This 2020 is a special year for Mazda. The Japanese firm reaches its first centenary in the middle of the transition towards the electrification of the automobile, a challenge that is far from being the most complicated for the Japanese. Its history would not be understood without the spirit of improvement rooted among the residents of Hiroshima , a city that had to be reborn from the ashes left by the atomic bombs of 45. At that time, Mazda was in full expansion within the automotive sector, in the one that didn’t come in until the early 1920s with the Mazda Go . One hundred years later we speak of a manufacturer with its own essence, a tradition marked by respect for the environment and Japanese culture. Two fundamental pillars for the appearance of its first 100% electric model : the Mazda MX-30.
If something characterizes this brand, it is its ability to escape from the established, even when it must meet the goal of electrification. A challenge that all manufacturers who want to market their product in the old continent will face. The Mazda MX-30 offers a pleasant glimpse into that evolution, something feared by ordinary users. Its minimalist and futuristic design fits perfectly with the urban buyer to whom it is directed, hence its autonomy is not a remarkable point with 200 kilometers of range . In the segment of electric SUV-A we find alternatives such as the Kia e-Niro, Citroën ë-C4 or Peugeot e-2008.
One of the most characteristic aspects of this model is the suicide-type door opening, a resource that is usually seen in prototypes but does not reach the production unit. In this way, we have a more comfortable access to the cabin and a complete view with the doors open. Beyond autonomy or charging time, Mazda has worked in depth on the aspect of dynamism, comfort and ride quality . In addition, it is not only a committed model due to its zero emissions propulsion, it uses recycled material from plastic bottles (type PET) that is installed in the MX-30’s doors. We tell you everything you need to know about Mazda’s first 100% electric model in this gallery.
