1 Year Ownership Review - 2021 Mazda CX-30 FWD Premium

[@takumifujiwara1502]

i love how mazda does their interiors, it looks modern and classy at the same time

[@marlonmalave7098]

Mazda interiors are really nice! even if you had cloth seats, they feel really nice and they hug you right in. i’m happy that Mazda is doing ok now

[@afarrel3195]

@@marlonmalave7098also the build quality is just amazing, i’d say its on a little bit bmw level

[@rkounnas]

“It’s filthy in here”… cleaner than most cars on the road. I’m the same, unless I’ve just cleaned it, the car is filthy

[@inodesnet]

One thing worth mentioning is the CX-30’s crash rating. Mazda holds a patent (with Sumitomo Metal industries) for the strongest ultra high tensile steel in the automotive industry. They first used the Samurai sword inspired steel sparingly in the first CX-5 but in their later models they have used a lot. The fact no other car company can use the same steel is showing. The CX-5 was the only car to pass in the IHSS recent revised side impact. Meanwhile the CX-30 is the first and only vehicle on sale in Europe since EuroNCAP’s 2009 testing revision to receive a 99% for frontal occupant safety putting it slightly ahead of the Mazda 3, which in turn is just in front of the Tesla Model X. This means the CX-30 beats out everything every other car manufacturer makes.

[@hjer731]

The crash test footage is very impressive

[@B-lazer3]

Even better reason to get this beautiful vehicle!

[@williamlong2682]

Fellow ‘21 Mazda owner here! Mine’s a 3 hatch with a 6-speed! Been super happy with it and your videos were part of my choice! Manual is no Civic Si manual but still feels pretty good and it’s been easy to learn as a new stick driver. Revs drop really naturally with the NA 2.5, and much prefer its power delivery to a 1.5/1.6T. The parking brake thing is actually kinda handy with the stick, tho. Drove mine from San Francisco to Seattle and it was a great highway cruiser. Super quiet, nice safety tech suite (manual still gets radar cruise!) and I averaged 37 mpg. Totally with you on the infotainment/cabin simplicity. Just a few months and I’m already super used to it, tho my center console and airbag cover also have a few scratches.

[@garrettw99]

Really good point on the parking brake and manual trans. If only they programmed the parking brake differently for the automatic

[@buildmorefarms1007]

The automatic is also a 6 speed...

[@garrettw99]

@@buildmorefarms1007 it’s a good 6 speed. Holds revs, shifts smooth and relatively quickly. At least it isn’t a CVT

[@williamlong2682]

@@garrettw99 THANK YOU! I hear so many reviewers bitch and whine and complain about “the AnCiEnT, dAtEd, oLd 6 SpEeD aUtO” when Mazda still programs it beautifully and it returns competitive (if slightly lower) performance and fuel economy. Also means it doesn’t gear hunt all the time like a 9 or 10 speed. Could an 8-speed deliver better 0-60 and mpg’s? Sure. But the Mazda 6-speed auto is still perfectly fine for getting the job done.

[@kenhoward3512]

I know I'm getting old when someone expresses appreciation for the "simplicity" of a car's infotainment system that takes "just a few months" to get used to.

[@ErinBooth]

I just bought a Premium cx 30 and pick it up next week. Still watching videos because I'm SO excited! Am happy to hear your thoughts after a year!

[@martinmilton-white5172]

Just got mine so far impressed

[@02joshy]

how do you like it so far

[@MegaAstonmartindbs]

Hey Topher. To answer your question about the automatic parking brake, you have to turn the ignition on, hit the Auto Hold button, and then push down the Parking Brake switch for at least two seconds (or longer) until a sound is activated. Hope this helps! P.S Love your videos man, keep up the amazing work!

[@Jykobe491]

And what does this do?

[@loveanimals-0197]

What does this procedure do?

[@ice_hot]

@@Jykobe491Probably turns off the auto parking brake when the car is turned off. At least Thats similar to how I turned it on a Civic and Accord.

[@TroublingStatue]

I just noticed that the speedo leaves a little red trail when you're going over the speed limit, that's pretty neat. Haven't seen it in other cars.

