SPORTY! 2021 Mazda CX-30 GT TURBO Review

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@snakeeyes9246]

I feel like you need a turbo.

[@sirocelot3637]

Hi

[@Mrr.Q]

I bought 2020 Mazda 3 GT no turbo, then I transfer to CX-5 in 2021

[@markoblagojevic56]

Mercedes gla, fuck mazda

[@graemetimmins]

I got a 3 Turbo hatch in November and have loved every minute.

[@DavidisNice]

I feel that car reviewers go through so many cars that they start becoming numb to what the cars offer. This Turbo is mind boggling in this CX-30. Way more than enough for regular drivers. It will put a smile on your face every time you floor it. No matter how much you try to behave for MPG sake, you will keep pushing it hard because it rewards you.

[@jbm0866]

Yes, if Mazda had released these things 10-15 years ago they would be the toast of the automotive world and put all other automakers on notice. This deep into the 21st century nobody is overly impressed by a slick looking raised hatchback that can do 0-60 in under 6 seconds without the help of electric motors...and can be filled up with regular gas if you prefer to save a couple bucks.

[@derekgardin1512]

I live how it's the same engine not even de tuned as they put in much bigger vehicles. Mazda is the best. Just make sure you rustproof it. Only downfall of mazdas.

[@Jacob-xd3ko]

Mazda has honestly been killing it this year. Their cars look awesome.

[@beefwellington7791]

I like to drive, don't like spending 1/2 an hour to find "optimum" settings. I like the way Mazda is using tech. Keep it simple and let me have fun driving.

[@fortnitegod9449]

Hello Mr. Beef

[@tim3172]

If it takes you half an hour to push a button or rotate a dial then you're probably not qualified to be driving.

[@fortnitegod9449]

@@tim3172 His name is Mr. Beef

[@beefwellington7791]

@@tim3172 If only it was just one button, and not 5 screens and menus I have to wade through, just to turn on my heated seats and steering wheel...and touch screens don't work well below -20

[@TeeWadeG]

@Beef - I had a 2013 Dodge Charger and my touchscreen worked the same at -17. You have got to quit applying this old man logic to everything. IF optimum settings take you an half of hour to find, it will only be once or twice. Go test drive the newer better cars today that excel at the things you care about and I bet you feel differently afterwards.

[@Skullesh]

Love the transitions in the beginning 🤩

[@TheStraightPipes]

I spent some extra time on that so thanks for noticing - Jakub

[@apocalypse487]

@@TheStraightPipes Hard work is almost always well received. Well done!

[@2004cyrus]

Comments on the car?

[@inksuckeye1]

As a Mazda 3 owner, Mazda engineers designed some good cars. Honestly Honda needs to take some notes on interiors from them for lower end models.

[@calvinwong365]

Why would you want honda redesign. Just let mazada do its thing for next 20 years and I'm gucci. I don't see myself going any other brand than mazda now. German cars are also overrated as fuck but the golf r and gti. And americans, definitely stay away from them

[@UGOkilleth]

Toyota and Honda are behind in interior design. They've become Apple of the car industry, they're refusing to change because they know their customers will continue to buy their cars regardless.

[@inksuckeye1]

@@UGOkilleth nothing but hard ugly plastics, test drove a few Honda’s and Toyota’s before going to Mazda.

[@desertmike680]

I have an '18 Mazda 6 sport with manual, and you bring up a very good point - Every time I get into my 6 (mind you its the base, trim), I'm still amazed by the fit an finish of the interior. Its so simple, classy and even without the leather seats it looks and feels premium. Mazda has done a bang up job over the past few years and I hope they continue to do so.

[@inksuckeye1]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH “Honda needs to take some notes from them (Mazda)”

[@stephenheath1402]

Guys, thanks, you helped me decide on my new car. Got a Turbo in the Polymetal Grey. Enjoying the power and drive.

[@GunKata]

Do adults fit ok in the back?

[@hohoshang32]

Crazy how versatile these guys are, from a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ to a Mazda CX-30 😂

[@XavierMathewsEntertainment]

Crazy? Nah. I call it them doing their jobs.

[@mr3x2x]

Bro, money's gotta' be made 😉 no endorsements from lambo, trust me

[@shaloon64]

They review vehicles idk whats crazy

[@malwallace3041]

@@kristians2704 Yea except Doug criticizes the crap out of the cheaper stuff. They give an honest review

[@yahirnavarro9580]

Better for people who daily watch and cant afford the high end 😅

[@jjchockey]

Easily the best subcompact on the market right now. Have to look at luxury brands to get the same experience but those are 10k more expensive when comparably equipped because Mazda has tons of standard features.

