviewer. Very well spoken, and straight factual information Don’t stop lol.

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Good idea! Thanks for watching.

@Malc664 2 года назад

Lots of variables to use. If you work from home and have a decent solar power system, what a saving there is there. Then again, you never were burning fuel much anyway. Still a great idea though. And will the boss let you plugin?

@eversun77 Год назад

I agree with you on both points..

@MrrNacho 2 года назад

Yesterday i was driving to town here un Auckland NZ, and there was a truck with about 6 of these and i thought oh wow must be the new cx-3? Would've never thought it was electric!! Well done mazda! Really love their car designs

@richardboksmati8307 Год назад

I really like your no BS approach to reviews. Great Job.

@ld9387 2 года назад

I like the fact that there is no hint in its design that it's an electric car. It looks normal

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Agreed! I like the analogue gauges too. They’re a nice touch.

@Robert-cu9bm 2 года назад

That's probably why they added the sticker.

@artbymiwsher 2 года назад

Agreed! EVs always have some ridiculous avante garde design philosophy, it's refreshing to see something different here. On the subject of engine noises, I would want them. In fact, given it's fake, why not have some more fun with them? For eg let the driver select from a number of alternative engine sounds. There's a reason why so many people are fans of driving games and why certain car enthusiasts with regular gasoline engines go thru the trouble of adding components to their vehicles to change the way they sound during operation.

@khaoscip1234A 2 года назад

I hate that. 🙃

@michaellazar_1593 2 года назад

Thanks for the review!! Really appreciate it!!

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Our pleasure!

@Mickey23kswiss 2 года назад

The price alone negates this car!

@TheDannyWinther 2 года назад

Not in Norway right now. €26k for a fully spec'd Cosmo incl winter tires! 👍

@Cdto2021 2 года назад

Hey man, I'm from the Philippines. I really love the way you review cars, so simple and direct. Keep up the good work!

@bzdtemp 2 года назад

Lots of people seem to missing the point of this car. It is mainly for city use, there the range is plenty fine. Also while some may prefer the Model 3 this seems to me as better quality and a nice car to spend time in.

@damon567 2 года назад

I've seen this car in real life and the video doesn't do the shape justice, it has stunning lines.

@avj314 2 года назад

A good honest review looking at both the good and the bad in equal measure. Thanks.

@PJK_1974 2 года назад

$65k! Mazda are taking the piss, good luck selling any of these.

@XingersTechLounge1 2 года назад

For those interested, when Paul was doing the 0-100 sprint, he was in D(-)(-) mode, I found that pedal response is a little quicker and motor response is a little quicker too in D(+)(+) mode, which should help with acceleration.

@mrheyfuckoff1 2 года назад

I love Mazda, they're positively the best automaker around atm (Personal opinion) But this is just a compliance car, they've put no effort into making this a real competitor.

@lukeadv 2 года назад

There are no compliance requirements in Australia. Mazda could sell nothing but V8s here if they wanted to. I think they really think there’s a little niche market for these, and they are probably right. Good little car for inner city cashed up fashion types.

@Sulu-sw3zo 2 года назад

Korean car manufacturers are far superior in my opinion.

@ThePinkus 2 года назад

My understanding is that compliance cars are by definition versions or models specifically designed to meet local regulations and sold in those areas, outside of which the manufacturer would sell other models. The MX-30 does not meet this definition of compliance car.

@Malc664 2 года назад

I'm not sick of hearing about your Tesla. I love your verdict at the end Paul. If anyone can judge EV's it's you. Great review.

@geetharao3723 2 года назад

Love ur vids m8 keep it up

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@dxbmick 2 года назад

Great review as always. However, for the in-driver-seat review, why was the passenger seat so far forward? Was it to hide or show-off something?

@simoncouch1523 2 года назад

Another wicked review, thank you!

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thanks!

@AA-wp7yh 2 года назад

The best reviewer ever is Paul!!!

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thanks mate!

@CARacterReviews 2 года назад

Quite Expensive. Considering its range. However, it is great to see Mazda entering the new age. Thank you for your review.

