The 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo is a Faster Version of Mazda’s 2nd Best-Selling Car

[@theredline]

Mazda's Crosstrek rival just got better and way faster this year with a turbo engine that makes it quicker then most of its luxury rivals from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Would you guys consider buying this over a far pricier luxury brand?

[@OldThomMerton]

I'm not a luxury brand guy . . . I'm more interested in performance, especially handling, and I've owned and liked Mazda vehicles; the steering feel is usually great and previous vehicles in their line always had a fine suspension even in base vehicles. Sadly, Mazda is pushing towards that 'white area' (A|A reference) with the Buick and Cadillac and the semi-luxury types . . . and they are being forced there because the leadership at Hyundai and Kia have out-Mazda-ed Mazda, bringing really sporty and fun cars to the market; meanwhile Mazda can't seem to keep up and their products are not as sporty and fun-to-drive as they used to be.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Yes, I'm considering it. I just wish the it had independent rear suspension. Any idea what the top speed is? Not that it really matters.

[@ArcadianGenesis]

@@OldThomMerton what's A|A?

[@OldThomMerton]

@@ArcadianGenesis Alex on Autos, another auto reviewer .. Sofyan of Redline and Alex of Alex on Autos sometimes work videos together.

[@Roemer_Roemer]

I read that a turbo and direct injection engine combo gunks up the valves more and quicker. I am not really looking for luxury, but more so for reliability and longevity. I am a fan of the Crosstrek, but Mazda’s reputation for reliability and longevity has my husband and I looking at the CX30 for a daily driver. I am a taller guy than him, but I think the CX30 will be large enough for me because the Crossrek definitely is. Should I be concerned with a direct injection/combo, or am I overthinking this?

[@arthurgadz646]

What Mazda is doing isnt confusing actually, they are trying to give you the luxury experience at a much cheaper price..

[@digitaldoc100]

Wish it came with seat coolers as well.

[@user-ox6gs9kl3f]

honda-acura, nissan-infiniti, toyota-lexus, hyundai-genesis, what does Mazda have? and why is it important to have a luxury divions? basically the same car but makes more money on each of them.

[@mbenton6]

@@user-ox6gs9kl3f mazda is better than both brands on most of those cars

[@nandernugget]

@Ayush Malpeddi because at the time, Hyundai and Kia had a reputation for making garbage cars (of course today is a different story) but Mazda doesn’t have such a history or stigma, their worst was probably the 00s when Ford was at the helm but even then they were still decent. I think Mazda can safely mold themselves into an affordable luxury brand. I would’ve preferred the safer route of bringing enfini or a new luxury brand into the US but Mazda doesn’t have the money for that most likely.

[@mcalebeb]

I'm here for it.

[@joskjj3625]

So glad this thing has a turbo, Mazda is really making excellent vehicles

[@vymalragoonanan4234]

You love to complain about everything. This isn't a 6 figure car.

[@FrostyCoug]

Yes, he gets all drama queen about it. I find it pretty funny.

[@SLone3251]

To be fair to him, he's pointing out tiny things that do matter at some point, especially if these Japanese brands are trying to nudge into the luxury segment. Things like power-folding mirrors, touchscreens, and such do matter when you lay everything out.

[@kdtcross3986]

@@SLone3251Ii think they’re just doing it gradually as they are still using Mazda brand rather than creating another luxury division. It’s easy to build luxury cars but it takes time to build luxury brand image. For under $35k fully spec’d out, this is still a great subcompact crossover though

[@SLone3251]

@@kdtcross3986 Yeah, I don't disagree. But I'm also VERY picky with cars and thus can see where Sofyan's nit-pickiness comes from. There will always be someone more critical about the little things like he is, which matters to some buyers.

[@bodyemcal]

I dont like the plastic all around the bottom of the body. Looks nice but maybe if it was a bit slimmer itd look even nicer.

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

I’m fine with a 6spd auto and no CVT or annoying stop/start. Getting over 30MPG is awesome. No changes needed.

[@kevinW826]

Exactly! Every time I think of going with another car, I come back to Mazda because no CVT, no auto start stop. None of these massively oversized touchscreens.

[@paulnelson7525]

I always hear complaints about the back seats. I would love this car as no one would ever sit in my back seat.

[@brandodurham]

I legitimately think this is the best infotainment in any car today. Including all price levels and brands. I absolutely love it. Crystal clear screen, perfect position, very little lag, car play implementation is awesome, the rotary is awesome and I hate gross touch screens in a car

[@MakiMajomUgatNagyot]

Mazda's interior design is fine they don't need to update the gauge display nor the gear shifter. I drive one because they are not going with all the same crap other automakers are doing. I don't want crappy LED screens in front of me everywhere-that trend is killing the industry. Just cost cutting that's all!