[@midnitestate]

Only thing that kills me in the back seat space it's so bad pretty much every competitor in this segment offers much better space back there

[@RandomVideos-re9ux]

@@midnitestate no not really. the CX-30 is a compact crossover, and compared to competitors, it’s considered to be decent

[@VanquishedAgain]

Even more. A 45k mercedes/audi/bmw is way slower and doesn't even have as much tech. They don't really offer a direct 1 to 1 to this. Either it's way slower and worse equipped at 45k or it's way faster and as well equipped for like 70k.

[@nfexec1312]

Just bought the (US) Premium Plus Turbo. I've been driving BMW's for 16 years and while I find some little things here or there I wish I had, I am massively satisfied - even happy - with this car. Great job Mazda - and fun review guys! Keep up the great work.

[@marktroynatividad5805]

I thought the same thing. I’ve had an M4 M3 and M2.. the Turbo Premium I test drove reminded me of the M2. It was super fun.

[@differencemaker242]

That's high praise

[@ryangromoll9329]

I bought my CX-30 in machine grey which matches the cladding perfectly so you don’t even see it… couldn’t stand it in other colors. The car is so well balanced and fun on curvy roads, I am very pleased with it and for sure made the right choice for my needs.

[@roboticvenom1935]

it does not match the cladding lmao.. it's crystal clear, cheap

[@washingmachine5198]

i am magnetically attracted to mazda reviews

[@bdpSovietafr0]

I test drove one of these very recently, and was completely blown away by what you get for the money. Like for around the same money as a 'consumer trim' level Soul/Kona you're getting an experience of car that is closer to Lexus than Toyota. The seats are INCREDIBLE, the Turbo AWD setup is so smooth you forget its there, the transmission is great, the CX-30 rides awesome. It makes me question weather to get a larger sedan or this, even if the back seats are a little tight and headroom is limited. Its on the list for sure.

[@charlied8456]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE KW AND NM POWER FIGURES!

[@TheStraightPipes]

I let Europe flow through me while editing

[@TheKniperlight]

@@TheStraightPipes lmao

[@truthtalk8220]

@@TheStraightPipes here in Brazil we use kgfm (Nm/100) and hp so thanks guys for puting in Nm

[@callitagain]

Agreed. Been asking for a while. Still weird the way they say horsepower and torque rather than power and torque. Also weird that they got rid of the coloured bar graphs (which are great). Still, great work, thanks.

[@henzochieffi9926]

I LOVE how you make such a normal car be so exciting to watch 😂

[@vardhan4594]

Normal.... This car is absolutely beautiful

[@henzochieffi9926]

@@vardhan4594 I absolutely agree with u, what I mean by normal is that it's a car you see quite often on the streets 😁

[@hellogellojello]

Agreed. Yay for reviews of cars some of us can actually afford!!!

[@2004cyrus]

The car is exciting give Mazda some credit.

[@Chrisnuzzo76]

Nothing normal about a small SUV with AWD and 320 lbs of torque from its turbo motor. Try to find another manufacturer putting up 5.8 0-60 in their $30k CUV/SUV. This is above and beyond all other manufacturers in its class. This is abnormal.

[@davidswadell8499]

A nice, balanced review, as usual, and first out of the gate among the reasonably professional youtube car reviewers. I love that you guys offer reasonably thoughtful evaluations but always seem to have a lot of fun in the process. As late-late-middle-aged "mature enthusiasts," we put our money down in advance more than two months ago for the fully loaded Premium Plus Turbo US version after driving the standard CX30 and the turbo Mazda 3 back-to-back. Closest competitor for us was the Audi Q3, but we preferred the Mazda for looks (both inside and out), performance, long-term reliability, and FUN. And the price differential -- 10 to 20 percent less than comparable competitors from Audi, BMW, and Volvo -- didn't bother us in the least! We've had the car for more than a month now and are very pleased with it. True, the back seat and cargo space are a bit less than some of the competition, but that's why we have an Outback. The CX30 Turbo is a good looking and surprisingly sporty car that can handle unpaved roads MUCH better than our GTI but that's almost as fun to drive. Mazda hit a home run with this one!

[@differencemaker242]

How are things going now? Any problems or you're still loving the turbo life?