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@Glen.Danielsen 2 года назад

Excellent video! I do think Mazda should add a large LCD / OLED screen inside. Its absence is a deficiency! 💛🙏🏼

@MathewBT81 2 года назад

Great review as always🏆 $65k and the outside is covered 80% with thick plastic panels def not my cuppa tea

@IggyWildcat 2 года назад

As far as the fake engine noise on any EV, I have no problem with making it available for those who like it; but, it should always be an optional setting.

@evamohlin1693 2 года назад

You can turn it off.

@gdeepsinghg 2 года назад

Loved this design… but this Price is shocking. Good Review 👍🏼

@ashish3859 2 года назад

Excellent review as always. This car kind of sucks for the price space available is too less.

@grizzly._. 2 года назад

I love the look of it, both inside and out, the rear doors are funky in a fun way but yeah, it's way too expensive for a car you can't dare to use for more than a daily commute.

@TheDannyWinther 2 года назад

What price is it in AU? Just ordered a Cosmo incl winter tires for just under €26k in Norway, and I think you get a lot of equipment and comfort at that price.

@jurisakitis90 2 года назад

In the EU you can get deal for MX30 29k EUR with 1,4% APR as for the electric car, so approx 46k ish AUD. 65k is too steep imo.

@TheDannyWinther 2 года назад

Exactly! Even cheaper right now in Norway. €26k for a Cosmo!

@darwonboyful 2 года назад

Gorgeous car and I'm a massive ev fan but I still feel they have a fair way to go before the cost of ownership comes down to match or better the equivalent petrol powered version

@mikegaravani7309 2 года назад

This and the Honda e are the most underrated evs

@evamohlin1693 2 года назад

We live in Denmark and bought a First Edition model (different model names in different countries?). Yes we paid extra for 3 colors (the blue/grey) version, and we have the white/grey seats not those awful brown and black. Love it. But we are two people in our early 60's, so we won't use the back seats at all, and we don't drive long distances with it. If we need to do that we have a diesel MB. So it's good as a second car.

@tonys8243 2 года назад

Totally agree mate price is the killer not just this one but EV's in general in Australia especially with little or know incentive to own one actually the reverse in some states.

@standupmoto 2 года назад

👍🦘 Excellent review, thanks.

@toyotaAETruenoGT-APEX 2 года назад

Nice but you forgot the sunroof again

@vipermoon_ 2 года назад

Want to mention the steering assist only works below 65 km/h, called Traffic Jam Assist. Were you going faster than that when you tested it?

@swaroop1412000 2 года назад

Hi I am keen to see ram 1500 2021 review..is this happening anytime soon?

@Somerandom216FTW 2 года назад

I love the noise this makes. Fake or not, I hope all electric cars in future sound like this. Plus it gives you that background feedback.

@Robjohnson123 2 года назад

Good review Paul, I’m not sold on this one personally. For me the Kia and Hyundai offerings are a better buy.

@Roadrunnerz45 Год назад

18:45 - have you got that electric vehicle efficiency video uploaded, not yet i think? would be nice to create one given as you said the complexities with measurements whereas conventional it is L/100 very simple

@therealstealthpuppy 2 года назад

I don't get the fake noise either. I'd like an EV that makes no fake engine noises, actively cancels the tire noise, while still allowing some of the external noise (i.e. other cars) for safety.

@ThePinkus 2 года назад

I am curious, since I bought an MX-30 in Italy some 3 months ago: are the steps for the regen/power level actually 3 in the Australian model? Because mine has 5, from 2 arrows down to 2 arrows up. It could totally be that they moved to 3 steps, because one could feel the 5 levels are somewhat redundant, and 3 might make more sense. As for power consumption, in my daily trip to work and back the car reports less than 14 kWh/100km going and less than 16 kWh/100km coming back, 60 km in total, and me wondering if the difference is due to the 50 m difference in height from sea level, or traffic conditions, or me being more awake in the evening going home than in the morning going to work... This in summer, essentially flat, and, I don't want to say country roads, since country roads in Lombardy are probably not what Australians or Americans think when they hear it, sub-urban maybe? If I check the actual charges, which should include recharging inefficiencies if present, I consume 10..11 kWh for the roundtrip, which means something from 16,7 to 18,3 kWh/100km.

@soijiro666 8 месяцев назад

and what about the total range?

