The #MazdaCX30 first arrived in America back in 2019 as Mazda’s answer to the very popular Subaru Crosstrek. As expected, #Mazda did things their way with an available turbocharged engine and a spunky chassis that makes this tall hatchback drive more like a hot hatch. The #CX30AireEdition brings unique styling details and features with the availability of that 2.5L Turbo 4-cylinder, making the #CX30 one of the quickest vehicles in its segment.
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Overpriced and a turbo. No thanks.
This car doesn't make sense, especially when the Mazda 3 turbo has the same power, 100 pounds less weight, and the same space for passengers and cargo.
USA guys are so lucky. We dont have any Turbo model in Europe 🙂 .
My 2024 CX-30 turbo Zicron Sand metallic is amazing
Had two as loaner cars absolutely loved them
Upgrade to 235/50 falken aklimates. Absolutely transformed the car. Smoother drive, tighter turning, amazing grip. Single best upgrade for the car
That mpg/range is awful. If this were a hybrid, with increased fuel efficiency while maintaining good performance, it would dominate the market.
Also, hate the fake analog dash. Either stay full analog or go full digital.
Very thorough review and no messing around. One of my favorite reviewers.
GLC? Remember? Then the protégé. Then the 323. I had a 1985 GLC silver and black. 5 speed manual. No A/C. Clarion stereo. Mazda has been a good brand. I drove that car with a good vibe. It was built well. This is too small for me now. I'm glad to see the basics still around. 56,000 still think so too.
Needs a manual transmission.
Remote start limited from the app? What a garbage change for how much cars are nowadays
That arm rest is what my 2012 Lexus is center console does. Slide and open. Kinda cool
30 mpg hwy and no hybrid! You see why i say Toyota gave up on true Auto Engineering??? Find ways to improve engine mileage without having to need electric motors.
I absolutely love this car. Obviously no car is perfect but this is as close as it gets to perfect.
You guys are lucky to get these powertrains. In my country we only get the 2.0l 156hp, 200nm.
I would add just like extra 20-50mm to the cargo space and rear sets.
The cladding is just as bad as the cladding on the WRX…Atrocious!!!
Such a small and cramped interior!
Gun slits for windows is also ridiculous!!
Hard pass ….and hard seats! lol!
I was a huge Mazda fan, when the last generation Mazda6 came out. “Rolling automotive art” was what I called it, but too many electronic gremlins to keep it…and since then, Mazda just seems to have lost its way. Sad😢
I’ve had one of these as my second car for the past 3 years and really like it. Turbo premium plus 2023. Will surprise a lot of other cars off the line, and loves to ride the wall of torque, never feeling winded or stressed.
I had a Mazda Protege came with 4 wheel independent suspension ❤ no wonder new Mazdas don't feel as sporty.. miss those days 😢
I wish you could get a blacked out headliner like in the 3 Hatch
My daughter has a 2016 Mazda 3 hatch with the 2.5L IRS 6sp and it's so much fun to drive. We put Michelin pilot sport tires and the handling is amazing! 160K miles zero issues.
I love how Mazda doesn't feel pressured to update everything constantly. If more manufacturers did so, new cars wouldn't be spending so much time at dealerships.
no usb c ports for the second row
Just call it carbon edition which is already known by Mazda
this would be a eco cruiser with the toyota 2 liter hybrid drivetrain. Heck they did it with the CX50/RAV4 set up, why not this rig?
I have the first year CX30. Great little car, fun and economical. Perfect for one or two people.
I must admit I hate Hate HATE THE STUPID WHEEL CLADDING.. This is not an F150 rough and tough vehicle. I had the cladding painted body color and it looks much better IMHO…
infotainment is outdated and you have to deal with it everyday , deal breaker to me
no folding mirrors? My 2020 CX30 has folding mirrors.
Very fair review; even mentioned the finicky center console. I went with the Mazda3 hatchback as it's lighter/quicker, has a black headliner, no plastic cladding & two more cubic feet rear storage over the CX-30.
This vehicle is 6 years old, how is there zero mid-model refresh for this.. not even the wheels?
Wow, no more piano black. Finally.
I like the size of the car. I don't consider it a family car; it's more suited for a couple or a single person.
While it'll NEVER happen, This is what the (Subaru) Crosstrek SHOULD have in terms of a powertrain. Yes, a "Turbo"
As the owner of both a 2016 Mazda 6 and a 2025 CX5-Turbo Premium, I will say these are great, fun reliable cars, but I strongly recommend upgrading the tires, switching out to Michelin tires, a got a set of Pilots for my 6 and it quieted the car down considerably and improved the ride without degrading the great handling. Intend to do the same for the current one later this year, looking at defenders or primacys
If only the rear seat was roomier.
No manual? Not a speed in any sense of the word