2025 Mazda CX-30

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The 2025 Mazda CX-30 is a rarity among subcompact SUVs: It's a lot of fun to drive. You'll pay a bit more for it than its competition, but the CX-30 offers a lot of features, a comfortable ride and a great engine.Read full review

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2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

by the Edmunds Experts

Pros

Sporty handling
Ample standard features and driver aids
Premium interior
Powerful optional turbocharged engine

Cons

Below-average fuel economy
Transmission can be slow to downshift
Significant rear blind spots

What's new

No significant changes for 2025
Part of the first CX-30 generation introduced for 2020

Overview

The 2025 CX-30 is the smallest SUV in Mazda's lineup, measuring 7 inches shorter in length than the compact CX-5. Actually, in terms of length, it's even smaller than the Mazda 3, which frames it well as a subcompact SUV that could be thought of as a high-riding hatchback. As a Mazda, the CX-30 makes good on the brand's focus of delivering sporty performance and a well-tailored cabin. Tiny SUVs such as this have been popular with both younger shoppers seeking affordable options and older empty nesters looking to downsize, but in recent years, its popularity has spread even further.

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Many subcompact SUVs are a bit of a disappointment when it comes to performance. The Mazda CX-30 isn't one of them. It's one of the quickest models in the class, especially if you opt for the available turbocharged engine. Mazda is synonymous with fun, with the iconic Miata roadster remaining one of the more entertaining choices at any price. The CX-30 gets a healthy dose of that driving enjoyment, with handling that's agile and confidence-inspiring. It's also one of the more attractive choices too, with a stylish exterior and an upscale interior. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to see why it deserves your consideration.

Competitors to consider

Performance and appearances are important factors, but so are the fundamentals, and the Mazda CX-30 tends to trail the top SUVs in the class in that regard. The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers quite a bit more cargo capacity, which could be a deciding factor for some shoppers. The Mazda is also one of the pricier alternatives, so if you're on a tight budget, the Hyundai Kona and Kia Soul are definitely worth considering.

What’s it like to live with?

To get a more in-depth review and ownership experience, Edmunds added a Mazda CX-30 Premium to its long-term test fleet. Over the course of a year and more than 17,000 miles, it earned strong praise while we gathered valuable data on fuel efficiency and maintenance costs. Note that while we tested a 2020 model, most of our observations apply to the 2025 CX-30 as well.

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Our Verdict

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Average

7.5

out of 10

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We drove the 2025 Mazda CX-30 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

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Driving experience

8.1/10

How does the Mazda CX-30 drive? The CX-30 is easy and engaging to drive. The base engine provides better-than-average power for this class, but if you feel the need for speed, the turbocharged engine drops the 0-60 mph time down to 6.4 seconds, making this the quickest of the extra-small SUVs. (It even beats a Volkswagen Golf GTI.) Sharp steering and good handling make the Mazda feel composed and at home on twisty roads.

The transmission likes to upshift early to help maximize fuel economy and takes a beat to kick down if you're trying to pass at freeway speeds. Using Sport mode helps liven up the CX-30's character.

Driver aids functioned well in our testing, without many false alarms. The adaptive cruise control maintained natural acceleration and braking.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Mazda CX-30? For a sporty SUV, the CX-30 is really quite comfortable. The front seats are supportive and comfortable enough for long drives. The rear seats are nicely padded and offer a good seating position that's not too upright. The suspension has a sporty tautness to it, but it's still adept at absorbing bumps and impacts.

Freeway cruising is especially nice. The CX-30 has one of the quieter cabins in the class, which lends it an upscale feel. The dual-zone climate control is a little weak for those who like it really cold, but the rear vents ensure rear passengers get their share. The heated seats take time to warm up but are nicely toasty once they are.

In-cabin tech

7/10

How’s the tech? The infotainment system on the CX-30 is a bummer. Base-engine models come with an 8.8-inch screen, and if you upgrade to one of the 2.5 Turbo trims, you get a 10.3-inch screen. But both can only be used via the knob in the center console that's a bit awkwardly placed and cumbersome to use. And on top of that, the menus and layout feel a whole generation behind systems in competitors like the Hyundai Kona and Chevrolet Trailblazer. Wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay arrives midway through the trims, and on the larger screen you can use them via the touchscreen ... but only if the vehicle isn't moving. And the screen is so high up it's hard to reach anyway.

Up front there is a pair of USB-C ports for charging/data, and a wireless charging pad is optional.

