2021 Mazda CX-30 // Should you BUY THIS Instead of a CX-5??

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is one of the BEST sub-compact crossovers money can buy! Coming in at just a touch over $30,000 (and rumors of a New CX-30 Turbo model), this CX-30 Premium has a TON of equipment and a good amount of space! But even with all the niceties, is this CX-30 worth taking a look at over something like the larger CX-5? Or the competition like the Toyota CH-R, Chevy Trailblazer or Honda HR-V?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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[@janethart692]

I've had my 2021 Cx30 about three months now. I had been looking very seriously at the CX5 and knew that was what I wanted. But...then I happened upon the CX30, looked online at pictures of CX5 and CX30 profiles side by side. I really liked the look of the CX30's profile better than the CX5 and have never looked back. By far, the CX30 is the most fun vehicle I've ever had to drive. If I had to describe this vehicle in one word, it would be "SMOOTH". Everything about it is so smooth. My husband and I are empty nesters, so I didn't need the extra room of the CX5. Love the sporty feel of this vehicle, combined with the luxury factor inside.

[@raymondadams6433]

Honestly one of the best looking crossover. I want one.

[@miadeckler8896]

If you can, I'd really recommend it! I just got one on Saturday and it's such a nice, quiet vehicle. I live in New England and I love that I can drive in snow and not worry about the tire's gripping capabilities even without studded or snow tires. It's a great ride! :)

[@barneyboyle6933]

I just wish the plastic trim on the bottom wasn’t so wide/thick

[@dazzag4055]

@@miadeckler8896 do you still have it? Do you still like it?

[@miadeckler8896]

@@dazzag4055 Oh yeah! I’ve only had it for a year. And I LOVE IT!!! It has almost 30,000 miles. We took to NJ and back and it did amazing. The only problem I’m having is with my fuel gauges. But that’s it. No major problems to report. :) Are you looking into getting this same year and model?

[@Dajuro]

This review is spot on. I bought the select trim in red last week. I get compliments on it everywhere I go, but more importantly, it drives like a dream. Couldn't be happier.

[@docferringer]

Wait, was it the red leather interior or the soul red metallic paint job? Because that soul red crystal metallic paintjob is GORGEOUS and it turns a lot of heads. If there were nothing but red cars coming at you on the road, that paintjob will pop out like a beacon.

[@stefanbernhard2710]

Agree. I got the blue and it is absolutely stunning.

[@SanPippie]

In August I bought my 2021CX-30, in grey (the cladding blends in perfectly), with black and brown leather interior. Driving it is better than I expected and on my daily commute mpg is better than specs said too. No wonder I see so many Mazdas on the road!

[@illuminotme825]

Glad I saw your post. Love everything about this car other than the cladding so I was thinking of getting the dark grey as well to hide it as much as possible.

[@illuminotme825]

@Shredder Does that even happen anymore? I've never had a car rust ever. Of course they've all been in garages. And what does cladding have to do with rusting even if it is ugly. lol

[@GarnishXBL]

Currently driving it as a rental its amazing the sport mode makes it zoomy carplay flawless sound screen quality everything. Also the brights visably shine past a whole block in the middle of the day

[@solidsnake5614]

Aaah the coupon test , so satisfying

[@leslieskelding5017]

Features are clearly explained - you've answered a lot of my questions about this class of vehicle.

[@toetz4491]

Just went to the dealer... the Mexico assembled cx30 has some uneven body panel gaps

[@leahnelson6759]

I’m on my second Mazda & currently driving CX-30. Appreciate the positive review as I’m very impressed with the brand.

[@paulsky1029]

Me too.

[@mariareguera529]

Hello there, I’m in love with this car, debating between leasing or financing/buy? Any advice!!

[@arnoldguisa9958]

How’s the back Seat space ? I’ve heard it’s cramped but not that cramped

[@islandgirl7056]

The cx30 is my 3rd Mazda! Very happy!