[@reNeglect]

Its a BMW thing, i have it on my X5. I believe it was introduced in 2015 when BMW Introduced their digital gauge cluster

[@rrange]

I thought that was only occurring when he was in front of a stop sign it would illuminate a picture of a stop sign on the dash

[@inodesnet]

5:45 Mazda updated the CX-30 to do exactly what you specified. This is marked as “Releasing the parking brake automatically” and just requires all of the following to activate: The engine is running. The driver's door is closed. The driver's seat belt is fastened. The selector lever is in the D, M, or R position.

[@vaati000]

I just bought a CX-5 Turbo a few months ago as a future family car, and the cramped interior specs were exactly what sent me away from the 3 and CX-30. Enthusiasts can whinge about cars getting big, but rear-facing seats really require space back there. There are some exceptions like the Civic and Elantra that seem to do it right, but it can eat into the trunk space and (at least in my situation) when you're packing for trips, more people, or also carting dogs around, it's just not realistic. I'm still mad there's no 6 wagon, but your shot of the rear seat going past your seats in the middle is the kind of thing that makes me glad I sized up. You helped steer me in the direction of Mazda, so thank you for the content!

[@ΧρήστοςΔενέχεισημασία]

The CX-5 Turbo might be a little too tiny for american families. From what i gather, you should buy an enormous tank for your trips to the mall, when you have a single baby. The CX-30 is barely bigger than a motorcycle in terms of space, i get it....

[@navinstrument8353]

6 wagon (6 estate) is available here in asia. But since there r many bad roads crossovers make more sense.

[@cygor4520]

I own a 21 Mazda3, and you're right about the memory seats. If you don't want them to revert, you need to program them to the corresponding keyfob.

[@henlolneh]

This is the same weird "issue" on my 2016 lexus as well as my brand new 21' honda... my wife will drive it on memory setting 1 , i use memory setting 2. whenever I drive either car and press #2 and it adjusts, the moment I shut the car down and start it up again, it will revert to memory setting #1 and I then have to wait for the entire start up ordeal to finish before going to my #2 setting. I wish the cars would just stay on the memory button it was last on...

[@MinecraftAce4530]

@@henlolneh are you both using the same key? You need to use the driver 1 and driver 2 keys to correspond to the memory settings.

[@willkor9712]

@@henlolneh owned a 2017 RDX, same issue

[@marlonmalave7098]

hey people! i have a ‘22 Mazda CX-30, and it seems like Mazda fixed that issue where it reverted from setting 2 to 1. i usually use setting 2 to sleep (since i sleep in my car in my lunch breaks or whenever i want to close my eyes for a bit), and even if i turn my car off, it stays on setting 2 until i press the setting 1 button.

[@jarituomi1859]

Aalrite now Yuuus arguing 'th smtng called memory seat settings. Really? There is war going on in Europe and ppls dying + all d other probs in d world. You cannot find perfect automatic setting of d seats of Your car and arguing about it. Hmmmm..... Hard life? No? 🍭

[@JoeGraziosi]

These videos are really great, man. For those of us who would have a hard time getting out for a test drive, it really gives you the basic experience of driving the vehicle. The noise reduction at speed alone is selling this car to me. Glad to hear you and your wife are enjoying driving it. Would love to see a comparison vs. the Hyundai Kona!

[@johnspooner4128]

I drove a Kona and a turbo cx30 and a non turbo cx30, I will be picking up my preferred package CX30 in Oct, OK the Kona took it out for a test drive and immediately returned it to the dealer, for some reason it just didn't feel right, maybe because I drive like this guy and it was the turbo model, it had the 1.6 Ltr motor and I don't think it would last too long with that turbo on it. BTW the milage on the turbo CX30 is only about 1mph less than the non turbo, problem is it's such a blast to drive you won't be able to stop punching it so you won't get the stated milage. OK peace out

[@radiosonicfan1726]

I want a CX 30. Great thing about your videos, as a Western Wayne county resident, I always recognize the roads you are driving.

[@therambler3713]

I had no idea there was a mini topher. When is he/she gonna give us a test drive of the stroller?

[@TheTopher]

Haha or maybe the pedal go-kart I had when I was a kid!

[@neneodonkor]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

The Topher rules 💯 They say that it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Seems like this might be the case for this vehicle. I learned to drive way back when on a Mazda 626 coupe 5 spd MT (rwd) - was fun to whip around on dirt farm roads.

