Can The Most Conflicted Crossover Also Be The Best? 2023 Mazda CX-30 Review
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Date: 2023-08-01
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Comments and reviews: 17
Stuart
Nice review. I'm currently driving a 2023 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Plus. This is my fourth Mazda, following a 2016 Mazda3 hatchback, a 2018 CX-5 AWD, and a 2020 CX-5 FWD. Regarding AWD in Florida, when I moved down here in 2018 I was driving the 2018 CX-5 AWD. In June 2020 I leased the 2020 CX-5 FWD, figuring that traction control would be fine instead of AWD. I was wrong. AWD is superior to traction control, at least as far as Mazda is concerned. The CX-50 is AWD, as are all current Mazda crossovers, and I like having AWD again.
As for why Mazda left out some features in the CX-30, I think that it may be because Mazda didn't want the CX-30 to compete too much with the CX-5 and CX-50. I test drove a 2020 CX-30 and found it too small inside compared with the CX-5, and for the price difference between the two models, similarly equipped, I felt that the CX-5 was the better value.
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Nice review. I'm currently driving a 2023 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Plus. This is my fourth Mazda, following a 2016 Mazda3 hatchback, a 2018 CX-5 AWD, and a 2020 CX-5 FWD. Regarding AWD in Florida, when I moved down here in 2018 I was driving the 2018 CX-5 AWD. In June 2020 I leased the 2020 CX-5 FWD, figuring that traction control would be fine instead of AWD. I was wrong. AWD is superior to traction control, at least as far as Mazda is concerned. The CX-50 is AWD, as are all current Mazda crossovers, and I like having AWD again.
As for why Mazda left out some features in the CX-30, I think that it may be because Mazda didn't want the CX-30 to compete too much with the CX-5 and CX-50. I test drove a 2020 CX-30 and found it too small inside compared with the CX-5, and for the price difference between the two models, similarly equipped, I felt that the CX-5 was the better value.
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George
Maybe by the time he gets to the end of the video he corrects himself but every time he says you can pick up this crossover for 22-23K that's just incorrect. With required delivery charge the most basic strip down version would be 24, 300. 00, and my guess inventory on dealer lots are not going to be those. Also crazy to show us a subcompact crossover from Mazda that retails for over 36, 000. 00. Pretty sure that's not what most people are going to even consider getting. I like that Alex covered a Mazda, just not a fan of the vehicle he is showing us.
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Maybe by the time he gets to the end of the video he corrects himself but every time he says you can pick up this crossover for 22-23K that's just incorrect. With required delivery charge the most basic strip down version would be 24, 300. 00, and my guess inventory on dealer lots are not going to be those. Also crazy to show us a subcompact crossover from Mazda that retails for over 36, 000. 00. Pretty sure that's not what most people are going to even consider getting. I like that Alex covered a Mazda, just not a fan of the vehicle he is showing us.
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naveenthemachine
I d blindly pick this over the UX.
Put an S before the UX and you ll see what s wrong with it: it just flat out SUX.
In fact I d say it SUX just as much as a Mitsubishi Mirage.
The cx30 is nearly on par with the x1 xc40. That s how good it is. You simply can t put a ux in the same sentence as those Europeans as it ll get crushed before such comparison even begins
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I d blindly pick this over the UX.
Put an S before the UX and you ll see what s wrong with it: it just flat out SUX.
In fact I d say it SUX just as much as a Mitsubishi Mirage.
The cx30 is nearly on par with the x1 xc40. That s how good it is. You simply can t put a ux in the same sentence as those Europeans as it ll get crushed before such comparison even begins
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dippitydoinit
I can't be the only one who thinks that powered seats are unnecessary.
I've owned my car for almost five years. I adjusted the seat when I test drove it, before I bought it, and I haven't touched it since.
If you're sharing the car, and there are memory settings, I can see how that would be convenient. Also, if you're sharing a car, make better life choices
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I can't be the only one who thinks that powered seats are unnecessary.
I've owned my car for almost five years. I adjusted the seat when I test drove it, before I bought it, and I haven't touched it since.
If you're sharing the car, and there are memory settings, I can see how that would be convenient. Also, if you're sharing a car, make better life choices
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Car
Didn't get a chance to watch the whole vid, but I just had a CX-50 rental this past week and couldn't shake the feeling that it was built as cheaply as humanly possible. The doors literally felt hollow. I had a 2019 Mazda 6 and that genuinely felt like a premium car. Same Skyactiv-G engine and crappy 6AT on both, which is pretty underwhelming imo.