[@churchmythbusters1863]

Appreciate someone finally paying attention to decibels. Small cars on rough pavement can be painfully loud. Some of us drive long distances and the comfort of the seats and suspension is important. Believe it or not, most people's main concern is not how fast a car can go around curves. We tend to grow out of that.

[@autonewstv86]

I like to drive, don't like spending 1/2 an hour to find "optimum" settings. I like the way Mazda is using tech. Keep it simple and let me have fun driving.

[@DB0310]

Too many options leaves me dissatisfied with my choice

[@Largetalons]

Car is always barking at you in traffic. Try to move it into the garage and it puts the parking brake back on like a naggy in law until you put your seatbelt on. I swear when we need to replace the other car I'm having something from the 90s restored.

[@user-nb3lv1yu8h]

@@DB0310 uuuu is

[@McLovin-xq8gt]

Just got this exact car .. same color.. lowest model still got blue interior trim with all leather seats. Zero complaints I love it. Sleak & smooth!

[@2004cyrus]

I drove this yesterday and came away impressed ! I may go back and get one

[@mrsbutterkup3849]

I purchased a 2020 CX-5 Reserve a few months. I traded in a 2018 Honda Odyssey after having a ton of problems and 10 (yes, TEN) separate safety recalls. I LOVE my new CX-5. There’s a reason why they’re so popular and loved. 😁

[@cameronschindler25]

Love the review! About that HUD, The Kona Ultimate has a plexiglass one but not protection like the 30! Love it!

[@Nancycraft22]

I just got one a couple of weeks ago. So far I,m loving it.

[@daverojas7000]

How is it now?

[@efinch3175]

Great review. Looking forward to the new CX-50 this fall.

[@bekahmamola5517]

Going to test drive the CX 30 tomorrow! So excited to try it out and hopefully return in a few months to purchase 🤞🏻

[@asherkaplan4673]

Thanks so much for posting this! My family and I are thinking about buying the cx 30 and we are visiting a Mazda dealership later this week! This helped me a great deal! Awesome video!

[@CarConfections]

Glad to hear that! Good luck with your upcoming test drive! 😁

[@Painandgain943]

Just buy the cx5. Better choice

[@asherkaplan4673]

@nubianqueensarethebest thanks but we really don’t need such a big car, plus we already bought the cx30!

[@asherkaplan4673]

Car Confections thanks to you guys, my family and I bought a new cx30 last Friday!

[@CarConfections]

@@asherkaplan4673 congrats! We wish you many years of safe travels and enjoyment! 😁

[@Jenz123]

Awesome review makes me love this car even more ❤️

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@annettemoneski3463]

I truly LOVE my special edition turbo cx-30!! Feeling the LUV each new drive!!Thanks Mazda!!

[@newamsterdanm]

Great review guys!!🔰🇯🇵🆗🪙

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@tisha1322]

Always love your videos! Mazda is a hidden gem. Love everything on the CX-30 except the thick plastic cladding 🤮. The inside definitely feels like a $40,000 price point. The ride is super smooth and I believe Mazda can truly compete with luxury brands. Hopefully they can add an option of a flat bottom steering wheel!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@clays1507]

Great review. Just passed over the CX5 to buy this CX30... Too small? Wait for the CX50

[@robc7563]

Great review for a great vehicle!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@rorycrabbe1905]

I thought that parking lot looked familiar! Paul Miller is my local Mazda dealership and I always love going and looking at the new models

[@FakeAccount-sb5nu]

I live in a city and parallel park all the time, I got the cx30 poly gray and I love it. The plastic cladding is great for parallel parking without having to worry about paint cracking after years of love taps. I wish they included 360 camera and parking sensors though with the premium model.

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

In Australia you can option vision technology for $1500 extra so any trim can have 360 degree camera. We got the Mazda 3 second from base model and added this vision. I love it.

[@atulyaop2803]

Good job guys

[@louisep6612]

I just bought one last week. Excellent vehicle, lots of power with the 2.5L regular engine. the GT AWD is excellent, all the doo dads but easy enough for a 70 year old to understand. BUT, I do have a problem with it, but that's because I have a bad back. I can't get used to the firmness of the seat and have been in terrible back pain. Now if you do NOT have back problems, you will love this car. I may have to bring it back after one week of ownership. Expensive lesson.