[@P4SDetails]

I owned a Mazda 626 for nearly a decade and then a Mazda 3 hatchback for another 6! I loved both of them for nearly every drive. The family couldn’t fit in the 3, so we went to a Wrangler, but Mazda does such an incredible job!

[@papon_]

Regarding the memory seat, memory on your car seat (i.e. slot 1 and 2) are independent from memory to your keyfob, which means for each keyfob you have you will get an extra memory slot. Typically, (say your the main driver) you would want to match your slot 1 on your car to your keyfob so that when you unlock your car your seat will automatiaclly adjusted to your seating position (hence eliminate the issue you have when you unlock the car and it keeps adjusting to previous memory setting). To do that you just have to position yourself to your seating position and press hold [SET] and then [1] until your hear *beep*, then you would wanna press [SET] and press hold unlock button on your keyfob until you hear *beep* once again and now your seating position 1 and your remote position should sync up (note that every time you wanna make changes to seating memory you would have to repeat these step)

[@roostersideburns3440]

its funny when I was a kid we had a tiny plymouth horizon for 4 kids..this is luxury compared to when i was a kid. i love your reviews you really take the cars to their limits and explain things very well.

[@Quandtimus]

I’ve had a 2020 Mazda 3 for and a year and a half now, love the car, 18k miles running strong, just wish I got the one with headed seats and the Bose audio

[@WoWTips4u]

Have the 2019, wish I got the heated seats and bose audio too!

[@Emily-ln5ko]

Hey Quandtimus how much did you get your mazda for? My dealership is trying to sell me the CX-30 select for 30K and I’m trying to see if that’s a good deal

[@Quandtimus]

@@Emily-ln5ko I know this is so late sorry, I bought it with 4K miles on it in September of 2020 for 18k

[@mikenone4077]

I have the base model with awd and i love it. It is very practical for me and is much better in the snow then my 97 corolla was. It's not a sports car or my dream car but it is sporty to drive. Since i drive alone i don't really care about rear legroom.

[@srobb68]

I have a 21' CX30 in California, I really like it, very responsive in Sport mode. Bose 12 speaker stereo sound great. Average 26 mpg

[@frederictu]

Bought a mazda cx-5 touring a few months back, and even though it's almost a base model, still super happy with it. Mazda has really stepped up their game

[@inodesnet]

I can confirm the 1 and 2 memory positions are independent of the keys. You effectively get four memory positions (per key, per number) So suggest storing temporary memory on a number and regular one on your key

[@bgreen643]

One thing I like about your videos is that you give honest reviews. You're expressive about things that would annoy you, no matter how little. I don't like to be told something ppl think I want to hear. When I pick out my first car, these videos will help me make a choice!!!

[@dgokmph2167]

You drive your car on a very easy road. However you are very talented. He drove skillfully, avoiding obstacles. You are an example to me too

[@kenhoward3512]

I appreciate your remarks comparing - from a real-world, daily-driver perspective - the naturally-aspirated 2.5l to the turbocharged model, and whether the difference in performance is really "worth it." For me, it seems not.

[@TobyBGwynne]

The brown/black interior looks way better than I thought it would

[@jaymakesvideo]

My mom has one of these in the UK with a manual transmission. lovely car to drive

[@edwardzdankiewicz9068]

I like the infotainment and instrument cluster in this a lot more than what's in the CX5.

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

I drove one of these cause I work at enterprise. It was very nice riding, it was pretty darn fun to drive!

[@csigouin1]

The key works as designed. It mirrors the memory for each key, so needs to be synced.

[@michaela3330]

I got my for a 6 months now, glad i saw your video before that!

[@RichAbe23]

Looking forward to seeing how the CX-50 turns out.

[@nicoletiana]

I just got me a 2020 nissan versa sv. All glory to god!!!!!! I orignally wanted a toyota but i'm grateful, this car ended up being perfect for me. In the future i'd love to "upgrade". I have videos on my channel of the process of getting my car, car tour, decorate my car with me etc.. i like watching this kind of videos!

[@chevyfan8428]

6:27 Yes you also need to re program it with the key. I noticed that too with my 21 CX-5 Carbon Edition.

[@Kris-xs7kc]

Well put together my friend, your review is spot on. Im a new owner of the 3 hot hatch since last month. Ive also noticed the windshield being easily chipped as well as the paint being on the thin side and chips easily. Cant wait to see what mazdas gonna do with the vision concept..

