Mazda CX 30 Review // Upscale Crossover

[@ubestbegood]

funny how i'm about to buy a 2024 model and you hit the nail right on the head. young couple.

[@shelleyj1780]

Young couples maybe but this car appeals to me as I approach 60 lol

[@tlevans62]

Shelley J me too..lol

[@artagain8977]

Right! My 55 yr old wife has a 7yr old GTI that she doesn’t want to give up but I’d Love to put her in this.

[@smallstudiodesign]

Yup. 59 going on 19 ... and bought my 2021 Mazda CX-30 GT in deep crystal blue (navy) ... couldn’t be happier.

[@inctru]

I recently purchased a 2022 Mazda CX-30 AWD Carbon Edition over the 2022 Corolla Cross XLE AWD after having a chance to see & compare them each in-person. Both of them look better in-person than they do in videos & pics. No regrets on my choice. I was looking at the CX-5 Carbon & Premium also, but it's too big for my taste. Also, it's my first Mazda purchase.

[@sassouusasoo3607]

How is the rear view visibility?Heard, it's not that great .

[@leonardonevarez261]

I’m not canadian but i’ve been subscribed for years. I think your reviews are great and you deserve a lot more subscribers! Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks man

[@mario_barker]

¡¡Ese ecuata!! Dominando el inglés carajo 😁

[@PWlangford1]

I just found this Chanel. I’ve watched you for years on driving Television. 🇨🇦

[@groovymotion5706]

Great review! I love the co-hosting, keep it up! I traded my 2020 Mazda3 GT AWD for the CX-30 2 weeks ago and I love it! Only major bummer is the lack of a TC OFF button, which makes absolutely no sense! I love the fact that the suspension has much more travel than the Mazda and also taller tiers which makes it so much better over potholes!

[@worrywart1311]

It has one now (at least in some markets).

[@gareyris345]

I love the interplay between you and the fact that you both have interesting perspectives. Great review!

[@bill7481]

Nice review, guys! I like to hear Andrea’s perspective on cars. Great teamwork!

[@hlk5887]

I subscribed a while ago and really enjoy your show. Having your wife Andrea on makes it very entertaining. Go 150K!

[@ETAFRanger]

I have had my CX-30 for about a month now. I got the GS Luxury with AWD in Soul Crystal Red. So far I really love it. Very nice interior, lots of tech toys and features, decent sound system. Feels relatively sporty to drive. For a smallish mid-size crossover it has a fairly quiet ride, not too much road noise. Honestly my biggest complaint is the key fobs. Yes, I said fobs, as in plural, because the optional remote start feature adds another entire fob identical to the main entry/ignition fob, and they are not small, so now I have to carry around a set of keys with two rather large rectangular fobs, very bulky. But other than that engineering faux pas (or fob pas) I am very happy with my new Mazda. BTW, I have been a subscriber to this channel for about 5 years now I think. I started watching while researching for a vehicle purchase, and really enjoy the no nonsense reviews that are relevant to the everyday consumer, and deliver details on the things that make a difference to the typical real world driver, particularly those who appreciate the finer points of driving performance and build quality. 👍

[@nicholassmith7048]

Quick fix: don't use the remote starter. A) its illegal to leave your car idling B) it's bad for the environment and the engine C) it's unnecessary; driving smoothly is the best and quickest way of getting the car up to temperature. You're welcome.

[@ETAFRanger]

@@nicholassmith7048 Thanks for your self righteous reply Your Holiness, but idling is legally permitted for 3 consecutive minutes, and a total of 10 minutes per hour where I live. I start it right before I walk to the car. And I will use my vehicle however I please, thank you very much. As for environmental damage, pardon me while I laugh hysterically. I work in the trucking industry, and the paltry amount of extra emissions this CX30 generates in a few minutes isn't even a drop in the ocean compared to the emissions from one of my company's fifty trucks, nevermind the 2 million other operational trucks on the road every day. Extraneous emissions from warming up cars (particularly when it's a vehicle that only gets driven 2 or 3 times a week) is completely irrelevant in comparison to the waste and emissions generated by commercial vehicles. Maybe you should mind your own business instead of judging people, particularly when you clearly don't know the laws, and don't know the circumstances of usage in question.

