2024 Mazda CX-30 / On a Mission!
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- Some crossovers place a mild emphasis on ruggedness, some say they’re “sporty” or high tech, but most don’t make sacrifices in the process. Mazda, on the other hand, made noteworthy compromises to make the most luxurious subcompact crossover with a strong value proposition. Does that make it better than competitors like the Hyundai Kona, Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek and countless others? Let’s find out!
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00:00 Basics / Pricing
01:45 Interior
04:11 Backseat / Cargo
05:01 Drive
08:43 Reliability / Safety
10:00 Final Thoughts - Auta a dopravní prostředky
No sure if Americans are just really spoiled by their big cars but we use cx30 as a family car for 3 of us and it has enough space for everyone. Im 6’4 and even with my seat setup for me I can easily fit behind it.
Really good review. I have a 2023 carbon edition and I LOVE this car (flaws and all). It perfectly fits my lifestyle. The exterior is extremely attractive. I can see how the cladding would look out of place with certain colors. But in polymetal gray, I don't mind it at all. It blends in well. I always look back at the car when I walk away. It's such a good looking car. I've never done this with any other vehicles that I've owned.
The interior puts a smile on my face every time I drive. Everything is high quality. Good amount of padding where your knees and arms will rest. High quality leather seats and steering wheel. Physical buttons for all the commonly used features. And the rotary knob to control infotainment system takes like 5 seconds to get used to. I've never used it in any other car, and now I don't want to go back to touchscreens ever again. The dial and the knobs are all laid out exactly where your hand would rest anyways. And they are of such high quality. It offers great tactile feedback and has real heft to it. Doesn't feel like cheap plastic at all.
And my god does it drive great. I don't even have the turbo, yet I still smile whenever I put some ooomph into the accelerator. Excellent passing and handling power. Steering is on the heavier side with respect to its' competitors. But I really like that.
Now to the cons. Agree with you about the back seat. If you have the need to carry rear seat passengers on a regular basis, I'd stay away from CX30. They won't be comfortable at all. But 90% of the time, I am in this car by myself. And it truly does shine there. And fuel economy is straight up terrible for what is supposed to be a commuter car. I wouldn't mind the mid 20 mpg that I am getting if the tank held more fuel. But I am having to fill up every 6-7 days based on my current driving habits. Mazda is seriously falling behind when it comes to hybridization and overall fuel consumption. Also, the app doesn't work half the time. It's terrible. Thankfully I'm not being forced to pay for it.......yet.
All in all, this was my first Mazda and I think they've gained a customer for life. I can see now why people rave about this brand and their driving dynamics. So much so that I've already planned out the next two cars that I will buy that will be my forever cars. A CX50, hopefully with turbo hybrid engine, which is rumored to be coming soon. And a Miata as the fun weekend car.
Glad you've enjoyed yours! I've been patiently waiting for mazda to introduce a hybrid in one of their bulk sellers too, I feel like 2025 might be the year if they redesign the CX-5!
Agreed same for me. I just hate the fuel economy and obviously the back seats since most my friends over 5'10 but it's a subcompact so can't really consider that a complaint
Great review as always. Yours is pretty much the only channel that I just go ahead and hit the Like button as I start the video….because the content is always great….I know it’s gonna be good. And I feel like I’m supporting a local car guy (I’m in Indy).
Keep up the great work! 👍🏻
A co-worker has a 2022 CX-30 in soul red, he loves the car and he has 2 small children and doesn't have issues for space. As always a great review!
Just bought one two days ago. Went for the Select Sport. Had been considering the Mazda 3 Hatchback in the same trim. Put about 150 miles on it and very pleased. My wife also drove it. Perfect choice for my needs.
Congrats! The mazda3 is awesome but when the CX-30 is the same price WITH awd, it really is a hard sell.
I've been looking to trade my 2012 Focus in on a CX-30 Select Sport. I'm 71 and my biggest problem is getting in and out of a low slung vehicle. Could you tell me if the seating in a CX-30 is higher and easier to get in and out of than the typical car like a Focus? Any response would be helpful and thanks in advance.