[@phiwanhlengethwa3874]

It gives me 1st generation GLA vibes. such a nice car. I thought I was the only who liked the rotary controller.

[@ryangromoll9329]

I have a 2021 CX-30 AWD w/ the N/A 2.5L 4-cylinder and I do like it, the way the car drives makes driving more enjoyable then it used to be. I agree with all of your complaints about the car too although I haven’t had any chips on the glass so far. The CX-30 is definitely not a family car but more a 2+2 vehicle

[@lukeiamurdad9055]

I’ve driven both. The civic hatchback is quite a bit roomier. Not as “premium” (previous gen) as the Mazda. I looked at upper trims on both. Bought the civic and have loved it

[@AncientGreek]

The interior looks like a modern muscle car. Beautiful

[@jmahizzle]

I have the 2020 GT AWD model (Canada) and my only gripes about it are the small fuel tank, no 360 camera and awful OEM Bridgestone Turanza tires. I've read it on a few forums but some people seem to have a bit of distortion in the windshield glass that I can see but only from a very specific angle. Other than that, I'm absolutely happy with my CX-30.

[@AlumarsX]

The tank size situation on the turbo is abismal. People getting 280-320 miles 100% highway and 180 city. They really should've added a few more inches to the 3 hatch to get at least 14-16 galons.

[@rokae]

For the memory settings they keys settings are independent to the 1 and 2 you can set on the door. So you hit set and then hold unlock on the key to set the memory for that keys position and its independent from what you set to 1 and 2.

[@fcormier]

We have a 2nd gen Mazda 3 and we managed to fit two car seats by buying Britax car seats which are shorter than other brands.

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

We're seriously considering a 2023 CX-30. It just seems to provide the most 'bang for the buck.' I had been considering a Toyota, Honda or Ford; however, the local inventory for those manufacturers is just scarce with prices inflated much higher than MSRP.

[@FreakyKiky]

I've got a manual Cx30 in Europe, shame that you don't get it in US but since your market is almost all automatic, I understand that decision from a smaller manufacturer as Mazda. Their manual is glorious, such a delight to use. Ah well, off to a drive we go again :P

[@jcr6651]

Nice review! Picking one up in april this year. Can't wait. You were driving that thing like you stole it..😀

[@marlonmalave7098]

hey man, just came across this video since i have a 2022 CX-30 turbo, and i’m glad you’re loving it! i noticed that in my Mazda, the parking brake disengages every time i move into drive or reverse, which is pretty nice. my old ‘21 CX-30 base model has the same issue as yours, but it seems like they changed it in this lineup. take care!

[@jakedcrane8019]

Mazda says that they have made the 6-speed automatic transmission to be even more responsive in some of their 2022 cars.

[@davidgarcia8781]

The keys and the buttons have different seat memory settings (there are 4 in total), so yes, memories do have to be set up for the button and the key, or you could just set it up with your key.

[@davehall2768]

I have a '21 3 sedan. As for the parking brake as long as your seat belt is fastened you just put the car in gear and drive off. The parking brake will disengage automaticly.

[@nathanke5027]

Great work on the video! Your initial CX-30 Turbo review helped me decide on which car to buy when I was moving. I now have a CX-30 Turbo of my own in Canada. Would take it over a new X2 or Mercedes GLA (Still hideous btw) anyday. Only real complaint I have is that I can't pop the trunk unless in park with the parking brake on and all doors unlocked. Other minor nitpicks are that the rear end tends to clatter over rough pavement a little too much for my liking and that the Canadian model doesn't get a 360 degree camera or front parking sensors (I think they're available on US CX-30 Turbo premium and premium plus trims, should double check this though). Either way great personal ownership experience review here and keep up the quality reviews! 👍

[@buildmorefarms1007]

I like the X2 better

[@rrange]

Yes you are right here in America we have the option to get the front and rear parking sensors. I have a 2020 CX 30 premium and I have had air-conditioning issues since the first day, first it would begin to blow warm air with the Aceon every time I would accelerate and then when I let go of the gas pedal the cold air will come back after taking you to get your mini times they finally said there is a software upgrade which eliminated the issue however after that issue was taken care of the vehicles air-conditioning system was not able to keep up with California heat. I have never been comfortable in my car neither have my passengers it just doesn’t get cold enough like a CX5 Mazda3 Or any other type of Japanese car. After taking the car to the dealer about 7-8 times they replaced the main onboard computer thinking that would solve the issue however ever since they did that sometimes when I have the air conditioning on it will start blowing anything out of the vents and now sometimes when I turn the heater on it also stopped blowing anything out of the vents, so I am curious if you have ever experienced my issues?

