Mazda CX-30 2021 review | better than Seltos and C-HR? | Chasing Cars

[@chloemwip]

I have a CX-30 evolve, which I bought in Feb and received in March. Love the leather steering wheel, and especially the heads up display. I think it’s great how Mazda had all the safety features you could need in the base model. Just one of the few reasons I picked this over a HR-V and a Qashqai.

[@ln5747]

Would you take it over the new HRV though? If you're buying this now it's kinda outdated compared to the HRV.

[@rwian]

@@ln5747 If OP did buy the base model CX-30 then it would still be better value than the new base model HRV based on pricing/features from what I've seen. The base model HRV still doesn't have a lot of features for the $36k price tag (unless you're referring to the $45k+ hybrid version of the HRV)

[@christovantedja2806]

@@ln5747 I would still choose Mazda over Honda cars especially in Australian car market

[@mtozzy11]

Not a bad car all round really. I like the interior design. And Mazda's are generally quiet reliable, well engineered cars that have decent fit and finish something that other japanese manufacturers seem to lack in their premium everyday models. Give me a Mazda over a Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai or Kia.

[@veselingramatikov]

Mazda is actually the best cars till premium brands. And naturally aspirated engines are much more reliable but they are heavy on fuel.

[@graemecouch5010]

Their actually not heavy on fuel ! My CX30 averages 6.5lt/100

[@a_ni_ma_l]

44mpg I average in mine 👍

[@cityplanner3063]

@@graemecouch5010 dammmmm how you managing that? 9.6L/100km for 1200km. 500km highway and 700km extra urban

[@gregclark8700]

We buy Small / medium SUVs for ease of getting in and out as my wife has back issues. The CX30 felt like you needed to climb out of it. Disappointing as the car is really nice otherwise and nicely sized but not for us

[@RichardDCook]

I love manual transmissions (I've only driven Mazda sticks since 1988) but now manual Mazdas are virtually impossible to get here in the USA. Evidently sticks are widely available in Oz, I'm jealous.

[@spiffleable]

Tom the comparison between models and the variations in features is very handy. Your recommendation is the cherry on top. Keep it up!

[@kennedypoi503]

By some stroke of fortune we ended up owning both the Evolve and the Touring cx30 two years apart. 2021 and 2023.

[@sw2092]

Hi Tom. Around the 17 minute mark you start talking about AWD CX-30s having IRS. That's not correct. All CX-30s have a torsion beam axle at the rear. Maybe you were thinking of the T-Roc?

[@danielcarlish8265]

I just wish we could get the turbo petrol engine or even Mazda’s 2.2 Diesel here in Australia. That being said, great review Tom =]

[@jamesheggie1854]

Very very nice looking car indeed and a great video Tom, I drive a CX-3 but really would love one of these!

[@spiffleable]

The side on video angle doesn't show us much of the dash and infotainment setup. Probably to do with the size of the cabin and the car but some different angles would've been good

[@rynomuncher]

Give us the 2.5 turbo please Mazda!!

[@adamclayson5347]

Great review. Love that front end.

[@arthurgadz646]

This is really a magnificent car.. Im excited for the future of Mazda specially their premium lineup.. If they make a CX 40, that would be the perfect dream car for me..

[@james.a.h.]

A CX40 would be overkill to an already crowded line up of the CX lines.

[@arthurgadz646]

@@james.a.h. It would seem so, however crossovers are the thing these days, so who knows..

[@sgrant9814]

As the cx3 is based on the mazda 2, it should be renamed cx2, so the cx30 can rightly be called cx3, thus leaving the Chinese market to be the cx4

[@aerienix]

They might just axe the CX-3 and make a CX-20!

[@Nick-Gye]

The Seltos has a full size spare, for country driving, including on gravel roads, that’s a big advantage

[@michaelmontgomery2310]

I really wish Mazda would offer the burgandy trim in the Astina range. Or at least an all black. The brown leather screams conservative old man. I also wish they'd put the Mazda 3 Astina seat into this car... The 3 seat is absolutely amazing. Another wish would be a panoramic sunroof. If they'd offer just one of these (preferably all 3) I would have bought a CX30 G 25 Astina as soon as I sat in it. Instead I'm questioning it and looking at other cars. Please Mazda listen... I've had 4 different Mazda's the past 20 years. I am your top line target market!!

[@cityplanner3063]

If I want space I would go with Seltos, the overall feeling of the car such and interior, Cx 30. Hybrid - CHR. Had a look at all three cars when purchasing and CHR by far the worst.

[@muhammadbaqir7472]

When is the new Mazda 6 due?

[@chasingcars]

2022 or 2023.

