Mazda MX-30 (DR)

Mazda MX-30 (DR) is an electric crossover for drivers who want a compact Mazda with a city-friendly footprint and a quieter daily run than a petrol hatchback. By our assessment, the most distinctive thing is not the shape but the packaging: it is an EV that tries to keep the Mazda feel rather than turn into a bland appliance. The trade-off is range, which is the usual pressure point for this kind of car and shapes how far it can go before planning becomes part of the trip. In practice, that means it suits short commutes and predictable routines more than long, spontaneous highway days. It sits among mainstream electric crossovers, where design and brand feel matter as much as the drivetrain. The name in the catalogue uses 30 as part of the model, and the car is the sort of product where daily use is decided by charging habits as much as by the badge.