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Yeah , i like the smaller screen as well . I have a mazda 6 and i love the interior

[@iCoolaxe]

Exactly. Why should every car manufacturer do the same exact fking thing? Mazda does things somewhat differently, which really helps them stand out.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

He must have a personal vendetta with Mazda. He is always complaining about something.

[@TheLadiesman0815]

I was thinking the same exact thing.

[@captric8237]

Yeah, he's yet to try doing a three-point turn with a push-button or rotary shifters. I think this traditional stick shifter has to stay.

[@jimjo09]

Love Mazda’s design language

[@2004cyrus]

Kodo is what Mazda calls it

[@kuddybeef777]

amen

[@TheGallagherExperience]

Honestly happy Mazda hasn’t gone fully digital with their stuff. I love the analogue tachometer/speedometer in my 2018 CX-9 Touring

[@mbenton6]

This car has never been slow its faster than everything its compared To even the base model

[@GhostlyVisage04]

I think he means slow in general not slow for the class.

[@441meatloaf]

@@GhostlyVisage04 Slow in general is correct. The mazda has poorer acceleration even compared to subaru's 2.5L crosstrek cvt.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

I think Mazda becomes confused with what the consumer wants when reviewers are saying the base engine is underpowered 12:37, then when the turbo comes out they say it is a bit much for the segment 14:59

[@stevee8318]

Right, even the base engine is one of the most (if not the most) powerful in the segment

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Sofyan loves to complain about stupid shit, especially with Mazda products.

[@2004cyrus]

@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle you are correct cutie

[@thevinceberry]

Everyone that aren't autistic is reviewing cars now and this is what you get. A bunch of non sense.

[@441meatloaf]

@@thevinceberry but it's true though even with 186 hp the acceleration is slower than a crosstrek

[@dennisrodriguez6232]

From a personal mechanic perspective: I don’t like a machine telling me how I should drive and Mazda keeps it that way. You take full control of the vehicle. Vehicles nowadays offer tons of features which is nice but I like to keep it simple where I have full control of the vehicle (p.s makes it cheaper to fix, less tech) From a personal customer perspective: Maybe there could be a few things that Mazda can do to “make life easier” but other than that. We love our AWD 2021 Cx30 premium.

[@jayt6023]

He's much too critical. This Mazda gives you so much more... more quality and engagingness than any other vehicle in it's class. Even without the turbo. The base engine is more than enough for this car and the typical buyer in this segment. I've driven both and can't say the extra power is really necessary.. it is awesome that they offer it though

[@kin357]

I have the non-turbo and it's got smooth power anytime you need it. Sometimes it's a little wonky gear shifting when going slow but I never feel underpowered. I admit the turbo makes me a little jelly but for what I paid it's an amazing ride.

[@441meatloaf]

@@kin357 wonky gear shifting is because mazda transmission is ancient. Wonky is called gear hunting, the car can't decide whether it wants to be in 2nd or 3rd. That why everyone else uses 7 to 8 speed transmission

[@chuckd7423]

@@441meatloaf You are confused about how gear hunting works. The transmissions with more gears are the ones that have trouble figuring out which one of the many gears available the vehicle should be in, and they always do more hunting than the ones with lesser amounts of gears.

[@441meatloaf]

@@chuckd7423 you obviously are confused how mazda transmission works...the 2.5l skyactive and the old 6 speed actually struggles at certain rpms to pull power out

[@khronin]

@@441meatloaf No it does not--I rent Audis and jost sold a 2020 Stinger with a ZF8 speed tranny that was excellent.The mazda hunts gears the least out of those.

[@celsovera91]

Sofyan likes to nitpick about every little thing about the car

[@patrickgroves7006]

Yea, kinda getting old all the negativity.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Yeah , a shifter is actually a selling point for me . I hate pushing buttons. He gets his opinions in the way of actual facts .

[@celsovera91]

Me personally i don’t like how he complains how some cars lack full screen on the gauge cluster. I actually like analog gauges on my car

[@celsovera91]

@@Spiritcr1jsher ask Anton Yelchin

[@celsovera91]

@@Spiritcr1jsher ask Anton Yelchin

[@parrapat7]

One of the best cars I’ve owned. I have watched all his reviews n you can tell he enjoyed driving the car even while he was complaining lol.

[@stefanbernhard2710]

Exactly. Sounds as if he was briefed how to criticize.