[@nathanke5027]

@@rrange no issues like this with mine, however I agree that the A/C Core is a little weak, although I can tolerate it just fine even in the Toronto heat.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

I have a 2018 Crosstrek Touring. I also have a 2018 Honda CRV Touring. The CX30 interior is leaps and bounds beyond both those cars. The Crosstrek has stellar AWD and LED headlights that turn. The CRV is actually pretty nice over all but does not have as nice of an interior as the CX30 either. Those 2 cars are the top of their lines. The CX30 is levels above at any trim level.

[@genericnpc08]

14:05 I had a 2018 Crosstrek and traded it for the 2021 CX30. I miss the space the Crosstrek has but I love how it drives. Even my dad that has a 2020 WRX loves how the CX30 drives.

[@ashtonb_416]

Really liking this Ownership Review style

[@lupe2947]

“It is filthy in here” Proceeds to enter a clean car😂😂

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Again, congrats to you and your wife for having a son now~ I'm sure you will be a great father to him~^

[@ohhhyeahhh3950]

I just bought the 2.0L version with 155 horse power. In my country all models have the 360 cameras as standard feature.

[@Knaztr76]

We used to have a 2013 cx5 and 2015 Mazda 3. We changed to a 2018 crv and a 2021 Honda Accord. I always wanted to go smaller but it would never work out for the 4 of us. They’re now 13 and 10 so I can’t go small till they have their own cars. 😏

[@jonathanbishop6996]

Size comment… so the problem isn’t the car but the niche choice in car seat. We use an isofix (UK) 360 car seat (that rotates) and there’s plenty of room for me (6ft) in the front passenger seat.

[@braut34]

If the braking brake automatically sets every time you park and you drive through slashing snow there's a possibility of it freezing over night. I know when I lived in the north we didn't set parking part during winter,

[@ummm6135]

It actually has 4 memo seat 2 for button and 2 for your 2 keys (reasoning is you or your wife can use different key to unlock it and have different seating position ready)

[@houseofhas9355]

I just bought my first Mazda 2014 iTouring fun vehicle. I think this brand is slept on by the general public. Agree or disagree? If you agree, why do you think that is.

[@williamlong2682]

Absolutely agree! Fellow Mazda3 owner here! Mines a ‘21 with a manual, though.

[@houseofhas9355]

@@williamlong2682 cheers mate! Why do you think that is. Is it lack of marketing?. Or too much hype of other brands.

[@williamlong2682]

@@houseofhas9355 Marketing may be part of it and I think the dealer network is another. Mazda’s dealer network is much smaller than, say, Honda or Toyota. In some areas, like LA metro where I got mine, there are plenty of Mazda dealers, but in other areas, a Honda or Toyota dealer is more likely to be nearby when a Mazda dealer is like an hour away.

[@dwade3202]

in europe we do get a manual cx 30 and cx 5 but with a smaller engine, it's a 2.0 liter 4 cyl and with 150hp

[@markeggert9045]

I love my 2021 CX-30 FWD Premium.

[@71KR117]

Would you say the CX-30 gets close to the 3 in terms of handling or is the 3 still better? I’m eyeing this or a Mazda3, but I’m also thinking I’d want a taller car so I can see slightly better and have a bit more tire sidewall.

[@neohq]

Mazda3 is better. I remember I was impressed when my 3 arrived, while doing the test driver on cx-30.

[@redstarz1000]

I never figured out the details of it, but if you're willing to explore reddit and the owners manual, I heard Mazda did make a way to permanently disengage the automatic parking brake. I was going to try it on my soon-to-be CX30. Thanks for the great video!!

[@brendan7632]

You’ll have to let us know if it works!

[@nah3193]

Mazda has to offer more adjustability as far as drive modes in the future to compete, at least something between sport and normal. A lot of people don't use sport because it holds revs too high when cruising but want the throttle response.

