Design & Presence
The Mazda MX-30 looks like a compact crossover that decided to wear evening wear to the grocery run, with taut Kodo lines, a floating roof and the signature rear-hinged “freestyle” doors that still attract attention at the kerb. At 4,395 mm long and 1,848 mm wide it feels smaller than many SUVs yet stands out among city traffic rather than shrinking into anonymity. Design choices favour character over purely practical styling, which gives the MX-30 personality but also modest rear headroom compared with boxier rivals. Current versions include the e‑SKYACTIV R‑EV plug‑in hybrid (front‑wheel drive, 170 hp, 18.3 kWh battery, 85 km electric range).