Mazda CX-30

The CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV with room for up to five passengers. It became the smallest model in Mazda’s sport-ute lineup after the similarly sized CX-3 was discontinued in 2022. The next larger model is the compact CX-5. The CX-30 shares a platform and some components with the Mazda 3, a compact sedan.

Mazda sells the CX-30 in a wide range of trims, which correspond not only to equipment levels but also to the included engine. Most trims employ a 186-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder, including the base version (also known as the 2.5 S), the mid-tier Select, the well-equipped Preferred, and the fully loaded Premium. Starting in 2021, Mazda added a 250-hp turbocharged version of that mill to the mix. It’s included on the mid-level Turbo, the luxe Turbo Premium, and the range-topping Turbo Premium Plus. Turbo models also get standard all-wheel drive, which was otherwise optional until the 2022 model year, when it became standard across the lineup. All versions utilize a standard six-speed automatic transmission.

All CX-30 trims come with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, forward collision mitigation, and an 8.8-inch infotainment display as standard equipment. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also became standard in 2021. Buyers must step up to the Select and above trims for blind-spot warning and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Preferred and Turbo trims add heated front seats and a sunroof, while the Premium and Turbo Premium further offer leather upholstery, navigation, upgraded Bose audio, and a power liftgate. A surround-view camera is limited to the highest trim, the Turbo Premium Plus.