@ThePinkus 8 месяцев назад

@@soijiro666 The pure EV version of this car (there is now one with an extended combustion engine) is designed with a relatively small battery, thus it is very important to consider if the limited range fits how one is going to use it. If it's relatively short range commuting it is perfect, otherwise it is not and one should probably consider other cars to deal with longer range trips. Really, the battery is not designed for that. Comfort is quite fine, the car would be all right, it's just the limit in the battery. My 2021/5 European model, at 90% charging, assures me 130 km and the margin that leaves it comfortable to drive with no concern, in a suburban/country paved-road cycle, essentially flat, even in winter. The reason I consider the 130 km mark is very personal, as it is twice my home-work-and-back daily trip, which means I am covered if I forgot to plug it in in the evening. Because this happens... Another design limit should apply mostly just in Germany, because the top speed is nominally 140 km/h (147 km/h according to the display) and in most countries one should not go more than that, actually not even at that speed.

@limewhite71 2 года назад

There are elements of the design that reminds me of both the first and second generation Familia coupès. Perhaps that is just me but I still wonder if it was intentional.

@spiffleable 2 года назад

Nice work on Money News mate

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thanks for listening!

@Ken.Howard 2 года назад

Do you have to have the iPhone plugged in for CarPlay to work, or does it work via Bluetooth?

@L0L661 2 года назад

You are my favorite RU-vidr and so I look today or something stawiles and so and it mazda cried with puppies

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

THanks for watching!

@a.r.rajeevramakrishnan8197 2 года назад

Paul it is so amazing review, thank you very much for this valuable information convey for us

@Nicholas.T 2 года назад

Rajeev, you haven’t commented on how poorly this MX-30 compares with other similar EVs, in almost every metric, which seems to imply (by omission) that you actually like it ? Would that be true, and if so, can you give us your reasons?

@a.r.rajeevramakrishnan8197 2 года назад

@@Nicholas.T really I have a plan to purchase an EV car I had go through so many car video and test drive but unfortunately this Mazda mx30 is very amazing👍 anyway I will prefer this car whenever it comes to my place

@kyiaung51 2 года назад

How about video make charging car and how must coast electric bill in month?

@beograd07 2 года назад

Is the fake noise maybe there to lessen the tyre and wind noise? And is there a button to turn it off?

@geggaband Год назад

I am surprised to read the prizes abroad for the mx-30. I bought mine brand new for $27.000 in Norway. Great price for a great car.

@givvia6782 2 года назад

I think fake noises are okay but only outside to alert pedestrians that an EV is present.

@joseph1232581 2 года назад

They are nice cars I just wouldn’t own one yet! For me I’m not a fan of the look maybe that’s me! I don’t even like the doors just confuses me! As always Paul very good review loving them all!

@Paladin_Zero 2 года назад

Does this charge while you drive? If it does that's a game changer

@lamborghini0610 2 года назад

1/3 as quick as a Model 3, 1/3 as much range and about 1/2 the size. You would think it would at least be half the price right? Doesn't add up at this price frankly! Great review Paul.

@iphonepunker 2 года назад

I picket up my MX-30 in March and I have daily-ed it, taken trips in and I have put up to the tune of 6500 KM. My opinion on the car is its very comfortable got all the bells and whistles I need including more I was not disappointed My only bad critique is the range and I think this is effect all brands and EV cars, is not providing real world range figures in my country (Ireland) a lot of driving is commuting is motorway and the speed limit is 120Kmph, doing this speed with 100% battery will get you about 120KM to 110KM range before you start to worry about where is the closest charger. I also and struggling to keep the inside clean, this the first car I have, not idea why but it attracts mud and dirt marks. and the touch screen in the center is nearly useless I just use the buttons that do the same thing thing as the touch screen allows you do, I think the touch could be better used as an add-on to the media center. I mainly live on Public chargers because my apartment block does not allow charging, this dose not bother me a whole lot, public charging is still cheap at the very most I have spent in one charge is € 5 from 10% to 80%, but it depends on your local KW rate. The advertise that the car will charge fully in 30 mins, I have been using CSS 50KW chargers and 150KW CSS chargers they all depend on how low you drive the car down to, I get a quicker charger from 10% to 80% than I do from 50% to 80% no Idea why this is the case so I usually run the car down to about 20% then go for a charge. I would say the slower your journey the more range you will have.

