Here in Europe we know it as the first 100% model electric of the brand, but in other markets such as Japan on Mazda MX-30 it is being much more than a purely electric model. the All terrain Hiroshima’s signature coupe-style will be offered with a SKYACTIV-G variant with smooth hybridization, though it’s not the only one.
And is that with the model about to land in the United States, Mazda has confirmed the arrival in this market of one version anticipated for years and which means the return of his famous rotary motor, Although in a different way to those of the brand’s sportswear in past decades.
Because the American MX-30 will come with an unprecedented plug-in hybrid variant that will feature a unstable engine of gasoline to support the electrical part. This has been confirmed by the same brand our colleagues at Car and Driver in United States, Where this version will accompany Mx-30 100% electric that we already know in Europe.
An electric of extended range, with an epecial motor
Mazda has not yet given specifications for this new version, although as we began to know with the first data of this long-awaited return, it is more than likely that the rotary engine will play a role similar to other models extended range electrics like the BMW i3 REX or he Chevrolet Volt.
That is, the wankel will not propel the wheels directly, but will serve to feed and extend autonomy of a battery pack that will animate a 100% electric drive train. In this way this model will be the same as the 100% electric model we know here, only with the extra to include a rotary motor that will serve to further expand the electrical range of this electric without having to stop at plug in.
Only for the United States
It remains to be seen when this version will officially land on American market, Which unfortunately seems to be for the time being the only one to receive this interesting version that confirms that the famous Wankel engine is officially back.
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