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Storage & cargo

7.4/10

How’s storage and cargo? Cargo room behind the rear seats is decent (20.2 cubic feet), but the depth of the space from the hatch to the back of the rear seats is shallow. A wide and tall hatch opening provides good access for loading. But because the rear seatbacks don't lie flush with the cargo floor when folded, it won't be as easy as it could be to slide in long, heavy items.

Storage for small items is a bit better. The sizable cubby in front of the gearshift, the center armrest bin and the glove compartment are mostly usable. The door pockets and cupholders are small but that's because it's a small vehicle.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Mazda CX-30 a good value? Mazda's pricing for the CX-30's base-engine trims is competitive for the class, and you get a pleasing amount of tech and convenience features for your money. There's less value to be had from the 2.5 Turbo trims because they are considerably more expensive; you should avoid them unless you put a big priority on performance.

On the upside, the CX-30's interior is roomy, and build quality is excellent with the interior adorned with soft-touch surfaces, leather and nicely placed chrome trim. The piano-black door handles creak a little at times and can leave smudges, but no one's going to notice there. Warranty and ownership costs are standard for the class.

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MPG

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The CX-30 gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined with the base engine, which is similar to what rival SUVs with all-wheel drive achieve. Mazda also offers a turbocharged engine that gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg. That's underwhelming but perhaps understandable given the boost in power. In general, our testing of the CX-30 has shown that the EPA's estimates are achievable in real-world driving.

X factor

9/10

The Mazda CX-30 is sophisticated, athletic, and attractive inside and out. It handles curvy roads with precision and instills confidence, making it satisfying from behind the wheel, and that is a rare trait among extra-small SUVs.

Which CX-30 does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest checking out the Select Sport trim. It upgrades to synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless entry.

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Ramwerks, 03/16/2024

2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Purchased my Mazda after driving a Ford F-150 for 5 years, the Yin and Yang of vehicles. The truck was fantastic. I was looking for the following in a new car, in no particular order: - Reliability; want to keep the car for 10 -15 years. - All Wheel Drive: live in the mountains so this is a must have. - Good gas mileage. - A real transmission; no CVT, see reliability above. - Fun to … drive, dare I say Sporty. - Quiet when going down the road. - Comfortable front seat. - Great stereo. - Nice interior. - An SUV, it is easier to get into and out of the higher ride height of an SUV. - Wealth of Driver aids. - Affordable; got a great price with 0% financing. My kids are grown and the vast majority of the time it is just me in the car. Occasionally it is my wife and I in the car. So, the smaller rear seat area is non-issue. It took me two years of research, reading reviews, a few test drives and 0% financing to get me to finally decide on the 2024 Mazda CX-30, S Premium. As much as I wanted the Turbo the increased cost, slightly lower fuel mileage, and potential for longer term increase in repair costs pointed to the non-turbo car. So far, after a whopping 1,500 miles, I love the car. It is everything I had hoped for and expected. The gas mileage is about 34 mpg in mostly highway driving of 75 miles per hour. It rides superbly, love the heavily weighted steering, it is sporty and fun to drive (for me it is a much better driving car than my wife’s Audi Q5), the stereo is wonderful and with the back seats down there is enough cargo capacity. It is so much easier to park than the truck. Has done fine in the snow and ice; just need to slow down a little with the OEM all season tires. Will put dedicated snow tires on the Mazda next winter. Really like the center dial instead of a touch screen. Took me about 5 hours of driving to get comfortable with it. All the buttons and controls feel solid and are laid out in a easy to use and intuitive manner. Overall, a great car. Will see how the reliability is long term. It is not perfect, but I could not find the perfect car. A few nits. The cellular reception is worse for some reason with Apple Car Play than when the phone is just in regular use. For example, it can take a while and needs more bars of reception to load Pandora with Apple Car Play vs. just using the phone and no Apple-Car Play. The wireless charger seems to heat up and not always work, trying to figure out if it is my older phone or a real Mazda issue. The center console does not hold a lot (Oh ya, this is a subcompact car). Miss the Ford's ventilated front seats. I am adjusting to the Mazda’s engine power. It takes a little longer to get on the highway, pass going up mountain passes, and overall to get up to speed than the Ford F-150. Yet, it is no problem going over 11,000-foot mountain passes while exceeding the speed limit. The benefit is gas mileage right at or better than the EPA estimates. (got 38 mpg on one highway trip recently) My gas bill is almost cut in half from the truck. Extremely happy with the car and look forward to seeing how it holds up in the long term. Also, love the Deep Crystal Blue Mica exterior.

