2020 Mazda CX-30 review | Small SUV test

[@ridef0rlife]

The plastic cladding does serve a purpose. It's good in my opinion, better then having chips and tar all over the paint near the doors

[@spike238]

Mazda missed the mark with the massive, out of proportion black plastic cladding that serves no purpose,. Look closely at the CX-4, and what you won't see is an abundance of black plastic cladding, Hopefully Mazda will be quick to learn from this and fix it

[@patlabuca3484]

I don't like the big plastic cladding wrap!

[@eugn86]

Much more practical than the Mazda 3 hatch! And the design is easier on the eye than the very challenging curves of the 3 Hatch!

[@cjdacka]

I can see this overtaking the normal Mazda 3 in sales when it arrives in Aus.

[@richieanker]

My gosh all that plastic around the wheel arches and bottom half is terrible

[@marcrobert2603]

Dilivered and picked up the cx30 X. Special detail said was: THE COMPRESSED IGNITION WILL START AFTER 500KM, before that it will use the spark plugs.

[@lisaw7633]

I'm definitely getting this vehicle. Luv it! Only thing I hate is limited colors and no USB in rear. I have been binge watching the videos for the cx30

[@DobermanMom70]

Lisa W same!!! I agree with limited color options....I’ll either get Soul Red (I currently have ‘18 Mazda 6 GT turbo) or silver!

[@denziiey]

The plastic cladding is overdone. Way too much! This is a no. I don't know how anyone can miss this eye sore. I have a 2019 CX5 GT so I know Mazda is better than this but dam. This is gross to look at!

[@animaysh]

I was just about to type the same idea. Looks cheap. Clashes with the body and color. Yuck.

[@damnbadger8242]

So you bought the right car? What are you whining about?

[@denziiey]

@@damnbadger8242 i like cars so whenever I see an eye sore I'm going to comment on it.

[@damnbadger8242]

@@denziiey ok 😀

[@Patricia-kb5qv]

Absolutely! The only reason I wouldn't buy it.

[@worrywart1311]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, an option for a black grille surround instead of chrome (like the 3) would be nice.

[@martinlang9615]

Your a very good reviewer. Only just found this channel...going on a binge watch now. Thanks for the excellent commentary. I wonder what the ride is like in Australia. This one will make my short list.

[@worrywart1311]

If only it was available with the burgundy red interior of the Mazda 3 hatch and had ventilated seats I'd be straight off the the dealer to get a change-over price. I'd have mine in the polymetal color with the G25 engine. If they made the turbo engine from the CX-5 an option, I'd take that too - that would be the return of zoom-zoom!

[@sarwansingh4437]

Looks stunning Except thick cladding around wheel arches

[@doihaley3134]

I love the black cladding 😊 I will be collecting my Mazda CX 30 SkyActive-G 2.0L in Soul Red October 30th 2020 🥰

[@lowlanz]

Black plastics around the wheel are too thick

[@bill7481]

My thoughts exactly!

[@rdm925]

@@bill7481 , I agree, if they would just make the wheel arches thinner it would look great.

[@bill7481]

rod miranne Absolutely! I wonder if bigger and larger wheels might help?

[@fragu123]

Buy the 3 then....!

[@domzbu]

They made a real booboo, should have just done a quick public survey before releasing that ugliness

[@dbrxsdgo]

I'm slowly becoming less of a Mazda fan. This car leaves me feeling kinda meh. I'm on my third Mazda. Having owned a '97 Protege, '03 Protege5 and currently a '15 3 hatch, my favorite was the sportwagon. I wish Mazda would bring something back like that.

[@MrPicky400]

Design is good but just the plastic. I dont know if it was to be a style or prevent rust.

[@jabajsadasfelif3395]

Plastic is fantastic in my Opinion. No Rust Wheels look bigger without actually beeing huge scratches and bumbs dont matter as much, easy to fix

[@nurbsenvi]

It's cheaper

[@MrPicky400]

@@jabajsadasfelif3395 well yeah

[@henmari6684]

MrPicky400 cheap to replace

[@willnye9788]

I read somewhere that it was the prevent scratches/debris build up around the wheel wells not to mention it is a bit lower to the ground so small vehicle doors won't scratch the paint. It also keeps the cost low (between CX3 and CX5)...sticker would have been thousands more (paint is not cheap).

