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Say hello to the latest take on Mazda Experimental.
The Mazda MX-30 goes on sale on April 1 with a 2.0-litre petrol engine backed by a 24V mild-hybrid system, with deliveries of the electric model beginning in August.
UPDATE, 5/5/2021 –We’ve updated this article with details of the MX-30 Electric.
A range-extender version with a smooth-moving rotary engine under the bonnet will be revealed early in 2022, and Mazda Australia has expressed a desire to bring it Down Under.
With Freestyle Doors and an eco-friendly interior that nods to Mazda’s past, the MX-30 M Hybrid is a quirky rival to the Ford Puma and Toyota C-HR.
MORE: Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid review
All prices exclude on-road costs
The 2021 Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid uses a naturally-aspirated2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine backed by a 24V mild-hybrid system.
Peak power is 114kW at 6000rpm while peak torque is 200Nm at 4000rpm. It’s front-wheel drive only, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric uses a 35.5-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a single electric motor producing 107kW of power and 271Nm of torque. It’s also front-wheel drive.
Claimed fuel economy in the 2021 Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid is 6.4L/100km on the combined cycle, while electric range in the MX-30 Electric is 200km under the stricter WLTP standard.
The 2021 Mazda MX-30 measures 4395mm long, 1795mm wide and 1545mm tall, with a 2655mm wheelbase.
Boot space is 311L with the rear seats in place.
The MX-30 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Electric models also have an eight-year battery warranty.
For M Hybrid models, the first five years of servicing costs a combined $1942, and maintenance is required every 12 months or 10,000km.
For the electric E35 Astina, servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km and the first five years costs a combined $1273.79.
The 2021 Mazda MX-30 has a five-star ANCAP rating based on testing carried out by Euro NCAP in 2020.
It scored 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection, 68 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 74 per cent for safety assist.
Atop 10 airbags, the MX-30 features the following active safety equipment:
Opting for the Astina or the Vision Technology package on other models brings:
Standard kit on the 2021 Mazda MX-30 G20e Evolve includes:
Moving to the G20e Touring brings:
Both the Evolve and Touring can be equipped with the Vision Technology ($1500) pack, which brings a surround-view monitor, cruising and traffic support, driver attention monitoring, front cross-traffic alert, and front parking sensors.
The range-topping Astina trim adds:
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Scott Collie is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Scott studied journalism at RMIT University and, after a lifelong obsession with everything automotive, started covering the car industry shortly afterwards. He has a passion for travel, and is an avid Melbourne Demons supporter.
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