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Didn't get a chance to watch the whole vid, but I just had a CX-50 rental this past week and couldn't shake the feeling that it was built as cheaply as humanly possible. The doors literally felt hollow. I had a 2019 Mazda 6 and that genuinely felt like a premium car. Same Skyactiv-G engine and crappy 6AT on both, which is pretty underwhelming imo.
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Jake
I live in Japan and rent Mazda s from time to time. I find the rotary knob to be a little confusing for about five minutes, and then I get used to it. And then I m glad I m not constantly reaching to do anything. The knob makes it much easier to do basic things while staying comfortably seated with eyes on the road.
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I live in Japan and rent Mazda s from time to time. I find the rotary knob to be a little confusing for about five minutes, and then I get used to it. And then I m glad I m not constantly reaching to do anything. The knob makes it much easier to do basic things while staying comfortably seated with eyes on the road.
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Ted
I'm sure that one reason the Mazda (any Mazda) might not sell very well in your area is because there are a limited number of dealerships. I happen to have a Mazda dealer within a mile of my home but the next nearest one is at least 30 miles away.
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I'm sure that one reason the Mazda (any Mazda) might not sell very well in your area is because there are a limited number of dealerships. I happen to have a Mazda dealer within a mile of my home but the next nearest one is at least 30 miles away.
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Phill
Price and no independent rear suspension is why I went with the CX5 Carbon Turbo for 32k.
Excellent point on the limitations of the 6 speed. Anything above 70 mph, your MPGs really take a dive. Around town, the turbo get around 19mpg.
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Price and no independent rear suspension is why I went with the CX5 Carbon Turbo for 32k.
Excellent point on the limitations of the 6 speed. Anything above 70 mph, your MPGs really take a dive. Around town, the turbo get around 19mpg.
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Chris
Too many compromises. Lack of rear seating space because of a too-long hood and a too-sloped rear hatch. Lack of 8-speed transmission. Lack of touch screen infotainment. Too much black cladding on the sides. Gas mileage too low.
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Too many compromises. Lack of rear seating space because of a too-long hood and a too-sloped rear hatch. Lack of 8-speed transmission. Lack of touch screen infotainment. Too much black cladding on the sides. Gas mileage too low.
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Tyler
I love Mazdas infotainment. I hate fingerprints on the screen and if you sit very far back, it's always a reach to even touch it anyways. Great review as always though, always super informative and in depth!
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I love Mazdas infotainment. I hate fingerprints on the screen and if you sit very far back, it's always a reach to even touch it anyways. Great review as always though, always super informative and in depth!
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Matthew
I wish you could option the big engine in any trim. I want to go fast. I don t need luxury. And the turbo needs to include more performance features, 215mm wide tires is a sin with that much power.
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I wish you could option the big engine in any trim. I want to go fast. I don t need luxury. And the turbo needs to include more performance features, 215mm wide tires is a sin with that much power.
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Braeton
Great review but I wish you had reviewed a model with the base engine. Most buyers will choose the lower trims with the base engine so I'm tired of reviewers all reviewing the CX-30 Turbo.
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Great review but I wish you had reviewed a model with the base engine. Most buyers will choose the lower trims with the base engine so I'm tired of reviewers all reviewing the CX-30 Turbo.
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autos
This makes more sense with the non-turbo. The top trim at 37K opens up the CX-5 and other competitors. We currently own a CX-9 and a Mazda 3 sedan before that. So, I m a fan.
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This makes more sense with the non-turbo. The top trim at 37K opens up the CX-5 and other competitors. We currently own a CX-9 and a Mazda 3 sedan before that. So, I m a fan.
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Nathan
i have a 2018 cx5 and i feel like the first two gears are way too short and then 3rd-5th are too tall, then 6th is pretty short compared to 5th
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i have a 2018 cx5 and i feel like the first two gears are way too short and then 3rd-5th are too tall, then 6th is pretty short compared to 5th
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Jim
Lacking full touch screen would be a non starter for me. Also, should have wireless charger, ventilated seats and bigger tires. No thanks
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Lacking full touch screen would be a non starter for me. Also, should have wireless charger, ventilated seats and bigger tires. No thanks
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BrandonG8Man
As with just about every other Mazda it comes down to what s most important to you space or personality/driving dynamics.
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As with just about every other Mazda it comes down to what s most important to you space or personality/driving dynamics.
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rollingcan
I don't understand why they don't make the plastic look better instead having a plain same size plastic from front to back
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I don't understand why they don't make the plastic look better instead having a plain same size plastic from front to back
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