[@TrackhawkJack]

A Straight Pipes video always makes me smile 😃

[@c7491]

Thanks for doing this review straightpipes! I drove like 600 miles round trip to bring my CX-30 turbo back to home with me. Comparing to the CX-5 turbo you get much responsive handling on the CX-30 in exchange for room space, the rear seat at CX-30 isn't for grown adults at all. I definitely love the lifted body for easier in and out or grocery shopping, as a day to day vehicle, it's one of the top choices if you consider power and practicability.

[@roboticvenom1935]

cx30 rear seat is just poor man.. the competing kia/hyundai's are much better

[@razorraysolarsavings72]

Yeah but those don’t handle nearly as well as the CX-30 turbo, no where near the power. Everything is a trade off. I bought it because am mostly by myself 97% of the time. Lol let them be tight on the back casually.

[@trev8426]

I bought the CX-30 GS FWD and find it has more than enough power for my use. It just feels so luxurious every time I get into it with all the soft materials and the overall fit and finish of the vehicle. I like the large body cladding, gives a lot more lower protection and makes a strong contrast to the white body paint I have. I like the non-touch infotainment system, a bit of a learning curve but once you get the hang of it, it makes a lot of sense and keep your screen clean!

[@roboticvenom1935]

the non tocuh infotainment is just worse.. competitors often have controls AND touchscreen, at the least. apple carplay/android auto play poorly if you use that lol.. which you should be using, slower you do not need that much swaths of plastic to create contrast lmao.. it's silly and cheap

[@uniquelypositive]

You shouldn't be surprised how well the CX-30 handles. It's what Mazda is known for.

[@117twarner]

Dear jakob and yuri, I have just purchased my first new car, the new veloster N with DCT, fresh off the truck and its because of your videos. Thank you for making such high quality content and uploading as often as you do.

[@shinodashin3885]

I think the black wheels match really well with the black plastic around the car.

[@autonewstv86]

Love the CX30, except, for , the , excessive, plastic, cladding,

[@Jan07362]

All mazda needs is sharpin those claddings and it would be perfect

[@2004cyrus]

Oh gosh again? No other thoughts you can come up with. Aren’t you a car guy? It’s always something negative that I see from you and I’m not even looking!

[@Jan07362]

@@2004cyrus its just an opinion bruhh i dont hate it completely they could just do better there always room for refinement

[@2004cyrus]

@@Jan07362 don’t you like to have your CX-30 warm or cold depending on weather before you get into the car? That is the point. Climate control. The car is warmed up for you before you get in. But I get it if you don’t like it you don’t like it. I’m sorry you haven’t been able to get full enjoyment due to lockdowns.

[@jakebarnes20]

so just by a 3 then

[@ElSikario100]

The parking brake feature isn't bad. If you want it off just turn it off. I like that it doesn't let go until you're for sure ready to drive. I've seen people put their car in drive or reverse and have a full blown conversation with someone in their driveway before actually driving off. Also helps in steep hill starts.

[@estycki]

My old Mazda has a handbrake, this is normal for me to pull it to disable it, I'd feel weird if it was automatic everything :p

[@andersdrakkar]

I'd still get the normal CX-30. I prefer naturally aspirated engines as they are less complicated and less prone to problems. This car was not designed to race but to drive in style and comfort. It's also the better choice to drive over the snow we have here in Alberta. If I had to buy one it would be the AWD GS CX-30

[@michaellangston271]

Buy the Turbo. They are very reliable,you won"t regret it.

[@derekgardin1512]

The standard 2.5L has almost 200hp and is more than enough for this vehicle.

[@derekgardin1512]

​@michaellangston271 the NA 2.5L will get to 300k km with less issues. Turbos are reliable but they don't last forever.

[@aho_1029]

What I like about this channel is they’re not comparing cars with others unless it’s important. A lot of others when they drive normal people cars they’ll go “Drives like a BM” “looks like a mercedes” “not as good as a lambo” “not as quick as a hellcat”.

[@augustwargo8592]

Jacob and Yuri are the kind of people I want to go on a ski trip with. yolo

[@TheStraightPipes]

Snowboard trip

[@updogyee1290]

@@TheStraightPipes ski trip

[@artistek]

@@TheStraightPipesIf the world was normal time, I would propose StraightPipes board road trip. I went to Vermont from Toronto a couple of years ago. it was an amazing winter roadtrip, climbing through Vermont mountains in snowstorm.

[@augustwargo8592]

@@TheStraightPipes ayeee even better

[@NeXTAdventures82]

Yes I would get one. The complaints that you had are within reason BUT Mazda is getting better and better. Good review!