@garyk8285 6 месяцев назад

How many Kms will that battery give you before replacement? and what's the cost of that procedure to replace the battery... the multi-million dollar question

@DieterWoestemeier 2 года назад

Excellent review, useless car. Honestly with 200km range you get nowhere in WA.

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

2 года назад

The range would be fine for me as a daily driver. I normally drive less than 100 km a day and charging over night or when parking at the office. But is a little small. Our current cars are a CX-5 and the CX-8. My dream electric Mazda would something in the size of these cars, with a range of about 300 km and the rotary range extender for long journeys or as a backup in case you cannot charge. We are living in Thailand where the charging infrastructure is still not good and fast charging is only up to 50 kW. But 300 km would be fine for 95% of our trips.

@lamborghini0610 2 года назад

@ You need to understand that quoted range will never be achieved in real life. Tesla claim 600km+ on my Model 3 performance, when in reality I get 450km with my driving style. If Mazda claim 200km, don't expect more than 150km. Also even if that is suitable, this thing is 65K! It makes no sense to buy it.

2 года назад

@@lamborghini0610 I know that - but range is overrated in most conditions. In Europe, the average daily driven distance is about 55 km. My daily distance is less than 100 km and I could charge at home or where I am working. So this Mazda would be fine for 99% my drives. The problem in Thailand is, that imported cars cost twice as much as in the USA or Europe. The only exception is the MG ZS EV. I hope this will change within the next years.

@charlesbates5798 2 года назад

I live in Ballarat and work in Geelong, about 180km round trip. I would be too worried that it wouldn't make one trip. My old Mazda 3 could do three round trips on a tank and cost under $40k.

@sjwright2 2 года назад

A white MX-30 Electric Astina, according to the Mazda website, is *$70,961* drive away in NSW. A white Tesla Model 3 with twice the range and real back seats is *$67,798* drive away in NSW.

@sjwright2 2 года назад

Mazda MX-30 Electric in Soul Red is *$72,526* drive away in NSW. Tesla Model 3 in Red Multi-Coat is *$70,843* drive away in NSW.

@sjwright2 2 года назад

The MX-30 Electric has a 5 year warranty, plus 8 years on the battery. The Tesla Model 3 has a 4 year warranty, plus 8 years on the battery, motor and drivetrain.

@lamborghini0610 2 года назад

@@sjwright2 Model 3 is significantly quicker too and autopilot works great unlike the Mazda lane keep system.

@basincut100 2 года назад

@@sjwright2 the MG ZS EV has 7 years warranty on the car and 8 years on the battery.

@Laceyann86 2 года назад

Great to own an electric car except for in Victoria - The Tax State. Do you have a review on the MG3 😀

@basincut100 2 года назад

I own one in Victoria and it’s still great. Cost less than half what an ICE car does despite the road tax and it’s a million times better.

@alexanderswagin9618 2 года назад

Despite the negativity being shown, here are some positive points. Made in Japan, still the best quality. Chinese made is still barely acceptable no matter what improvement Tesla has gained( shows how badly they were previously assembled.) Plus long term durability is unproven. The noise is actually for pedestrian safety under sixty kilometres per hour. There are five steps in the regenerative braking. Depending on terrain, you can use as little as 11- 14 kWh/100 km up to 16-18 kWh/100km. Total cost traveling to Canberra and back to the South Coast depending on whether we stay a night or two is $12 to $20 with one extra recharge. If it fits your usage patterns then a very satisfactory vehicle, nice to sit in, very quiet and easy to get in and out of. Price is what you have to pay currently. The Kia EV6 is coming out at $76000

@vipermoon_ 2 года назад

There are two more regen settings in the other directly lol, not sure how you missed. They have almost no and no regen, as if vehicle in neutral. Efficient for when you know you won't be stopping

@Scav3nger53 2 года назад

15:45 Space for days in that traditionally sized engine bay. The fact they couldn't rearrange things to add even a cubic centimetre of storage, even just for the charge cables, is a bit of a joke. I'd sooner wait for the Ionic 5. I agree though, EV's don't need the artificial sound effects.