Hey, on the new model, can you turn on the touchscreen? Is it possible to put addresses with touchscreen or not? I travel a lot, so I use navigation a lot, and it will be complicated if I need to go letter by letter "manually" with whatever is that called button lol
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Great review, easy to follow your thought process!
I love my new CX-30! I haven't said that about a car in a very long time. It's intuitive, premium and very fun to drive!
Hey, on the new model, can you turn on the touchscreen? Is it possible to put addresses with touchscreen or not? I travel a lot, so I use navigation a lot, and it will be complicated if I need to go letter by letter "manually" with whatever is that called button lol
@@donzole3180 - There is no touchscreen (that I am aware of) in the non-turbo trims for the 2024 CX-30. However, I believe that the turbo models (with the 10.25" screen) has touchscreen for Apple Car Play and Android Auto (which are also wireless).
As for adding addresses: I use the Mazda Navigation and it allows to add addresses (but not on the touch screen). I assume that the Turbo models (with the touchscreen) would allow adding addresses via touch screen while using Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
Personally, I prefer using the knob OR simply using the voice commands (i.e., "Navigate to...."). It works flawlessly for me whether I use the Mazda Maps or Google Maps.
I wished this had 50 percent less body cladding, especially over the wheel arches. It’s overkill. I looked at these last year and although the overall size was good, I also wished it has a couple of more inches of legroom in the back. ✌️
Just bought this for my mother a week ago.
It was mostly a surprise present.
She was looking for an upgrade but didn't know if she could afford it nevertheless an upgrade was needed as she previously drove a very old and run down Corolla.
We went to look for cars. Its her, my father and my younger brother with her so she didnt need a huge and gas guzzling SUV.
We narrowed it down to a Honda HR-V, Corolla Cross and a Mazda CX-30.
When we went to look and test drive she instantly fell in love with CX-30.
Her words were, "It feels surprisingly spacious and comfortable with just the right amount of Luxury i was looking for. The looks are so beautiful."
I bought her a Carbon Edition at an amazing price as well. I was genuinely shocked at how low i got it. I honestly got it for a steal!
Personally i do not like SUVs but I can say this small SUV is pretty great!
Congratulations! I'm looking to buy one at the lowest trim level as well. Could I ask what your out the door price was? Much appreciated!
@@Ervinabrahamian got it down to $28,500. It was a great deal
@elliot3751 Nice work! Thanks for the reply, wish me luck!
As a new owner, I found this review to be dead on. You liked what I liked, and pointed out the shortcomings I identified during the evaluation process. Happy to be in a car with a real engine that has a real transmission. My last car was a 3 hatchback that was running like a top at 150k. I hope i'll have a similar experience.
I have a 2022 premium plus turbo - I love the thing, I would have rather had the styling of the Mazda 3 Hatchback, but in Pittsburgh having a car that low to the ground is asking for trouble with all the potholes we get around here, and they were more expensive for the same trim and engine.
Overall I love the car, it handles better than my old focus hatchback despite being 4 inches taller, and the sound system is amazing. It's very quick with the turbo, getting me from 0-60 in under 6 seconds - but the fuel economy is very very bad. I get 22 with mixed city and highway driving, sometimes lower. A sams club / Costco membership is pretty much a must have with all the gas you'll be buying. And youll be buying it often too - I only get around 200 miles a tank, so I'm filling up every week.
If you want something that feels luxurious, handles well, and is zippy, but also high enough off the ground to deal with horribly maintained roads - It might be the car for you, If you can stomach the gas prices.
A friend of mine was involved in early design work for the CX-30 program. Back in 2014 Mazda favored what was essentially a CX-3 with less cladding and minor interior space bump. The design featured the floating roof, but hideous VW-like flattened wheel arches accentuated by a thin plastic lip. In 2016 work was moved to Japan where as everyone can probably predict, Hiroshima designers enjoyed a lot of preferential treatment versus California ones.
