2023 Mazda CX-30 Premium 2.5 Walk Around, Review, and 0-60!

[@Dhspat]

I’m just approaching 1500 miles in my 2023 CX-30. Love it so far.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s awesome to hear! Hope the enjoyment only grows! 🙂

[@sunitjoshi3573]

Any excessive oil burning issues so far!

[@guidosarduci6664]

Spring for the turbo, you won't be disappointed. I own a CX30 turbo premium. 9 months later, I still smile when I drive it. Fun to drive, sporty, comfortable. Great commuter car.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Absolutely agree! I also posted a 0-60 comparison between this and a turbo model and a big difference in performance! Thanks for watching and congrats on your sweet ride! 🙂

[@gavrielh.shimunov808]

How much was the lease?

[@paulhill7818]

Girlfriend just bought this Car. She paided $35.500 for it. It's Black on Black. She got a Lifetime Warranty on the Motor and Powertrain. They threw in the back Rubber Mat 😊. The 2.5 actually puts out 191 HP. 186 Torque. Car is Actually Spectacular.. First time driving A AWD. Getting some use to. Nice Video on the Car. Mazda Knocked this One out of the Park!!! Zoom Zoom..😎

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds like an awesome deal! Yeah these little CX-30’s are sweet, I’m glad you guys are enjoying it! Thanks for the HP correction and for watching! 🙂

[@paulhill7818]

@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Also it has the Bose Speakers in the front.. Have a Great Day..😊

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Thank you for adding that! 🙂

[@inctru]

Easily the best Crossover in its size/price segment (in my opinion), if you can get past the abundant, generically-uniform black plastic cladding/bumper. I'm not a fan of cylinder-deactivation technology now being added to all CX-30 trim levels in 2023 though. Glad I bought my CX-30 CE back in early 2022 (& it has been defect/problem-free thus far).

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

They are great and hold their own against the rivals! I agree and am also unsure why such excessive cladding. It’s almost worse than my Outback Wilderness (which is suppose to look rugged, lol). Glad you’re enjoying your 30!🙂

[@tteokbokkisdiary]

It has 191 hp bc its the 2023 model. They updated the engine hence the slight increase in hp. The updated engine also have the cylinder deactivation feature which wasn't available in recent cx30 models. Bc of this the fuel economy got better in this years model with 26 city 33 highway 29 combined compared to previous models which have 25 29 28 mpg

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Thanks for adding that correction! 🙂

[@tteokbokkisdiary]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 no worries, keep making car reviews! 💛 the CX30 deserves more recognition

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

It absolutely does, such a sweet and under rated ride! 🙂 Appreciate you!

[@TD402dd]

The basic model has 16 inch wheels with very large tires versus 18 inch with low profile tires. It's an SUV, and they need those big tires. Using the manual shift it was able to clock 7.3-7.5 seconds on multiple runs. My dealer offered superior leather as an option, and it saved a lot money.

[@gregsuarez1309]

One thing I have done is buy a CX-30. One thing I've never done is strap in a satchel like it's a passenger.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Congrats on your CX-30! I look forward to reviewing more of them. And lol to the second statement you made. 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@T2MARA]

I hate when I have to brake hard and my purse falls to the floor and my contents spill out. But I never thought to strap it in. Brilliant idea

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That is a serious inconvenience lol. I use to strap it in as a joke in the back seat. But quickly realized it’s very convenient to strap it in the front where it doesn’t fall over like that and I can access my gear. 😂

[@gregsuarez1309]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I got the cargo net. It was inexpensive and works very well.

[@janicegibson8705]

❤this review.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Well thank you! 😉

[@javtimestwo]

Which trim models include the heads up display? That is a great feature and new to me. Good job with the review. I wish the screen was touch-screen and I wish the car has wireless Apple CarPlay as well

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a good question, I would look up Mazdas website and go through various trim levels and look for all standard features to confirm you find an answer. Different markets of this vehicle might be spec’d differently depending on where in the world you live. Also, in my Miata I have wireless AA/AC, it’s a game changer! Thanks for watching and the kind words! 🙂

[@AM2prunejuice]

The 2020 CX-30's (2.5 L AWD) front differential, has a major problem. The fill plug has a metal bracket that partially covers it. You cannot remove the plug as it is. Could you make a video that would show how to move the differential enough that drivers could do a fluid change? Mazda fixed the problem on the 2021 and newer CX-30's. Maybe it would be possible to swap a older bracket with a newer one? So far Mazda has blown me off for any kind of a fix. The dealerships have told me that the differential is "unserviceable". Thanks

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a great question, and an unfortunate engineering design flaw that one would think Mazda would make right for their customers. It’s not possible to lift the vehicle and the front differential separately, or does the bracket move linearly to the differential moving? I’m sorry to hear about the situation, maybe with more time someone will develop a permanent fix when those thousands of 2020 models need the differential service done. 🙁 However, I appreciate you watching my video!

