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,[15][13][8] with global units being produced at Mazda's Hiroshima factory, North and South American units built in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico,[1][4][5] Thailand and initial Australian units made at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong,[6][16] and China-market units produced in Nanjing by Changan Mazda.[2]

Overview

The CX-30 features lightweight construction to improve performance and economy, and is offered in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). In the US, AWD became standard for the 2022 model year and the FWD model was removed from the lineup.[17]

According to Naohito Saga, the CX-30's program manager, the CX-30 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.[8] Saga also noted that Mazda named the vehicle CX-30, to avoid confusion with the China-only CX-4.[18][19][8]

The CX-30 was released in the UK in December 2019[20] and in North America in January 2020. It was launched in the Philippines on 28 November 2019,[21] Malaysia on 15 January 2020,[22] Indonesia on 28 January 2020,[23][24] and Thailand on 6 March 2020.[25][26] The 2.5 turbo model was released internationally in February 2021.[27]

Engines

Powertrain

YearEnginePowerTorqueTransmission
2019– 1.8L S8-DPTS I4 turbo diesel 116 hp (118 PS; 87 kW) 200 lb⋅ft (270 N⋅m) 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive AT or Skyactiv-MT MT
2019–2.0L PE-VPS I4155 hp (157 PS; 116 kW)150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m)
2019–2.5L PY-VPS I4186 hp (189 PS; 139 kW) (2019–2022; 2026–[28])

191 hp (194 PS; 142 kW) (2023–2025)[29]

 186 lb⋅ft (252 N⋅m) 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive AT
2021–2.5L PY-VPTS I4 turbo250 hp (253 PS; 186 kW)320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m)

Safety

Safety features

The CX-30 is equipped with seven airbags, Isofix, ABS, and EBS.[30]

Euro NCAP

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

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda CX-30 (2019)[31]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 37.6 99%
Child occupant: 42.2 86%
Pedestrian: 38.7 80%
Safety assist: 10 77%

ANCAP

ANCAP test results on an Australasian market RHD, 5-door small SUV variant on a 2020 registration (aligned with Euro NCAP):

ANCAP test results
Mazda CX-30
(2019, aligned with Euro NCAP)[32]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 37.6 99%
Child occupant: 43.2 88%
Pedestrian: 38.7 80%
Safety assist: 9.9 76%

IIHS

2021

The 2021 CX-30 was awarded the "Top Safety Pick +" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 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.[33]

IIHS scores
Small overlap front (Driver)Good
Small overlap front (Passenger)Good
Moderate overlap frontGood
Side (original test)Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
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, day)Superior
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of useGood+

2022 to 2024

From 2022 to 2024, the CX-30 was awarded the "Top Safety Pick +" by the IIHS.[34][35][36]

IIHS scores
Small overlap front (Driver)Good
Small overlap front (Passenger)Good
Moderate overlap frontGood
Side (original test)Good
Side (updated test)Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
HeadlightsGood
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)Superior
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day)Superior
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of useGood+

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."[37] 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."[38] 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."[39] 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."[40]

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."[41] 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."[42]

Awards

The CX-30 won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Passenger Car category,[43][44] as well as the 2020 Autozeitung Design Trophy in the SUV category.[45] 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[46] and was named Thailand Car of the Year 2020 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association,[47] as well as the 2020 Editor's Choice Car of the Year by Top Gear Philippines.[48]

In 2021, the CX-30 was named Car of the Year by Wheels magazine in Australia,[49] and it was selected as a Top Pick for Subcompact SUV Under US$25,000 by Consumer Reports.[50]

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.[51]

In 2024, the CX-30 was one of seven subcompact SUVs listed on Car and Driver's Editors' Choice.[52]

Sales

Year Sales Global production
Japan[53] U.S.[54][55] Mexico[56] Canada[57] Europe[i][58] Australia China[59] Colombia Thailand Malaysia[60][ii]
2019 9,068 899 2,073 14,438 5
2020 27,006 38,064 7,313 9,017 48,801 8,998[61] 18,120 5,629[62] 5,725[62] 1,271 178,921[63]
2021 19,355[64] 60,185 9,162 11,407 49,153 13,309[65] 15,494 11,214[66] 6,691[67] 1,179 187,492[68]
2022 16,176 52,808[69] 5,093 6,863 35,126 13,891[70] 11,063[71] 6,578[72] 6,092[73] 1,238 172,057[74]
2023 18,016[75] 77,075[76] 10,362[77] 10,748 13,115[78] 3,815[79] 5,742[80] 3,254[81] 3,122 200,784[82]
2024 13,717 96,515[83] 24,542 14,260[84] 12,672[85] 2,920[86] 7,820[87] 1,859[88] 4,707 234,295[89]
2025 56,684[90] 29,898[91] 16,521[92] 3,451[93] 2,846 208,869[94]
  1. ↑ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland
  2. ↑ Figures based on registration (Malaysia)

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