Mazda CX-30 review 2020

[@chasingcars]

Correction: in the video, I've said the CX-30 Touring has cloth seats. In fact, it has a black leather interior paired with the same brown dash/door trim seen on the CX-30 Astina tested. The Pure and Evolve grades have black cloth seats with blue dash/door trim. -Tom

[@Logan.Ninefingers]

Such a gorgeous car. I wanted one but no AWD or 2.5 motor in the cloth seat versions. The reason I bought a diesel CX-5 in Touring. Not cloth seats but also not dead animal skin which I couldn't bear to sit on. Some of my best friends have been cows. I look forward to the cloth seat 2.5 turbo (or diesel) AWD version, hopefully before my warranty on the CX-5 runs out so I can part ex :-)

[@somabalogh5135]

Awsome car from a professional reviewer.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for watching, Soma!

[@Gin2b1]

Knowing the thin Mazda paint, black cladding is not a problem for me, its a plus. Nice review by the way.

[@MrLabui]

This is the best channel very informative

[@chasingcars]

Thanks Michael - thanks for watching!

[@michaeljemery]

I like how you now regularly make the distinction between wired and wireless Apple CarPlay. Hopefully reviews like yours will encourage more manufacturers to differentiate by moving to wireless.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for noticing. Technology marches on - we have to hold manufacturers to account and ensure they are giving customers the best deal.

[@AccuCat]

@@chasingcars RAmen! Bravo 👍👍

[@nuladee]

10:31 is absolutely stunning.

[@johnnytampocao7671]

I like this car with the Machine Gray paint, it hides the huge plastic cladding a little bit but it doesn't bother me at all as it has purpose on it. Great review it's very informative.👌 👌

[@chasingcars]

Agreed, Machine Grey works best for this car, I reckon. Thanks for watching!

[@momonyak]

I lol'd at "opulent plastics" Nice review on a nice car

[@chasingcars]

Squishy? Soft? Not something you’d find in a prison? Whatever you like!

[@kerrysmith1154]

Can you do a long term review of the Rav4 hybrid? I’d love to hear your thoughts on it

[@maximderim]

I think the overall realibility of the brand, makes Mazda standing over German rivals, the CX 30 is rreally well-born small SUV (Crossover), greetings from Algeria, I really appreciate your work Chasing Cars. 😉

[@chasingcars]

Thanks a lot, Maxim.

[@syumassh]

Thanks for all the good reviews buddy; stay safe.

[@DronieUp]

So any news on a Mazda CX-5 facelift? I’ve always found it odd that the first car with the new design language never seems to get a tweak that bring it back with the rest of the family design aesthetic. I’m talking about the front clip. It’s funny that the old mazda 2 gets a new front clip and has that signature metal accent that wraps around the front that looks great and seamless while the CX-5 just stops. Let’s hope this year, as the 2, 3, 6 all have this.

[@chasingcars]

No news at all yet but it would really surprise me if we didn’t see it before the end of 2020. The Tiguan will be receiving a lift this year, and the ascendant RAV4 needs to be targeted too. Lots of motivation for Mazda.

[@tanyakimber264]

The black leather is also in the g25 touring and it also had brown trim as we test drove one two weeks ago.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@worrywart1311]

I like it enough to think about it being my next car, as I no longer need a lot of space or oomph. Not that I would object to a turbo engine. My wish list includes the red interior of the Mazda 3 Akira hatch, ventilated seats and a few more exterior colour options.

[@georgethomas6550]

Good review Tom. Machine grey is great but saw one in the new polymetal grey and i think it looks just as good. Have you reviewed the kia seltos? if so how do you think it compares.

[@dennischeng4391]

Mazda is rolling!

[@chasingcars]

Yep. They have their eyes on the ball at the moment.

