Wheels

RX-8 DNA FOR FIRST-EVER MAZDA EV

ModelMazda MX-30 E35 Astina

Motor single AC synchronous (front axle)

Battery 35.5kWh lithium-ion

Max power/torque 107kW/271Nm

Transmission single-speed reduction

Weight 1654kg

0-100km/h 11.0sec (estimated)

Price $60,000 (estimated)

On sale mid-year

TRACES OF old-school Mazda sports-car DNA are to be found in the new MX-30 compact crossover. Namely freestyle doors a la RX-8 and news of an electric version down the track with, yes, a rotary range extender.

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