[rlmorel]

"...The argument can be made that the average owner doesn’t need more than 100 miles of range, but we aren’t going to make it..."

That argument CANNOT be made, so I am gratified they won't try.

[albie]

I drive 100+ miles every day. So that “argument” would be designed to convince us we don’t NEED to drive 100 miles.

[ruiner]

No kidding. I get it, ‘most’ people in a suburban/urban area drive around town 90% of the time . . . but almost all people also have a 70+ mile drive at least a couple times a year. In terms of round trip, a 35 miles is a laughably short distance.

[cymbeline]

“the average owner doesn’t need more than 100 miles of range ... That argument CANNOT be made”

That argument can’t be made but there might be enough short-range drivers for whom this car is a good match.

Mazda has given the car’s specifications. Buyers can decide. If the car is well made I’m not going to criticize it.