[@andrewst12]

May I ask what jacket are you wearing? I really like it by the way

[@oliviaczhou]

Hey, I am Coming from a hand brake vehicle, now the car has electronic brake button. When I park the car, should I put gear to P first or should I pull the electronic brake button first, then put it in P? And what the order when I start the car?

[@bappandi007]

I'm just waiting for the turbo engine. Heard it's launching in November?

[@worrywart1311]

No mention of a turbo option by Mazda Australia in its announcements of the changes to the 2022 CX-30 range.

[@michaela3330]

You did not mention if it’s better than Seltos..?

[@emjayweise8324]

I have a grand Cherokee overland s, and have decided to downsize. I don’t want to- but my car is just to big for me now and I don’t use it to its potential. I ordered my cx30 g25 today awd. Subject to test drive. Sadly- I think so many cars are ugly and I don’t find the interior impressive. I am not a fan of the brown. It’s an ugly shade. Iv had Mazdas before- they are good and reliable. That’s the only reason why I’m going back to it. Not because I like the new designs so much. I’m hoping I fall in love with it. But I’m not sure 😭😭

[@chrissydney5451]

Great review Tom. Design is subjective but I think Mazda lost the plot with the design of this one. Personally if it didn’t have all that cheap looking black cladding and nasty rear bumper it would be appealing and who they hell wants a brown dashboard? At least provide the option of a more conservative and ‘safe’ colour scheme.

[@TheEntelexia]

I want a brown dashboard...so there is atleast one person lol.

[@JackThompson-if1xx]

@@TheEntelexia yeah same haha lol

[@andrewlucan9017]

@@TheEntelexia Me too....nice change from the all too common black

[@joeboyd5349]

Which colour is this

[@suemcpherson1119]

I am completely lost.

[@aerienix]

Mazda gib turbo ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

[@julietaylor2685]

So ugly. It’s like they just extended the height of the plastic wheel arches to the same height added for the car to be an SUV. Awful

[@chasingcars]

Doesn’t bother me too much… in grey, navy or black

[@Paradoxical124]

First

[@MrBenHaynes]

Congrats. Whadja win?

[@Paradoxical124]

@@MrBenHaynes Nothing, I only say first to make fun of the other people who take it seriously.

[@mctend9108]

Gratuliere!

[@mariel4085]

Never gave us a good view of the front inside, terrible review.

[@chasingcars]

Nah, it’s not a terrible review.

[@phunk8607]

perfect sizing. CX5 is too bulky and CX3 is substandard. This is the next car on the upgrade and the interior is gorgeous in white leather...

[@moonboy5851]

First

[@taylaann]

Had the CX 30 G25 Astina AWD since this time last year in the souls red crystal colour. Positives, in sports mode goes like an absolute champion, BOSE stereo is a-ma-zing and the head up display is so worth it. Negatives, could do without the piano black everywhere, air conditioning climate control is lacking punch or direction.

[@chasingcars]

Great insights. Thank you.

[@siquanwu3131]

My sister and brother in law bought the exact same car as yours (same soul red colour) as the first to my niece December last year. I had several chance to be the co-pilot to my niece (still a slightly nervous red p-plater), very nice car, much quieter than my brother in law’s Mazda 6 wagon Atenza. Absolutely amazing first car for young people.

How your feel about the rear seats

[@m_thebox]

everybody has the soul red colour, it's very unique lol

[@XQoozMii]

@@siquanwu3131 which model year 6 Atenza? I’ve been a passenger in a 2021 model and they’re whisper quiet. Hard to believe the CX-30 is quieter.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Base manual would be fabulous I think although a TRoc is a better buy with its turbo engine range 🤘

[@paulriseborough]

The digital display 'fuel gauge' Tom refers to at 4:24 actually isn't a fuel gauge, its a km to empty gauge and will therefore not always scale the same as the fuel gauge in the analogue cluster which represents fuel level. The rear suspension on the AWD models is also a torsion beam design. It seemed to work well enough on rough roads for the the demo model I drove. The AWD model did feel a bit softer in the rear suspension compared to the FWD model so the AWD could be using a different suspension tune.

[@chasingcars]

Fascinating - though I’m not certain this is the right representation for such a scale.

[@AUKronos]

Yea it's an estimation of how many Km you can travel depending on the average fuel consumption of the most recent trips you've taken. The KM range will increase if you've spent weeks doing city driving and then go on long highway trips because you'll be consuming less fuel on average since you won't be constantly changing speeds and braking often etc. It isn't an exact representation of how much fuel you have left, (that's what the analog gauge is for) rather a representation of your driving habits that estimates how many kms you can travel til empty

[@Darrenraitt]

That's seems correct about the fuel reading I think that's how they all work in most later model cars....

