I have one, the Makoto. I’ve done 1200 miles and love it. Of the 1200, I reckon 400 is electric and 800 is petrol. In petrol it does about 36mpg, which I consider great considering it’s a heavy car. In electric, I’m getting 4.4miles/kwh. I’ve used granny charging, fast charging and slow public too. Fast charges at around 30kw. I love it, it’s responsive and comfortable. I also tested a CHR PHEV, which is definitely a bit more economical, but the CHR just seemed a triumph of style over substance - and it was loud up hills, the drone of the CVT and really loud tyres for some reason. Anyway, I’d throughly recommend anyone to try the Mazda out.
i have the gasoline version of this car for 3 years now. Love the design. But now I am selling it so I can buy this r-ev version. My wife thinks i am bonkers but this car is perfect for my needs. Great review!!!
The most informative review I have seen. I would have liked to have seen the head up display and the all-round camera, though I realise that this was not on the car tested.
Excellent review as always Brian👏 Really like this car and Mazda’s thinking in creating it…. I almost took the plunge to order one last year, but I was spooked by the horrific depreciation of them….. No one seems to talk about that in new car reviews….. 🤔There’s a suggestion…..!
It’s always in my mind to discuss depreciation, especially as an ex-motor trader. I’ve done it over on AutoEV (Audi etron anyone?) but it can age a review if things change. But it’s a fair point and one that I will consider for the future. Thank you for watching and taking the time comment. I really appreciate the feedback.
Finally, a fantastic review on this car. A lot of other reviewers are just driving this car around in charge mode and then complaining about it eating petrol. It's nice to see someone driving the car around as it's meant to be used. This will be the next car I get when my lease is up for my Honda E, since this will fit my needs more since I won't have to worry too much about range when I do need to do a longer-ish trip a few times a year. You've gained a new sub!
You see it’s the doors that have a great appeal to me. But like I said, not everyone’s a fan. Interesting car though. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I had the battery only version of this for a days test drive and loved it but, its just too small for my needs and the range, oh dear! Now if they had put this new drive chain in the Mazda 3................
Brilliant review I love the styling and use of recycled materials . I own a toyota yaris 2023 model design but the infotainment is old no navigation and the electric only is below 30 miles an hour which means the motor takes over . This car would be better for my daily commute because i could do it on electric only . I think the flap is a different size so people know which side is petrol lol
The car tends to let the battery level drop to 40% and then the engine starts to charge it, but I do believe you can override it by keeping it in “EV” mode.
You can. I’ve pulled up at a charger with just 6% in the battery. And in the round, depending how heavy your foot is, a full battery will get you 50+ miles. Best I’ve achieved is 62 on a full battery down to that 6% just mentioned. I’ve never flattened it completely, in-fact I don’t think it’s possible as the engine will come on.
