Small SUVs dominate the market, offering shoppers a natural gateway to new vehicle ownership. Every manufacturer is present in the subcompact segment, where the Mazda CX-30 competes. We spent a week with this diminutive model, a crossover SUV that combines style with drivability and premium features.
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By the Numbers: Mazda CX-30
When it comes to the Mazda CX-30, there are several standout features worth mentioning. We will cover these before giving our overall impressions of this vehicle.
1 – The Only One Needed
Though Mazda offers a pair of compact SUVs, the CX-30 is the only Mazda SUV that occupies the subcompact range. The original CX-3 sold from 2016 to 2021, while the replacement CX-30 was offered beginning in 2020 and remains in production. Thus, there was a brief overlap before the more modern and sophisticated model took over.
2 – Naturally Aspirated and Turbo Choices
Mazda offers a pair of four-cylinder engine choices with the CX-30. Both engines displace 2.5 liters, which is uncommonly large for the segment.