[@jhref]

A car with a form factor that large, yet such a small boot, just goes to show how absurd the preferences of the average punter have become.

[@tenzinlhatso.thegoddessofo7264]

Too big wheel cladding... Spoil the look .. need to minimise the wheel cladding to look better..

[@felix5436]

Umm, why didn't you show us what the driver sees when in the seat? (Dash clusters, screen, radio etc). Instead we got to see more of you than the whole fricken car. Poor review m8! 👎☹

[@inctru]

Here in the USA, the CX-30 pushed out the CX-3, but then most Americans unfortunately seem to hate true subcompact class vehicles. Even the compact CX-30 sells at a tiny fraction of the larger CX-5.

[@mohanadrajha6228]

Actually mazda is a great car and great design in interior and exterior design with a great quality but mazda need to increase from 6 speed automatic to 8 or 10 speed automatic because 6 speed automatic transmission is an outdated and need to increase but mazda engine is perfome well and also Mazda entertainment screen and gauge cluster need to improve to be a 12.3 inch screen like a competitors.

[@club1fan552]

Lovely little jigger. If I was going to buy an SUV, this is what I'd choose.

[@petet7458]

very thorough and informative review and really appreciated your casually professional approach - top shelf, cheers fella...

[@bruceketcheson4877]

It wasnt called a CX4 because there is a cx4 in China (different car)and in Japan the 4 is associated with death.

[@eofalassion]

The front end looks so good. If only the back is shaped a little more elegantly instead of like a typical adolescent way of wearing pants it would be great.

[@toothpicks205]

I got a CX-30 Touring with the vision package to include some extras, very happy with my purchase. One thing I don’t think you mentioned was the HUD. It’s crystal clear (even with polarised sunnies), tells you everything you want to know and gives you directions when you have navigation on. I agree though that the driver’s centre display is a bit lacking as it doesn’t really tell you anything you can’t already see on the HUD. Still highly recommend the CX-30 for people looking for a small SUV

[@chasingcars]

Yes, Mazda do a great job in making their HUDs viewable through polarised sunglasses. Rare.

[@chezraks]

Hi! How are you going with your cx30 so far? I bought the exact one you have and will arrive on December. Can’t wait!

[@toothpicks205]

@@chezraks Couldn't be happier, no issues so far. Driven about 2000km and it's an absolute joy every time I hop in! Congrats on your new car, hope it serves you just as well

[@Ashbassx1]

The CVT was the death of my 2013 Impreza, so even if that’s improved, the 6 speed automatic sealed the deal for me with the CX30. Drawbacks are a very stiff ride (IMO), not the best visibility and a bit less space, but everything else is great, especially the driving experience. Even the stock audio system is quite good.

[@robertroccii7117]

I´m driving an CX-30 Selection, with Design Package and Premium Package without Leather Interior. 186HP Skyactive X Motor with FWD and 6MT in Germany. It´s the best Mazda that i had since 17 Years of driving Mazda Cars. It consumes under 6L Super for 100km!!!! The manual Gearbox is a dream to handle. If you wanna have fun than choose the MT!!!!

[@Clove_Parma]

Shame Aussie fuel is so full of sulphur and junk. Would make this a much better value proposition if our 91 was clean enough for the compression ignition engine like in other markets

[@jinnjinnjinn620]

Mazda has problems in diversifying variants of its products. If CX3 has CX30, so will CX5 have CX50 too? Then why do we need CX4 and CX40 for? It's rediculous.

[@robertbarnier45]

My Mazda is by a very long way the best car I have ever had. I will never buy anything else.

[@pauld6556]

No mention of the heads up display and dimming effect turn signals?

[@moonsorrow77]

The machine grey metallic looks great…

[@TheJacobGZuma]

Really enjoy the quality of the footage and editing. Your presenting is not too shabby either (it's actually awesome). Great to see the amount of vehicles you're reviewing and the growth of the channel.

[@ericglasson7140]

I was wondering if it would suit a 64 year old empty-nester.

[@chasingcars]

I think so. The back seat isn’t massive but it probably doesn’t need to be for you!

[@ericglasson7140]

@@chasingcars thanks. I may look at the Karoq as well.

[@l-xc8xt]

Well I am same and looking at it. As in 60's no kids at home

[@scottchin3582]

CX30 overall is not a bad looking car! However, the huge black plastic wheel arches are really ugly!

[@MrBenHaynes]

As Tom said, choosing black, grey or midnight blue will disguise the cladding but then you have a car that is incredibly hard to keep clean.