[@clover7359]

And while they're at it, we need a eco mode or a snow mode with deadened throttle response. Ever try to drive a car with an ultra touchy gas pedal in snowy and icy roads? It's stressful, I'll tell you that.

[@spartanV48]

@@clover7359 I haven't had any issuesn in snow or ice tbh. I don't think I'd want less throttle response than it does now

[@sebastianurbano9384]

My cousin have one, his has a manual transmission. He loves it.

[@hankmoody5514]

What an underrated vehicle

[@gs98999]

I would double check if using latch system in the middle seat is ok. Most of the time you aren’t suppose to “borrow” the latches from either side like that due to geometry issues. Only a handful of cars have 3 sets of latches in the back seat.

[@stevenswann2835]

It's a pity you don't get the Mazda 6 wagon in Canada. That would be ideal for your needs and preferences - everything you love about the CX-30 with a heap more space.

[@serenitynow8265]

Yes, PLEASE bring back some affordable, reliable sport wagons. So tired of the overpopulation of SUVs. The wagons have the same, if not more, amount of room for all your gear as SUVs but way more fun to drive. Cheers

[@glurp1er]

If I didn't have a family, I would have bought the Mazda 3 instead. The CX30 is a good compromise between practicality and fun, especially with a manual gear box (which is available in Europe). The micro-hybridation we get also get rid of the lack of power at lower revs.

[@joensd]

I saw a video where if you put on the seat belt when you get in the car, break to start the car, and then press the accelrrator, the break will disengage.

[@vicentegalindo9895]

I have one same year and color and I love it

[@LouisPhilippeleGarsdeMazda]

The memeory seats actually have 4 memory settings. One per button on the dash and one per key.

[@inodesnet]

Agree completely with your comment about the auto trans 12:15 Savagegeese and the car nut guy (both have mechanic components in their reviews) have often said it’s best auto on mainstream vehicle. But Mazda really went to town on it ensuring it was quick, direct in feel and economical avoiding CVT at all costs. It has a lock up clutch to ensure it can change gears quickly removing the notion of a slush box from what would otherwise be a slow fluid coupling in a torque converter Mazda make easily the best mainstream manual too putting the MX-5 short shifter style into MX-30 mainly in the UK though Re cross trek…. CVT means you need to be both patient in how unresponsive it is and deaf because it can squeal (particularly when towing). Ironically when a CVT is working as it really should, it should be making you hit quite high rpm Both Subaru and Mazda are small but they have very different takes on what they do. Mazda is more refined and a drivers car. They’re also best in an accident

[@victorfranco5298]

I love Mazda. I own a 21 Mazda CX30

[@Noah-ui1iu]

Have you tried holding down the parking brake button to disable the auto on function. That's how you can disable it on Toyota's at least.

[@InstinctiveFirearmReviews]

Wish the backup camera would be the whole width. Also looked dim. I am excited for the CX 50 :)

[@Nudux]

I love the look of these cars, just not a fan of the flat black trim on the bottom.. Overall nice ride though!

[@matthyatt3143]

I have a 2023 mazda 3. No parking brake issue. They must have updated the system

[@TheEmpoleon123456789]

How is the rust? I watched your original video describing the Krown rust inhibitor application process and wanted to know. I have a 2018 Mazda 3 that still hasn't been rust protected, so would love your take!

[@TheTopher]

Zero rust right up until we sold it for our Highlander 12 months later 👍

[@cbproffitt22314]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the upcoming CX-50.

[@elainenelson658]

I agree with you about the windshield glass

[@professor_ray1482]

The quietness may due to the BOSE active noise cancelling technology which is pretty good i would say!

[@neohq]

Are you sure it has active noise cancellation? It should have been advertised somewhere. Audiopilot is noise compensation only, by increasing the sound volume.

[@joelh3637]

Been looking at this vehicle too. Rear leg room isn't that big an issue for me. But the meh fuel economy combined with the small fuel tank (which now AWD is standard for 2022 so the small size is really your only choice) is making me 2nd guess. Might just get a Civic HB instead.

