2024 Mazda CX-30 Overview
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 is a sporty crossover that’s well-suited to small families and solo drivers. It’s a bit smaller and more affordable than the Mazda CX-5, but it still provides plenty of premium amenities and a thrilling ride.
Exterior
The Mazda CX-30 may be a family-friendly crossover, but it doesn’t let that hold it back from displaying the brand’s signature sporty styling. This fun and functional crossover stands out from the crowd with its stylish S-curve sculpted along the side of its body, giving it a sense of dynamism even at a standstill. Available features include heated power side mirrors that keep fog at bay, roof rails to help you carry more cargo, and a rear power liftgate.
Interior
On the inside, the Mazda CX-30 is loaded with family-friendly amenities. Its five-seat cabin provides 20.2 cubic feet of space for your everyday essentials, like sports gear, groceries, or a stroller. Fold down the backseat for 45.2 cubic feet of space. An available heated front seat and heated steering wheel help take the sting out of your wintertime drives.
When it comes to tech tools, the Mazda CX-30 has you covered with a standard 8.8-inch infotainment system with wired smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free phone functionality, and a six-speaker sound system. Available upgrades include a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, wireless smartphone charging and connectivity, and Sirius XM Satellite Radio, along with Sirius XM Traffic and Travel Link for live updates on everything from road conditions and gas prices to sports scores and weather.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-30 comes standard with a 191-horsepower SKYACTIV engine that earns 29 mpg and delivers 186 lb-ft of torque. Starting at the 2.5 Carbon Turbo trim, your CX-30 will boast a Turbo engine that churns out a maximum of 250 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. All models boast i-ACTIV AWD with off-road traction assist for a more confident grip on the road.
Safety
Smart safety features come standard on the Mazda CX-30. These driver-assist technologies include Driver Attention Alert, high beam control, rear seat alert, a rear view monitor, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims provide peace of mind with an adaptive front lighting system, traffic sign recognition, and a 360-degree monitor.
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Kimiko Kidd is a native Daytonian. She graduated from Wright State University with degrees in environmental science and sociology. She loves her trusty old Honda Civic, but dreams of owning a 1974 Ford Falcon XB with a custom paint job and a vintage Kawasaki Z1000. In her free time, Kimiko can be found watercolor-painting, baking muffins, collecting rocks, playing old-school Nintendo games, writing her novel, sewing stuffed animals, and cosplaying as her favorite Mad Max characters. See more articles by Kimiko.