2020 Mazda CX-30 | The Tweener Mazda Needs | Steve Hammes

[@alexanderdeclercq982]

I prefer the dial in the center console over the touch screen, so that point about not having a touch screen is a subjective opinion not a fact, i find reaching for the touch screen while driving an annoyance and less safe myself. That is my opinion. I do love the CX-5, and CX-30, both are fantastic and really feel premium to me when i test drove them.

[@MrJuly1990ish]

Agree 100% with you about this touch screen BS, I prefer the dials too, easier to control, make adjustment and you can keep your eyes on the road. Touch screens really are not safe (more of a distraction, always looking away) when driving. I was thinking about getting a Ford Edge a year ago, but I got the CX-30 instead, glad I did and I love it! The deal braker for me, is when Ford got stuck on stupid by making their A/C and Heat units for the 2022 Ford Edge touch screen. The automakers need to realize, everything is not meant to be a damn touch screen!

[@NevadaFederalBites]

Owning Toyota Tundra and Tacoma for a few years, I decided to check Mazda out and buy a Mazda 3 sedan to save on gas. Great choice. It’s a beautiful sedan and the non touch screen is perfect....reminds me of the BMW. 👍

[@grisza77]

non touch screen is a selling point here, not the annoyance.

[@hsvcommodore4111]

If you're unsure about the Mazda 3 I'd recommend you do do a second review as a hatch. Win win for all of us

[@stevehammes]

I want to and will soon. Thanks for the feedback.

[@marina7316]

Great honest review Steve, thank you! Hello from Australia!

[@stevehammes]

Hello there!

[@bextar6365]

I test drove one and bought a 2020 Santa Fe SEL for less $$$$$. I'm super satisficed overall.

[@islandgirl103]

Nice review, Steve. So, if you were considering an SUV in this size range, would you lean toward the CX-30 or the Kia Seltos?

[@stevehammes]

Seltos. Hands down.

[@senoucisenouci5605]

Seltos=cvt

[@davidkirby484]

Steve: If you buckle the seat belt and close the door, the parking brake should automatically disengage.

[@stevehammes]

It does not. It requires to push the accelerator beyond a certain point or manually release it.

[@frankopanklaric]

Who would you recommend this car to?

[@stevehammes]

K-plus tunjevina It’s a really hot-seller for Mazda right now. A little bigger than the CX-3 and priced right.

[@jacmeg1845]

Your totally wrong about the infotainment system, Mazda has done research in this area and have determined that the touch screen takes your eyes off the road. If you had to left your hand and see where to touch each time it's distracting. With the control knob, your hand can navigate all the screens intuitively. I have the same car in the video now for three weeks and the Android Auto works as well in the Mazda as any other car, and I find it's easier to control then my Totota with the touch screen. He's right on about the parking brake though.

[@bjarnithor1]

Hello Steve, I did not understand your comment about the parking break resetting on each start. What do you mean?

[@stevehammes]

You see it more and more often these days that the parking brake will automatically set each time you turn the car on. It’s electronic. But with Mazda you really have to press the gas hard to override it without releasing it manually. Which makes the car lurch. It’s very annoying and can only be disabled for each individual drive. It will reset no matter what you do each time you turn the car back on.

[@asdowntown]

@@stevehammes It sets when you turn the car off not on!!!! Please stop with the miss information.

[@philfastmike3496]

@@stevehammes This can be deactivated as indicated in user manual. Two ways to do it; one being to put contact ON, stop Autohold and push down EPB for 2 seconds till you hear a beep then swithch contact off within 5 seconds.

[@ПремудрыйПескарь-е7щ]

@@stevehammes And you didn't try to fasten your seat belts before you went. The handbrake turns itself off if you are strapped in.

[@robertwilliam9558]

The large black plastic all around the suv is a deal breaker. Please bring the Skyactiv X to the United States.

[@stevehammes]

Yeah. A little heavy handed with that. I guess they had to cut some corners to deliver that MSRP.

[@luker1431]

I’d love Skyactiv X (it’s coming later this year) but when it comes it’s only in the 2L engine and will have less power than the 2.5L - which is only just enough. Maybe there’ll be a 2.5L X version someday, and I will just dream that they’ll add a turbo too.

[@miguelircontar]

Gr8 job as always Steve

[@stevehammes]

How’re you doing, Miguel? Thanks for checking in.

[@miguelircontar]

Steve Hammes New Car Reviews Steve Hammes New Car Reviews Good Steve thanks for asking Can’t wait for you to review the 2020 Sonata

[@stevehammes]

Miguel Ircontar Coming this week!