[@senoucisenouci5605]

Do you still have it?

[@louisep6612]

@@senoucisenouci5605 no....I brought it back and it cost me $10k to do it

[@truth959]

These two guys have the exact same voice. I thought they were the same person.

[@doncancio2]

They sound like they’re not out of puberty yet.

[@brittney05B]

I bought a white one this past March and love it so much. I feel very safe in it.

[@tabethamarie7446]

I am going to look at a trailblazer this week, but now I am definitely going to try to go by and check one of these out. These look so nice and the price point is not much more than the trailblazer and has so much more.

[@formidablesloth1806]

Hell yeah! I love my CX 30

[@kinggeorgemma8189]

Would you say it has enough room? I’m 6’3 but surprisingly don’t like large vehicles. I’m 200lbs athletic build and I wanted something a little higher off the ground than a sedan but not as large as an SUV. Also what trim do you have and is it enough for you? I’m very basic when it comes to features I need in a vehicle.

[@owensry2]

I am leasing mine on Saturday!

[@Henfishitydog]

How are you liking it?

[@danyxie9240]

This car so beautiful

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always y’all! I personally dislike the black plastic cladding, but another then that, I love the CX-30!😸😻😸

[@PsychoFisho]

Get those pieces factory matched painted. I do that all the time. Those pieces are easy to remove or edge-tape. Not expensive at all to have painted, and will make the vehicle look first-class.

[@buchajo]

Yea I don’t care for that trim either. I would go with 19” tires on it too.....

[@TheStudioDrummer]

Its super helpful to me that you do an interior decibel reading- thanks!

[@CarConfections]

You're welcome!

[@ChloeCarterDance]

I have the 2020 cx30 and love it! Such a great car for my needs. A little tight inside but doesn’t really cause that much of an issue. Nice and compacts and fits in any parking place. Great gas too!

[@paulsky1029]

Me too

[@rinamarie75]

What is the mpg that you get and do you drive more city or hw? I wonder if it’s comparable to what is advertised

[@matthewwittig2808]

Both the CX-5 and the CX-30 look and feel like top of the line, luxurious SUVS. The only difference between the two really is the size. The 30 fits like a glove, but lacks leg room in the backseat. The 5 feels more roomy. Ultimately, I went for the CX-5 as I am six feet tall and needed more room inside the cabin. If you have a smaller build you may prefer the CX-30. Otherwise, both are great choices. Enjoy!

[@rotorfix]

Both are great but they have completely different driving dynamics.

[@Largetalons]

I'm 6'1" and the cx30 is the first car I've driven in a while where I don't need the seat fully extended back.

[@americancivicsinstitute2496]

Got one 7 days ago. Love it.

[@alb0zfinest]

The difference is $5000 more at least for the cx5 lol.

[@worrywart1311]

He must have long legs if he needs to sit in the back seat to drive it.

[@yessihernandez1608]

Thanks for sharing!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for watching!

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

I was going to purchase the CX5, but I’m single and we are only three with my girlfriend and my dog… went to the car dealership but then I saw this and fell in love with the size, sportiness, luxury, clean / minimalistic interior… the car is fantastic for us. Totally recommended if you don’t have a big family

[@shanta7226]

Bought the CX 30 premium and it’s beautiful. I love it. Gas could be a lot better but it’s a really nice car.

[@DB0310]

Great vehicle, I opted for the CX5 Turbo for the additional room.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Two years ago today! Thinking of buy one.