[@10tenman10]

90% not subscribed? Even when you give a review on a car that you clearly don't like (you can tell by your enthusiasm) you are generally informative and entertaining. Time to sign up.

[@Motormouth...]

Keep watching!

[@Varekai0723]

A very small but nice touch that this car has is its LED turn signals flash on and off like the old school halogen lights. Best of both worlds.

[@10tenman10]

The Mazda CX30 should be perfect for most singles/couples (without kids)

[@jagaro]

The conversation beginning at 6:12 sounds like my wife and me. *Edit:* Had to show this to my wife, and we shared a good laugh...we all need more of that. Thanks, Zach.

[@edy40111]

Great review Andrea, Zack! Thank you!

[@Motormouth...]

Keep watching

[@purplejwhayes]

Great video guys. Really enjoy watching you two. Take care.

[@KLemale]

Hello from Malaysia!! Been a subscriber of this channel for a period of time now Keep up the good work

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks for the support!

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Beautiful car and the cladding doesn't bother me at all. The minimalist interior is just the way I want for a car, I don't like car with do many switches and knobs.👌 😀

[@LordDelCasa]

HAHAHAHAHHA love the back and forth at @6:45 these reviews with Andrea are such a treat. Keep it up man!

[@djcoronel]

i've been subscribed for i don't know how many years now! good luck getting to 150k subscribers -- you'll be there in no time!

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks David

[@kellymillar28]

I like the Mazda CX 30 but I can't get past the blue interior with the black or grey. Out of the ones that I've tested, this is the most quiet inside for the price.

[@SG-sz5vh]

It should be a cx3 and the current cx3 should be renamed cx2 as it is based on a mazda 2

[@bextar6365]

M-mouth....You say Mazda most others say MOZ-DA

[@redmusichouse]

Bextar636 For the 1 millionth time, it’s mostly Americans who say Mozda. Try expanding your mind, kid.

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Correct

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Thanks for the review. I love Mazda so much. Thanks for pronouncing Mazda correctly unlike the Americans!

[@ElijahsAba]

“Battleship Grey” makes a lot of sense.

[@ztekz]

Michael Silbert, it’s actually called Polymetal metallic grey colour...

[@ElijahsAba]

tekz Yes, I know, though I see where he’s coming from: this general color is becoming quite trendy and many manufacturers have their own version of it, each with its own respective name, so I think that “Battleship Grey” is a great generic term 🙂

[@garys2157]

@@ztekz I love the metallic greys, had a Mazda 6 that was Steel Grey Metallic, and my current F150 is Magnetic grey.

[@ztekz]

Gary S, yup I currently have the CX9 with machine grey metallic that looks great under shady/cloudy days and changes a bit under sunny days

[@d1gBR]

Man Battleship Grey would be a great color name ! Lot of sells !!

[@bextar6365]

Nice looking vehicle except for the way to thick rocker and wheel cladding. Sometimes thinner is better like in this case.

[@davekroh5166]

Okay - I just subscribed to your channel to comment! I'm guessing you live in a suburb in British Columbia? As a single child URBAN couple this car is the perfect size for us. When we no longer needed to drive to work, even our 2018 CX-5 GT was just too large and therefore just not fun enough to drive in our urban High Park neighbourhood in Toronto. We replaced our CX-5 with a 2021 CX-30 GT and we LOVE the CX-30 more than we like the CX-5. The CX-30 while not a hard core sport car, is still a lot more fun to drive than any other crossover we have tried, including the CX-5. Despite the excellent engineering of the CX-5, the centre of gravity is higher than physics allow for a car to be truly fun to drive. The CX-30 is just low enough to the ground to be truly engaging to drive while still being a crossover. While the CX-5 felt slightly underpowered with the natural aspirated 2.5 engine, in the CX-30 it feels plenty fast enough to be fun to drive, especially around the city. A turbo could be even more fun to drive, but the regularly aspirated 2.5 is fine in the mean time. Not sure if its okay to put in a plug here, but Ali at Westowne Mazda in Toronto is awesome, as is the whole dealership. This is our 3rd new Mazda that I have bought from him in 2 years. Highly recommended.

