Mazda CX-30 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mazda |
Model code | DM |
Production | 2019–present |
Model years | 2020–present |
Assembly |
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Designer | Ryo Yanagisawa [7] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV [8] [9] |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | |
Platform | Small Product Group |
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Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Electric motor | 6.5 PS 24-volt e-motor (e-Skyactiv-X) 217 hp e-motor (CX-30 EV e-Skyactiv - China) |
Transmission |
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Hybrid drivetrain | MHEV (e-Skyactiv-X) |
Battery | 61.1 kWh lithium ion (CX-30 EV e-Skyactiv - China) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,655 mm (104.5 in) [12] |
Length | 4,395 mm (173.0 in) [12] |
Width | 1,795 mm (70.7 in) [12] |
Height | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) 1,655 mm (65.2 in) (CX-30 EV e-Skyactiv - China) |
Curb weight | 1,380–1,530 kg (3,042–3,373 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mazda CX-3 (North America and Europe) [13] |
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, [14] [12] [7] 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] [15] and China-market units produced in Nanjing by Changan Mazda. [2]
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. [16]
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. [7] Saga also noted that Mazda named the vehicle CX-30, to avoid confusion with the China-only CX-4. [17] [18] [7]
The CX-30 was released in the UK in December 2019 [19] and in North America in January 2020. It was launched in the Philippines on 28 November 2019, [20] Malaysia on 15 January 2020, [21] Indonesia on 28 January 2020, [22] [23] and Thailand on 6 March 2020. [24] [25] The 2.5 turbo model was released internationally in February 2021. [26]
Year | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission |
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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 I4 | 155 hp (157 PS; 116 kW) | 150 lb⋅ft (203 N⋅m) | |
2019– | 2.5L PY-VPS I4 | 186 hp (189 PS; 139 kW) (2019–2022) 191 hp (194 PS; 142 kW) (2023–) [27] | 186 lb⋅ft (252 N⋅m) | 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive AT |
2021– | 2.5L PY-VPTS I4 turbo | 250 hp (253 PS; 186 kW) | 320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m) |
The CX-30 is equipped with seven airbags, Isofix, ABS, and EBS. [28]
Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2019 registration:
ANCAP test results on an Australasian market RHD, 5-door small SUV variant on a 2020 registration (aligned with Euro NCAP):
ANCAP test results [30] | |
ANCAP safety rating | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Adult occupant protection | 99% |
Child occupant protection | 88% |
Vulnerable road user protection | 80% |
Safety assist | 76% |
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. [31]
Small overlap front (Driver) | Good |
Small overlap front (Passenger) | Good |
Moderate overlap front | Good |
Side (original test) | 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, day) | Superior |
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Good+ |
From 2022 to 2024, the CX-30 was awarded the "Top Safety Pick +" by the IIHS. [32] [33] [34]
Small overlap front (Driver) | Good |
Small overlap front (Passenger) | Good |
Moderate overlap front | Good |
Side (original test) | Good |
Side (updated test) | Good |
Roof strength | Good |
Head restraints and seats | Good |
Headlights | Good |
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) | Superior |
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) | Superior |
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Good+ |
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." [35] 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." [36] 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." [37] 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." [38]
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." [39] 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." [40]
The CX-30 won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Passenger Car category, [41] [42] as well as the 2020 Autozeitung Design Trophy in the SUV category. [43] 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 [44] and was named Thailand Car of the Year 2020 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association, [45] as well as the 2020 Editor's Choice Car of the Year by Top Gear Philippines . [46]
In 2021, the CX-30 was named Car of the Year by Wheels magazine in Australia, [47] and it was selected as a Top Pick for Subcompact SUV Under US$25,000 by Consumer Reports . [48]
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. [49]
In 2024, the CX-30 was one of seven subcompact SUVs listed on Car and Driver 's Editors' Choice. [50]
In 2021, the CX-30 became the best-selling car in Colombia. [51]
Year | Sales | Global production | |||||||||
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Japan [52] | U.S. [53] [54] | Mexico [55] | Canada [56] | Europe [i] [57] | Australia | China [58] | Colombia | Thailand | Malaysia [59] | ||
2019 | 9,068 | 899 | 2,073 | 14,438 | 5 | ||||||
2020 | 27,006 | 38,064 | 7,313 | 9,017 | 48,801 | 8,998 [60] | 18,120 | 5,629 [61] | 5,725 [61] | 1,271 | 178,921 [62] |
2021 | 19,355 [63] | 60,185 | 9,162 | 11,407 | 49,153 | 13,309 [64] | 15,494 | 11,214 [51] | 6,691 [65] | 1,179 | 187,492 [66] |
2022 | 16,176 | 52,808 [67] | 5,093 | 6,863 | 35,126 | 13,891 [68] | 11,063 [69] | 6,578 [70] | 6,092 [71] | 1,238 | 172,057 [72] |
2023 | 18,016 [73] | 77,075 [74] | 10,362 [75] | 10,748 | 13,115 [76] | 2,685 [77] | 5,742 [78] | 3,254 [79] | 3,122 | 200,784 [80] | |
2024 | 96,515 [81] | 14,260 [82] | 2,559 [83] | ||||||||
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