[@lukeiamurdad9055]

I compared this with the civic hatchback. Ended up buying it because I’m tall and felt cramped in the Mazda. The interior on the Mazda is very nice. I love the Honda Civic HB sport touring l except for the road noise. I hear the new gen is better though

[@Argedis]

These cars aren't hatchbacks anymore, they are liftbacks. They actually blatantly admitted it with the new Acura Integra liftback which has the exact same body as the Civic 'hatchback' I have no idea why they still call them hatchbacks. In the Mazda forum a 2nd gen owner said his dogs would happily ride in the back of his hatch and he got a new 4th Gen 'hatch' and his dogs can't stand up anymore in the back.

[@RickyRicardo1117]

"It is filthy in here" -Shows spotless car.

[@garrettw99]

Windshields seem to be made super cheaply these days. All my old cars from the early 2000s still have their first windshields with minimal chipping. And then all my cars from 2015 and newer have almost all had their windshields replaced. I have 2 3rd gen Mazda 3s and they both gets chips and cracks easily. It seems Toyota also has cheap windshields.

[@davidjamgochian]

Congratulations🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@leef3167]

Thanks for your video. I am between a crosstrack and a XD-30. The only thing that annoys me about the crosstrack is the outdated interior- come on Subaru.

[@Tsujiz]

I have a 20’ CX-30 to compliment my BMW M240i in the garage. I actually think the steering feel in the mazda is better lol.

[@hlee6239]

it's rare in every inventory in Mazda, NY state

[@MrMeoow91]

can wait till Mazda going RWD for the next gen with the Inline 6 for most of their cars.

[@henrik1743]

I've had a 2019 mazda 3 for 2 years now. What really annoys me is the front radar. I've had it in the shop as well but it hasn't fixed the issue. I had to drive around 700km's without cruise control it due to it being covered in the snowy conditions, or what I also found is that it doesn't like direct strong sunlight. I have no clue why they don't just allow you to use normal crusie control and not radar assisted if the front radar is covered. Auto transmission is a bit dodgy at times, but for the price of the car and the amount of standard equipment you get it was a steal. One minor thing as well is that the heated steering wheel does not heat the whole steering wheel and not so much in my opinion, I drove a new citroen C4 and the whole steering wheel heated up and really fast and well. Also whoever decided for the piano black by the shifter is really a piece of work. I also don't like how the CX30 doesn't have a flat loading boot, made me go for the normal mazda 3 instead even though I have a dog.

[@jaywhiteknights]

No music test for the sound system?

[@waltermartinez3291]

I saw a case of a cx30 owner having to replace the front windshield over a tiny rock hitting the bottom part…

[@gilbertified]

I have the same car but AWD! I have with all season tires and I’m surprised it handles well in snow and breaking on ice still feels safe even with a slip. I also had a chip on my windshield driving in snow 2 weeks into ownership.

[@gregsuarez1309]

I am really close to buying one of these. I hate large cars, but I have 2 kids. One is almost out of a booster altogether and the other is in a high back booster. I am a single dad, so no one will usually be in the front passenger seat. Given those variables, would the tighter space in the rear be more or less of a liability for me at this point? No massive car seats, but double the number of kids you have. I don't want a CX-5. It puts me out of my budget (unless I want to sacrifice some bells and whistles), plus I think it looks like an overweight teddy bear - it has none of the sporty appeal of the CX-30. Thanks, and I love your vids!

[@TheTopher]

As long as you don’t have any rear facing seats there’s plenty of room in the back, I think you’d be in great shape 👍

[@gregsuarez1309]

@@TheTopher Thanks, man! Again, I love the videos. Mazda should thank you because your vids were what ultimately pushed me to a CX-30 lol.

[@carbrickscity]

This is basically just a slightly raised Mazda3. Everything else is basically the same, including dimensions and most features. But imo the Mazda3 looks better and I prefer the ride height of the Mazda3 as well. And of course the Mazda3 has optional manual and slightly cheaper. 13:32 seems like he picked slightly higher ride height over the manual since he could have bought the Mazda3 manual if that's what he wants.

[@Fast2slow]

I love your videos! Can you please review the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250? Preferably the 2020-2022 versions. Your awesome!

[@vipermoon_]

yeah would be really cool. rest of world gets MT w/AWD w/Skactiv-X. It's sick. Mazda3 too

[@MateuszMarek]

Wouldn't it be better to wait a little bit and replace CX-30 with CX-70? European version of it (CX-60) as a plug-in hybrid should be available around middle of 2022, so it should be possible to buy CX-70 around the same time.