[@Logan.Ninefingers]

I have paid a deposit for a 2.5 AWD auto in Machine Grey G25 Evolve equivalent spec. (No leather seats as I don't like them) I was quoted $37,140 for it so you are spot on with your price estimate. Arriving by Jan 31st. The salesperson did say it might change a bit , even be a bit cheaper. Of course we will not know the exact specs until the brochures come out but he seemed pretty sure about the quote and I have noticed that in the UK the spec levels are almost exactly the same between the 3 and the CX-30 so I imagine it will be the same here.

[@虎ちゃん-v8t]

Mazda got the naming wrong, should be call cx3.5

[@fuzulikartanesi5626]

I like mazda design but due to very long bonnet, back leg-room is limited when you compare competitors.

[@Houmer]

Nobody complained yet in my CX-30. And I have directly asked people about that. But if you regularly drive 2 or 3 more adults for longer distances you are absolutely right of course.

[@takuan650]

AAhh, all that generous high grade plastic sheeting makes that car look so sophisticated and upmarket. Puke!

[@worrywart1311]

What is a vehicle around the same size that you prefer?

[@selldivision]

SO its a Mazda 3 hatch for people who need more space in the back

[@taztazgameplay3575]

No second row seat review.. why? Do you guys hate second row seat??

[@electronicland7214]

Please compare the CX30 to XCEED and NIRO. Thanks

[@RobertNES816]

This CX-30 looks to compete with the Subaru Crosstrek.

[@cojo1801]

I've noticed the cx30 exposes all the weaknesses of subaru in the same price range. It's got an interior and style that is massively better than subaru, tho subaru offers decent features for the money.

[@RobertNES816]

@@cojo1801 They have to cut corners some how. Both went about it in a different way I suppose. Still wouldn't own a Subaru again after the way they treated me at two dealers and also how useless Subaru of America is when it comes to helping people who get screwed over by their faulty head gaskets.

[@APC85]

Between entity and the Peugeot 3008 at equal price. With what would they stay?

[@veleaalex997]

I like Mazda designs and I owned 2017 Mazda CX-5, but for this one I just don’t like the plastic!

[@domzbu]

Yeah that black plastic skirting is disgusting. Would have been okay painted in body colour

[@andreidinu7316]

Why is no one showing the backseats? With three kids, that's critical to me.

[@minimumtrade]

Budget plastic bumper styling like a VN Commodore / TR Magna executive!

[@jasonswift7098]

Shut up you idiot.

[@seihanda671]

Why this crossover look so low? How much ground clearence do we get?

[@tiberianexcalibur]

You want a taller crossover? Get a cx5 or cx9. Problem solved

[@seihanda671]

@@tiberianexcalibur You idiot or something? A crossover need to be tall What next? a 7 seater but with only 2 seat?

[@Logan.Ninefingers]

@@seihanda671 180mm unladen, 175mm laden. Plenty unless you want a proper off-road vehicle in which case you should not be looking at crossovers, or most SUV's TBH.

[@seihanda671]

@@Logan.Ninefingers okay, so it's just look shorter

[@tommyburr1]

Please note how abundant the public comments are regarding the gigantic black plastic on this car's exterior, yet the professional video reviews hardly address this elephant that is... certainly hard to miss. Why oh why would Mazda do this? To make it "different" from the CX-4 that isn't available except in China? Bad bad call. Everything else is a beautiful standout. Like a picture of a supermodel... with a single eyelid flutter. The eyes are pretty big too. And kinda focal.

[@Joobkl]

Probably told not to mention it..

[@douglaswayne8916]

Beautiful and classy design but if it drives like a Mazda 3, then it's too bumpy for my taste.

[@puthwright2131]

Why Mazda don't put any panoramic sunroof like their competitors??

[@82907]

Because their production facilities in japan dont support it, yet...

[@puthwright2131]

Maybe is my suggestion the will think I hope so Cause I love ❤️😘 mazda

[@A.Thalassophile]

Dealer told me it's for fuel economy. I drive a CX5 note, but had a Ford Edge with the panoramic roof. That thing was dang heavy.

[@A.Thalassophile]

*now*, not note

[@edreyez484]

Too big plastic side skirt all around! Why?

[@danI43541]

Looks cool but the black plastics are way way too much! To thick panels.. and the name is confusing too. It’s a Mazda 3 cross over (Audi would say Allroad)

[@yorkemar]

Although only the base model..the CX5 dosent cost much more..Ill go for that please.

[@Merces69]

i don't like the headlights. where's the signature DRL?

[@amrashraf9559]

How about the rigidity o the body sheet metal ? Most mazda models have very soft sheet metal that can be banged easily... The car looks very bad after 2 or 3 years of usage ...