@Scav3nger53 2 года назад

@Kosala Nawaratne Personally I'm not keen on the back end of the EV6, I reckon rear visibility will be terrible. The C pillar on the Ionic 5 looks big but the hatchback like appearance, to me, should give greater rear visibility over the sport-back look of the EV6. Pretty keen to see how they compare on the road though as they both sound great performance wise.

@carl8790 2 года назад

They do need it for pedestrians safety. Don't think internal fake noises are needed, only external.

@Scav3nger53 2 года назад

@@carl8790 yes of course, that clarification is essential that the internal artificial sounds are the ones that aren't needed. Some noise to make people aware there are vehicles around is essential.

@mixalis6168 2 года назад

You own a model 3, hows it compare ?

@beekaa5 2 года назад

Also it has 5 settings.. instead of 3. You forget the top 2 setting where it rolls out longer than a normal car. Where 2 feels like you drive without clutch engagement. And 1 feels just scary Since you dont brake at all when you take your foot off the acceleration. But acceleration reacts quicker also in setting 1 and 2.. sort of sport mode D SETTING is in the middle since it mimics engine braking. It does regeneratie.

@SenadDervisevic 2 года назад

Temperature gage showing battery temperature, not the coolant temperature. And fake engine noise is possible to turn off after the latest update.

@tylerhaines2023 2 года назад

I feel like Mazda needs a lighter metallic blue... kinda like Skoda's Race Blue Metallic, man i love that colour so much!

@vipermoon_ 2 года назад

There are two different corks depending on interior. I like the lighter cork better. Good eye

@ganjacats 2 года назад

i did like the interior materials, but that’s about it. i didn’t like anything else about this vehicle, but i am glad they are trying and getting an EV on the road.

@OKtunes 2 года назад

It seems like the aerodynamics of the Tesla make the biggest difference. This sits much higher. It would be nice to see next to a model 3.

@tomjanowski8584 2 года назад

Do people actually grab the hood over the instrument panel to see it is moves?????

@damianbaldwin7505 2 года назад

If the range was double then the price would be.... still too much. Tough sell.

@mga71 2 года назад

I agree 200kms isnt enough.

@kdegraa 2 года назад

A Tesla model 3 has twice the range and costs less. Mazda is thinking it’s still 2015.

@AngusOutram 2 года назад

MX stands for Mazda Experimental, not Coupe. MX-5’s aren’t even a coupe, they are a roadster/convertible.

@lukerinderknecht2982 2 года назад

Came to say the same thing 😅

@kevinlee509 2 года назад

With that money... only 200km.

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Yeah it's a little short.

@HughRussell06 2 года назад

Yeah, it also only has single zone climate control. They should’ve also poached the 10.25” infotainment screen from the CX-5 and CX-9

@phumelelambelu8358 2 года назад

It's not a bad thing to put a fake noise, you still driving a car though and it's can also help keep you awake ✔️

@Roadrunnerz45 Год назад

23:20 - the only noise that is required is outside so pedestrians can hear the vehicle approaching. you don't need that inside.

@wcg66 2 года назад

This has some tough competition coming in the Ioniq 5, Ev6 and Ariya. The back seat seems unacceptable for the class/price of vehicle.

@thisuradesilva3956 2 года назад

Paul, don't question or retract ur own opinions on anything or about any vehicle that u review. We all watch ur videos to get your original opinion on something. Cos u r the car expert, not us.

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thank you!

@tarabumface 2 года назад

I feel like there does need to be some noise from the engine of EV cars just for people's safety. Owning a hybrid I often have to beep at people cause they don't hear me coming.

@beekaa5 2 года назад

50Kw/h charging? I dont think so.... I own one and mine does 37 at best. The manual says 35kwh max. Just so you know

@eMPaNaH 2 года назад

cx30 is half the price and comes with AWD... this is a slap in the face for anyone that likes Mazda and was expecting to get a good EV from them

@kasokakasale8293 2 года назад

Yessss Paul. We do need fake noises in EVs!

@ancgeo1 2 года назад

I will sit at the back to scream 😂😂

@dyndeexd2234 2 года назад

I mean it's great that they didn't follow the trend of making oversized grills but that plastic cladding all around the body is just horrendous and the design of the rear bumper wouldn't really make me think it's top of the line tbh.