[@ms3173]

One of the prettiest crossovers on the road

[@water2299]

Hi guys, great review as always! Just want to ask have you guys review Ford Everest?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We don't have the Everest in the U.S so we've never seen one

[@water2299]

Car Confections oh dear! I am so sorry..I thought US market is similar to Aussie market. LOL

[@EsmaTabak55]

Current Mazda 6i I have is 16 years old. Purchased it new in May 2005 and this car has been great. Having a hard time letting it go :) I am now looking to purchase a new car (really bad timing), believe it or not, and I really like this CX-30 :)

[@juliaset751]

I love my 2020 CX-30, and would buy it again in a heartbeat. I always have had some buyers remorse after I use a vehicle for a while, that’s normal as you start noticing things more, but not here. So far, my only nit-pick is that the engine is a little noisy under acceleration: it’s very quiet once you reach steady speed though.

[@jessicaftw9564]

How is it so far?? I’m getting one this week :-)

[@danieljaramillo9936]

@@jessicaftw9564 same! by any chance how much are they valued in your area mines all over the place :(

[@jessicaftw9564]

@@danieljaramillo9936 in LA, the select model can go for around 24-25k!

[@danieljaramillo9936]

@@jessicaftw9564 how did it go!!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

The Crystal Blue Mica looks very nice on the CX-30!

[@thomasconrad2729]

I have this color on my CX-5 and get lots of compliments. i love the soul red too, but I have read that it is hard to match the paint if it gets dinged or worse damage.

[@barryperlmutter4516]

The dealer I am talking to has that blue mic no bells and whistles base model and front wheel drive. Only thing is I would have to pay subaru dealer the disposition fee on my imprezza that's lease is due June 14th

[@2bookoo4u]

I have the 2022 CX-5 Signature in deep crystal blue mica. Beautiful vehicle. I'm not a big fan of the CX-30's wheel and body cladding. In my opinion they are too wide and high. They are both great vehicles. You can't go wrong with either one. Great review BTW.

[@rebeccabannister5304]

2bookoo4u, I have the same color 2020 Select, how do you care for the exterior of the car, the black cladding in particular? Is it fading at all? Do you have it professionally detailed?

[@FJB46-24]

I❤️MAZDA 🔥🔥🔥

[@tombrysse]

i also have the cx30 full version here in belgium,we got 360° camera, heated steering wheel and some more goodies. the only drawback that i have the 2.0 skyactiv G with 122hp manuel version, if you drive a mazda,drive manuel. the joy of driving is even better. I have fallen in love with my car, i can proudly park my car next to mercedes and get more looks...

[@oknk125]

Are u serious ? I have bmw in belgium and much more attractions

[@charliemontero5217]

Mazda is a very good company great cars

[@anagarciaperez699]

@carconfections, can you review the Mini Countryman? I couldn’t find a single review of this brand. Thank you!

[@CarConfections]

We don't have any dealer partnerships or brand connections at this time. Hopefully this will be something we can change in the future

[@plpcg]

Mini's are over priced and unreliable!!!

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love the 2021 Mazda CX 30 it’s very cool and nice!! And great price

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Me too, I just don’t like th cladding!

[@darriontunstall3708]

Ryan Frisby ok 👍 same here

[@dimplecheeks1]

Can’t find any that go up to $30k now 😞

[@dneesetherunner]

I just traded in my soul red 2018 Mazda 6 GT for the Silver AWD CX30 and couldn’t be happier! It’s perfect for me since I just moved up to the mountains!!!!

[@covenant05]

Awesome! I just ordered mine in the sonic silver, im getting it at the end of the month. Cant wait!

[@dneesetherunner]

@@covenant05 Whohooooo!!!! Enjoy!!!! 💞 I looooove my CX-30!!!!

[@matthewharhai4039]

Might be buying one tomorrow, Woohoo!!

[@gerardstephens3278]

did you end up getting one?

[@bellmeisterful]

Ya did ya? No is ok

[@Acvasq]

Saw this for the first time on the road today & had to google it. I like the exterior a lot but the interior is so simplistic 🤔🤔

[@bolttracks]

that's the beauty of it, really makes you realize how redundant a lot of the buttons in other cars are

[@marcegonzalez1128]

Sublime synergism This is best of class by far. Studied them all for a year drove many and cx30 is elegant and responsive and so we'll engineered you really must drive one

[@DrinkableTrees]

bought a cx 30 select, gray with blue interior ( got super lucky ) and i love it!

