2023 Mazda CX-30: A Premium Crossover at a Superb Value

2023 Mazda CX-30 Specs:
* 2.5L SKYACTIV®-G Dynamic Pressure Turbo 4-cylinder Engine
* 227 Horsepower (250hp with 93 Octane)
* 310 lb-ft of Torque (320lb-ft with 93 Octane)
* Skyactiv-Drive 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with Sport Mode
* i-Activ All-Wheel Drive
* 4 Wheel Disc Brakes
* G-Vectoring Control Plus
* Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
* Torsion Beam Rear Axle
* Seating for 5
* Heated Front Seats
* Perforated Leather Seats
* Power Driver's Seat with 2-Person Memory
* 18-inch Black Alloy Wheels
* 215/55 R18 All-season Tires
* 20.2 Cubic Feet of Trunk Space (20.1 in Mazda3 Hatch)
* 8.8-inch Infotainment Screen with Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
* Bose Premium 12-Speaker Audio System
* Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
* LED Adaptive Headlights
* 360º Camera System
* Front & Rear Parking Sensors
* Traffic Jam Assist
* Adaptive Cruise Control
* Lane Keeping Assist System
* Traffic Sign Recognition
* Proximity Key with Push Button Start
* EPA Fuel Economy 22/30/25 (city/hwy/cmb) (-1 vs Mazda3)
* Starting MSRP $22,950 (+400 vs Mazda3 sedan)
* Price as tested: $36,810 ($36,895 Mazda3 hatch we tested)
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[@jamesdavis6036]

Just purchased a 2022 Turbo Premium after a long test drive & much research. After filling up twice with Sunoco 94 octane, I put it through its paces. 0-60 in 5.76 seconds. The car has only 2,460 miles so I expect that might get better as it breaks in. I then took it upstate NY on Route 6. A six mile stretch downhill of a winding mountainous road. Some areas speed limit drops down to 35 MPH. I never dropped below 65 & as high as 80. As the vehicle leaned into the turns, I felt the powertrain favoring one wheel then another as it fought against gravity. It felt & sounded like a German sports car with no turbo lag. Stability was true & solid. A real thrill! On parkway coming home at a steady 80 MPH quiet as a church. The Adaptive Headlights along with the auto-highbeams at night are amazing. Everywhere I went the road lit up like Yankee Stadium during a night game. I couldnt give a damn about the cheap plastic on a few areas in the interior. For the money, you can't beat her!!!

[@GTGarageTalk]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@Wayneman50]

I recently drove the Kona Turbo, Seltos turbo, And the CX 30 turbo, and I have to tell you that the Kona and the Kia have such bad turbo lag that I really didn’t enjoy driving them. The CX-30 on the other hand just flew. It was very responsive with hardly any noticeable turbo lag. With all packages being equal, the Mazda actually runs about $4000 more. That’s not inexpensive. It’s actually the top range for a crossover SUV.

[@GTGarageTalk]

But so much fun, right?

[@MartinStockel-k6f]

I don't care for the low mounted front turn signals. Nice looking interior and color. Poor cup holder placement. Would make a nice car for a couple or small family. It seems to have enough engine power to make it really fun to drive. Thanks for another great review, Cory.

[@GTGarageTalk]

It was really fun to drive, a point Holli makes in tomorrow's video.

[@MartinStockel-k6f]

@@GTGarageTalk I will be watching. It will be another fun video.

[@ALI.x]

Hey there, what did you think of the steering? Is it on the heavy side? I'm not sure if I missed it sorry.

[@GTGarageTalk]

It’s heavier than others in the class, yes, but not overwhelmingly so.

[@ALI.x]

@@GTGarageTalk okay, thanks for the reply :)

[@garettw1678]

The build quality of the Mazda CX-30 is absolutely horrible. The plastic panels on the inside scratch so easy. This car scratches too easily period. I own one and every time I sit in it, I regret buying it

[@cherylbrantley4736]

What year and model, have never heard that complaint before.

[@ccarazay]

@@cherylbrantley4736hes probably talking about the piano black plastic… also the paint is susceptible to scratches as well