[@RossMKF1]

Yuri is the only young person who cares about tune mix and Sirius XM radio

[@sumonkay]

Maybe he's old

[@tonyc6996]

Satellite radio is absolute worst. I'm shocked every review mentions it..2005 called and no one cares

[@RossMKF1]

@@tonyc6996 Ikr who doesn’t use Spotify or podcasting these days

[@1Raunchy]

@@RossMKF1 right ? Pandora or SoundCloud or even KZbin music .

[@Tim2005wk]

So nice to see Mazda is willing to put a great turbo/ drivetrain into the CUV lineup, not the mainstream 140hp thingy

[@KunderscoreG3]

Seeing it with Black Rims (and even the side mirror caps) I don't mind the plastic cladding nearly as much and it makes the whole bottom half(?) all black and uniform which is a huge improvement IMO

[@limpunsing224]

This the channel where most comments are on the reviewers rather the car on review Got solid fans out there Good job

[@TheStraightPipes]

Depends on the car but thank you

[@jamespark6610]

I've been looking into buying a CX-30 GT or CX-5 GT. Something that seems to get heavily overlooked in all of the reviews I've seen is the functionality of Mazda's HUD: it shows your blind spot information. It's almost as good (functionally) as Hyundai/Kia's blind spot cameras but available at a much lower price point. Truly not a replacement for actually looking at your blind spot, but definitely a nice-to-have before you decide to change lanes. Just how great would it be to know if something MIGHT be in your blind spot without taking your eyes off of the road in front of you. Also a nice-to-have feature is the turn-in on the headlights when turning the steering wheel.

[@drivenhome3257]

200 miles before my Mazda 3 GT turns 300,000 She still drives like a sports car, have never needed engine work, just did regular maintenance and front end work, I have to say a lot of front end work. Inside is awesome. Drivers window gets stuck. She has a lot of rust and I had it Crowned Sealed when I got her. But she's a wild girl, zip zip and zippity zip. She's still a rocket. I've been shopping and no CVT for me, I'll take a CX-30 or CX-5 I hope to see some good deals out there for a 2019 - 2020.

[@GraphismeST]

I do extremely enjoy my non turbo version. Such a great car for what you pay! The luxury, confort and handling paired to the need of a big of cargo space you need is perfect.

[@2004cyrus]

That’s awesome

[@annettemoneski3463]

I truly LOVE my special edition turbo cx-30!! Feeling the LUV each new drive!! Thanks Mazda!

[@EazybakeEvan]

Just curious, what makes your CX-30 special? I just ordered mine (jet black/red leather turbo), and I can't find any proof of someone else having this spec online.

[@CxIvxn]

hi straightpipes.

[@samkakalia8053]

Hi @Cxlvxn

[@edgarquezon9907]

Hi Sam kakalia

[@amerrr3368]

@@edgarquezon9907 hi Edgar Quezon

[@456creaper]

@@amerrr3368 hi Amerrr

[@itssaad8663]

@@456creaper hi kerem

[@jmfoty4280]

I just bought a CX-30 Premium (no Turbo) and loving it. I find the 186hp engine more than enough for my driving.

[@billyshannon6454]

"good job Mazda. Holy crap!" That's a good review

[@ronfrank8971]

To only get halo rings while driving turn off DRL's in the infotainment, and set the headlight setting to on. The headlights will automatically come on at night when dark and during the day you will only have the halo rings on even while driving. This is the same for Gen 4 Mazda 3 as well.

[@evilspoons]

Canadian cars don't let you turn off DRLs by law. American cars vary state-by-state so the option is there.

[@MiguelSantos-mm5fy]

i got the 1.8 diesel version, and i love it, can only imagine 250hp...great job mazda, really surprised me.

[@buckeyedarren]

I don't mind all the plastic on the outside. I think it's a very sharp looking rig.

[@joshuagommers3672]

13:00 wireless charger is a dealer option. If you get that option it will be installed in the center armrest :)

[@2004cyrus]

Oh really? So you would interrupt storage?

[@ZackWilliamson1]

I bought the 2020 CX-30 last year because I needed a new vehicle (the TSP review was hugely helpful!). Am I disappointed I missed out on the turbo version? Sure. But it's a lot more fun to drive than any other mid-sized SUV/CUV I test drove, and the infotainment is awesome.