[@orlandos2000]

@@stefanbernhard2710 he constantly hates on the cx30 while at the same time secretly likes to drive it

[@DS..69]

He's become a snob if it's not a exotic. As his popularity grew, so did his head. Not that one. Lol

[@hewer1953]

Yes we just saw a whiny little brat go on and on about how he don’t like the cladding. And it needs a IRS , and does the average buyer need a turbo ? Not even close to a walk around that I would rate above 2 stars ⭐️

[@thomasmazzola4760]

You’ve lost touch with the motoring public. We love having traditional shifters. Much more important than a glovebox lined with felt

[@mr.speyside5240]

Seriously, it’s the reason I left Honda.

[@woofit8667]

Sofyan complaining for 22 minutes

[@thomasmazzola4760]

All his recent reviews are complain festival’s

[@daigo12865]

we know he doesn't like the black cladding. lo

[@Andre_M_3D]

Yeah I find a lot of the reviewers are doing this. It is easy to get spoiled and as a result they complain about this and that I am sure if they changed the shifter to something else they would complain about missing an actual shifter like the old days etc

[@AntivistX]

This guy complains about one thing and every time they change it he complains about how he like the old version better of etc.

[@castle4640]

LOL I was just thinking that after having watched a bunch of his videos in a row. I wonder if he even realizes it himself.

[@EvendimataE]

the regular 2.5 is good enough compared to the competition like chr....and they even made it more powerful!!!!!!!!!

[@EsotericOrderJ]

Just got the 2.5L AWD CX30 in Black Mica. Such a sharp looking car can't stop looking at it.

[@crystalc4218]

Awesome review! Thanks! But I do have to disagree on the cladding. In fact, the entire reason I started researching this car today, is because earlier during my errands, I saw 3 of these on the road, 2 of which were white, and it was that cladding and black wheels that really made the look for me. Instead of the car looking like a generic white rounded suv, it looked more sporty and aggressive. I dig it!

[@h.i.mcdunnough9401]

Agreed!

[@felixecho328]

I really don't want a full digital screen for the gauges, I find them corny and they never look as good as the analog

[@kamronhd7763]

agreed. not every car needs full digital

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Agreed, digital gauges look and feel artificial, like in a video game.

[@chrissygerwitz520]

Sofyan always has to complain about something, even if it is absurd.

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

Looks good on certain cars. I agree, an analog one would look better here.

[@chrisbianchi8876]

Complaining about the shifter is ridiculous also. Nobody likes push button shifters or the column ones that are on the new Mercedes models. His reviews are getting kind of lazy. He just gets in every car and Floors it.

[@JeffreyB1983]

CX30 is 60 inches tall which is 5 inches shorter than most crossovers, just slightly taller than most sedans or hatches. A bit of a station wagon, which I like. Lower center of gravity for easier cornering.

[@heresteven]

My CX-30 got 38 mpg on a cruise, and it held it there for about an hour. But mostly it sits around 17 with city traffic. I wouldn't mind upgrading to the turbo. I like the smaller size. Makes parking easier.

[@JRJ9300]

Exactly!!

[@Artecus]

The turbo is less reliable; one more thing that breaks. My turbo cracked at 43,000 miles.

[@MB-jz3uu]

​@@Artecusdid you drive it hard

[@Artecus]

@@MB-jz3uu Not that I know about. I was pulling it out of slippery dirt on a hill and the dealer said that scenario was in design specification.

[@johnkadavilbabu4354]

Did a test drive. Love the car. Even 6' person fit in the back seat comfortably. Clean interior design. Planning to buy for my son this summer.

[@plightn]

So I just purchased this vehicle and I have to say it's the perfect blend of a practical daily driver without giving up the fun. It also floods where I live with bad roads so it's great for me. Nothing else really compares at 32k. (2024 Carbon Trim). My previous vehicle was a 2015 328i Xdrive. The Cx-5 was just too big for me, it looses the agility the cx-30 has. My main critique is the small gas tank. Coming from the BMW I love the fact that it isn't too premium and yet still fun, because the BMW meant $$$$ on maintenance and repairs. (Which I avoided mostly with DIY) Of course you can't DIY serious issues which is why I traded before they started.

[@lordtorka]

"i dont know if people are looking for this type of speed in this segment" Every single car in this segment is underpowered. 250hp is great, maybe even a little high, but all the rest should be pushing close to 200hp, i'm not sure why they all settled in to the 140hp range. That said, this turbo motor is what was missing from the CX-3 (that and a manual gearbox). I'll be sad to see it go in the next model year without realizing its full potential.