I suppose this car could've looked like a Chinese EV or this, and I'd much rather this look.
I have a 2024 CX-30 base trim. I think it's great what mazda offers on the lowest trim level -- AWD, blind spot monitoring, collision prevention, etc. It was also important to me to find a car with an appropriately sized engine -- not a 1-point-something liter with a turbo charger slapped on.
Hey, on the new model, can you turn on the touchscreen? Is it possible to put addresses with touchscreen or not? I travel a lot, so I use navigation a lot, and it will be complicated if I need to go letter by letter "manually" with whatever is that called button lol
@@donzole3180 No, you can't type on the screen, but you can type the address on your phone and it'll appear on the screen. Alternatively, you can use voice controls. Hope that helps.
@@donzole3180 Voice navigation works well
The cx30 doesn't use a touchscreen in most trim levels, opting for controls and buttons, keeping the driver's focus on driving. There is a bit of a learning curve, but you may prefer it after a while.
I'm glad that they didn't keep the safety features off the base model.
Test drove the CX30, CX5, Honda CRV, and Toyota Rav4. CX5 shares the same engine as the CX30 and feels underpowered. Honda CRV feels cheap and underpowered. Toyota Rav4 is unresponsive from a start and overpriced. CX30 was the best of those vehicles and it wasn’t close.
Looks like unbalanced comment to me. CX-30 is the smallest and lightest car from your list, so the engine has the least amount of work. Seems that you should test CX-30 with smaller competitors if you don't need space.
Great Review!!!
Thanks!
I have the CX-30 GT Turbo - got a good deal from a local dealer and I'm pretty happy with it.
Partly because this is not a new model, there's more inventory and more room to deal than with many competitors. As of February, if you climb at least halfway up the trim ladder, there's even 0% to be had. If bought smart, it's a heckuva value.
In my personal opinion. you're becoming a better reviewer as you become more comfortable in your own skin and strain less to be as clever as Savagegeese. You sound most at home when you settle into your natural groove as the literate viewer's Alex Dykes, conveying information without gimmicks. Keep growing in that direction.
Feels like a space ship inside. I dig it for now but gonna move up to the cx50 in a few months
I’m weird. I find the compact size really attractive. I love my nimble little highway darts. The CVT is a huge turn off for the Crosstrek for me, and that black leatherette interior looks way too inviting.
Love my 2022 CX-30 CE, but the model really does need a good exterior refresh (especially up front & the plastic cladding design/materials in-general) or an all-new generation design. Still, there isn't another Crossover available in this regional market for 2024 in this vehicle smaller size segment that I would choose over my current (non-turbo) 2022 CX-30 CE, for a variety of reasons.
This is easily the best review of this little vehicle I have seen. You hit on all the reasons why I could never buy or recommend one of these vehicles. And I speak as someone who owns a Mazda and generally really like the brand. This takes zoom zoom a little too far. It needs better interior packaging and mpgs.
Thanks! I hope Mazda finds a better balance with the next gen model
As goes your critique of that backseat and also hinted about space, I would probably go with the CX-5 if I wanted one of these Mazda models.
This really is a 2-plus-2 car for childless people who want flexibility to carry stuff.
Your review is prety much on point with how i feel about my '22 carbon cx-30. Its a smaller crosstrek that trades off practicality for speed/handling.
I'll take bumpier roads and less space for a fun-er drivetrain and audi-like interior at the same price.
I like to call the cx-30 the weekend warrior's crosstrek. We dont need a crosstrek all the time... only on saturdays to the mountain, beach etc. Mon-Fri a regular car would be fine.
I dont go off-roading.. who really does? The crosstrek may be better in that sense... but lets be real 99% of driving is on the highway and that's where the CX-30 is a much better experience.
How is the suspension? How do road bumps feel?
@@sincere355 for a crossover, pretty stiff. Doesn't feel like a boat tho.👍
Small bumps and rough roads are more than fine.. but the big ones can be jarring.
