The 2020 Mazda CX-30 Is Mazda's New Fun Small Crossover
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Date: 2020-01-31
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MrGizmo757
I hate Crossovers, and also small SUVs. They serve no useful purpose over normal regular cars. They are a generic do everything vehicle that are a compromise in every way possible. You're better off with a sport wagon, Minivan, or even a hatchback. I really don't understand why these things are so popular. Either Get a real SUV or don't. Stop compromising with all this in between crossover and sub compact SUV stuff. If you want an SUV, get an actual SUV. Like a 4-runner, or Tahoe, or Suburban, Or expedition. If you want the extra space but don't want a big vehicle, then get a sport wagon, They have the same cargo space, and get better fuel economy and handle better. If you want practicality then get a Minivan. Compact SUVs and crossovers are just the generic cookie-cutter vehicle that people buy because it's cheap and they don't know any better. That's my opinion anyway.
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I hate Crossovers, and also small SUVs. They serve no useful purpose over normal regular cars. They are a generic do everything vehicle that are a compromise in every way possible. You're better off with a sport wagon, Minivan, or even a hatchback. I really don't understand why these things are so popular. Either Get a real SUV or don't. Stop compromising with all this in between crossover and sub compact SUV stuff. If you want an SUV, get an actual SUV. Like a 4-runner, or Tahoe, or Suburban, Or expedition. If you want the extra space but don't want a big vehicle, then get a sport wagon, They have the same cargo space, and get better fuel economy and handle better. If you want practicality then get a Minivan. Compact SUVs and crossovers are just the generic cookie-cutter vehicle that people buy because it's cheap and they don't know any better. That's my opinion anyway.
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Steve
This will sell, but they messed it up again. Fact, the HRV is not much smaller inside than a CX-5. The CX-3 is far smaller than a HRV. We have a HRV and CX5 in the family. Inside there is less than 4 cubic feet storage difference in the back. The backseats are not much spacious in the CX-5 vs HRV. The CRV is a monster with 20 cubic feet more than a CX-5. So, the CX-5 is too small to compete with RAV/CRV. They needed to make the CX-5 larger to compete, then make the CX-30 just a touch larger than it is now. Also agree with the tablet screen being a disaster. love having the dial controls, but the screen is too small even though it's larger than the CX-5, and the lack of touch and placement is just not my style. Also, way too much plastic outside.
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This will sell, but they messed it up again. Fact, the HRV is not much smaller inside than a CX-5. The CX-3 is far smaller than a HRV. We have a HRV and CX5 in the family. Inside there is less than 4 cubic feet storage difference in the back. The backseats are not much spacious in the CX-5 vs HRV. The CRV is a monster with 20 cubic feet more than a CX-5. So, the CX-5 is too small to compete with RAV/CRV. They needed to make the CX-5 larger to compete, then make the CX-30 just a touch larger than it is now. Also agree with the tablet screen being a disaster. love having the dial controls, but the screen is too small even though it's larger than the CX-5, and the lack of touch and placement is just not my style. Also, way too much plastic outside.
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TheQuiescentGamer
Doug is the type of guy who wouldn't consider that voice commands and sat-nav are usually tied in together as an option and then HIGHLIGHTS VOICE COMMANDS. Seriously, who in their right minds tries to write down the address while they're driving? This is how Mazda makes you keep your eyes on the road, either: 1) use voice commands with the shortcut button on the steering wheel and keep your attention on the road or 2 ) pull over at a safe place, like a filling station, and input your destination without endangering the lives of others
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Doug is the type of guy who wouldn't consider that voice commands and sat-nav are usually tied in together as an option and then HIGHLIGHTS VOICE COMMANDS. Seriously, who in their right minds tries to write down the address while they're driving? This is how Mazda makes you keep your eyes on the road, either: 1) use voice commands with the shortcut button on the steering wheel and keep your attention on the road or 2 ) pull over at a safe place, like a filling station, and input your destination without endangering the lives of others
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Ramon
I completely disagree with you on the subject of the touchscreen being an issue. I have had a couple of touchscreen cars and I by far prefer how the infotainment works on my Audi A5. Just because it is not touchscreen and you can work the wheel to select so much faster and without even looking as much at the screen. Also the screen is always clean without any smudges because no one touches it. I believe every car should have the ability to use the infotainment without a touchscreen.
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I completely disagree with you on the subject of the touchscreen being an issue. I have had a couple of touchscreen cars and I by far prefer how the infotainment works on my Audi A5. Just because it is not touchscreen and you can work the wheel to select so much faster and without even looking as much at the screen. Also the screen is always clean without any smudges because no one touches it. I believe every car should have the ability to use the infotainment without a touchscreen.
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andyt21884
You arent supposed to be entering destinations while the car is moving. I dont think Ive even owned a car that would let you do it unless the car was stopped. Granted, my newest car is a 2014, so that might be changing. Aside from navigation, I think that Mazda may be right about safety. In my E92 M3, feel like I can control most of the frequently used functions basically without looking at all. I cant do that with the Sync touchscreen in my Ford.
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You arent supposed to be entering destinations while the car is moving. I dont think Ive even owned a car that would let you do it unless the car was stopped. Granted, my newest car is a 2014, so that might be changing. Aside from navigation, I think that Mazda may be right about safety. In my E92 M3, feel like I can control most of the frequently used functions basically without looking at all. I cant do that with the Sync touchscreen in my Ford.
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koki
Top trim but has blank buttons on the steering wheel and left to the wheel. That's 100% the worst trend I have seen in the past 10-15 years, BMW is one of the worst with this. 90% of them have blank buttons on the steering wheel, and I'm like 100% sure that you can't have a Porsche with no blank buttons on the center console
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Top trim but has blank buttons on the steering wheel and left to the wheel. That's 100% the worst trend I have seen in the past 10-15 years, BMW is one of the worst with this. 90% of them have blank buttons on the steering wheel, and I'm like 100% sure that you can't have a Porsche with no blank buttons on the center console
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Drago
Totally disagree with the scores. Mazda always had a great value proposition and the total score of 47 is just ridiculous. 1 for acceleration? is that compared to a Bugatti? And you're really missing out on a fuel economy score / green score. It looks like the Doug score needs an upgrade. And so does the score for this car.
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Totally disagree with the scores. Mazda always had a great value proposition and the total score of 47 is just ridiculous. 1 for acceleration? is that compared to a Bugatti? And you're really missing out on a fuel economy score / green score. It looks like the Doug score needs an upgrade. And so does the score for this car.
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Changstachio
As far as infotainment goes, I drive a 15' Mazda 3 and it has a touch screen and the dials and such. I would agree that it is far better to use the buttons and dials for literally everything EXCEPT entering addresses, which I don't do much because the Mazda navigation is not good whatsoever.
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As far as infotainment goes, I drive a 15' Mazda 3 and it has a touch screen and the dials and such. I would agree that it is far better to use the buttons and dials for literally everything EXCEPT entering addresses, which I don't do much because the Mazda navigation is not good whatsoever.
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Trevgod
Doug, the problem with touch screen infotainment is that when youre moving, your inputs are inaccurate. Unless the screen is Tesla sized, touch screen makes the UI ugly and complicated. Own any new gen Mazda for a few months and you really start to understand, its better to live with overall.
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Doug, the problem with touch screen infotainment is that when youre moving, your inputs are inaccurate. Unless the screen is Tesla sized, touch screen makes the UI ugly and complicated. Own any new gen Mazda for a few months and you really start to understand, its better to live with overall.
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