[@whatsindansgarage2542]

As long as you are not driving at 250kmh on an autobahn you don’t need more than six gears. A normal drive on the highway on speed limit you will usually get 1500 to 2000 rpm on gear six. You don’t get the reliability of a Japanese car with other luxury brands.

[@441meatloaf]

Unless you buy acura and lexus.

[@furiousfragment7082]

Made in Mexico hahahahahaahahah this car is manufactured in Mexico

[@chuckd7423]

@@441meatloaf He said "You don't get the reliability of a Japanese car with other luxury brands". Acura and Lexus ARE Japanese brands, so those would be included in his comment about the reliability of Japanese cars.

[@441meatloaf]

@@chuckd7423 audi is up there with lexus in reliability just so you know

[@jimkost2002]

@@441meatloaf 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤡

[@reptilianskin]

I’m definitely liking the turbo in this vehicle. It’s why I’m buying it. Same engine as the CX5 but lighter and less expensive. Get a darker colour and that cladding isn’t noticeable. If people don’t like it they can try telling me so as I pass them. Lol

[@alexrussell8891]

what CVT car would you rather be driving??!?

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Idk why people like CVTs

[@henryrestrepo8214]

I love Mazda products. This is a very nice crossover

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Mazda definitely deserves more attention

[@devondelgado1818]

I sat in one of these when we went in for service and it didn’t feel cramped inside

[@chigasaki06]

Most fat Americans will probably feel cramped.

[@davidwollpert5276]

@@chigasaki06 haha, unfortunately that’s a big segment of the market.

[@princesskkay221]

My boyfriend just bought this one with the turbo yesterday and he loves it. He got the metallic grey color which is nice bc that black cladding isn’t as noticeable. He didn’t need all the space the CX-5 gave but wanted something bigger than a car so this model was that perfect in between with AWD and many premium features. He loves it and now always offers to drive

[@mbenton6]

dude U complain too much about Mazda products

[@davidwollpert5276]

Exactly. When he says, “there’s something about it that does remind me that it is not a luxury brand...I’m not entirely sure what it is but...” Hello, if you have a sort of nebulous feeling, that you can’t find anything substantive to support, that’s called a “bias!”

[@Jefafa73]

Sofyan always complains about not having a touchscreen. Those are fine when you're not moving, but roads in the midwest are the reason I love the scroll wheel. I'd take it over a touchscreen or whatever Acura and Lexus are doing anyday!

[@rdm925]

I agree, I don't care about touch screens when the car is moving, the cars motion and bumps ( I also live in the mid-west) make them hard to use. Once you get use to them and your favorites saved the scroll wheel works fine.

[@cdb7876]

Plus Mazda doesn’t stick you with a CVT!!! I prefer the 6spd transmission over all CVTs!! The 4 Runner uses a 5 spd transmission!

[@borninhk1]

But they REALLY should add an 8-speed transmission for greater fuel economy.

[@cdb7876]

@@borninhk1: I fear any additional expense (8 spd trans) will price the 3 and 30 out of the competition. Honda and Toyota use CVTs. Surely Mazda will also.

[@441meatloaf]

@@cdb7876 Good CVT has no problems. Good CVTs are just as good like Subaru's in house from Fuji and Toyota's from Aisin. Only Nissan has the bad ones.

[@cdb7876]

@@441meatloaf : I still feel like CVTs are a budget shortcut. And Subaru's early CVTs were not the best! But I do understand that Toyota provides a cut above CVT.

[@441meatloaf]

@@cdb7876 Subaru CVT has been consistently been on the more reliable side, same with Toyota. Koreans CVT also has not presented significant problems either. The only brand that has significant failures is really just Nissan themselves. CVT isn't really a budget transmission, its built for economy and providing max torque and power in the most efficient manner.

[@bluesapphire230]

Driving cx-30 turbo these days, this is one solid car and it's fast! Seats are also very comfortable, Loving it!

[@Windforce7]

0:50 Sofyan, your intro shows black screen, just so you know. Not a big deal. Good review 👍

[@gengstar09]

Jesus Christ, calm down. 9 mins in and I’m trying to enjoy the review but you’re literally bitching about everything. It’s a sub compact Mazda not a Mercedes. Obviously they have to keep the cost down and as is, this car offers way more in luxury and refinement than any of its competitors. People shopping for a subcompact mainstream Crossover DONT care about full digital displays, cooled seats, power folding mirrors, etc. I wish a Kicks, C-HR, HR-V, Kona, Ecosport, Renegade, or Seltos offered half the shit or quality this car has.

[@tts8297]

It's time for 4K quality. Sorry, but the image quality is crap compared to other channels, and you don't want to end up like Nissan, do you?

