2023 Mazda CX-30

The whole lineup of the New 2023 Mazda CX-30 is classified into 4 different trims. It starts from the Standard 2.5 S and goes all the way up to Premium. The 2.5L I4 Engine along with an AWD drivetrain across all trims, makes every model fulfilling its needs. The S model offers 16-inch alloys, however, in the upper trims you get 18-inch as standard. 8.8-inch infotainment touch screen with 8 speakers audio system on offer.Keyless entry along with dual-zone climate control on the Select trim. Sunroof with heated front seats on Preferred. With a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, the Premium trims accumulate all the features of lower trims.

Along with the features mentioned above ,Mazda also offers these additional options that can be added in the vehicle–

Interior option

• Illuminated door sill trims plates
• Cargo net
• All-weather floor mats
• Cargo cover
• Frameless auto-dimming mirrors
• Sport pedals
• Mazda Navigation system
• Wireless charging pad

Exterior options

• Wheel locks 
• Stainless steel rear bumper guard
• Snowflake white pearl mica
• Black lug nuts
• Machine gray metallic

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The Select trim of the Mazda CX-30 would be a lucrative choice. With less amount of money, it offers more features than the Base. It comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel which feels expensive. Keyless entry and rear blind spot monitoring with traffic alert give it a comparative advantage over the Base. All the models offer all-wheel drive as standard and feature 2,5L I4.

Release Date

The Mazda is expected to launch this new generation of CX-30 in late 2022.

Running on the standard 2.5L I4 engine, the Mazda CX-30 has managed the mileage figure of —24mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg combined, which is comparatively less because some of the rivals achieve the combined mileage of 30 mpg. With 12.7 gallons of the fuel tank, it provides a range of —304.8 miles in the city, 397.3 miles on the highway, and 330.2 miles combined. The powerful turbocharged engine facilitates the mileage of — 22 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highways, and 25 mpg combined. Range figures are — 279.4 miles in the city, 381 miles on the highways, and 317.5 miles combined. 

Being the lightest car, the new Kona offers the best mileage and the range numbers in the segment. The Volkswagen Taos and the New Soltos are tough competitors of each other. With the worst mileage and the range, the New Mazda CX-30 comes with the smallest fuel tank. It carries a little higher price tag than the Kona. All the vehicles are equipped with the same fuel capacity.

2023 CX-30 provide a comfortable interior to accommodate 4 people. Despite having the 5-passenger capacity, to not feel confined, that 5th member should be a child. The seats feel supportive to go on a long drive with some noticeable bumps. The well-crafted cabin comes with leather upholstery and resembles the Mazda 3. It does come with one of the quieter cabins in the segment. Seats take time to warm up but are really good when they are heated up completely. The super classy interior offers simple and easy-to-use controls The Mazda does not offer touch screen infotainment, but with the assistance of a rotatory knob, it gets the task done. It is equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The 8 speakers on the base model provide healthy audio, but the optional 14-speaker Bose sound system plays like the cherry on top. The line of climate control buttons separates the upper and lower panel of the dashboard. Rear seat passengers get an equal amount of conditioning. Comes with a total passenger volume of 94.1 cu.-ft. In the first row, it provides — 38.1 inches for headroom, 41.7 inches for legroom, and 55.6 inches for the shoulder. Meanwhile, the second row offers — 38.3-inch headroom, 36.3-inch legroom, and 53.6 inches of shoulder room.

The new Volkswagen Taos has the best room for the front and rear seated passengers. It also carries the best cargo capacity behind the first and the second row. 2023 Kia stands with the Taos and provides a little less room and cargo space inside the car. However, the new CX-30 and the Kona, share equally spacious interiors and offer almost the same amount of room and cargo capacities.

These features also enhance the comfort and convenience of passengers and driver– 

• 6-way manually adjustable driver seat
• Massaging functions as an option
• 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Height adjustable headrest
• Front cup holders 
• Power rear windows
• Proximity key for push button start 
• Cruise control with steering wheel commands
• Paddle shifter on Turbo models.
• Driver footrest
• Rear cup holders
• Front and rear armrest
• Cargo space lights
• Cargo floor trim
• Remote engine start
• One 12V charging socket
• Front and rear door bins

How Intuitive is the 2023 Mazda CX-30 Infotainment system?

Like its rivals, the New CX-30 does not come up with a touchscreen infotainment system. The screen looks great and adorns the interior, and is easily accessible with the center consoled rotatory knob. The screen is visible enough in harsh light conditions. All the major functions and features of the car can be easily operated through the 8.8-inch infotainment screen. The information menu gives general information about the car. The energy flow monitor talks about cylinder deactivation and it drops down to 2-cylinder when you are at a cruising speed. The complimentary XM travel link projects information about traffic and weather alerts. The Heads Up display indicates the vehicle’s speed and turns.

