- Japanese buyers can choose between three different powertrains for the MX-30.
- Several interior upgrades have been made, including the fitment of a large infotainment display.
- The MX-30’s powertrain can now be started remotely through the MyMazda app.
In July last year, Mazda killed off its lackluster MX-30 EV in the United States due to poor sales. In fact, just 66 examples were sold in the first half of 2023, while in 2022, only 324 units found homes across America. Over in Japan, the MX-30 continues to soldier on in BEV, range-extender, and MHEV guises and has been updated with a new variant dubbed the Retro Sports Edition.
The special touches start on the outside and include several black accents, including the wing mirrors and wheels, which have been contrasted by three newly available paints. One of these paints has a terracotta-inspired shade and certainly gives the MX-30 an interesting flair. New features are also found in the SUV’s cabin.
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The biggest update is the fitment of a larger 10.25-inch infotainment display in place of the 8.8-inch unit found in lesser variants of the MX-30. This new screen also includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. Mazda has also ditched the old USB-A port in favor of USB-C.
Several new safety features come standard on the Retro Sports Edition. For example, the forward-detection system can now identify pedestrians, and there’s a new driver monitoring system. Those who are prone to leaving their kids in the back seats will also be pleased to know there’s now a rear seat alert.
A handful of new connected services have been added, including an alarm and remote engine start that allows the MX-30 to be started and stopped using the My Mazda app. Owners can also use the app to adjust climate control settings from outside the SUV.
The entry-level MX-30 Retro Sports Edition, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid system, will set back shoppers between 2,935,900 yen (~$19,300) and 3,407,000 yen (~$22,400). Prices for the MX-30 range-extender rotary EV range from 4,356,000 yen (~$28,600) to 4,942,300 yen (~$32,400), while the flagship MX-30 EV starts at 4,669,500 yen (~$30,700) and tops out at 5,211,800 yen (~$34,200).