Yet it doesn't trade off much practicality, except for rear seat legroom. It's spacious for two in front. It's got ample cargo room in back, with seats up or down. The MPG is not awful. And the build quality and reliability puts the Koreans and Americans to shame.
@4:41 production assistant 😮 the same person you play jiu jitsu with in Honda Passport video 🤨
it´s a good CUV, thanks 😀
Thanks for watching!
Friend bought one as a personal car for single guy. Only kept it 18 months. He felt closed in and it was dark inside. Couldn't really take more than one other person. Felt like he was at gas station 2x week for just work and weekend driving. He loved the looks but couldn't take the compromises. I think Mazda needs a hybrid option now.
I agree, I drive a cx-30 and feel that pain of a tiny gas tank often. I'd love to stay with Mazda but so far no hybrids in their lineup...this and the cx-5/50 need hybrid and they need them fast
It's about as polarizing as a small crossover gets these days.
Agree ❤, it is beautiful, but soooo small, it is a one person car, let me rephrase that, it is a single, 170lbs, 5’10” height maximum type of human being and those measurements are ONLY for the front seat (barely)
Fr bro, I have the Mazda 3 2.5 AWD my baby CONSUMES A LOT
Mazda hybrid 2025!
it’s coming!
Since you're still growing, I'm going to suggest something that I judge easy and that I've thought many times watching your videos: if you're inserting a voice over comment on a video filmed outdoors, just go outside for the voice over. Or go back inside any vehicle. Otherwise the sudden change in acoustics from outdoors to "bathroom" cheapens your production. I do enjoy your reviews, thank you!
I appreciate it, my main issue is my recording space I believe. I use the same mic and will use background noise (room tone if you will) from the car (or sometimes the exterior) but it’s still quite easy to perceive. I’ll probably get some foam set up where I record to see if it helps.
I sort of like the voice over. I thought it gives the impression of going from speaking to a camera to sharing a thought. Not unlike the comedian Dave Gaffigan speaking to an audience then taking them inside his head all while standing in front of them.
I thought he was doing it on purpose. Shows what I know.
I see what you mean, it can also give the impression of thoroughness. Fair point@@1Springloaded
Got this for a rental it's a good highway driver
I kinda want Mazda to put the same Hybrid system coming in the CX-50 to this and the Mazda 3
The carbon edition is a surprisingly good bargain. The only really big feature it's lacking is a more powerful audio system (Mazda does a good job with their upgraded audio systems). If you can live without that you get a lot of bang for buck. Or... if you really really want the premium sound system you can always go with the top trim non-turbo for the same price as the carbon edition.
The black rims though...
I think the Carbon Edition sound system sounds better than many cars, even a Tesla Model 3.
I love the review 👍🏻👍🏻
But there’s something to be improved if you’re gonna voiceover your video if you can make this seamless between on location sound and ADR sound that would be great. Also, the B-roll can use some stabilizations.
Thanks, I need more sound insulation for recording so the echo levels are similar and a better gimbal! I try to incorporate room tone so the ADR is better but even using my field mic, it’s still noticeable. Im still happy with the quality but I’ll try to improve those this year!
The cladding looks overkill but it's nice to have when the roads you drive on are on par with a third world country. Less paint chips and scratches. I have a scratch on my cladding near the furthest edge of the wheel arch, so if it were smaller it would have nicked the paint.
It looks better with black paint, to help blend in all the unpainted plastic.
have 23 selected, everything is good but the size is too small and height is kinda low. second row is only for children.
I am over 6 feet tall. Sat in before and the A frame combined with windshield slope felt too close. You can see this at Minute 5:46.
I'm also 6 foot and didn't have a problem whatsoever.
Mazda is going to have to make this a little bigger because the competition have started to make their subcompact SUVs bigger like the new Hyundai Kona and new Nissan Kicks that's coming out this summer and the Honda HR-V all have more room. I've always loved Mazda's but I agree, the high belt line and less than stellar rear passenger leg room makes it feel claustrophobic. Had a chance to test drive one, and although it does have stunning looks and great interior, I felt cramped. The CX-30 is still an amazing value for the price, but I can see why people overlook this particular vehicle.