[@AccuCat]

Thanks, was waiting and curious about the delay. Best review from Aus, seen them all 😉🤫😊 Keep up the good work. Totally agree with you that this chassis needs the 2.5 turbo petrol or 2.2 turbodiesel. AWD and mild-hybrid system too, if it does not already (in your country). Goldilocks B/C-segment and above Mazda's, are better buys for those who do long distance trips a bit more often, so that's how I think. Of course you could also get a small city car like the 2 or CX-3 and be happy. On the lack of wireless phone charging, I have banned any sort of phone charging in our family cars (especially the smaller ones) for many good reasons. I have several quick charge powerbanks, some in my laptop bag and more in my travel bag. My only big criticism about this car that I can't get pass, is all that black cladding on the sides. We only get brighter colour cars, and prefer brighter reds or blues, so those plastics stand out more. It's fine on the CX-5, but that car is too big for who us (our next one & the ladies driving this car primarily in my house).

[@chasingcars]

Australian local reviews were actually embargoed until an hour ago - hence the delay! Thanks for your thoughtful comments, but am interested to hear more about your phone charging stance?

[@AccuCat]

@@chasingcars Ah, I thought that could have been the reason, because I got the notification from several channels all together. Interesting that they would do this with cars too(?), with films I can understand why, and agree.

[@AccuCat]

@@chasingcars Forgot to add the most important thing that Mazda should add as an option for all grades of Mazda models - That being, a good selection of environmentally/mother nature(includes animals of course) friendly & sustainable materials, like those in the MX-30 (your vid) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpevfat8jdeAhsU but also with a quality leatherette steering wheel. www.rojakdaily.com/RojakDailyAMP.ashx?articleid=8093&title=let-s-talk-about-how-attractive-the-mazda-mx-30-s-interior-is

[@nica1639]

Tom, I have test driven both this (in the 2.5) and the Mazda3 2.5L. According to a Wheels magazine, the weight is roughly the same. Why then is the fuel economy and performance slightly worse in the CX-30 when using the same engine?

[@CarSauce]

Great review!

[@chasingcars]

Thank you!

[@kevinlunn5603]

Great review Tom, we are a couple (retired) looking for this size vehicle, currently have the 2018 Tiguan 110tsi comfortline, would prefer leather look seats, so possibly touring version G20 appears to be good value price wise, unless we come across a good deal of the G25, thanks again you provide great info!😁😁

[@MaryPAULINElove]

Is this model open the side mirror automatically when you open the driver door?

[@jeffruebens8355]

The large amount of unpainted plastic trim around the wheel openings limits the paint colors that look good. We add Turtle Wax Trim Restorer to this unpainted hard plastic inside and out to keep it darker and shiny.

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, I would be a little worried about the cladding fading over time.

[@EdgarRenje]

Mazda offers a very good value for the price. Hardly any other manufacturer can currently keep up with this.

[@dominicfacchin9937]

Fantastic review. Thank you

[@chasingcars]

No worries, Dominic - thanks for watching.

[@electricdiesel1993]

CX-30 AWD rally sport hatch Skyactiv X with supercharger to be the same as X20 Astina sport hatch except it's FWD.

[@anyonebutyou87]

Cx-30 or Kamiq (85TSI) Tom?

[@limpunsing224]

A comparison review with the Kia Seltos would be interesting Nice review

[@topher.m]

I’ve been hanging out for this TB. 👌🏼

[@chasingcars]

Hope I delivered.

[@ashalim79]

Ditto! Thanks Tom!

[@simonjebb8180]

Would be interested to know your view if it was up against the Karoq? Same price almost and similar length

[@chasingcars]

Sounds like a comparison we should do. I am a big Karoq fan, though the CX-30’s interior quality is very persuasive.

[@selldivision]

I want the blue trim with the white seats!

[@chasingcars]

In Europe, you can get grey cloth with the blue trim. Sadly, Mazda Australia didn’t take that option for us.