Highlights of the new 2023 Mazda CX-30 infotainment system– 

• Steering wheel controls
• Compensated volume controls
• Traffic sign recognition
• Speed limit sign
• Mazda Connect infotainment system 
• Vehicle status alert 
• Navigation services
• Emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise controls
• Electronic stability control
• Smart brake support
• Fully digital instrument cluster

The Mazda CX-30 despite having a low road presence, styles with more refined and curvaceous exterior design. The LED headlights of the Mazda remind us of BMW. With 3 exterior colors on standard trim, it felicitates an option to choose from. The Select and the Preferred offer 6 different exterior color options, while the Premium trim is fitted with 7 shades. At an affordable price, it gives the appearance of flagship crossovers like the X1 and the Audi Q3. Black wheels with a sort of shiny and polished finish elevate the look of the car. However, with the shiny black shade options, scratches on the car are gonna be noticed easily. The grille is instantly recognizable. The roofline of the cx-30 slopes back behind to give the illusion that it is a coke. The tail lights, like the front lights, are long and very gracefully shaped. With a wheelbase of 104.4 inches, the CX-30 is 173 inches long. Without the mirrors, it measures 70.7 inches wide. It is 61.1 inches high from the ground and has a minimum ground clearance of 8 inches. Curb weight – 3388 lbs. Both front and rear tracks are 61.5 inches wide.

Except for the ground clearance, the New Volkswagen Taos delivers the best of everything. On the row, the new CX-30 has the highest ground clearance. After Taos, it is the second largest car in the segment. With the least curb weight, the new Kona offers — the shortest wheelbase, least ground clearance, and length. However, the Kia Seltos offers more height than the CX-30.

Highlights of the exterior feature of the new Mazda includes–

• Body-colored front bumper
• Black rear bumper
• Chrome side window trims
• Light tinted glass
• Lip spoiler
• LED brake lights
• Rain detecting variable intermittent wipers
• Power door locks
• Liftgate rear cargo access

The new CX-30 has scored 5-star ratings from the NHTSA in the overall crash test. It scored 5 stars in frontal and side crash tests, whereas in rollover it scored 4 out of the 5 stars. Including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and lane departure warning as standard, it offers a number of impressive safety features.

Other prominent safety features include–

• Optional Head-up display
• Optional Blind spot monitoring
• Standard Emergency braking 
• Standard pedestrian detection
• Side impact beams
• Driver monitoring alert
• Collision mitigation front
• Driver and passenger knee airbags
• Airbag occupancy sensors
• Backup camera
• Rear child safety locks

2023 Mazda CX-30 vs 2023 Kia Seltos

With a slightly higher price for the base model, the Kia offers a more spacious cabin than the Mazda. With the larger fuel capacity, it delivers extra mileage and range figures. Meanwhile, the Mazda is equipped with more ground clearance and with more curb weight, it carries a longer wheelbase. Kia provides a huge cargo capacity behind the first row and the second row. Despite having a huge gap in power, the Kia catches 0-60 faster than the CX-30. Both the vehicles are on good offer with respect to their prices. Kia offers touch screen infotainment, but it does not look that appealing. Meanwhile, the cabin of the Mazda feels more sophisticated.

2023 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2023 Hyundai Kona

With almost $ 500 more, the Mazda offers a more powerful engine and standard AWD drivetrain. Hyundai Kona offers a better fuel economy and range. Both the vehicles offer a comparative roomy cabin. They also resemble each other, in terms of cargo capacity. Hyundai offers less curb weight in the Kona and it helps cars to stop faster. The New Mazda offers a longer wheelbase and greater ground clearance. New Kona is shorter in length but it offers top speed to a greater extent. Kona wears less price tag, but the CX-30 offers better ambiance and exterior design.

2023 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2023 Volkswagon Taos

With the extra $ 1000, the new Taos delivers an enormous cabin for the front and rear seated people. It also felicitates vast cargo capacity. The 1.5L turbocharged engine gives less power output than the standard 2.5L I4 on the CX-30. The CX-30 has AWD as standard, whereas the new Taos comes with an FWD drivetrain. Due to lesser curb weight, the new Taos catches the speed faster. Mazda has an additional 1.6 inches of ground clearance, meanwhile, the Taos gives an extra 1.5-inch long wheelbase. The new Taos has a better road presence than the Mazda CX-30. The Interior of both cars feels flagship, but the Taos gets extra marks for the touchscreen display.

With the less price bracket, it provides more Torque than the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3. Though Mazda has not promised any significant changes in the new CX-30, still it is far ahead of the competition. Less fuel economy figures can be a concern , but its luxury interior makes you feel like seated a the flagship vehicle. There are many options in the segment, but CARHP is happy with its offerings.