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Visibility out of the front is quite good thanks to sideview mirrors mounted lower on the doors, freeing up space where the typical crosswalk blind spots are. Still, we were able to find a comfortable position during longer driving stints.

The CX-30's steering wheel has an excellent range of adjustment, but there isn't as much adjustment available for the driver's seat. The door design requires the front doors be opened before the rear doors, which makes rear-passenger ferrying, such as for school drop-offs, a hassle. Opening both the front and rear doors gives you a wide opening to get in back, but do so in a tight parking spot and you'll be fenced in by the open doors. Notably, the MX-30 has reverse-opening rear doors like those on the BMW i3 EV or, going back even further, the funky 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8. Rear legroom is the most scarce, so it's best to reserve those seats for kids. Though the MX-30 is not quite as diminutive as the Mini Cooper Electric, by the numbers, it's only slightly better in passenger shoulder room and nowhere else. How’s the interior? The interior of the MX-30 is generally a pleasant place to be as long as you're up front. On a warm day, we found the air conditioning to be a bit lacking, though. We also appreciated how quickly the heated seats fired up. It took us a bit of time to acquaint ourselves with the climate controls, but we eventually liked them. That isn't great for rear passengers, who are already subject to a few comfort downgrades compared to those in front. Mazda did away with its independent rear suspension for its small car platform, which means that bumps come through a little more prominently at the back. The MX-30 comes up a bit short in ride comfort and in its climate control system. The MX-30 is also one of the quieter cars in the class, keeping most wind, road and ambient noise out of the cabin in most conditions. The rear seat cushions are decent, too, even if the seatbacks are a little upright, and there's sufficient padding on all armrests. The front seats strike a good balance between support and comfort, and the cloth upholstery is both aesthetically nice and breathable. How comfortable is the MX-30? For a small car, the MX-30 doesn't disappoint too much when it comes to comfort.

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Be sure to read our test team's full Expert Rating to learn more about the MX-30. But given Mazda's penchant for making stylish, joyful cars, we imagine improvements aren't far behind. Most budget-friendly EVs today top 250 miles and are useful for longer trips.Ĭonsidering the competition - the aforementioned Bolt and Bolt EUV, the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV, Mini Cooper SE and even the Tesla Model 3 - the MX-30 is more a proof of concept than a fully baked EV ready for mainstream consideration. That might be enough for most average commuting duties, but it's hardly what we expect of EVs in 2023.

The Mazda also only covers about 100 miles on a full charge. The Chevrolet Bolt, for example, makes 200 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. The MX-30 makes just 143 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque, however, which is well shy of most rival EVs. Handling is crisp and responsive, as befits most Mazdas. The interior is classy, with a mix of leather, cloth and metal trim, and there's ample cargo space at 21 cubic feet. It's based on Mazda's subcompact CX-30 SUV, with taut proportions and muscular fenders.

The MX-30 is a stylish way to enter the room, though.

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