[@kirinheng1153]

the petrol price is expensive, I like the CX30 but I worry about the high fuel consumption

[@bill7481]

Great review, Tom! Hopefully this car will sell well for Mazda. I won’t be one of those buyers, though. This is the only car in Mazda’s lineup that I think isn’t a design hit. The cladding kills it for me. And the wheels don’t fill the wheel wells. Great interior, though!

[@chasingcars]

Fair enough, Bill! The cladding has been a very divisive point.

[@AccuCat]

Side cladding 😭😿😢! Why Mazda, why! LOL 😅😊 Now I'll have to wait even longer. Even the side cladding on the MX-30's design, is not so bad imho. Waiting to see and test that next, and of course most importantly, how much it will be priced in my country.

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

Wish if Mazda offered a manual trans ... a 6 spd ... could have elevated the experience to a whole new level

[@chasingcars]

Hey Cyril. I actually drove the CX-30 G20 with a manual gearbox in Germany last year. It was so lovely! It almost came to Australia, but the brand had to choose between offering AWD or offering a manual.

[@AccuCat]

The 2.5-litre Mazda3 could be offered (in Aus) with a manual, I could have confused that info with one from another country though 😊 apologies if I did.

[@rrex]

Cyril Matthew people think it’s just outdated nowadays

[@chasingcars]

Accu Cat That is accurate - every trim level of the Mazda 3 in Australia is offered with a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes.

[@AccuCat]

@@chasingcars Very good move. For non-sedans, the 3 hatchback has a nice sporty look, just like the concept. It's actually my favourite design personally, even though it's not as practical or spacious in the rear and has a smaller boot. Being family man though, with SUV loving ladies in the house 😊 it's not an option. Plus I already own a sedan and ute, so it's good to mix it up and have a variety with different sizes in the family home.

[@luker1431]

Hey mate. Can you speak on the reversing camera? I know the CX-5 one is pretty crud and just wondered how this one compares... cheers.

[@robraphael8885]

Can it carry two large suite cases in the boot

[@chasingcars]

Stacked, yes it can

[@Adrian829s01]

No cup holders though?

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Cheers for the review Tom! Keep up the good work!

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for watching, Eamonn!

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Chasing Cars I watch all of your reviews. It’s nice to see you interact with your viewers unlike many other reviewers! Thanks!

[@ronald8800]

Nice review.Comparing this to the Mazda 3 sedan,which one has a more comfortable suspension set-up?

[@chasingcars]

Wow, hard question! I think the CX-30, but I’d need to directly drive them back back

[@Jarryddf]

Fantastic review. Do you recommend buying the car with the G20 engine or wait for the new one to roll out?

[@chasingcars]

The new Skyactiv-X engine will sit above the G25, so it’ll be noticeably more expensive than a G20. I think the G20 is a bit modest for the CX-30, so I’d go a G25 or wait to try the new engine

[@tabes10]

Test drove one on tuesday, the only downside is the leather doesn't come in all black, mazda have decided to use brown bits and it's a downturn on the interior.

[@chasingcars]

I don't mind it at all - but I readily concede that design, style, colours etc are all subjective things. You either like it or you don't!

[@chrissheldrick4073]

So apart from the colours....did you actually like the car

[@AccuCat]

@@chasingcars agree. Styling is very subjective. I know a lot of people who prefer a brown trim over a black. For myself, I prefer black, but I like my chairs and mats to be of brighter colours (except white), with red being my favourite. Red & black = ❤️😍🤘🎸

[@AccuCat]

@@gogeorgia707 The pricing and maintenance cost for a Lexus (I am on my second one) is quite a lot higher though. The UX is considered an entry level model (for Lexus), but not the Mazda3 or CX-30. I see the 2.0-litre top spec CX-30, as a good vfm 'luxurious' offering for the price. It even has enough power for the majority of congested city dwellers - I'm thinking globally here, and places where Mazdas sell well. The 2.5-lite would be more for enthusiast, who would also consider Euro rivals of this size. This is going be harder unless you understand all the engineering and work that Mazda have put into this next-gen direction of their 3 and CX-30. While the interiors from some of these more powerful engine Euros (and even Lexus) could seem better, I would also look at: 1) all the options that come standard in a Mazda, vs how much you have to add-on for those in the others. 2) long-term servicing costs and reliability issues. Of course please test the rivals in your shortlist back to back, preferably on the same day. Consider the (engineering) details & the practical details, not just the brand snobbery & style.

