Electric and mild-hybrid confirmed
The 2021 Mazda MX-30 has officially been confirmed for an Australian launch, with both the all-electric and mild-hybrid variants set to arrive in 2021.
The MX-30 marks Mazda s first-ever, mass-production electric car, having debuted at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show and launched in production form in overseas markets early in 2020.
The mild-hybrid offering will land in the first half of 2021, with the electric offering set to follow in mid-2021. Local pricing and specifications for both cars are yet to be announced.
Above: The 2021 Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid
The MX-30 MX Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine paired to Mazda s M Hybrid system, producing maximum outputs of 114kW and 200Nm through a six-speed automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels only.
Mazda CX-5 and CX-8 upgraded
Mazda CX-5 and CX-8 upgraded
December 10, 2020
Popular SUV models get improved equipment levels; diesels get more power
The Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-8 have just been upgraded for the Japanese market, with the changes expected to apply to Australian versions of the SUVs in the first half of 2021.
Following updates to the US-market Mazda CX-5 announced mid-year, a bigger 10.2-inch infotainment screen on up-spec variants of both the CX-5 mid-sizer and the CX-8 seven-seat large SUV will be offered, while lower-tier models will get an 8.8-inch screen.
This upgrades from the current 8.0-inch system.
Another key new feature will be a 360-degree parking camera, while both models will also benefit from more processing power for the Mazda Connect operating system designed to speed up loading times, menu response and visual sharpness.