[@scottcammack8339]

I’ve heard from several people that the seats are hard and on a long trip can be a problem. Can you give me your opinion on that?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Great question Scott! I didn’t have any concern but I probably wasn’t in the vehicle long enough to give a proper opinion on that. It could also vary between the leather and cloth seats. But I will say working in physical therapy I can imagine the amount of padding an individual has in some of the pressure points areas as well as the bolstering on the seat could drastically vary between individuals. I’m sure the engineers think it’s comfortable, but obviously it hasn’t been for everyone. 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🙂

[@kennethdimech2650]

One thing that i dont like for the premium pak it does not have all digital dash

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Very true! Mazda is good at enticing us to higher trim levels over features like that. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Frankmaui67]

Nice video How about a review on the Mazda 2023 MX30? Has the range increased any?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Great suggestion! As of writing this the 2023 isn’t listed on Mazda’s website to provide official specifications. Additionally, I don’t live in California where this is offered. But I hope to one day review one. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@jovii387]

Can you disable that chime noise when I start the car ?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a good question! I haven’t gone through all the specific setting adjustments on this model when I had it. I hope you find your answer soon, or through another’s response. 🙂

[@JG90984]

What’s better this or the Crosstrek?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

They’re both great values and I don’t think you can go wrong either way IMO. Crosstrek is more capable off road with its ground clearance and superior AWD system, but CX-30 is more sporty in feeling/handling and in general visually more luxurious depending on trim level. Hope this helps! 🙂

[@keithlynch3086]

No CVT so it is more of a drivers car.

[@davidsuttner7859]

Any idea if blind spot monitoring is included in all trims of the CX-30?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Great question, I would assume so potentially as a requirement for its top safety pick +. But I’m looking at Mazda’s website standard feature details on the lowest CX-30, the 2.5 S. I see adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, etc. But I don’t specifically see BSM. Long story short, I’m not entirely sure. But thanks for watching!🙂

[@tteokbokkisdiary]

Blind spot monitoring is only available on the select variant. Just above the 2.5 S model (base variant)

[@inctru]

The SELECT trim is the sweet-spot trim level on the CX-30 IMO.

[@leeiansd]

Does this have Bose speakers? The basic premium model?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Good question, it’s suppose to! However due to the chip shortages and supply chain issues some of these models like the one in the review lose out on that feature and got a $400+ credit off MSRP. That can make it difficult to order one and be unsure if it will include the Bose, rather than finding one that’s on the lot with Bose. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@leeiansd]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Did you enjoy the 8 speakers in this car? Not bad?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Yeah, not bad, especially with the cabin size of this car. If you don’t immediately get out of a Bose car and hop in a non Bose car I don’t think you’ll know as much of what you’re missing. And you can always upgrade the speakers down the road if the system isn’t included and you need more. 🤷‍♂️

[@leeiansd]

Thanks.

[@TD402dd]

191 HP, 186 lb-ft torque.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Thank you! Lol, I didn’t catch that in time. 🙂

[@RealKevGotEm]

They have changed the interior 2x over the last few years 😂 I can’t wait for the the 3 series to have the new interior this one got outdated quick

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That will be nice! 🙂

[@Yukon2918]

What color is it?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Sorry it wasn’t included in the review. This is the Platinum Quartz Metallic! 🙂

[@Doc1855]

Good review! It looks a tad small. I’ve heard that Mazda is more reliable since they got away from Ford and are now in bed with Toyota. Subaru is also sleeping with Toyota.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Thanks! They are a bit smaller than I was expecting, but very nice. Yes, run from Ford lol. 🤪

[@Doc1855]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Hey Bud, I’m on my 4th Ranger. Our current one is a 2011 XLT super cab 4X4 4.0L V6 auto transmission, LSD, tow pkg. It’s Silver 🤮😂, so I had it 2 toned in Silver over Red metallic. I then added skid plates, running boards, custom wheels, custom upholstery to match the exterior paint colors, LineX spray in bed liner and air shocks on the rear so the truck doesn’t sag while hauling heavy loads. Before adding a K&N intake and a FlowMaster exhaust system, I was getting 19mpg on the freeway with the cruise set on 75mph. I now get 23mpg. We mainly use it for work around our property so it only has 35K original miles. 2012 Ranger’s and older with either the 2.3L or the 4.0L we’re actually very durable pickups. Have a great day ! Doc

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That sounds sweet! I use to really like that generation Ranger. 🙂 Had a friend with the 4.0 back in the day and it was fun.

[@jamesgreene9631]

platinum looks better in the sun.

[@JonesyTheCat]

Beavis, is that you? 😜

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

🤣😉🤷‍♂️

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

If this is the 2023 CX-30, the base engine actually has 191 HP.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

You are correct, thanks for adding the correction! I overlooked that in memory of many of the other 2.5’s. 😝