[@tabes10]

@@chrissheldrick4073 yeah car was good better than the cx3 which felt cheap and i wasnt testing it for me.

[@ashalim79]

Was waiting for this! Do you know when you'll be able to test drive the T-Roc on Aussie roads Tom? I'm interested to hear your thoughts on comparisons

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for watching! T-Roc will launch in late March or April with test drives available at about the same time. I’ve only driven the T-Roc on ice (available on this channel) so my comparative view is a bit limited but initial impressions are that the VW’s engine is a lot stronger.

[@limpunsing224]

Which is better CX 30 or CX 5 ?

[@chasingcars]

CX-5 diesel is still a better family car for its amazing torque and incredible efficiency - but I think the CX-30 is more fun to drive on a great road. Plus, it has the latest cabin design.

[@limpunsing224]

@@chasingcars Thanks mate

[@AccuCat]

Both are good, but the CX-30 is updated and of the next-gen of engineering/design for Mazda ("note" the wording on Mazda's Aus website), while the all-new gen CX-5 with a more premium build and interior (almost certainly), would be out in the next few years. If you are the type to keep cars for a long time like us ('at least' 6 to 8 years), you might want to get the latest gen cars from Mazda, or any of its rivals.

[@limpunsing224]

@@AccuCat Thanls for your insights

[@AccuCat]

@@limpunsing224 Welcome. I'm just like you in the market now. And these reviews and I hope rival comparisons in both written and video form, are most helpful in getting us the right match.

[@mingyuhuang8944]

Goddamn this car is AMAZING, so good looking ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BennnWJK]

I’d much prefer the CX-5. Small SUVs don’t really make much sense to me. Just buy the hatchback if you want small...

[@chasingcars]

Fair enough - the CX-5 is still a great car.

[@AccuCat]

Depends which part of the world you live, and if you are using it mainly as a city car or not, and how many you usually carry. CX-5 is a good car, but (personal preferences) I would prefer a D-segement sedan, a CX-8 (with second row captain chairs), a Alphard or even a good 4x4 SUV or pickup with rear multi-link suspension, for my long distance trips.

[@AccuCat]

Relevant: www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/why-the-mazda-cx-5-could-be-left-behind-its-rivals-77886 thedriven.io/2020/01/22/subaru-targets-100-electric-cars-by-mid-2030-but-mild-hybrids-only-headed-to-australia/ www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-news/toyota-moves-to-highlight-the-differences-between-a-full-and-mild-hybrid-38841782.html www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/119093658/hybrid-yaris-on-its-way-possibly-with-an-suv-spinoff

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

We’ve just bought a Mazda 3 end of last year because of all the features and decent boot size. Cx5 was far too much for us as a family of 3 and cost is a lot more. The Mazda cx30 appeals to me because it’s like the 3 but AWD SUV. Driving my 3 is like driving a sports car and with the roads we have and still helping a child into a child seat. Our next upgrade of my husbands Nissan Micra will be this model I think.

[@chefchaudard3580]

What's funny is that in my country, in Europe, competitors are the VW Tiguan, Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq. Roomier cars for the same price.

[@chasingcars]

Interesting. Karoq definitely - but Tiguan and 3008 are priced in the class above here in Australia.

[@danthechippie4439]

4 seater in the back?

[@chasingcars]

4 in the car, though you can fit 5 at a pinch

[@philipwest4553]

Hard plastics are not "scratchy". Why do so many car reviews call them "scratchy plastic"?

