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2022 Mazda CX-30

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CX-30
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Expert Rating
3.2

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

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: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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2022 2.5 S 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility
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Price:   -  From $22,500
2022 2.5 S Select Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $24,900
2022 2.5 S Preferred Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $27,950
2022 2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $28,590
2022 2.5 Turbo 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $30,500
2022 2.5 S Premium Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $30,800
2022 2.5 Turbo Premium Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $33,100
2022 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package 4dr i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Price:   -  From $34,700

Overview

What's New

All 2022 Mazda CX-30 models are equipped with all-wheel drive and there is a new Carbon Edition styling package offered that builds off of the Preferred trim. Front-wheel drive is no longer available on the CX-30.

Choosing Your Mazda CX-30

The 2022 CX-30 is available in seven trims. The base engine is offered in S, S Select, S Preferred, and S Premium trims and the upgraded engine can be had in Turbo, Turbo Premium, and Turbo Premium Plus trims. Base prices range from $23,425 to $35,625.

Engine Choices

Both engines offered in the Mazda bring more performance than others in its class although it comes at the expense of fuel efficiency. The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generates 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque and an optional 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and route power through an on-demand all-wheel-drive system.

With the standard engine, the CX-30 earns an EPA-estimated 24 miles per gallon city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 combined and the more powerful engine earns 25 mpg combined.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 is equipped for five passengers but its compact size will challenge the comfort of those three in the back seat. At 173 inches long and 70.7 inches wide, it is about three inches shorter than the Volkswagen Taos and BMW X1 and one to two inches narrower, but its 36.3 inches of rear legroom and 55.6 inches of front shoulder room are relatively generous figures.

The Mazda’s swoopy styling keeps its overall height to just 61.7 inches but, again, its 38 inches of headroom for front and rear passengers won’t likely bring any complaints. The CX-30’s cargo area is where its size and styling compromises are mostly felt with 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 45 cubic feet with the seatbacks folded which are less than the competition.

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Safety Features

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 is equipped with automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and rain-sensing wipers, and additional safety systems are added on higher trims. The S Select adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, the S (and Turbo) Premium trim gains traffic sign recognition, adaptive front headlights, and a simplified head-up display system, and the top-tier Turbo Premium Plus is equipped with rear automatic braking and traffic-jam driving assist.

The small Mazda crossover earns five stars from NHTSA and is awarded IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+ award with top ratings for its crash avoidance systems and base and premium headlights’ performances - a rare achievement, especially at this price point.

Connectivity

All trims are equipped with an 8.8-inch display with a remote controller, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Mazda’s connected services. There are two USB ports and a 12V power outlet available and the stereo system is upgraded to a Bose unit with 12 speakers in the S (and Turbo) Premium trims that also include SiriusXM and navigation.

Mazda CX-30

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S - MSRP From $23,425

The base trim includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights, cloth black seats, a seven-inch digital driver information screen, and one-touch up/ down windows.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select - MSRP From $25,825

The S Select trim gains aluminum roof rails and a new gray color for 2022, and continues to feature 18-inch wheels, tinted windows, mirrors with integrated turn signals, proximity entry, leatherette seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and dual-zone climate control with rear vents.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred - MSRP From $28,875

The next trim level up receives a gloss black front grille, a power sunroof, and heated front seats with eight-way power adjustability and position memory for the driver’s seat.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition - MSRP From $29,515

The new trim is offered solely in a gray exterior paint hue and red leather seats. Building off of the Preferred trim, the Carbon Edition additionally gains black 18-inch wheels and black heated mirrors.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium - MSRP From $31,725

The Premium trim is equipped with silver 18-inch wheels, LED signature lighting and additional lighting details on the taillights, a power tailgate, gloss black B and C-pillar trim, leather seating surfaces, and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo - MSRP From $31,425

The base trim that features the turbocharged engine starts with the features of the Preferred package and further adds black 18-inch wheels, black heated mirrors, a two-tone interior with chrome accents, and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium - MSRP From $34,025

In addition to the S Premium, the Turbo Premium gains a windshield wiper deicer (new for 2022), a heated steering wheel, and the option of white leather seats.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus - MSRP From $35,625

The top-tier trim receives a surround-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, and Homelink.

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The 2.5 S Premium trim offers additional safety equipment, upgraded audio, and creature comforts to live up to its premium name-sake without feeling over-priced.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Superbly built
  • Impressively safe
  • Refined drive
  • AWD reassurance
Cons
  • Higher trims are too expensive
  • Cramped rear quarters
  • Infotainment system splits opinion
  • Weak fuel economy
Expert Rating
3.2

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Keep it in the family. There’s no mistaking the 2022 Mazda CX-30 for any other marque, given Mazda’s unique design DNA. That angry-mouth front is strongly reminiscent of the Mazda3 hatchback, while the rear is pure CX-5. The concave side doors are another Mazda hallmark, with large wheel arches suiting the bigger tires that do have a detrimental effect on ride quality. In a well-chosen color, this is a handsome car from any angle.

