The commercial launch of the Mazda MX-30 was a turning point for the Japanese firm. It was the beginning of the total electrification of its range, although always from a very particular point of view. As much as its design or technical specifications did not have much to do with those of its rivals. The problem was that everything it offered in beauty and technology was wasted by offering a range that did not exceed 200 kilometers.
Be that as it may the MX-30 was an unparalleled technological showcase. Shortly after their debut a rumor arose that like a mantra, by repeating itself, has become a reality. The rotary engine would return under its hood to make it a plug-in hybrid. However, the Hiroshima house has resisted for various reasons, although now it seems a fact. In a matter of months we will meet the new Mazda MX-30 rotary PHEV...
The Mazda MX-30 rotary PHEV could hit the market in late 2022 or early 2023…
According to various sources, including Automotive News, a rotary Mazda MX-30 PHEV is on the way. And not only that, because this medium would have had access to the approximate date on which his coming-out would take place. For now it is not official, but everything indicates that it would do so in the second half of the current fiscal year of the brand. That is, if all goes well could be official before 2022 comes to an end or in the first days of the year 2023.
With everything, this rotary Mazda MX-30 PHEV would not be a plug-in hybrid to use. According to this source, the Wankel engine would not move the wheels since it would have another mission. It would be an external generator in charge of feeding the battery of the electrical system in situations that require it. Therefore, it could work in the optimum rev range, giving lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than many rivals.
In any case, you have to wait for Mazda to rule on future MX-30 rotary PHEV. For now the most important thing is to know how they will modify the electric powertrain to include this motor. Even so, it is possible that it will not receive big changes because when including the generator choose to keep the battery from the current one so that costs do not skyrocket. We will be very attentive to possible news, although it is better not to lose patience...
Source - Automotive News
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 170 cv
- Consumption 1 l / 100km
- Assessment 4,1