[@4orrcountry]

Love the blue interior!

[@yvettepolley5199]

Love your spirit and presentation style xx

[@chasingcars]

Thanks!

[@jeet778866]

Hi Tom, I really love your reviews and it helped me to select my current car. It would be really good if we can watch a review on Mazda CX-30 Touring SP AWD if possible 😊as it was a kind of facelift in 2021 and would nice to know new things about the car which normal user takes lot of time to find out.

[@naur87]

i mean.. cx-30 owners know that this car need 1minute video: it's great, lacks soul, but it will outlive you.

[@7homas0wen]

I’ve noticed I only really see the Astina CX30 models on the road with the LED lighting and sunroof. Very rarely see the lower spec ones with the halogen daytime running lights. Unlike the Mazda 3 were most appear to be the G20 lower spec models which I found interesting.

[@whatthe6532]

Steering ratio is too slow. Needs too much input around town. VW Golf has steering nailed to the floor.

[@sharonparrott6267]

Could you tell me what the name of the colour is of the car that you reviewed. There are two greys to choose from.

[@MrChipcho]

The diesel is super and also the new G150 (same 2liter skyactiveG, but its 150hp) is very nice!

[@vladthelad9377]

The Mazda cx30 Dosent have semi autonomous parking. ?

[@steviek8733]

Where did those listed prices come from at 1:12? They seem to be a lot cheaper than what’s stated on the Mazda website?

[@rohita3197]

I think one is fuel guage and one is fuel range

[@estertsoukalas6264]

Reviews of 2016 merc cla 200 sedan

[@Mr_GMS]

very well presented, sub

[@ahh1180]

Nice review mate well done

[@jrey5676]

Mazda cx 30 or hyundai tucson elite?

[@chasingcars]

I'd probably go a Tucson Elite diesel, but it's a close-run thing

[@dennisjohnstone4739]

Thanks for the review Tom, up to the usual good standard. However one issue regarding rear suspension. According to Mazda's online brochure, all CX30s have torsion bar rear suspension. Cheers

[@siquanwu3131]

Tom said that in the video, FWD model has torsion bar rear suspension, AWD is independent at rear.

[@kurtglover3648]

@@siquanwu3131 Which is incorrect, both FWD and AWD CX-30s are torsion beam (which is the same for the Mazda 3, which shares the same platform)

[@jeffruebens8355]

It looks like the next CX-5 will have a plug-in hybrid inline 4 or a mild hybrid inline 6, so the CX-30 will continue as a much more affordable option. I wish they painted the big dark gray plastic around the wheels, for me it limits the good looking paint to black or dark gray.

[@XQoozMii]

**CX-60

[@Tobycentresydney]

Typical Mazda and the 90% job they they do with their confusing car line up. why would you design a very nice interior and then outfit the driving experience with a subpar drivers information display where most competitors are doing dynamic/customizable info displays on LCD screens. very half arsed attempt. thumbs down (as usual)

[@pauld6556]

Unfortunately sensors and other electronic issues continue to plague the Mazda CX30 and BP Mazda 3. Not to mention the number complaints the CX30 gets in regards to rattles and squeaks.

[@solid7468]

46K for a Mazada CX-30 NO

[@mytriplef873]

Mazda has been silly to replicate traits so much alike in another variants until there is no distinctiveness among themselves. CX3 and CX30 are self defeating variants which make no sense to buyers.

[@zukarimoto_q]

Mazda is phasing out the CX3

[@mikaramatthews1226]

Great quality review, as always. It would be good if Mazda gave you the option to choose your interior colours, not keen on the brown in the top spec. Your mention of a CX-50 has me excited! I’ll be in the market for a medium/ large SUV late next year. Hoping it will be available then.

[@TheEntelexia]

Shame they're not bringing the CX-50 to Aus :(

[@stevenwebster7597]

No touchscreen, no true digital cockpit, no turbo engine, ordinary fuel consumption, dated looks - does not stack up against the competition

[@chasingcars]

If those are your only priorities, I suppose. Agree on the turbo engine/digital cockpit side, but design is subjective, fuel consumption is average and certainly the interior/ride/handling/refinement/safety tech is all there

[@robertceroli3512]

Solution go form the latest golf great fuel economy but you need premium touchscreen galore no knobs even you temp settings through the touchscreen but post warranty in true VW tradition may fail requiring a complete replacement at a cost of a couple grand

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Windows have become portholes. Waistline designed by Harry Highpants. Face of a gumbie. Definitely one for those with sensible brown shoes and a comb over. Good stealth car for private detectives. No one will notice or remember this forgettable domestic appliance. Good review tho.

[@chasingcars]

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