Zippy compact SUV

LadyGray4110, 02/16/2024

2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

A zippy sporty compact SUV. Great for empty nesters, young adults, and young couples. Good looking interior with a luxe feel inspite of the leatherette seats on this trim level. My car came with 18" Bridgestone Turenza tires. I get 33mpg traveling 75 to 80 mph on the interstate with this 191 horsepower engine. Putting it in sports mode, gives you a bump up when passing. I disagree with … some reviews on the overall ride. I find it a smooth ride and the engine is really good and quiet at high speeds w/o a turbo. The negative is the upshifting from first into 4th gear is somewhat raspy/harsh as it tries to get there way too quickly. But younger drivers make like that racy sound but can annoy the rest of us. I think this lowers the fuel economy for in-town driving at 22 mpg. On the highway I'm getting as high as 33 mpg. Overall I enjoy the ride of this car with no complaints. The seats are very comfortable. At 5 ft 6. I really like the front seats. It has somewhat narrow entry for all doors but the seats are comfortable. Also, less leg room for those in the back. I don't consider it to seat five people. Instead I consider seating for four adults just fine but not for long drives. I like the fact that it actually does come with the compact spare. The back, it's one of the smallest areas that I've seen on compact SUVs. It will do, but I use up all the space getting groceries. One of the biggest complaints I hear about Mazda cars is the inability to have full touch screen capabilities. But coming from Honda cars and their complicated touch screen, I find Mazda a relief. I like navigating with the joystick like option. Within a day or so I was able to navigate through all the menus with no problem. Now I prefer no touch screen. If you want touch screen for Android Auto or Google Play, you'll have to go to a higher trim level for the 10-in screen. Another complaint I've heard is the automatic parking brake will engage when it's in park. Then you will have to manually release the parking brake each and every time. This is no longer the case with this 2024 model. The parking brake will engage but will automatically disengage once you shift into drive or reverse. This trim does have rain-sensing wipers, heated rear view mirrors, auto climate control, all the safety driving options, but not heated seats, no power seats, or turbo engine. The center console leaves much to be desired. It's small....accommodating a few things. There's only two cell phone ports in the whole vehicle located within the console which I found really odd. Mazda could do better. There is no 12 volt socket. The cup holders towards the front makes it awkward to place and retrieve cups. I had to buy new cups as my others were too high and interfered with the dash controls. Hopefully they will move the cup holders to the side of the gear shift rather than to the front of it. All in all I am enjoying my first Mazda ranking it 4 due to small rear cargo.

Little SUV - Big Value

O'G, 06/21/2024

2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

We bought our first 2024 CX-30 in January to replace a disappointing 2024 Hyundai Elantra for our around-town car. Our touring car was a 2022 CX-5. After driving the 30 for several months we decided to replace the 5 with another 30. My wife and I are empty-nesters and almost all of our driving is without passangers. We do frequently travel so we purchased the roof cross bars and and …

Bargain High End

RUSH, 05/09/2024

2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Great car for reasonable price. Nice solid uncomplicated engine which will be easy to maintain and interior looks premium.

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2025 Mazda CX-30 Features & Specs

Trim:

2.5 S

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,995
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	29 MPG
Cost to Drive	$134/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	20.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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8 Trims
$24,995starting MSRP

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Safety

Key safety features on the CX-30 include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	14.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Good
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Good
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Mazda CX-30 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 CX-30 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.5 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 CX-30 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 28 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the CX-30 has 20.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Mazda CX-30. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Mazda CX-30?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Mazda CX-30:

No significant changes for 2025
Part of the first CX-30 generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Mazda CX-30 reliable?

To determine whether the Mazda CX-30 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the CX-30. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the CX-30's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Mazda CX-30 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Mazda CX-30 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 CX-30 and gave it a 7.5 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 CX-30 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 28 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 CX-30 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Mazda CX-30?

The least-expensive 2025 Mazda CX-30 is the 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $24,995.

Other versions include:

2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) which starts at $24,995
2.5 S Select Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) which starts at $26,650
2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) which starts at $28,940
2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) which starts at $29,940
2.5 S Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) which starts at $32,140
2.5 Carbon Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $32,940
2.5 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $35,140
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A) which starts at $36,950

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What are the different models of Mazda CX-30?

If you're interested in the Mazda CX-30, the next question is, which CX-30 model is right for you? CX-30 variants include 2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A), 2.5 S Select Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A), 2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A), and 2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A). For a full list of CX-30 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

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