[@sarahb2779]

I don't like the black plastic wheel arches, makes it look cheap

[@willnye9788]

That's the point

[@cycloneyou]

I will take the new Mazda 3 , To much plastics crap. The rear looks good.

[@RandyAugustus]

No turbo model?

[@starbreaker9164]

Agree, unfortunately Mazda, with this cuv and the Mazda 3 should have offered the turbo 2.5, ventilated seats, rear a/c (a panoramic sunroof would also have been nice) as many of its competitors offer these features.( a Kia Forte GT offers 1.6 turbo with dual clutch transmission, rear a/c vents, ventilated and heated seats, and multi-link suspension for thousands less than Mazda which offers none of the foregoing!

[@markwilliams6378]

This renders the cx3 obsolete

[@willnye9788]

I disagree. CX-3 is cheaper and will be more versatile in the city.

[@fragu123]

I love the a bit more rugged styling...!👍👍👍 For all the guys complaining on the black plastic lining - buy a Mazda 3!

[@deet4895]

The Unpainted black plastic ruined it. 🤮

[@jaisejacob4516]

Dee T yup to much black plastic

[@wessam486]

Good job mazda

[@JimboJones99]

Mazda 3 on stilts

[@jamiep61]

Great First Drive Review

[@mirasga]

I really do not like hatchbacks being repackaged as subcompact SUVs/CUV.

[@bogunp2522]

The plastics on this car are more than the sea

[@sjon888]

Artist must have run out of colored pens grab a black thick sharpie pen instead

[@naty9899]

כרגיל כמו כלהמזדות,נקודת התורפה,נוחות נסיעה

[@BennnWJK]

Soooo much black plastic

[@damnbadger8242]

Go paint it then, or buy something else.

[@BennnWJK]

@@damnbadger8242 I did buy something else. Your point?

[@FlyingGentile]

Don't really care or mind the black cladding. What i don't like is the chrome. I HATE chrome.

[@JoVERICAIN]

Oooooooh Snap!! Here we go again!!! Let me grab my soda now!!

[@domzbu]

4:00 way to contradict yourself in ten seconds. It feels a lot bigger. It feels just the same. Make up your mind.

[@cojo1801]

#SavetheManuals if I could bring out the sideways fun I know this car is capable of, I would buy it in an instant. Currently it's just a bit too luxury for all the fun it could be, so less tech more manual, and the wheel arches needed a redesign Obviously

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks for feedback!

[@greengreen518]

Uncomparable to Mazda 3 tho.

[@jimross2101]

It is not Mazzzzda...

[@vietnameseloempia]

too much plastic on the outside otherwise great looking car

[@henmari6684]

Wait for 2021, the plastics arent that thick.

[@terencehonda]

I hate this ugly plastic wheel arches

[@damnbadger8242]

Go buy a Mazda 3 or Mazda 6, or a CX-3, CX-5, or a second hand CX-7 or CX-9?

[@HansLotap]

Looks like a cx 5

[@AldoFelt]

I don’t like this new trend of pop up screen 📺

[@jamiehalifax4954]

Oh boy.... 139 newton something or other..I didn't know it was electric...here in the real world we use Good ole fashion hp. Less of course we are still in school and doing a science project !

[@jamiehalifax4954]

@@jasonswift7098 ha ha I'm in canada where metric is used. But we still use hp and torque.throw another shrimp on the barbie for me .if I'm not there in 5 minutes start without me ya galah.🤣

[@edreyez484]

I cant believe that huge plastic side skirt! Its too big! So stupidly cant make a good design so they just put big plastic..

[@AnointedFlow]

The black around it is not that attractive and it's still cramped in the back.

[@fajar8230]

Mazda always made a good car, but why the number of selling is not like Honda or Toyota??

[@naty9899]

Weak engine,old fashion automatic gearbox,bad ride,no space in the back,not a good SUV,also tends to understeer,buy a deterrent suv.

[@Z0OO0M007]

Car sides look ugly.

[@Rabody]

Backseats!!!!!!!!!

[@naty9899]

נוחות נסיעה לא משהו,מנוע חלש,מרחב פנים צפוף,גיר אוטומטי מיושן,וגם סובל מהגה לא מהיר,ותת היגוי,יש יותר טובים

[@tomaszkusz6184]

Super

[@abdullhotibi4622]

👍😲🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👙👌🚀

[@marcrobert2603]

Dilivered and picked up the cx30 X. Special detail said was: THE COMPRESSED IGNITION WILL START AFTER 500KM, before that it will use the spark plugs.

[@tomaszkusz6184]

Super