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2022 Mazda MX-30 Premium Plus review by Mark Fulmer


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An All Electric Crossover Shuttlecraft

Mark Fulmer
Executive Producer, Editor
The Auto Channel


As expected, Mazda created a crossover EV with outstanding handling and suspension. With a range of 100 miles on a full charge, it fits the need of urban and suburban Californians as a shuttlecraft for all those short trips that make up so much of modern lifestyles. California currently leads the nation in charging stations - that auto-oriented state now has nearly 80,000 public and shared private electric vehicle chargers, so it makes sense that the Golden State will be its primary market.


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Lifting the hood of the MX-30 reveals the roomiest engine imaginable - the highlighted area in the above photo is empty space, but it's all about weight distribution that helps create outstanding ride and handling.


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The interior has a clean modern style with materials which interestingly include light , dense cork window sills.


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The rear 60/40 bench seat requires the front seat folks to scoot a bit forward.


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The rear seat is accessed via rear hinged doors, often called "suicide" doors.


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Exiting the rear seats is simplified with powered buttons on the back of the front seats.


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The MX-30 Premium includes full sized moonroof.


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As well as a Bose audio system for full-ranged sounds.


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The digital dash gauges are crisp and clear.


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The infotainment screen is well placed on the dash...


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and controlled by a multi featured dial.


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The safety features on the Premium Plus trim are quite extensive:
Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control
System Smart Brake Support
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane-keep Assist
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
Go8 Driver Attention Alert
High Beam Control
Rearview camera with static line guidance
Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
Keyless remote panic button
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind Spot Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Smart Brake Support
Adaptive Front-lighting System
360° View Monitor
Front Cross Traffic Alert
Front and rear parking sensors


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So if your transport needs rarely exceed 30 miles per day, this could be the shuttlecraft you're looking for.