[@rojo7261]

Het Guys, what about us heading to retirement , giving up the expense BMW , love the great interior and reliable reviews. Owned a RX-7 in my 20's loved that car . Getting the CX--30 @ 31K only can purchases half of a BWM similar optioned out. Thanks for the review, enjoy watching you both

[@kellingtonlink956]

Will corduroy ever go out of style? I still have a brown suit, that does no longer fit, in my wardrobe. I used to drive a Dodge Horizon, non-GLH. It was not particularly memorable. But I do love this new Mazda. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@ALVcru5858]

My first car was the cold too, great memories!!!

[@smallstudiodesign]

Meanwhile .. I’m sorry for previously not subscribing ... subconsciously I thought it didn’t make a difference. But now I realize it’s free, and it will help you stay on the KZbin algorithms.

[@Motormouth...]

Thank you so much for this!

[@MarkRVillano]

From both a marketing, and a production standpoint, I think that Mazda should make their turbo engine available across their entire line-up of cars and SUVs from the Miata on up.

[@jaybou007]

At 6:51, Andrea was thinking of shoving an entire avocado down Zack's throat. XD Great review, guys. Keep up the good work.

[@Turburki]

definitely people should subscribe....why not subscribe when there is such good content here~

[@4730301]

Looks great although a bit too thick on the cladding

[@joannepigliavento7930]

Hi, My husband and I enjoyed your review. We’ve seen other reviews stating that the rear visibility is quite poor. It does appear that there is very minimal rear window space. Would appreciate hearing your opinion!

[@8aravindk]

Every husband gets sweaty when the wife says “this is not going to end well”.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

Unless you just stopped giving a hoot

[@2t0y]

Because it's always true

[@cornbread70s4]

Soooo true

[@richardwallace9028]

Can't believed I was not subscribed because I watch your videos all the time! Now officially subscribed. Done.

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks brother

[@michaelgoh5830]

Great to see a husband/wife team doing the review. Fantastic car this Mazda CX30 but I am a brand snob.😀😀😀

[@kingkrimson8771]

BMW douche or Mercedes nob?

[@mowcowbell]

I hope you reach your subscriber goal... not for losing a bet and eating avocado toast, but for the hard work you put into creating this content.

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks for that!

[@diegomontoya8889]

The CX-3 is indeed too small. This is the right CUV, which Mazda should have originally released.

[@2t0y]

For the longest time, I thought I was subscribed

[@colingee6687]

You two work well together on this review.

[@Ndstars1]

I don't have many friends who are taller than my 5'2". This is perfect!

[@barriewylde5915]

Andrea would wood cx30 be a good car for seniors.the 2.5 motor makes this vehicle reminds me of younger days and a sports cars.☕️🥯⛽️😀

[@ztekz]

Came from a CX3...test drove this and wasn’t really that impressed. Aside from a better engine, quiet and nicer cabin and slightly larger cargo space, the ride quality wasn’t that big of a diff due to still having rear torsion beams and the rear leg room was just the same (cramped). I wanted a more comfortable ride with rear ind suspension and much quieter one and really didn’t care for AWD and higher ride height. Ended up replacing the CX3 with a 6! Better handling, more comfortable and quieter ride and felt luxurious...like driving a luxury sedan! Oh and the 6 came in $6K lower than the CX-30...

[@MrViyasan]

Can I ask how much you paid for the 6 and which trim?

[@ztekz]

MrViyasan, $26K OTD GS trim

[@reserva120]

I replaced my Ford 150 with a Mazda Miata .. " makes about as much sense".. silly , a bit dumb but silly..

[@nodak81]

lol, in other words you weren't really in the market for this thing if you just ended up buying a sedan instead.

[@ivanma3012]

ICBC would appreciate Andrea's method of driving haha. Good review!

