THE first variations of Mazda’s all-new MX-30 small SUV have touched down on Australian shores, with the M Hybrid vary to enter showrooms from April 1, priced from $33,990 plus on-road prices for the G20e Evolve.
The three-variant vary climbs in worth to $36,490 plus on-roads for the mid-spec Touring, and tops out at $40,990 for the flagship Astina variant.
All-electric variations will be part of the vary in the midst of the yr, whereas the line-up is anticipated to be bolstered subsequent yr with the addition of the EV powertrain supplemented by a rotary range-extender.
Measuring 4395mm lengthy, 1795mm vast and 1545mm tall, the MX-30 joins the established CX-3 and CX-30 in Mazda’s compact SUV portfolio, nevertheless with an anticipated gross sales tally of round 200 items monthly (or 2400 per yr) Mazda shouldn’t be anticipating the identical gross sales quantity because the aforementioned fashions, with the MX-30 to signify a extra area of interest providing within the vary.
Talking to GoAuto, Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi mentioned the MX-30 would enchantment to a variety of various patrons for various causes.
“We take a look at an MX-30 a little bit bit like what MX-5 was for us or MX-6 was or the RX-8 was – it gives one thing distinctive, funky in the event you could name it that, and the patrons it is going to appeal to are these patrons who will say ‘I need one thing that’s a little bit bit completely different’,” he mentioned.
“Now whether or not it’s design-different, technology-different, materials-different, they’ll decide whichever one talks to them. That’s why we take into consideration 200 (gross sales monthly) within the first yr.”
He added that regardless of the gross sales success of hybrid autos in latest occasions, Mazda wouldn’t essentially give attention to the hybrid component of the MX-30, however would relatively showcase the a number of parts the automotive has to supply.
Mazda is concentrating on younger, city patrons with the MX-30, and expects the entry-level Evolve to show the preferred variant with round 45 per cent of gross sales, adopted by the Touring (35 per cent) and Astina (20 per cent).
All M Hybrid variations of the MX-30 are underpinned by the identical powertrain – a 2.0-litre SkyActivG aspirated petrol engine supplemented by a 24-volt built-in starter-generator, producing 114kW/200Nm.
All variations drive the entrance wheels solely by way of a six-speed automated transmission, with official mixed gasoline consumption pegged at 6.4 litres per 100km.
The all-electric model, because of arrive mid-year, incorporates a 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack and single electrical motor good for 107kW/271Nm and a claimed 224km of driving vary.
Design-wise, the MX-30 is exclusive amongst Mazda’s portfolio with the return of the ‘Freestyle’ rear doorways final seen on the RX-8 sportscar, whereas the Astina’s exterior will also be optioned with a three-tone color scheme.
Driving on the identical new-gen platform because the Mazda3 and CX-30, the MX-30 is underpinned by Macpherson-strut entrance and torsion-beam rear suspension, with baggage capability rated at 311 litres.
Commonplace gear on the entry-level Evolve begins with silver 18-inch alloy wheels, auto-folding exterior mirrors, LED headlights, rear spoiler, rain-sensing wipers and superior keyless push-button begin.
Inside, it scores an 8.8-inch infotainment show with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio and satellite tv for pc navigation, a 7.0-inch instrument cluster show, eight-speaker audio system, dual-zone local weather management with a brand new touchscreen system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, electrical park brake, leather-wrapped gear lever and steering wheel, paddle shifters, and black/gray material upholstery.
The MX-30 has been awarded a five-star ANCAP security ranking, because of its intensive normal security package which incorporates 10 airbags, blind spot monitoring, lane maintain help with blind spot help, driver consideration alert, ahead obstruction warning, excessive beam management, hill launch help, lane departure warning, radar cruise management with cease and go, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, autonomous emergency braking, site visitors signal recognition, tyre stress monitor and a reversing digicam.
Stepping as much as the Touring grade provides superior keyless entry, auto-dimming driver-side exterior mirror, two-position reminiscence operate for the facet home windows, white Maztex/gray material seat upholstery, 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment and two-position reminiscence, and illuminated entrance self-importance mirrors.
Each the Evolve and Touring may be optioned with the $1500 Imaginative and prescient Know-how bundle which features a surround-view monitor, cruising and site visitors help, driver monitoring, entrance cross-traffic alert and entrance parking sensors, which Mazda assumes might be picked up on round 15 per cent of autos.
The range-topping Astina builds on the spec of the Touring (with the Imaginative and prescient Know-how pack as normal) and contains 18-inch vibrant alloy wheels, heated exterior mirrors, glass sunroof with energy tilt and slide, heated entrance seats and steering wheel, brown Maztex/black material upholstery and adaptive LED headlights.
The Astina will also be had with the aforementioned three-tone paint scheme, out there in Ceramic metallic with black roof and gray pillars ($995), Soul Purple crystal metallic with black roof and gray pillars ($1490) or Polymetal Gray metallic with black roof and silver pillars ($1490).
Polymetal Gray metallic and Machine Gray metallic can be found throughout the vary for $495.
By means of the primary two months of the yr, Mazda has bounced again strongly from a COVID-affected 2020, with 16,830 complete autos bought, representing a 20.9 per cent enchancment over the identical interval final yr.
2021 Mazda MX-30 pricing*
| G20e Evolve (a) | $33,990 |
| G20e Touring (a) | $36,490 |
| G20e Astina (a) | $40,990 |
*Excludes on-road prices