[@fakedazzleful]

Whats wrong with the quality? I see the car perfectly fine.

[@Vishal31996]

Sir, I have unsubscribed. You are too nitpick about everything. This brand is doing very well. You simply need to understand the brand. This isn't the first review I have seen you do like this. Cheer up and stop complaining.

[@Masterahsoka]

Newer Mazdas have very classy interiors.

[@littlegreeny8510]

I'd like to see a charcoal headliner in the turbo version.

[@rogersims5085]

Does he like the cladding? Asking for a friend...lol

[@Reallyraywhat]

All he does is whine whine whine.

[@2004cyrus]

He needs some cheese with it

[@thomasmazzola4760]

Repeats himself with negativity

[@Reallyraywhat]

@@thomasmazzola4760 He just seems so negative about everything. No car is perfect. Just seems like whining to me.

[@stefanbernhard2710]

He's a bit exagerrated with the "cancerous black cladding" description. Also, the chrome accents are beautiful. Miles more appealing than the cx5

[@Eelgnotsa]

You can’t be satisfied..you needed and asked for power you got it then you say people is not looking for power in this segment..

[@cdb7876]

Gee, how do you really feel about the body cladding? It looks ok to me!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I think it actually looks better with the dark wheels!

[@kin357]

I love it - it has already protected me several times.

[@malcolmt960]

My Turbo cx-30 is black, so you don't even notice it.

[@houseofroos]

You seem down on it. To me it looks like a great car for a fair price. One of my beefs, which this car answers, is lack of small Japanese performance hatches and wagons.

[@kellyalmanzar6023]

Your non turbo review focused on lack of power now with this you ask if you need this power....which is it???

[@mark11967AD]

Both the CX-30 and CX-5 are excellent cars. If you don't care for CVT no worries either. Only problem is if you have trouble with blind spots these cars are not for you. Check out The 2020 Forester. Also a great car especially for the money.

[@cmott8809]

why mazda isn't giving ventilated seat in the smaller platform?

[@carbrickscity]

Cost cutting for a supposedly premium brand...

[@digitaldoc100]

I think they are keeping them back for the CX-5, and will add them back in for the refresh in 2 yrs or so.

[@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175]

It’s to even out sales

[@ferihizkiajap]

Thank you for the review, saving my money for this car this year 2021 🤗

[@ontarioman6301]

Disagreed. Like the shifter. Do not need button.

[@ernestdelrosario4573]

I dont understand why he wants to update the shifter. Who the hell wants buttons???

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

He loves to complain

[@Nestle245]

That's a very creative interior layout.

[@2004cyrus]

Almost artistic right ?

[@EvendimataE]

those super big cladding make the car look cheap.....like how the base trim of a corolla in the 90s has black bumper....and the more expensive trims have body color paint

[@buchajo]

I don’t care much for it either - I drive a 3 hatch and CX5 - but look at all the other vehicles in the CX30 class - they’re doing the same thing. Start with the KIA for example.

[@michaels999]

@@buchajo they should have made it just like the cx5 which has the perfect amount of cladding on it or just released the cx4 here instead

[@Sotoam]

What is confusing is this guy. If the car is not fast he calls it slow. If the car actually is fast he put it down people don't want this much speed in Mazda...... Nitpicking.....

[@che2335]

U bought the turbo didnt like the turbo badge then wanted someone to tell you that you bought the turbo inside the cabin.

[@berniehenao9999]

Let me guess, he doesn't like the cladding. This is on the top of my list once my kids leave home.

[@kin357]

The cladding is great. Very protective.

[@stephenheath1402]

Very helpful review, thanks! Getting my new CX-30 T today.

[@tonyandrews7956]

Mazda makes great cars and SUV’s. I’ve had my cx5 now almost 3 years. It’s very close to luxury. They need to improve on the infotainment screen. The thick bezels are not great. Digital dash needed and the looks wear on you rather quickly. Great cars though the cx5 handles amazingly

[@Ryan57Garr]

They finally did improve the CX5 infotainment for 2021. It’s a bigger screen, new interface, and a bit more responsive than the last gen. They fully got rid of the touch feature though so you must use the wheel on the armrest for everything. I don’t mind it! Muscle memory and you got it figured out within a couple days of driving.

[@441meatloaf]

@@Ryan57Garr You would mind if your system has onboard gps and using that wheel knob to look for an address is fucking atrocious. It does not take less time to do and it takes 10x more effort and time vs using a touchpad. Not to mention mazda don't make radio stations and tune mix accessible easily using that knob.

[@oasisofficial2696]

I’ve stopped watching Redline after the reviews just became nitpicking at literally anything and everything. It’s so bad it’s almost funny. Please nobody base your decision off of these reviews.