[@stephenhendricks103]

The CX-30 is a subcompact crossover that's an appealing choice for DINKS (Dual Income No Kids). At least until it's compared to the new KIA Seltos. At 173" long the Mazda is an inch longer than the Seltos. But its interior cargo space is significantly less. (20.2/45.2 cubic ft vs 26.6/62.8 cubic ft.) That difference is the result of what Andrea refers to as the CX-30's "long nose," a design that's common to each of Mazda's crossovers and a trick used by sports car designers for a century, or so, to suggest potency and performance. Unfortunately it does nothing for the "U(tility)" of an SUV.

[@ztekz]

Stephen Hendricks, I considered the Seltos and this CX-30...while the Seltos may have the larger interior space & cargo, higher ride height, and independent rears, it does however have a weaker engine and IVT that is still unproven for reliability given that this was just introduced over a year ago in their Forte, Hyundai Elantra and now Seltos. It does stand out in features and value for money but I just couldn’t trust the IVT (not to mention the feel of CVT) and Korean quality for longevity despite Hyundai and Kia doing great things of late and their longer warranty over the other brands. Not all prioritize space like me...I would likely still take the tried and tested Skyactiv 2.5L NA and 6-speed tranny combo of the Japan built Mazdas in general (though this CX30 is Mexico built).

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@ztekz Perhaps you should have considered the 1.6L Turbo mated to a 7 speed DCT in the Seltos. Each a higher spec component than offered in the CX-30.

[@smallstudiodesign]

It’s pretty perfect for us “older thans, still younger than” who are post kids/empty nesters who want fancy urbane bling bling yet weekend warrior off road in the logging roads past Whistler, British Columbia 🇨🇦 ... bought my 2021 CX30 GT at Morrey Mazda North Shore. Excellent service and customer service ✨🏆✨💖 FYI... 6’2” and it’s perfectly roomy ... love the interior & BOSE sound system.

[@jacobmatton7588]

Save your time: 7:05 is when the review starts

[@robbyu.672]

Ok where is the video of him eating the avocado toast?

[@HS99876]

Great review, one thing that I like to see in any car review is the acceleration of the car, the torque, zero to 100Km acceleration, how the steering feels, is it light, is it heavy? Also what are the comparable to the car being reviewed?

[@PMI551]

Great review as usual. However I didn’t hear you talk about engines and performance really. Though I’m not always the greatest listener and I’m too lazy to rewatch.

[@littlewicky1]

7:05

[@นายรักต้นไม้]

Thank you for the nice video. And I’m following you

[@buckgonsalvez384]

Great review please keep up the great work both of you ! lol my very first car my parents helped me buy was a 1987 Chevy Caprice Classic sedan oh boy did I love that car . CHEERS ...

[@SquidSnuggles]

I just leased one of these in Snowflake White and I love it! Thank you for the great and realistic review.

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Leased. Guess u don’t know anything about money

[@mrmm7322]

I just joined your channel by sub scribing and I am from Ontario Canada I give you my support and you guys doing amazing job love your video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Motormouth...]

Wow, thanks so much for the Sub and keep watching!!

[@nicholassmith7048]

Pretty nice but the cladding has to go.

[@rickmorrison7535]

Green Snot. Awesome. And he is right. PLEASE do NOT eat it. Don't punish yourself.

[@victorcocut528]

Hey greetings from Romania.And still you are a beautiful couple!All the best for you!The car,is just a car!

[@adamnevis7636]

Nice review!

[@noahn643]

Great video guys! 😊

[@PhoneixSage]

I’m subscribing just because I can not stand avocados and I felt bad that you had to eat it🥲.. lol along with that , this is an interesting channel!

[@robertozevallos5349]

Hi, I am looking to get the CX-30 but I have 2 options and both will cost me around the same. One is the new 2022 Preferred model Carbon Edition. The other is a 2021 Premium model that was lightly used as a service car with 8k miles. Which would you recommend I go with?

[@TalismanPHX]

You two are sooo cute together. Relationship Goals....😎

[@rshrestha1588]

This is a beautiful car. Hope they don’t go to CVT and dual-clutch. By the way, I hate the gear shifter on the steering. I dropped GLC 300 right after finding out they have gear shifter on the steering column.