[@ajackson-ross7295]

I’ve just bought one gt sports tech sky active x just waiting for it to arrive in the uk

[@lotlot]

I’ve just received mine!

[@orreng]

Not so budget-ee. Good descriptive! Love it!

[@rdm925]

I really like this CX-30. If it had been available 2 years ago, I probably would have bought it instead of my 2019 CX-5 Signature. However now that I have the CX-5 I prefer it. I'm used to the items I have in the CX-5 that are not available in the CX-30 yet, like the turbo engine, parking sensors, 360 camera and 40/20/40 fold down rear seats. I do however think the side black cladding is too heavy. Thanks, for the video.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Agreed about the cladding and interesting!

[@rdm925]

@@ryanfrisby7389 , I also like the ventilated front seats.

[@jessicaftw9564]

This car is perfect 😍😍😍😍

[@johnspooner4128]

I'm leaning toward the select but I'm wondering what the factory stereo in the select sounds like? Opinions please!

[@stephkm3655]

Mazda deserves so much more love

[@walkietalkie1973]

If you but one be sure you buy the aftermarket honeycomb grills for the bottom for added protection and style to match the front honeycomb grill.

[@flyers10az]

Thoughts on using a knob vs touchscreen for the infotainment?

[@kin357]

I love it - it's very naturally placed and easy to use without looking down. The clicking is satisfying and there are 4 additional buttons which are intuitively placed. Less distracting than a touch screen. I personally don't think touchscreens while your driving are great for safety. The only critique I have of the screen itself is it could fill out the enclosure more. Bit of wasted space but otherwise great overall setup.

[@njsongwriter]

Cargo space? Serviceability for the DIYer? Oil changes, ATF changes.

[@chanwing1536]

I love so much plastic cladding is to protect the scratches of body part well done !!!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

You and your Partner make good reviews 👍🏽🌈

[@CarConfections]

We're brothers, but thank you!

[@takuan650]

Nice review of a very nice car (yes! The plastic cladding hurts the looks by some margin). I am definitely interested if the 250hp engine should materialise.

[@mpg65]

It's coming. This has been confirmed for about a month now

[@cat8308]

@@mpg65 is 250hp available for lower trims?

[@miguelircontar]

Seems like a great buy despite the tight interior

[@ericb.4358]

Especially when they add a turbo to the 2.5 L in 2022. My CX-5 GT Reserve with the turbo is nicely quick. The lighter CX-30 with turbo will be even quicker. With a few more suspension upgrades for the turbo version it will truly give its Audi opposite a "run for the money", or more precisely a run for less money.

[@rjacamargo]

I tried both, and I chose the CX-5 in the end, couldn't be happier. This is too small for me. Even my wife, that is a small woman, thought this car was small

[@irenafacelli2882]

Smart choice. The CX-5 is much better.

[@krissimons1339]

I agree it feels too cramped in the CX-30 and so I just bought a 2020 CX-5 Grand Touring model a couple of days ago.

[@ericb.4358]

I have a 2019 CX-5 Grant Touring Reserve (2.5 L. turbo & AWD). So that size and power, build quality and styling is EXACTLY what I wanted. In fact I actually pit a "2.5 T" emblem on the lower right hatch lid - just to show those arrogant AUDI 3 SUV owners why they got spanked. But my buddy just got a white CX-30 Premium and I gotta say it is beautiful and has most of my GT Reserve's upscale features. But yes, the black exterior cladding is a "bit much" esthetically.

[@spinedoc893]

If you need the extra space the CX-5 is a great vehicle but in my opinion the CX-30 is much nicer looking, more fun to drive and has a nicer interior. I just priced a CX-30 GT and a CX-5 GT for my wife and the CX-30 is $5k cheaper (here in Canada). For us the extra couple inches of leg room in the back seat and bigger cargo area isn't worth $5K. Also the CX-5 is getting quite dated and is waiting for an overhaul which will lower the resale value of the current model although I imagine you might be able to get a good deal on a current CX-5 when the new version is released. To me unless the little bit of extra space is a necessity to you the CX-30 is much nicer and a better value but both good vehicles don't think you would go wrong with either. Am definitely tempted to wait for the CX-30 turbo to be released here.

