Best Mazda SUV Models the Year 2022
To cater to the ever-increasing demand for crossover SUVs, Mazda kept its lineup updated and full, with refreshed editions of its existing models. Simultaneously, it has also launched a new all-electric crossover SUV model to the 2022 model year lineup of crossover SUVs. Specifically, it will be difficult to single out a single model, or a pair of them from the promising and impressive lineup of Mazda crossover SUVs. So, here is a list of the models, which we can say are the best to invest in.
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We collected the list of major features of these crossover SUV models on the current year lineup of Mazda.
2022 Mazda MX-30
The 2022 Mazda MX-30 is the electric SUV model from the manufacturer. It is most likely to add a hybrid powertrain soon. It is a compact crossover SUV model from Mazda, based on its other SUV model CX-30. The 2022 Mazda MX-30 EUV runs on a 35.5 kWh battery in collaboration with an electric motor that can deliver a power output of 105 kW and 264 NM, which amounts to 141 hp and 195 lb-ft. of torque. You can charge 80% of the 2022 Mazda MX-30 model within 30 to 40 minutes through a 40 kW DC charging equipment, while with a 6.6 kW AC unit, you can fully recharge the 2022 Mazda MX-30 within 4.5 hours.
2022 Mazda CX-5
The CX-5 is yet another compact crossover SUV model that Mazda has manufactured following the famous Japanese Kodo design language for the first time. Sharing the same platform with the Mazda3 and Mazda6 model series, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 also stands as the first vehicle from Mazda that incorporates Mazda’s entire suite of Skyactiv technologies to reduce the harmful emissions and excessive fuel consumption to chase a decent performance level.
2022 Mazda CX-9
The 2022 model year edition of the Mazda CX-9 series of mid-size crossover SUV uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission to make 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Mazda sets an all-wheel-drive system as standard to all its trim levels. The 2022 Mazda CX-9 comes with a three-row seating arrangement, which can accommodate seven adult people while keeping a six-seat layout available as optional. Mazda says you can swap the second-row of bench seat with a pair of captain’s chairs.
The 2022 model year edition of the Mazda CX-9 offers only 14.4 cubic feet behind its third row, which is quite disappointing for many. However, one can expand the space to 38.2 cubic feet and 71.2 cubic feet with the third and second rows of seats, respectively.
2022 Mazda CX-30
For 2022, Mazda has powered its CX-30 crossover SUV models with a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine that can shoot 186-hp in the base form, and push it up to 250-hp when given the turbocharging option, on the higher trims. Both the variants pair with a six-speed automatic transmission and offer all-wheel drive as standard. ‘
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