[@digitalmop]

More budget friendly cars pls 🙏

[@TheWanderinBear]

EvErYdAY CaRs dOnT gEt ViEwS ThOuGh

[@davidgutierrez-aguirre4807]

The styling of Mazda resembles an Eagle. Once you see it, you can't unsee it and it kinda grows on you.

[@tmcdonuts]

I just got my new Soul Red 2021 CX-30 GT Turbo. I traded in my red 2018 Alfa Romeo Guila, Turbo, Lusso edition. OMG, so much more fun to drive. SO MUCH. I love this car. Yes, I understand they're totally different types of cars, but still! For me the Alfa was gorgeous on the outside, but was a disappointing drive. The CX-30 is super cute on the outside and an even better drive. The Alfa was like the pretty girl with a flat personality and the CX-30 is the cute girl who's sweet and super fun... like me :-D.

[@spargeltarzan11]

2022 cx-30 gt premium trim owner here. Love the engine, great little suv, but can’t believe it comes without park distance sensor, that should be standard at least in this trim. Otherwise, very happy, nobody needs more car than this, really.

[@pjkr123]

OMG you guys reviewing my newly bought car!!! CX-30 ftw!!

[@monkayla100]

i dont really know a lot about cars except that i needed a newer one and am glad i came across this video and channel. I didnt even know the mazda cx30 existed and i love this car so much.

[@MercedesBenzCmatic]

Jakub complaining about it being -15 Me in Alberta with -50🥵

[@user-ji3il6ce2o]

Me in Nunavut where it’s -70🥵

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

People should quit exaggerating by speaking In windchill all of the time . I constantly hear that it's -40 here in Winnipeg. That happens on average every ten years . Unless you're out on the open prairie that's not your true temperature. I do love my heated steering wheel on my Kia however and and my heated seats .

[@sherteasean]

as a non turbo cx30 owner i will gladly trade it in for a turbo. it’s such a great car all around. it can carry what i need it to or it’s peppy enough to whip around some back roads

[@ppavelcars]

"Kona looks better" Did I really hear that? Lol

[@eg-ph4xl]

it's kinda scary how bad someone's taste can be

[@speedemon1992]

The Kona is the 2021 Aztek

[@Kenjionigod]

I really like the Kona and how it looks, but Mazda's cars looks so good especially with their paint options

[@2004cyrus]

Yes

[@ronin2981]

The Kona looks like somthing a 10 year old would come up with. The new Mazdas look semi Italian and semi Japanese.

[@Majormindandsoul]

I am a mazda salesperson and I can honestly say that the #1 complaint of the cx30 is the black plastic #2 is size #3blindspots but overall its a great car, especially for its srgment

[@nishhnishh1088]

Why do Mazda metallic colors always look so much better than most other brands?

[@leinad20002]

You guys take a lot of pride in your work, I don't care at all about this particular car but it's a straightpipes video so im gonna watch.

[@nhmithun]

Imagine this engine on a Miata!

[@TheMarkoPoloProgram]

You'd die. Im serious. It's not safe. The Miata is too light for a somewhat powerful turbo engine. You'll over drift around a corner and crash if you cant control the throttle input.

[@BoCObeats]

@@TheMarkoPoloProgram speak for yourself! :p

[@hertzair1186]

@@TheMarkoPoloProgram : perhaps with chassis enhancements it could be road-able ....always felt Mazda needs a halo performance car again.Their gorgeous show car coupe a few years back would have been perfect but appears it is not to be...

[@richardflaherty2373]

Never! It has cylinder deactivation. You would be driving a Miata with TWO out FOUR cylinders running.

[@kevinW826]

@@TheMarkoPoloProgram there is a company in California they do a 6.2 LS swap into a miata. There was an engineering team from a university in Alberta, they dropped in a Cummins 4 cylinder diesel in miata. Never have enough power in a small car

[@trevorhorn7312]

I have been waiting for this video for months! So excited that you guys are reviewing this car!😆😆😆

[@TheChoucroute67]

Loooove my Cx-30 Skyactiv X, no turbo, but hey, for me it's just perfect.

[@CerberusTenshi]

I personally think, the Skyactive-X is better than the turbo.

[@TheChoucroute67]

@@CerberusTenshi dunno couldnt drive the Turbo as it is not available in Europe ... the Sky X tbh doent feel like it has 180 HP, but hey, 6l per 100 km for 180 HP CSUV, all fine for me.

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

Mazda SkyActive on CX30 does not have torque vectoring. What they have is G-vectoring which is reducing torque to the front wheel which is under more load and increasing the torque to the wheel that is under less load in order to improve steering response. Again, no torque vectoring....more weight and much more expensive. And I do own 2021 Mazda CX-30 AWD turbo...and I love it. Let's see how does perform in the winter.