[@workingmanaudio2754]

How is it not fully independent rear suspension and awd?

[@hazen061408]

Lol dude, I love your reviews. Entertaining and informative....BUT! Get over there not being a touchscreen in Mazdas! We get it, you don't like it. But you say it 3-4 times per review!

[@Chrisnuzzo76]

He didn't mention that they blacked out the headlights and the mirrors in the turbo model.

[@staciecarverd8136]

To me part of the eloquence of the CX30 is that is retains simple, clean, easy to read and operate gauges and controls and allows you to easily focus more of your energy on enjoying driving it. The gauges remind me more of European cars of the past, with few gimmicks; and the shifter, remaining a traditional stick is something that everyone I speak to agrees needs to remain in vehicles -- nobody like these rotary dials, and it's the one big thing I don't like about my Ram truck. And there's nothing wrong with the 6 speed transmission. I've had some 6 speeds I've loved, and had no issues with the 9 speeds I've had on our Cherokees -- they performed very well; but didn't offer the traditional sensations and sound effects a 6 speed still provides. And is someone looking for this sort of performance in this segment -- Heck yeah! I actually had an older customer with a 2.0L Ecoboost boasting to me about how fast it was. Is it something I'm interested in myself, too? Heck yeah!

[@youtubehub8190]

Anyone find the review particularly negative?

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

He seems to have a personal issue with Mazda. I don’t know why he continues to get their press vehicles when all he does is complain even though their cars are some of the best in the class.

[@johnwjeromejr]

This review does contrast with that of his counterpart, Matt Moran, who couldn't stop gushing about it.

[@johnwjeromejr]

This review does contrast with that of his counterpart, Matt Moran, who couldn't stop gushing about it.

[@TheAdnanmajor]

Wait for Savagegeese's review. That will be the one to watch and take notes of.

[@bfielder9097]

Enthusiasts were perplexed? Highly unlikely. This dude over uses the word enthusiast more than anyone on KZbin. An "enthusiast" doesn't really care about this car or the 3.

[@2004cyrus]

You are 10000% correct. I think he likes to belong in the enthusiast club himself like it’s elite

[@armyandblink47]

Wonderful, the cx30 turbo has arrived! I have been waiting for this and it will be my perfect daily commute vehicle. Great video Soyfan!

[@thomasmazzola4760]

Your reviews are getting very repetitive. Every white vehicle you test, you complain about a black appearance package. Enough already.

[@Mrr.Q]

Be understand this engine is reduced torque when temperatures lower than -10 °C cuz the engine oil should change to 0W but the Mazda factory put 5w-30 in to it

[@kin357]

I'll defend the black cladding to the death. I like the way it looks and it's saved me twice in the parking lot and from rocks flying up from the road. No dings, scratches, nada.

[@princesskkay221]

I don’t really like the cladding but loved the car in general so I went with a dark grey metallic color and it looks really nice! The black cladding isn’t as noticeable as it is with this white color.

[@ParkerHarless]

This turbo in the CX-30 sounds way better than the 3. I don’t know if the 3 is piping in intake noise or not, but it’s a little too much for my taste.

[@DimaS-bs4ge]

If only they fixed that cladding this car would be perfect

[@michaels999]

Definitely

[@justinnegron4843]

Mazda will body paint it for you if you request it

[@jerbsherb4391]

I was literally waiting for someone to call out those horrible black claddings. Can't they offer one without it? Imagine being a company known for style and you murder your own car by doing this

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

I don't think it should've been the standard engine on either the CX-30 or Mazda3, I have the Mazda3 turbo but I've driven plenty of the nomral 2.5 Mazda3 and CX30, their performance is plenty enough for most. Only power hungry people like me (or Sofyan) really need the turbo.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

If every car had what Sofyan wanted, even regular cars would have a price of 40k minimum.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

@@DJPleasureSeekingMissle IKR hahaha I guess when you drive so many fast cars you feel regular consumer cars are turtle like.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

@Keith Rogers The Jetta has a 1.4TSI (C&R tested it and did 7.6s to 60mph), not a 1.6 (it should be getting a new 1.5 with pretty much the same torque and power numbers). And I don't think it can feel weak when compared to that car, the Mazda3 with the 2.5 NA is actually faster (7.2s in AWD form which is heavier and has greater drive train loss) and does not have the classic 1.4 TSI turbo lag (and no one is brake torquing their car at every stop light). I've driven both cars extensively and I couldn't disagree more with your comment. Although both are great cars, I don't see where you get your information from. Also, Corolla, Forte, Elantra, base Civic have NA engines, so not most cars come with turbo engines, for most people who just want or need a commuter car Turbo is not essential, and not all turbos are faster than NA engines.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

@@AndresSalazarAutos indeed. His reviews have gotten incredibly pretentious in the last couple of years. Always complaining about something.