Inside, Mazda’s KODO design ethos means there’s a minimalist ambiance in the CX-30’s cabin. Everything is tightly screwed together and assembled using hardwearing yet tactile materials. Ignoring the scratch-magnet piano black inlay trim, this is an easy car to live with. The transmission tunnel and dash are lifted from the Mazda3, which is no bad thing – with one caveat…

Information superhighway. The Mazda CX-30’s infotainment system is displayed on an 8.8-inch landscape screen nestling atop the dash. It’s crisp and responsive, controlled not via touchscreen (or an Acura-style mouse pad) but through a BMW iDrive-style rotary knob. There are physical climate controls on the dash, but everything else is accessed through one of five category menus. The wheel allows you to scroll by rotating and select by pressing, and some people get very het up about this setup.

Once you’re used to the rotary knob, finding specific settings is child’s play, but this is an unintuitive interface for beginners to master. It does keep dirty fingerprints off the touchscreen and prevents you from mistakenly choosing the wrong option as a bump moves your finger mid-press, but it’s an acquired taste.

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Trim anomalies. It’s strange that Mazda hasn’t mirrored the streamlined European CX-30 model structure, with its generous standard specification list. The Stateside CX-30 range offers a frankly unnecessary seven trims, including some disappointingly low-spec models. Because you can’t add optional extras, it’s often necessary to move several trims above our recommended base model simply to get a particular feature.

Entry models are moderately well-equipped, with your $23,425 bringing smartphone mirroring and push-button start alongside an exceptional roster of standard safety features including adaptive cruise and active lane control systems. By contrast, you’ll pay $35,625 for a top-range model with leather, a surround-view camera system and a heated steering wheel. That seems too much for a car this size, though at least you get a punchy 2.5-liter turbocharged gas engine for your money. The CX-30 is also a safe car, achieving high scores from both the NHTSA and IIHS.

Punchy, but no knockout blow. Every CX-30 is powered by a 2.5-liter gas engine, mated to a slick six-speed automatic transmission that does a fine job of managing propulsion. Higher trims receive a turbocharged version of the same engine, boosting the standard 186 hp output to 250 on premium fuel or 227 hp on standard unleaded. The turbo has a lot more zip at lower speeds, but either unit will sit comfortably on the freeway. Fuel economy is underwhelming, with the turbocharged engine returning 22/30/25 MPG and the normally aspirated model achieving 24/31/26 MPG combined.

To drive, the CX-30 is pleasant without being memorable. It has meaty steering which gives you the confidence to thread it into corners, while the ride is best on smaller wheels but never becomes harsh or bouncy. Every model has the added reassurance of all-wheel drive, though don’t let this and the plastic cladding fool you into treating it as a serious off-roader. It’s grippy enough, but it won’t give the Toyota Land Cruiser any sleepless nights.

Final thoughts. The 2022 CX-30 is a head-over-heart car. Its stingy lower-trim specifications and limited rear cabin space are disappointing, yet in every other respect, this is a car you’ll respect greatly. It’s well-built and refined, satisfying to drive by SUV standards, comfortable and safe. It also looks rakishly handsome, especially in Mazda’s fabulous Soul Crystal Red paint.

Once you adapt to the infotainment system’s odd rotary setup, the cabin is a nice place to be, even if it’s a bit monochrome. Rear passengers might feel less enthusiastic than those sitting up front, but everything feels good and should withstand many years of daily use/abuse. Add in bombproof mechanicals, and that $23,425 starting price looks pretty tempting. It’s just a shame you have to pay so much more for high-end convenience and safety features.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 186 HP / 186 ft.lbs.
Transmission
6-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
I-activ Awd Automatic Full-time All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 31 / 27 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 186 HP / 186 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
I-activ Awd Automatic Full-time All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
24 / 31 / 27 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
12.7 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$48
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
45.2 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
94 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
173.0 "
Exterior Width
70.7 "
Exterior Height
61.7 "
Front Headroom
38.1 "
Rear Headroom
38.3 "
Front Legroom
41.7 "
Rear Legroom
36.3 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.6 "
Rear Shoulder Room
53.6 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,388 Lbs.
Wheel Base
104 "
Turning Radius
17.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
16.0 " Gray Aluminum / 18.0 " Black Bbs Aluminum / 18.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Front Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
8-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Seek-scan
Speakers
8
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Smart Brake Support (sbs) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (lkas) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Smart Brake Support (sbs) W/pedestrian Detection Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Attention Alert (daa) Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
High Beam Control System (hbc) Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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$25,498

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