[@chasingcars]

Because they make a scratchy sound when you run an object over them

[@club1fan552]

Does anyone know if you can get a manual?

[@chasingcars]

Not in Australia, sadly.

[@club1fan552]

@@chasingcars Wow. In 10 - 20 years or less, manuals will only be seen on second hand cars and will be regarded with nostalgia like record players (or even gramophones) are today. Then perhaps, they may make a come back and be available again!

[@nizm0man]

So it's tall new 3 hatch?

[@chasingcars]

More like a 3 Allroad.

[@yanoshuttcay5319]

2.5 turbo please mr.Mazda

[@TheYoyoma3]

Does anyone else hate the amount plastic at the bottom of the car? Basically a Mazda 3 with extra plastic?

[@2dorrr]

Love your accent!

[@chasingcars]

Heh!

[@asjeot]

I agree, so exotic... 😉

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

Nice CX-3.9999999...

[@chasingcars]

Haha.

[@ededdeddiee]

Tom baker😍😍😛

[@welfiblablabla]

This should be called CX-3 and what us now the CX-3 should be CX-2. They just messed up and now try to do as if it was intended this way 😅

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, agreed that the range probably needs a rethink... or as industry types would call it, a rationalisation! After all, this car really is the SUV version of the Mazda 3.

[@welfiblablabla]

@@chasingcars yep, they really need to do the rationalisation. And CX-3 is an "SUV" version (or CUV) of Mazda 2, so I hope if they bring a new version of it they call it CX-2

[@AccuCat]

You never know, the CX-4 currently only available in China, could be sold in other markets later. Totally agree with you on the CX-2 though. The MX-30 naming controversy? is another thing. Also, some rumours going around that Mazda might launch more SUV models with a 0 behind, like a CX-50 or 60 for example.

[@welfiblablabla]

@@AccuCat cx-50? What should that be? 😅 Oh don't get me started on MX-30 🙈

[@AccuCat]

@@welfiblablabla 😁 yeah, tell me about it. 50? and others> www.just-auto.com/analysis/next-generation-mazda-models-to-2030_id191710.aspx

[@m2ngwa89]

This should be the Mazda CX-3 and the current CX-3 be the CX-2

[@Music-jm1io]

Chasing Cars

[@chasingcars]

Hello

[@six-pack1332]

Kinda funny seeing my wife's car reversed. Steering wheel is opposite side.

[@groovymotion5706]

Wnen you compare a Mazda3 based car with an Audi and BMW and you say yeah they got 2 more USB and a few more space then you realize they cost between 3000 and 10k+ and still have not the same standard features! 🤣 Emphasis, based on a Mazda3!

[@deet4895]

"Mazda keeps coming out with banging new colors" What banging new colors? You mean the bunch of boring unimaginative gray colors? I still can't believe there's no proper blue color available on the new 3 and even this SUV. Who the hell makes a car in 2020 and not offer blue as a color option? Deal breaker.

[@chasingcars]

Polymetal Grey is a great new colour released in the past 18 months. Perhaps it isn't to your taste. As for blue, well - you can buy the CX-30 in Deep Crystal Blue, so I think that satisfies that end of the spectrum.

[@deet4895]

@@chasingcars Deep Crystal blue Mica pretty much look like black unless it's exposed to the right lighting conditions. Where are the light blue colors that can be identified as blue in any light?

[@vsboy2577]

Mazda please for the love of god get rid of the game boy centre screen

[@chasingcars]

They’re all doing it, aren’t they.

[@AccuCat]

@@chasingcars yeah. And I think this is one of the better ones, and also in its dimensions, resolution & clarity, where it is placed and how it is designed into the dash (simple yet elegant design), the intuitive and simple menu and how it wants the driver to focus on the road. No touchscreen 👍 Everyone else in the car has their phones anyway 😊

[@fu1787]

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