[@gregnote8818]

I subscribed today!

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks for that!

[@fl.sal.27]

7:01 the avocado toast is going to be spicy!

[@arnoldguisa9958]

My concern about the controller on the center is that what happens if drinks spill? Will it still work ?

[@SavemeGod-cp8sw]

How much does it cost?

[@yogeshhurdyal7470]

I subscribed to your channel long ago.

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks for that!

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Well documented problems with climate control ac not cold enough in Mazda’s in general. Wish reviewers would test this

[@TheQureshy]

You guys are amazing

[@jbm0866]

Gotta season that avocado, no wonder he hates it😂 First a squeeze lime, then salt, pepper and mix in a bit of pico de gallo. Do that and he will love it...maybe.

[@richardfredericks1486]

Three gripes: 1) that heavy, thick plastic cladding, bet that will drive away a solid third of those who'd otherwise consider this vehicle, maybe into the CX-5, more likely into Hyundai or Kia or Honda or... 2) the Chinese only CX-4 is way better looking. Why in the world didn't Mazda just give us that?; 3) and this is a deal-breaker (if that cladding wasn't already so), it's manufactured in Mexico. I could have gotten past the cladding, but can't get past that, especially on a new model. Three missteps by Mazda and you're out.

[@YoYo-vc1os]

hey they got rid of the speakers near the door handles ?

[@diegomontoya8889]

Hahaha. 7:00 mark... That's how Zach ends up sleeping on the couch!

[@Mr.Worf63]

Very good review of a vehicle I don’t want . I’ll keep my car , cheaper than the CX-30 . Hope you like Avocado on toast , put Maple Syrup on it .

[@serguti]

Great review

[@johnm3958]

Good review Nice shades

[@Cruiser203]

Who doesn’t like taking control

[@morgandrives]

I’ve already subscribed, but I hit like. Eat it!

[@benhaze1010]

The side view is just ridiculous unfortunately, horrendous cladding on the wheel wells and talk about a crazy gap between the tires and the fenders. All show with very little go.

[@pabblackberry]

Luv ur videos

[@seinsmeld13]

I am subscribed. I wish I wasn't watching this while I was eating. You should have posted a warning. Anyway keep up the great work.

[@Motormouth...]

Sorry about that!

[@LuvvSURYA]

Why have you stopped doing Sweet and Sour?

[@197utube]

Balsamic vinegar on the avocado is super!

[@Munlit]

Have you tried an avocado shake? Avocados,crushed ice, brown sugar and plenty of evaporated milk or half and half - let me know how you like it!

[@robertwilliam9558]

Why so much black plastic around the entire car? The CX-5 only has a small amount. That black plastic is UGLY.

[@jrr3558]

You two look so cute. Salut depuis Paris

[@Bonjurro]

Lets go 150k!!

[@MrWalker1000]

which mazda should i get?

[@mikev3999]

Absolute genius bringing Andrea in as co-host Zack. What took you so long?

[@hellonwheels2053]

My first car was a mitsubishi colt , great starter car back then

[@Motormouth...]

Great whip!

[@johnm3958]

The turbo one? Missed the torque steering on them

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I love avocados! They're buttery, not slimey!

[@Motormouth...]

Nasty, nasty stuff

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I make it with a little bit of olive oil and a little bit of either apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar and a little pepper and salt! Yum!

[@robinsd4]

Interesting, my first new car was a burgundy 1986 Dodge Colt too 😄

[@Motormouth...]

So slow!

[@ElijahsAba]

DON’T SELL YOUR SOUL FOR AVOCADO 🥑 ! 😬

[@francom477]

Love it except for the infotainment system which seems complicated.

[@colinz12345]

Lol that ending was savage!

[@paulcu130]

Very nice Rolex watch Andrea

[@sammyt3514]

Mazda should've just sold the CX-4 they sell in China in the rest of the world; it's much better looking (that cartoonishly large cladding along the sides/fenders ruins the CX-30's looks imo) and it would've avoided the confusing nomenclature. The CX-30 is probably still car I'd pick in its class, but I'd buy it despite its looks not because of them.