[@zlatkozivkovic8694]

I won 2021 AWD turbo....we had a pretty bad snow storm today...not an issue....even on non winter tires...

[@pt6134]

if it doesn't hit 60 in under 4 seconds Yuris excitement level is like accidentally seeing Jacob in a banana hammock

[@scottlowell493]

The actual 0-60 has varied in testing from 5.8-6.2 seconds. It would need considerably more power to be in the 4 second range.

[@ez56789]

@@scottlowell493 its varied between models between the 3, cx30, cx5, and cx9, which all vary drastically in overall weight but have the same engine, are you fucking daft

[@johnlaframboise7096]

To address your issue about being able to open the doors. You should be able to set the auto door locks in the infotainment system. One of the settings will lock the doors when you put the vehicle in gear and unlock them when you put it in park. So, if you stop somewhere and get out all the doors will be unlocked.

[@MotorsportsPakistan]

Can’t wait for their ROTARY to make the return 💪🏻

[@dkavenge]

YESSIR 🙌🏻 Btw I love your videos! ❤️

[@MotorsportsPakistan]

@Nd4SpdSe Yeah but paired to a hybrid, hope they bring it to pure performance and sedans/hatches too.

[@MotorsportsPakistan]

@@dkavenge Thanks bruh 🙏🏻

[@feixas6961]

@@MotorsportsPakistan Doubt they'll do it, not efficient enough unless they have been able to do something about it

[@MotorsportsPakistan]

@@feixas6961 True that man.

[@crazyranger100]

I got a Mazda 2 back in August and I'd have to say that even though Mazdas aren't super fast, every single car feels a lot more sporty than they should (taking into consideration weight, torque, and hp). Mazda really does an amazing job in every single car. Not the best interior material choices to be honest, but to me, it's worth it. They give you a more luxurious feeling than a cheaper BMW or Mercedes. Mazda doesn't do something extremely good, they just deliver GOOD cars in every single way. Also, I do believe that Mazda's paint is one of the most beautiful looking paints out there (sadly it's super prompt to scratches).

[@ssj4vegeta48]

Get the turbo

[@Kenny-vs4pr]

At 1:50 to 2:00 you can actually watch the headlights move from steering input! When my Miata does it I hardly notice it because I'm so used to it, but watching it from the outside is pretty funny lol

[@evilspoons]

I loved having this on my 2013 Mazda 3 GT. Took a sharp S-curve on a country road at night once and left my high beams on (because they "should have" been facing away from the road) and got flashed by an oncoming car... since the headlights had turned straight at them, lol.

[@재현박-g5g]

I do love mazda's designs. They are just perfect.

[@snupermoto723]

you guys are great, love from the East coast..

[@applemobilegamer6745]

I love all of the angles you show at the starting!

[@ryanpetree6475]

You should do more photoshopping of all vehicle reviews of what you really want it to look like ahaha that was fun!

[@DanMills7]

I have the 2021 CX-30 non-Turbo. Oh how I wish I had waited just 4 months. 😭 I do love my car though, and I think it looks great! I think the current Mazdas have a great look, and it sets them apart from a sea of look a like SUVs.

[@kramdens1967]

-15 sounds like a spring day in Winnipeg, it was -38 earlier, so I need my car seats to warm up FAST ;)

[@bradgray3577]

Amen brother, lol! I also need my seats to cool down fast in the summer, so that is why I am going with the 2022 CX-5 either in the new Sport Design or the Signature trim. I will know better when they both get here at Gerry Gordon's in June

[@Frobie23]

I understand how the car vibes based on the opening sequence. It's my favorite. I assume Yuri chooses the song for each video because he seems like the creative/ Artsy one. Sorry Jakub for assuming this, let me know if I'm right or wrong. Both of you are necessary for the review, best duo on KZbin!

[@TheStraightPipes]

You are actually wrong and Jakub edited all of this. Each video is typically edited fully by one of us or our temporary part time editor

[@KarimMaassen]

Looking forward to that MX-30 review ;)

[@MrNismopro]

I like how Mazda doesn’t detuve that engine between platforms, the same 227 (250 with high octane) HP / 320 TQ engine in the CX-9 is in the CX-30 and Mazda 3 Turbo. Nice! Thank you Mazda.

