MAZDA'S FIRST EV IS COMING TO USA - IS IT ENOUGH?

EV Channels Review

The Mazda MX-30 is confirmed for the US market, but its prospects appear challenging. While praised for its unique design, suicide doors, and a potentially nice interior, the vehicle's current specifications, particularly the estimated 110 miles of electric range (extending to 220 miles with the rotary range extender), are deemed insufficient for the American market. The reviewer highlights the lack of all-wheel drive and a relatively small cargo capacity as significant drawbacks. Compared to competitors like the RAV4 Prime, which offers substantially more range and versatility for a similar price point, the MX-30 is expected to struggle. The reviewer suggests a minimum of 300 miles of range and 200 horsepower with AWD would be necessary for it to be competitive. The video also delves into 2020 sales figures for Japanese and Korean automakers, noting a general industry downturn but highlighting specific brands like Toyota and Kia that performed relatively well, while others like Nissan and Mitsubishi faced significant declines.