{"id":36920,"date":"2019-10-23T07:45:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T07:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autocarmalaysia.com\/?p=36920"},"modified":"2019-10-24T15:00:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T15:00:48","slug":"mazda-launches-mx-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autocarmalaysia.com\/prepro\/2019\/10\/23\/mazda-launches-mx-30\/","title":{"rendered":"Mazda launches its first all-electric MX-30 at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

The all-new Mazda MX-30 is the brand’s first mass-produced all-electric vehicle, deliveries starting in Europe from 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mazda has launched its first mass-produced all-electric car, the MX-30 during the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Soon to be made available to consumers in Europe by early 2020, the MX-30 electric crossover features maxims from the brand’s iconic models.<\/p>\n

The battery electric vehicle is similarly sized to the upcoming CX-30, which sits in between the CX-3 and the CX-5. In terms of its powertrain, The MX-30 is the first to feature Mazda’s e-Skyactiv electric-drive system. Mazda did not disclose any information on the battery capacity, range or output as of yet.<\/p>\n

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However, the new EV crossover may not be like the CX SUVs; the MX-prefix has used for the brand’s sporty cars which could indicate that Mazda could make the MX-30 a sportier utility vehicle than most of its rivals in Europe. And knowing Mazda is the think-out-of-the-box car company, it could be marketed as a less expensive next-gen Porsche Macan EV.<\/p>\n

The next thing to note is that the MX-30 also comes with the “freestyle doors” harking back to the RX-8 of the past without a B-pillar. Inside, the interior is recognisably Mazda, the dashboard, the screen and the seats are pretty standard Mazda fare.<\/p>\n

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What’s different is that the interior uses natural materials such as cork and fabrics made from recycled materials are used to bring out the “living room” vibe inside. Also, the MX-30 features a floating centre console which houses a fully-digital climate control screen like in premium EVs such as the Audi e-tron and Porsche Taycan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pre-orders for the Mazda MX-30 are available now in Europe with deliveries coming early next year.<\/p>\n