[@itzakz2269]

That steering wheel is a thing of beauty 🤣🤣

[@UserAbcd-wd4zo]

Wdym

[@thebarkingmouse]

I have a Mazda 3 Turbo 2021 I put 44,000 miles on it in the last year. And my expectations for the car were to be a reliable all wheel drive car that can handle some snow some ice. And still be fun. My prior car had been a Subaru Impreza hatchback, and I liked that car but the two major flaws were the CVT which I hated, and just no power. I think of my car is the tiniest GT car ever. It's not built to be ultimately quick or fast it's built to be very comfortable and to be able to go quickly when you want it to and still be comfortable. And for that it is awesome. I was looking at some BMWs and some Audis when the Mazda crossed my path. And I was so totally impressed with the little car that I got it. As my daily driver. The biggest weaknesses in the car I've noted are the brakes, they fade disturbingly quick, which I have addressed with mazda. The way the power drops off at the top end. It has great low-end torque and between say 2,000 and 5,000 RPM it makes driving super easy, but anything above 5000 it's just not even worth doing. Might as well short shift. Perhaps a slightly larger turbo or a different turbo architecture, or maybe a hybrid Turbo would completely transform that car. If you could keep making power above 5,000 I think it would go from being sprightly to downright quick. And it would make passing in the mountains, which is something I have to do quite a bit where you have very short passing zones, a bit easier. Also I'm not a huge fan of the low profile tires with 18-in wheels in the mountains. You really have to watch for potholes cuz you will destroy a tire. I absolutely love the non-touch screen infotainment system. It took me a couple of days to adjust to what the controls were and where they were but after that I don't have to look down ever. I can simply flip through modes and control everything that I want with my eyes still on the heads up display. For all the concerns with the rear torsion bar suspension, I haven't found that to hold me back at all. I regularly Drive the Dragon & similar roads with about 300 lb of gear ( I do independent it contracting, and I carry basically everything I need with me in the car). Obviously I never really push it on public roads, but I found it to understeer slightly but other than that to be very predictable and you can settle the understeer with a little bit of throttle. Personally I love the Mazda 3. But I wasn't expecting a mazdaspeed. I wanted a small reasonably quick reasonably efficient well handling car that could carry the gear I have to carry, and this car far exceeded my expectations at the price point.

[@awschmitt93]

I’m seeing tons of these pop up around Southern California.

[@Striker50_]

Agreed. Still dreaming of a CX5

[@FindTheDownBeat]

Mazda is making some of the best cars on the market, I am conviced. Full transparency: Own a 2020 CX5 AWD GT Premium; best vehicle I have ever owned.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Hot Hatch Comeback! Absolutely love it and would take it over those slowmobiles. Great review! I like the beards: rugged yet sophisticated.

[@rushmatic]

Came here after watching your Corolla cross video. Thanks for this detailed review!!!

[@payasofeo69]

would love to see your review of the 2021 Crosstrek with the 2.5L

[@griffinedmondson5896]

Totally

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's coming. Being edited right now will be up on Patreon soon

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

10:45 the raw honesty and emotion that makes Straight Pipes so compelling. Awesome review guys 👍

[@nickd412]

You have to love Mazda as a company. Engineering first. Marketing a distant third.

[@commbubba1990]

i feel it's the opposite. they're engineering is all cost cutting and shady marketing to hide said cost cutting.

[@KB-vu5xs]

@@commbubba1990 Proof? From what I've seen, post-Ford Mazda vehicles hold up quite well, so they can't be cost cutting that hard. They also have a growing relationship with Toyota who's core philosophy is about quality.

[@puga4202]

@@commbubba1990 cost cutting on where? have you driven one of the new models? The fit and finish is absolutely class-leading.

[@ontarioman6301]

Better than Subaru marketing firstLOL

[@ontarioman6301]

@@commbubba1990 disagreed. It is an engineering and Driver company. That is why it known as Japanese BMW but reliable

[@JustinOsh1]

I had a 2016 mazda 3 for a few years and love the click wheel for the infotainment system. I don't know why Jacob doesn't like it. I have a fiesta st that has a touch screen now and there is no way to do anything on it with out taking your eyes off the road for a dangerous amount of time to tap buttons accurately. With the click wheel you can quickly glance to see how many clicks of the wheel you'll need to get to the next menu option. Just my opinion.

[@mikeydiggs]

“-15 which is.. idk in american that’s like, -100, or something” 😂😂😂 that’s a fair shot lmao

[@munenemathenge8085]

The video production quality on these reviews is really great guys.