[@redroadstar2366]

Great summary. In the UK the CX-5 is quite a bit more expensive and I too couldn't justify the monthly £100 per month cost increase. I found the space behind my (5ft11, heavy build) driving position in the CX-5 was on a par with the CX-30, i.e. my comfortable position in the CX-5 was quite low and set back but more upright in the CX-30.

[@samliang4146]

cx5 hold better value all time

[@onlyhuman2015]

It was tempting to buy a CX-30 instead of the CX-5, but I wanted the Carbon Edition w/ red leather seats, a little more room, and the black wheels.

[@mhlittleton6493]

Great review, guys! So, would you guys buy this over the CX-5 non-turbo?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! It would probably be a close call, but I think I prefer the exterior design of the CX-5

[@JRZ67]

I traded in my ‘19 Civic Si coupe for the 2020 CX30 polymetal gray premium. The Si was fun but my 52 year old bad back couldn’t handle the seats.

[@lasarod]

Good to know! Thank you for sharing.

[@Largetalons]

Thank god there's a button to turn all those safety features off. Base motor could use another 40hp. Good looking car and handles good around town. Dealer made it sound like the offroad button would blow up the car if used improperly. Sounds like it just allows for a little more wheelspin in loose terrain.

[@TheMonicagal]

Great review!...could a 6 ft/3 inch guy sit in the front passenger seat??

[@askywalker191]

admire your large micrphone

[@mr.anderson2257]

Looks alright. Not a fan of the huge middle panel above the temperature controls. I feel like they could have reduced that and made the screen and climate controls bigger. It just looks like they squeezed it in. Also cheaped out on no heated steering wheel and passenger auto seat controls. I feel like that should just be standard on top trims. Also does it have a moonroof?

[@TheMyshine09]

This is nice . I'm on the fence, the Hyundai Tuscon design and ride is hard to beat.

[@Charmandwit2]

I just switched from a Tucson to a cx 5 and I am happy with the transition.

[@radsandrems1734]

Mazda has come a long way. The CX-5, CX9 and this 30 are so stylish and reliable. However the CX-30 has way to much plastic above the wheels and really diminishes the looks of the vehicle. The CX5- is spot on. All have beautiful interiors.

[@xxboxofmuffinsxx4252]

I may be a bit late on this comment, but the look of the CX-30 has really grown on me. I think the plastic there does help to protect the paint where a lot of chips are normally found and the only other vehicle I was looking at is the 3 hatchback. Imho getting the CX-30 for AWD rather than the hatchback is fine. The ride height is a little higher in this one. I'll test drive them both but when you consider everything, you're spending most of your time INSIDE the car, not out, and AWD is a great feature to have if you need to drive somewhere and it snowed the night before, or is raining, or just for fun.

[@MrNemo721]

With the recently announced turbo this is one of the best picks if not the best subcompact crossover

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Agreed!

[@nathanv7320]

Is it gonna be faster then the CX-5

[@ottohonkala6861]

@@nathanv7320 its smaller and lighter - so yes - of course it will be!

[@lunasky5635]

No word on turbo availability in US so will likely skip mazda

[@robby.g6600]

theres no trunk space tho

[@stevewise1656]

So, they don’t offer folding mirrors? At the top trim they should be included.

[@MegaBbrother]

Are they made in japan or Mexico. Wednesday i have an appointment to see one

[@lkae4]

Very good but too small for me. I like a lot of junk in the trunk 😅

[@inctru]

The tacked-on, generic/cheap-looking, afterthought plastic cladding (& bumper) is somewhat off-putting on an otherwise nice vehicle design. Mazda could have done a lot better job incorporating it into the vehicle design & various painted surfaces, like other vehicles manufacturers manage to do. Hopefully, whenever Mazda does the CX-30 refresh, they will address this a bit better than they did on the initial model offering.

