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As a Mazda owner, I can confirm the general layout and philosophy was a key reason for me to choose it over others - couldn't be happier. It's not a perfect car
by gnrlst 4y ago
As a Mazda owner, I can confirm the general layout and philosophy was a key reason for me to choose it over others - couldn't be happier. It's not a perfect car, but damn it's got super intuitive controls.
- snarfy 4y agoNow if they could only figure out their electric vehicles. I've been looking to buy an electric. I love my Mazda but 100 mile range is a non-starter.
- wffurr 4y agoWhat are the odds they put a huge touchscreen in their EV?
- notsapiensatall 4y agoI wouldn't put money on it either way. On one hand, their focus on tactile controls is a key differentiator for their brand. On the other hand, it is very difficult for automotive companies to diverge from their peers, as we saw with their universal lemming-like cancellation of chip orders in 2020.
- duped 4y agoThe MX-30 EV does not have one, so it seems unlikely
- recursive 4y agoThe MX-30 is a classic compliance car, so I wouldn't draw any long term conclusions.
- fomine3 4y agoWeirdly Mazda MX-30 uses touchscreen for climate control. I tried it and of course it's pain to control. I don't understand why they adopt, maybe they want the model more special(exotic?). I want MX-30 for short-mid range use if UI is sane as like other Mazdas, and has 4WD.
- sircastor 4y agoWhat are your daily range needs? I bought a used 2012 Nissan Leaf in 2015. The range on a very good day would probably have topped out at around 60 or 70 miles. However, for virtually every need I have, it's worked really really well, and I've been extremely happy with it. We own a second, gas car for long trips, but if you don't have a need for a second vehicle, you can supplement this with ride sharing, or vehicle rental. Would I like more range? Sure, it wouldn't hurt. But do I need it? Really very rarely, and there are certainly options to charge mid-day if I do.
- snarfy 4y agoGoing into the office is a 50 mile drive. The mazda might just work but there is no wiggle room which makes me uncomfortable. What if I need to run an errand on the way home? I'll pick a different electric or stick with gas until they can get their range issues fixed.
- cmos 4y agoAlso with the leaf _how_ you drive makes a big difference. No AC or heat and accelerating slowly when safe can extend it a bit.
- turtlebits 4y agoShort range EVs are great as commuter/secondary vehicles. They just need to be substantially cheaper. I still can't find anything cheaper than my 2018 Bolt, which was under 25k after tax credits. (and still cheaper than the Mazda EV before credits)
- aidenn0 4y agoThe MX-30 EV is almost certainly just a compliance vehicle. I have a not-too-old Mazda 3, and will switch to an EV the day after Mazda comes out with a 200mile range EV.