@dan.m.e6259 2 года назад

That rear bumper looks cheap & nasty. It’s going to age terribly in the harsh Australian climate.

@shanemccoy4283 2 года назад

It feels like a whole generation behind.

@LachlanKelly 2 года назад

What more would you want to charge from the power point? 😂

@nine8three310 2 года назад

I’d rather put my money on the IONIQ 5!

@releM15 2 года назад

Then do it

@bryanjuni706 2 года назад

Another great video as per usual by you, Paul! I LOVE Mazda however you haven't sold me the MX-30 of either model which is totally fine and means you have done a great job at being honest and showing it how it is. I will stick to the other smaller SUVs Mazda makes. Agree, Mazda wants to charge a lot of money for cars that aren't proven just yet. Totally keen to buy an EV and a Mazda one at that but not just yet by the sounds of it..... Thanks for a great vid!

@rishigannamani7340 2 года назад

isn't the base model 3 the same price? if so why would anyone buy this over that

@jamesrobinson46 2 года назад

Only a few grand in it, you'd be nuts to get this over the Model 3 given the range difference

@lukeadv 2 года назад

I think people just stick with old brands. The base Tesla Model 3 is so much better than this for the same price.

@rishigannamani7340 2 года назад

Yeah especially seeing how much more space the model 3 has over this and range and everything really much more fun to dive

@moniqueplumridge8475 2 года назад

Just got ours in the UK in the Poleymetal grey. Absolutely love how luxurious it is inside and out. Definitely don't mind the price if it means you can save the planet in style.

@eversun77 Год назад

Electric cars may reduce emissions into the atmosphere, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves as everything resourced for the construction of cars hardly saves the planet..

@mahyarhesari4251 2 года назад

I don’t understand why Hyundai and Mazda can’t have frunk space but Teslas have it in similar sized cars. You’d think this one can use it considering the relatively small boot

@reventonrowe6111 2 года назад

Probably the only Mazda I would buy....if it was cheaper.

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

It’s really nice - just a little expensive.

@Nicholas.T 2 года назад

Actually, it’s the LAST Mazda I would buy, and that’s just based on the looks alone! I’ve been a real admirer of pretty much every Mazda exterior (and interior) design over the last 10-20 years. But this one is just plain ugly! What were Mazda thinking? And those ridiculous rear suicide doors” - why, why, why ?????? I just keep shaking my head 🤦‍♂️

@ceedoubleyou 2 года назад

The MX-30 suicide rear doors seem an expensive alternative to kiddie locks on the rear doors.

@joshuagommers3672 2 года назад

13:24 MX: Mazda experimental, not coupe ;)

@terencehonda 2 года назад

Here in Switzerland they sell them now at way lower prices than sticker prices…no one wants to buy a car with real world range of only 150km.

@HughRussell06 2 года назад

I love Mazda’s and I think they’re good value (usually), but this one is just too expensive. Mazda should’ve offered lower spec models like on the regular MX-30. Also single zone climate control is ridiculous on a $65,000 car

@animalscars3799 2 года назад

what’s the problem with single zone clim cont?

@exhibitD79 Год назад

''Charge'' a premium for an electric car. Ha! Good one Paul.

@yagooatthegoat 2 года назад

The climate screen looks like it is twice the side of the main infotainment screen 🥺

@Subtle_Shift_In_Emphasis 2 года назад

Damn no microwave pies on the go. Deal breaker.

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

😅

@Lobo-ih3bh 2 года назад

I’m so tired of car manufacturers gouging Australian consumers.

@TheNacropolice 2 года назад

Welcome to exchange rates

@GwnSerchan 2 года назад

The number plate frame says Zoom-zoom!!

@_b_k 2 года назад

Thanks for review! Nice car but range...😉

@CarExpertAus 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@Jamesprycefly 2 года назад

There is a hold function, and you have 4 sets of regen, not 2 !

@stevenjalopnik1342 2 года назад

Wow they will sell absolutely none of these in Australia. Doesn’t make sense unless you never leave the cbd, which then means you wouldn’t want to spend this much