[@f181234]

@@AndresSalazarAutos the Jetta has way better fuel economy I had one for a week I was averaging 32mpg in city driving on highway it was always over 40+mpg

[@bond12]

Great Information on the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo. What is your opinion on the All New 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV?

[@michaelhoard9548]

I've had this car as a rental for a week now and cannot wait to give it back. Pros: rides good, looks good, quiet, handles great, decent power from the base 4 cylinder. Cons- way to much tech for me. Auto wipers came on at odd times or would go from low to high for no reason. Auto high beams blinded people. No touch screen, took forever to figure out the knob. Radio control not on the dash, I have turned the ac up and down so much. Minus the tech and I would like the car

[@bigjay1970]

You would really hate the higher end brands in this category.🤔😬

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Compare the driving segment of this review with the one from the Escalade. This Mazda is QUIETER than the Escalade, which speaks volumes as to what garbage the Escalade is.

[@MattsCarsMusic]

All full size SUVs based on truck platforms have a very noisy cabin, what do you expect?

[@LearnAboutFlow]

@@MattsCarsMusic I expect for $100K+ that something called the ultimate luxury truck has a quiet cabin. Like Range Rover, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes . . . But thanks for proving once again what garbage the Escalade is. Silk purse from sow's ear.

[@2004cyrus]

@@LearnAboutFlow totally agree I’m glad I’m not the only many who tells people this. Of course I’m not a GM motors supporter at all, ever.

[@kalman1224]

Do you find the cx-5 turbo be quieter and better riding?

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Would be perfect if it had a rear independent suspension.

[@che2335]

I get it the way Mazda makes you feel about if its luxury or not is the samw way i feel watching this after John Davis or Jeremy Clarkson review a car. Yes i got some CX30 info but was it a luxury youtube experience?

[@mak2866]

Thanks for the great review....This is the only channel I go to for car reviews:)

[@dylan.2050]

Upcoming inline 6 engine Mazda 6, cx50 & cx90. I hope get higher price quick like German car!

[@hertzair1186]

I predict Mazda engineers are currently working out how to shoehorn this engine into the MX-5 Miata...that will make the Miata a Boxster contender...

[@bodyemcal]

Bro they get that engine in a miata im buying one asap. I rented one and while it drove and rode awesome it lacked a little hp in my opinion

[@Dicer328]

Four and a half minutes in and I just can't take his negativity. His opinions are just always from the standpoint that he will just never be satisfied - kind of disgusting really. Probably my least fav car review channel.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

I agree. Pretty soon even basic cars will be 40k and up because people with the same mentality want every nanny feature under the sun.

[@Dicer328]

@Ray Rosas yeah I never said I "love him", try sharpening your reading comprehension skills - I watched for 4.5 minutes until I had to stop it and spend equal time voicing my dislike.

[@WalksandSuch]

I don't agree....I think he's very fair 90% of the time...but with cheaper cars, he applies the same standards as the super expensive cars he reviews....and that can come off as "these cars are beneath me." etc.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

@@WalksandSuch I think he’s out of touch with most of the public.

[@joeniederhofer2566]

Yes, I think he's becoming a bit jaded. He drives so many high-end cars that he nit-picks every little thing. I used to like his reviews, but I'm finding Alex on Autos reviews to be more informative from a consumer standpoint.

[@guitargod2168]

Does the CX-30 have a power passenger seat for the front passenger? Or is it just manual?

[@thomasmazzola4760]

Terrible review. Americans hate cvt transmissions and they like a shifter knob. You are wrong, I also love analog gauges. Man your nitpicking makes we want to turn your reviews off.

[@441meatloaf]

Most americans these days drive CVT cars.....all the ford escapes and americna econo boxes they buy have CVT's in them . Not to mention the many corollas on the road are CVTs

[@server1ok]

The 2.5 L non turbo has cylinder deactivation. It runs on 2 to ZERO cylinders when cruising. This increases oil consumption and can decrease the engine life if the owner is not extra careful with upkeep.

[@akbarrajani121]

Mazda removed cylinder deactivation for 2021

[@server1ok]

@@akbarrajani121 I really hope so 🤔

[@441meatloaf]

@@akbarrajani121 nope cylinder deactivation still exist in 2021 models. Mazda mever removed it, they just reprogrammed the ecu yo fix the initial problems they had in 2019 models of engine failures from it.