[@Andrew8126]

Thanks for a great review of an interesting car: Will really test the idea that there is no limit to this segment of the market, both because it will compete with the 3, and because there’s already the CX-5 and (for now) the CX-3. Unfortunately, this car falls into the group that is an absolute no-go for a guy who isn’t super tall (only 5’ 10”), but loves to sit bolt upright while driving. Sat in it in showroom and had to jump right out. Maybe a height-adjustable seat and a sunroof deletion would have helped. Same deal with Hyundai Ioniq. Glad you liked this one a little better, after the disappointment of driving that 3 sedan.

[@stevehammes]

Thanks, Andy! I really liked the SUV-like setting position but that’s a super-subjective issue.

[@travishita4880]

I got it and wish I got the Cx-5 instead. I had it at the dealer twice. First time I had a Cx-5 as a rental. They said they couldn’t find the issue. Mazda corporate called and had their technician come in and found the issue in 5 mins. Had the car at the shop for 2 weeks. Faulty part. Not what I expected from Mazda seeing as how this is my second one. Waiting to see if Mazda will take it back and let me exchange it for the Cx-5. Overall not satisfied. Can’t trust the reliability and the driving dynamics aren’t there. Feels dull

[@ynp1978]

Why would the parking brake set every time the vehicle is started? Are you sure about that??? Makes no sense........

[@asdowntown]

It does not!!!! It sets when you turn the car off. I find it strange he repeated such a thing so many times.

[@ynp1978]

@@asdowntown Then does the parking brake have to be turned off by the driver every time you start the vehicle?

[@asdowntown]

@@ynp1978 When you put it in drive and hit the gas it automatically disengages. The only time you would have to do it is if your seat belt was not on.

[@ynp1978]

@@asdowntown Thanks! Hope you are right....I am thinking about taking a serious look at the CX-30. (Trading in my CX-5)

[@gporourke627]

@@ynp1978 I had a cx5 and traded it in for a CX 30 and very happy with the car. I really don't know what the reviewer is on about re the electronic brake. It works perfectly well. And the infotainment system is great. So I'm very happy trading from my cx5 to the cx30.

[@kasio22B]

Glad they found a little life line in this competitive segment. Looks like their 3 really isn't cutting it, especially the hatch with a big chunk of dough design. The fast food friendly American need more space...

[@johnosullivan9370]

Turbo w 300 plus hp and I'll get one..all cars should have full led everything for 2020

[@dygardion9130]

I like when automakers have designs that they share between cars But I don’t like when they make their cars all look the same!!

[@stevehammes]

Yes! There was a time I could identify a new car on the road within seconds, right down to its trim level. Now, with all of the similar styling within a brand, I can’t. Especially with the Germans.

[@dygardion9130]

Steve Hammes New Car Reviews glad I’m not the only one who feels this way! It’s always good to have “family” resemblances in cars but still have a different look! Much like brothers and sisters! Similar yet different! These cars aren’t bad looking but i want some difference!

[@khunopie9159]

Exemplary performance as always Steve, but I'd prefer it if you raised your arms to the side, just a bit, for the thumbnail, just to increase the overall clickability of the video. 9 zoom zooms/ 10 zoom zooms

[@stevehammes]

I’m working on a groin shot.

[@Tinrs80]

confusing name!

[@stevehammes]

Yeah. Talk about confusing your shoppers.

[@witsendcottage595]

No buying...made in Mexico. No heated steering wheel? Electric folding mirrors? Electric hatch?

[@gregkramer5588]

There are a lot of cars more expensive than this with out those features. I do not understand the Mexico comment.

[@witsendcottage595]

@@gregkramer5588 CX 30 is made in Mexico..do you honestly think the quality will be the same as the other Mazdas made in Japan? I have a Mazda MX 5 2007 and a Mazda CX 3 2016 both made in Japan... realiability, dependability and quality has been flawless to date. Time will tell.

[@gregkramer5588]

@@witsendcottage595 Yes.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@witsendcottage595 I have a Honda fit 2015 built in Mexico.Knock on wood not an issue.

[@luker1431]

Witsend Cottage the Australian version comes with heated seats and steering wheel, and folding mirrors. Also power-lift boot door. I’m glad from my end that we get it as usually we get the same, or less options.

[@magneto8002]

Only 6 gears? My Mustang has 10.

[@worrywart1311]

ooooooohhhhhh!

[@aayonce4]

First 😌

[@N2LADIES55]

First moron to type "First"!!

[@AftershockPS3]

Woman car design Pass!!