I actually bought this because I prefer a shorter vehicle, as I parallel park in NYC all the time. The HRV got a little too big for that, and it’s definitely not as pleasing to drive.
@@Ashbassx1 Yeah the HRV is sluggish
If they make those huge black plastic things body colored i would buy it instead of the CX-5.
Avoid the N/A 2.5l with cylinder deactivation as it's known for lifter failure. Ask me how I know too. Sucked. Traded it in without issue after changing the oil, etc. and got a Turbo
That’s unfortunate, sorry to hear it. I dug around for issues and never found that to be a common problem with the cx-30, some old mazda3 tsbs did address CD concerns but if you have a source that shows it’s common, send it!
@tick just search for Hydraulic Lash Adjuster. It's a very common issue on the NA 2.5's. Mazda is well aware of the issue but like every manufacturer, cylinder deactivation is a failed technology. Shame on them for such poor design. The turbo version is not prone to it as they don't have it.
Apparently they reworked that for the 2023 MY and added that 5HP and 2MPG in addition to fixing the issues with it.
How’s the steering wheel on it? Cause I find my CX-30 comparably heavy with other cars. Also, I hope Mazda fixed the windshield wiper blades position; they wipe well but the position of the passenger one leaves a significant drop of water that always slides down in front of the driver, by making you wipe dry just for that. Has anyone ever noticed it?
Great video though.
Maybe Mazda will remove the rear seats and sell it as a CX-20? *taking cover*
Bazinga!!
A two door/seat version with a lot of room in the back would be actually cool.
@@donborvio modern volvo c30, nissan pulsar, honda crx...geo storm... could be cool. but it would have to be dirt cheat. which Not waht Mazda is shooting/building for anymore.
@@NoodlesExtraMSG No one is anymore.
Love my CX-30 - mostly just me in the vehicle and is fun to drive, luxurious interior and after 2.5 years no repairs or regrets
One problem with the CX-30…..it’s assembled in Mexico! That’s why I went with the Mazda 3 HB AWD Turbo
Cladding should have been painted 😊 otherwise a fantastic vehicle
Or just lessened... and less out of place, they really just slapped it on there.
the 0% financing deal makes this a bargain
Bruh.. it’s included in the price 😂
Marketing scam from Mazda to sell cars.
Each one of the trims went up $2000. Watch out for those sleazy salesmen that hide actual costs in the final paperwork.
Yeah… I would rather buy a cx-3 that they discontinued.
The prices are crazy for cars now…it used to be affordable
Excellent review. I would cross it off my list based on the high belt line (claustrophobic interior), along with memories of my Mazda MX6 long ago, (power steering failure at 17k). Mazda needs a hybrid to get my consideration these days.
I feel like the hybrid may come soon (probably not in the CX-30 for a few years but maybe a CX-50, redesigned CX-5, or CX-5 replacement).
Put your 5-foot-6 production assistant in the driver's seat and you sit behind her. Maybe for future reviews. It is not always the case that the tallest person is behind the wheel.
This was very nigh on my list but I am still leaning heavily towards the 2024 Kia Seltos SX. You’re getting too much for the money with the Seltos.
A 98 Cavalier. 😧 Ouch Mazda that’s gotta sting.
The Cavalier is America’s finest🤠
@@Realistick Better than the Cobalt. And in 1998 it wouldn’t have been a bad car. Well not a terrible one at least.
@@NeverEclipsed81 It’s a car I want an excuse to buy
The nasty plastic cladding might age/fade prematurely (from debris and sunlight etc.), making the car look older and daggy before its time.
Was in the market for a small suv and the backseat on this one is horrible. The engine is good but everything else about it is meh
Mazda CX-5 more of this year and the world 🌍 is in these days
Went to a Mazda dealership yesterday to check out a brand new CX-30. Right off the bat the car would not unlock on the driver's side after numerous "clicks". The embarrassed salesman had to go to the rider's side to reach across to open the driver''s door. We instantly ruled this car out because what even if the driver's side wouldn't have opened and with no door key option what would you do???? Reliability at mileage "0" is a major issue. I am afraid to buy any Mazda product.