[@kenkiefer4686]

I wish the front turn signals were positioned together with the front lighting, that's where other drivers are looking for them. I worry that the low mounted front turn signals will be missed by other drivers.

[@mattcantrill00]

I have this vehicle. I had a close call the other day at a junction because my indicators were hard to see.

[@mattcantrill00]

*especially in bright daylight.

[@jackryan4482]

Have you tried this badboy on twisties? Damn they bite the corner like hell

[@inctru]

Also, what's with the GAPING lower grill opening (at 1:15), showing all the vulnerable (& unsightly) innards?

[@Kev_inn_]

Honestly I like this car a lot. It’s the plastic cladding that I’m worried about. What is it going to look like when it ages? I currently have the 2019 Mazda 3 hatch in deep crystal blue mica. I was thinking about trading it in for this but the cladding is a bit much. Don’t get me wrong I love my 3, just wanted something that sits higher due to all the flooding we get in Miami. Anyway love the car and great review!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Agreed!

[@seadoo4life127]

Has anyone ever heard of plastic cleaner? Ummm it works soooo..

[@jeffruebens8355]

I add Turtle Wax Trim Restorer to the plastic around the wheels about every 4 months. It helps to get dark paint, so this unpainted flat black plastic blends in better. This plastic is where older cars got rusty, dropping their value into the toilet.

[@seadoo4life127]

Jeff Ruebens exactly. I use 303 on my Sea-Spark. It works amazing. Makes the plastic look brand new.

[@justinnegron4843]

You can get them body painted ☺️

[@islandgirl5382]

Who wants a CX-5 when you can have the CX-30. Made my decision.....CX-30!!!

[@estherderose127]

I have a 2019 cx 3 premium trim and the interior is a lot nicer. Not a fan of the brown leather everywhere. One thing i do wish i had was a bigger middle console

[@rrange]

I have a 2020 mazda cx30 premium, very nice compact crossover but huge design flaw. Turn the ac on and accelerate..it’ll start blowing warm air. Since it’s a small engine they designed it to send all power to engine when accelerating but getting rid of the cold ac..

[@krissimons1339]

That's not a design flaw, that's how it works on all gas powered vehicles. Literally all the cars I have ever owned behaved like this.

[@rrange]

Definitely not how it works on all gas cars..I’m a mechanics son. Entire family has brand new cars nine of them do that with ac. Mazda has a upgrade available to the ac, took it to the dealer yesterday and they fixed it! It’s like a have a totally different car

[@krissimons1339]

@@rrange Yeah, it is how it works on most ICE cars. The compressor is turned off on hard acceleration and then turned back on once you let up on the gas. There can be updates made to the programing of the AC system to possibly make this less noticeable, but this is how it's been designed and working for many decades.

[@webcomment8895]

The only reason to buy this over a CX-5 is if you won’t carry adults in the back seat and have a tight parking space.

[@Sam___________]

Idk how I feel about those fading signal lights...it looks like it’s cheap bulbs that are about to burst lol. Other than that Mazda makes beautiful cars

[@ozzierabbit587]

Nice car, but a CX-5 with similar features costs almost the same as a well equipped CX-30. Also, the CX-5 has almost 15 cu ft more cargo space.

[@spinedoc893]

I'm looking at a CX-30 for my wife. Here in Canada , and I imagine its similar everywhere, a CX-5 GT is $5k more than a CX-30 GT. We don't need the extra space so the CX-30 is a way better deal and is much better looking and way more fun to drive. The CX-5 might ride a touch better but barely noticeable. Also the CX-5 is quite dated and the interior is not nearly as nice. It's due for an overhaul and as soon as the new one comes out the resale value of the current model will be lowered. If you need the extra space of a CX-5 I'd wait for the new version

[@mayorebfarnum8114]

@@spinedoc893 Here in USA they are same, hell u can get the CX 5 GT for a grand less than CX 30 GT if u really look around and find the deals

[@americancivicsinstitute2496]

Love cx30