Mazda CX-30

The Mazda CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Mazda. Based on the fourth-generation Mazda3, it debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, to slot in between the CX-3 and the CX-5. It went on sale in Japan on 24 October 2019,[12][11][6] with global units being produced at Mazda's Hiroshima factory, North and South American units built in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico,[1][3][4] Thailand and initial Australian units made at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong,[5][13] and China-market units produced in Nanjing by Changan Mazda.[2]

Not to be confused with Mazda CX-3 or Mazda MX-30.
Mazda CX-30 (DM)
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Production2019–present
Model years2020–present
Assembly
DesignerRyo Yanagisawa[6]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV[7][8]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor6.5 PS 24-volt e-motor (e-Skyactiv-X)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainMHEV (e-Skyactiv-X)
Plug-in charging
  • DC: CCS
  • AC: kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,655 mm (104.5 in)[11]
Length4,395 mm (173.0 in)[11]
Width1,795 mm (70.7 in)[11]
Height1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight1,380–1,530 kg (3,042–3,373 lb)

Overview

The CX-30 features lightweight construction to improve performance and economy, and is offered in either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.

According to Naohito Saga, the CX-30's program manager, the new model is targeted to drivers who are still single or are married and starting a family in the United States. Mazda chief designer Ryo Yanagisawa said that it will be more acceptable as a family car in Europe and Japan.[6] Saga also noted that Mazda named the vehicle CX-30, to avoid confusion with the China-only CX-4.[14][15][6]

The CX-30 was released in the UK in December 2019[16] and in North America in January 2020. It was launched in the Philippines on 28 November 2019,[17] Malaysia on 15 January 2020,[18] Indonesia on 28 January 2020,[19][20] and Thailand on 6 March 2020.[21][22] The 2.5 turbo model was released internationally in February 2021.[23]

  • Rear view
  • Interior

Design

Powertrain
YearEnginePowerTorqueTransmission
2019-2.0L PE-VPS I4155 hp (116 kW)150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m)6-speed Skyactiv-Drive AT or Skyactiv-MT MT
2019-2.5L PY-VPS I4186 hp (139 kW)186 lb⋅ft (252 N⋅m)
2021-2.5L PY-VPTS I4 turbo250 hp (186 kW)320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m)6-speed Skyactiv-Drive AT

Safety

The CX-30 was awarded the "Top Safety Pick +" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2021. It received overall Good and Superior ratings on all categories except the Premium trim built before October 2020, as it received a Poor rating on headlights due to the LED projector low beams creating excessive glare.[24]

IIHS scores[24]
Moderate overlap frontal offset Good
Small overlap frontal offset: Driver-side Good
Small overlap frontal offset: Passenger-side Good
Moderate overlap front Good
Side impact Good
Roof strength Good
Head restraints and seats Good
Headlights (all trims except Premium, pre-October 2020) Good
Headlights (Premium trim, pre-October 2020) Poor
Front crash prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle Superior
Front crash prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian Superior
Child restraint LATCH ease of use Good+

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2019 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda CX-30 (2019)[25]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 37.6 99%
Child occupant: 42.2 86%
Pedestrian: 38.7 80%
Safety assist: 10 77%

ANCAP test results on a RHD, 5-door small SUV variant on a 2020 registration:

ANCAP test results[26]
ANCAP safety rating
Adult occupant protection 99%
Child occupant protection 88%
Vulnerable road user protection 80%
Safety assist 76%

Reception

The CX-30 received positive reviews upon its release. Top Gear gave it a score of 7 out of 10, with the verdict being: "Good car, the Mazda CX-30. Handles well, looks smart and has a lovely interior."[27] Car and Driver rated it 9.5 out of 10, commenting that "If you're shopping small SUVs, the Mazda CX-30 should be at the top of your consideration list."[28] Edmunds.com gave it a score of 7.9 out of 10, commenting that "Admittedly, it's a niche vehicle, but it has the potential to be a 'just-right' fit for car shoppers who want a slightly roomier and nicer vehicle than an subcompact crossover SUV but don't like the greater cost of bigger models such as the CX-5 or CR-V."[29] Alan Taylor-Jones of Autocar gave the CX-30 four out of five stars, saying: "Satisfyingly agile and blessed with a truly high quality interior, the CX-30 is a tempting choice if you don’t need vast amounts of space inside."[30]

On the other hand, Christian Seabaugh of Motor Trend was not impressed with the CX-30, saying that "The end result is that it feels neither sporty nor luxurious. Like the brand itself, the CX-30 (alongside the more successful CX-5) finds itself stuck in the middle. Worse still, it's a disappointing effort in a competitive class."[31] What Car? rated the CX-30 three out of five stars, commenting that "Its real strength lies in its ability to feel as luxurious as premium brands in this class at a much cheaper price. Just remember that rear space is tight and the boot isn’t anything to write home about, either."[32]

Awards

The CX-30 won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Passenger Car category,[33][34] as well as the 2020 Autozeitung Design Trophy in the SUV category.[35] It also received the 2019 Auto Bild Golden Steering Wheel Award in the SUV/crossover category for vehicles up to 4.4 meters in length[36] and was named Thailand Car of the Year 2020 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association,[37] as well as the 2020 Editor's Choice Car of the Year by Top Gear Philippines.[38]

In 2021, the CX-30 was named Car of the Year by Wheels magazine in Australia,[39] and it was selected as a Top Pick for Subcompact SUV Under US$25,000 by Consumer Reports.[40]

U.S. News & World Report ranked the Mazda CX-30 at No. 1 (tied with the Kia Soul and Hyundai Kona) on its list of Best Subcompact SUVs for 2022, giving it a score of 8.4 out of 10.[41]

Sales

In 2021, the CX-30 became the best-selling car in Colombia.[42]

Year Sales Global production
Japan[43] U.S.[44][45] Mexico[46] Canada[47] Europe[48] Australia China[49] Colombia Thailand
2019 9,068 899 2,073 14,438
2020 15,937 38,064 7,313 9,017 48,801 8,998[50] 18,120 5,629[51] 5,725[51] 82,329[52]
2021 19,355[53] 60,185 9,162 11,407 49,153 13,309[54] 15,494 11,214[42] 6,691[55] 187,492[56]

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