[@kevinthomson6324]

I’m surprised that they sell more CX-30’s than Mazda 3’s. Totally agree more cx5’s but....

[@441meatloaf]

Because the new mazda 3 is worse than the old one. The blind spot is not tolerable to many. It's just not well designed.

[@badmusadebola1]

Got one and love it!

[@pgilb70]

Nice review but many prefer just 5-6 gears. Simple. Mazdas do generally need better noise insulation though.

[@buchajo]

Have you driven a new Mazda? Mazda now has some of the quietest vehicles in class. I’ve owned a 17 6, 18 CX5 and now a 20 3 hatch and 20 CX5. I can literally see/hear the improvement year by year as it has been that dramatic. Mazda engineers made at least 49 refinement changes to the Mazda3 when they launched the latest generation in 2019. People need to test drive a new Mazda and see..... my new 3 has the interior/quietness of something you won’t find elsewhere in its class.

[@michaels999]

You must be thinking of Subaru not Mazda they are quiet

[@kin357]

You obviously haven't sat in a CX30 it's quiet af. Solid doors perfect fit.

[@server1ok]

The 6 speed is paired with the recent Skyaktiv line, which need a high rev for optimal power and thus you gain nothing by an automatic that shifts more often. The 5 and 6 are set so low that you will never use the 6'th on high ways unless downwind

[@peterjordan2738]

Sofyan....am I able to purchase a Mazda 3 with AWD and NO turbo?

[@perrikennedy8134]

I currently drive a CX-5 GT, but it feels a little too big and lacks punch. I used to drive a WRX wagon; my knee says no more manuals but I miss turbo. I’m short, need the height, want the 360 view. The CX-30 premium plus hits all the right notes. Hate the huge fobs though...

[@Argedis]

The windows are deceivingly small in this vehicle if you care about visibility. I sat in one and it was the first thing I noticed and turned me away.

[@441meatloaf]

@@Argedis you should try the Mazda 3 hatch lol, visibility what is that. You can't see shit in the rear with those horrendous c pillars. My God it has the worst design out of any car.

[@Argedis]

@@441meatloaf Yes I know - I have a 3rd Gen Mazda 3 sedan. That's why I immediately noticed the worse visibility on the CX-30 and the 4th Gen Mazda 3 hatch is terrible as well.

[@orlandos2000]

Why does this guy continue to review Mazda cars? Almost every comment he makes is negative. When he actually does say something positive, he follows up with yet another negative remark. Even when he was driving and testing the turbo engine it looked like he was fighting himself to keep a straight face and not enjoy the “zoom zoom”. So disappointing.

[@thinkaboutit6029]

This guy is hell bent on the idea that adding more power and speed is the answer to everything. That's simply not true. Did adding a turbo to the 6 cause sales to skyrocket? NO! And sales of sports cars have remained low for several years. People want SUVs. That's the 1 message that every manufacturer has gotten loud and clear.

[@khronin]

Just sold a stinger and folks want performance SUV and CUV--go look at any car that sits low--the front skirts are all scuffed up.I just sold a stinger and loved everything about it except sitting too low.I would have never looked at a CX-30 if it did not have a Turbo.BTW I let the tank gas tank get almost to empty and now only use premium gas and this thing is very fast.There were a lot of porsche 911 and BMW M car owners that were in my stinger club because they did not like sitting so low and also did not like the reliability and cost of a German car.I set a budget of 50k and last year when i got a new car this mazda was not out and the AMG 45 GLA were 60k and had low warranties--stinger was the fastest thing with AWD under 50k that i could get--it just sat a little low also--not as bad as a sports car--but it is a pretty low car and it even scraped on some speed bumps.Big relief to have a vehicle and not worry about skirt or undecarriage damage.

[@carbrickscity]

3:50 are you sure this car has 8 inches of ground clearances and 5 more inches than the Mazda3? Official website states Mazda3 has 5.5 inches. 4:12 seems like Mazda's love of skinny tires continues. A top trim, fully loaded premium compact SUV/CUV with 250hp uses 215 tires...A Corolla XSE 2.0 with 165 hp uses 225 and a civic sport with 180 hp uses 235. Same width tire as the regular non turbo Mazda3 and same wheels...and everything reminds you of a Mazda3.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

I think he says 5 inches of height not ground clearance.

[@spike378]

Coming from a mazda 3, so this ride higher but it's shorter than mazda3? My 15 mazda 3 just barely enough to fit 2x4 8'. So this not going to fit that?

[@rala6256]

Does mazda cx30 turbo premium has emergency auto brake? Mine seems don’t have it