[@marcinhernik1270]

To the moon, hodl! You guys are the best and so on trend!

[@ernestbenoit1919]

Just bought the 2021 CX-30 GT AWD Turbo. On the test drive the front windscreen seemed distorted. This was the only negative I found. I will be removing the rear center headrest to see a fraction more, plus no one will be in the back seat. The non turbo with 2.5L didn't put a smile on my face and I could hear the engine a little bit more if I pushed the car. But it's turbo twin just seemed to cruise along effortlessly with less engine sounds and it had me smiling the whole time when I stomped it :) It just screams enjoy me, it just screams instant gratification. The comfort factor with power heated seats that have lumbar support is great on a tired Veteran's body. So this is my mid life crisis car for just turning 50. Plus the new rims I'll be getting in a few months. I chose the machine grey metallic. After driving a CX-9 for two years I really enjoyed driving this cozy little ride. I pick it up today after lunch in PEI Canada and the snow tires get put on Monday. After watching this review and researching other reviews I felt confident in my choice. I'm 5 feet and 6 Smurfs so I thought the CX-5 would be overkill. My large service dog Tucker...a Lab/Shepherd/Collie mix breed will fit fine in the passenger front seat. I purchased this thing knowing that it will rarely leave the underground parking and hit the highway. It will be fine around town to get me to my appointments and getting groceries. Plenty of space for that. It's a shame my golf clubs can't go across the back but it's so easy to park. After researching all the various brands and the issues they have...I'm happy I bought a Mazda! I thought the plastic cladding on other models was just fine. So I agree that the CX-30 has a bit too much. But when you look at the beautiful color and the curves down the sides of this SUV you soon forget the cladding. When you stomp that accelerator...you forget all about any negative aspect you have about this vehicle as a smile grows on your face.

[@devinbaker8707]

Lmao @ Jakub's temperature conversion. -15C is +5F buddy!

[@davidcarroll8735]

Always hard to find a fresh comment, but, you guys are amazing at incorporating the manufacturer’s technical and marketing comments well into your reviews! Loved the photoshopping of the color.

[@Gautam0177]

"This is Ugly" ... coming from a guy who owns Yellow Plymouth Prowler. lol

[@puga4202]

About the non-driver doors not open, you need to do some settings in the Infotainment. Look for something like "open all doors when parked" then you are all set. Even when the car is still running, you can open all doors as long as you put the car into Park.

[@waynemoodley9835]

Manually putting down the parking break is a problem now days. Am I too old

[@bodybyfisher44]

I thought that was insane also.

[@evilspoons]

Yeaaaah I've got a 2017 Mazda 3 with the electronic parking brake. It takes like one second to click the button... but maybe I'm used to having to take the parking brake off because I have manuals and everyone with automatics just slams it in park and hopes the parking pawl saves the car? 🤷‍♂️

[@Biankadonk]

I'm deciding at the moment between a Mazda 3 GT Sport, CX-30 Turbo and a CX-5 Turbo. I haven't tried the CX-30 yet but based on the video, I will! Your videos are really helping me choose between the three. Thank you!

[@marktroynatividad5805]

I test drove both: CX30 Turbo and CX5 turbo. If you want fun driving get the CX30. If you want space get the CX5. For me.. after test driving both on the same day.. I couldn’t stop talking about the CX30 and how much fun I had driving it.

[@rvo263]

Does anyone listen to Sirius radio anymore? So weird that's a defining feature of their reviews

[@victreebel170]

what do you mean "anymore"? Sirius is popular and always has been.

[@2004cyrus]

I damn sure do. I don’t like regular radio. And I don’t always want music from the phone. I like live news from cnn or fox

[@36djf]

Only all the time.

[@chairmanJackie]

I feel like I'm one of the few people that actually do not mind the black cladding. I didn't like it at first when the CX-30 first got announced but I think with the black wheels especially it kind of gives it an "off-road" vibe that contrasts with the otherwise near-luxury vibe they have been going for the past few years with their other models.

[@youtubehub8190]

6:28 lmaoooooooooooo

[@obeddiaz1437]

Those edits are the beginning are getting really good Yuri

[@TheStraightPipes]

That was Jakub

[@obeddiaz1437]

@@TheStraightPipes hahahaha you guys = Best Content

[@paulbarrett7109]

Haha to the moon brah 🚀🚀🚀

[@Gullington]

My friend is looking for a new car and I want to say we watch your 2019 car vids over current year videos of the same model from other content creators. You guys make some seriously great videos. Keep it up!