2022 Mazda MX-30 available to order now

The Mazda MX-30 battery electric compact SUV has been updated for the 2022 model year.

Since its launch in March 2021, more than 2,180 Mazda MX-30s have been sold in the UK and Mazda’s first battery electric production car was voted favourite Electric Car 2021 by the readers of DrivingElectric.com.

Available to order now, the 2022 Mazda MX-30 features enhanced charging performance and power supply functionality, plus improvements to the EV drivetrain sound. Technical updates to the Mazda MX-30 have improved DC charging performance by increasing the maximum power the vehicle can accept from 40kWw to 50kW, which has reduced the rapid charging time by ten minutes to just 26 minutes.

The MX-30’s EV sound helps the driver subconsciously recognise the amount of torque being generated by the power unit. For the 2022 update, the frequency has been further optimised to sound more aligned with other noises heard when the car is running, such as wind or road noise.

The 2022 Mazda MX-30 also benefits from new interior and exterior colour schemes to further improve its  styling and high-quality cabin. Featuring three model grades – Prime-Line, Exclusive-Line and Makoto, standard equipment on all UK MX-30s includes LED headlights with daytime running lights, reversing camera, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Intelligent Speed Assist, navigation and head-up display.

The Mazda MX-30 range starts with the Mazda MX-30 Prime-Line, which is marked out by 18-inch Silver  alloy wheels, black door mirrors and a black grille, it’s exclusively offered in a single tone paint design with a choice of five colours: standard Arctic White, or Polymetal Grey, Ceramic White and Jet Black, plus Machine Grey.

Expected to be the biggest seller, the MX-30 Exclusive-Line features 18-inch bright alloy wheels and sees an increase in standard equipment with the addition of power seats, lumber support adjustment and smart keyless entry. There’s the option to choose a three-tone design – Mazda’s latest exterior colour, Zircon Sand or Soul Red Crystal can be matched to a Brilliant Black roof and Black side panels, while customer’s opting for Jet Black can expect a Brilliant Black roof with Silver side panels. In addition, Ceramic White can be matched to a Brilliant Black roof with Dark Grey side panels.

The range-topping Makoto features three interior trim options – a light grey cloth interior trim with Stone artificial leather, or an optional dark grey and brown artificial leather interior, plus new for 2022, a dark grey interior with black artificial leather. This trim features a dark brown cork console and door grips.

High-grade standard equipment on the Makoto MX-30 includes a front wiper de-icer and a power and tilt sunroof, while inside a heated steering wheel and 12-speaker Bose surround sound complement the generous standard specification.

Heralding a new chapter in Mazda’s successful SUV history, the 2022 Mazda MX-30 joins the recently unveiled Mazda CX-60 with the marque’s first plug-in hybrid technology powertrain, Mazda M Hybrid mild-hybrid equipped Mazda CX-30 and recently updated 2022 Mazda CX-5 in Mazda’s comprehensive SUV line-up.