Subaru legacy - same price point, but subaru got better engine, IMHO
made in México
Assembled in Mexico
that huge plastic cladding in the exterior is not luxury... more like a deterrent after looking at it the first time
I wish at least the top turbo trims were Made In Japan instead of Mexico. I also would've liked a black headliner instead. The greige headliner is just so cheap and tacky looking, not luxury like Mazda is trying to go for. It doesn't match with anything in the interior. Finally, idk why it's taking Mazda so long to make a hybrid CX-30 seeing as it's their second best selling model. How cool would a Spirit Racing CX-30 be? Mazda's own Kona N
A spirit racing CX-30 would just be the spirit racing Mazda3 with more disadvantages going for it (if it's truly made to be a sports car). They have the same interior space and engine, but it weighs more, has a longer wheelbase, and has higher center of gravity / ground clearance which wouldn't be ideal. given the same interior passenger space I can't see why they would bother making a performance version of the CX-30 since ground clearance and slightly larger trunk benefits of the cx-30 aren't something most people buying a sports car want.
@@drewlehman2456 Because there are people like me who live in areas with harsh winters and shitty roads, so I need more ground clearance. Hyundai made the Kona N which reviewers and enthusiasts loved, almost no compromise to the driving dynamics despite being a crossover
A more dialed in, IRS mazda CX-30 would be a hoot but I'd sell an organ to get a Mazdaspeed 3 with a manual and awd to replace my GR Corolla.. At least they build the powertrains in Japan!
@@Realistick No reason why Mazda can't do both a Spirit Racing Mazda 3 and CX-30 haha since they won't change the engine or transmission much, it's mostly just suspension, brakes, and wheels/tires. Also unfortunately the window sticker for CX-30 turbos shows that the engine is built in Mexico and transmission is built in Thailand :(
The black headliner would make you feel like you are in a cave...
This
The CX-30 might be a good value but it comes at the cost of tons of reliability issues and safety issue. I owned mine for 7 months and had to sell it off because of tons of battery issues, the car systems locking on me and the brakes acting funny every now and then. For a brand like Mazda which is seen to be reliable, I had a scary experience that put my life at risk and always in the fear that would the car even start up or not. Think twice before buying the CX-30.
My CX-30 spent more time at the service center than with me.
Ouch, that's quite unfortunate, I'm sorry you've had a bad experience with mazda. Lemons really can hit any brand, the CX-30 has been a pretty solid car based off of owner reviews and common issues, more so than a lot of cars I research for these reviews. Still, I'd also have a hard time buying another car from a brand if I had a bunch of problems with the first.
@@Realistick I don’t blame Mazda as a brand for it, they are a brand that are known for their reliability, I am just very disappointed with the lack of professionalism shown by Mazda technicians about the awareness to the situation. It’s a problem that many people have faced with the CX-30 since 2021 especially the battery issue, but no real initiative or explanation has been given by Mazda or the technical people looking into these problems.
Imagine calling a Mazda a luxury. Yup. Right up there with bmw Mercedes, rolls Royce 😂
I mean, if you consider those budget luxury, like how I described the CX-30, then sure🥸
Don’t agree with his cons.
Americans are very strange - buy a huge pickup truck to drive even without passengers and cargo. Just moving massive mass and volume for your ass)
I have a 10-year-old Mazda 3. I've used it to transport my family with a small child, strollers, sleds, and a scooter. I've moved houses four times with it, carrying many personal items and even furniture in the Mazda 3. It was a front-wheel-drive model from 2005, with a manual transmission. I drove it on forest roads and in snowy winters - everything was fine. The only issue was the ground clearance. The main factors are driving skills and the smart use of space, not the monster truck that marketers want to push on you.
mi fa godere senza turbo.