If you don't need the space of the larger models, this is my favorite model on the Mazda lot. Every other competitor has caveats like cheap interiors, little power, shit availability, or some combination of the 3. With the CX-30, it rides nice, has a class leading interior, good power, decent fuel economy, and the right amount of features.
Yeah, I don't like the visibility in the CX-30. It's nice, but I prefer the Mazda 3 sedan. I like Mazda's current design language, but one of my biggest complaints is how small the windows are. They seem smaller on the CX-30.
@@PhillyFan20 it probably feels smaller on the CX 30 than the 3 because the door panels of the former is tall and the windows start really from an upper position. Sedan 3 seems to have the least cramped windows from the looks of it. After being in airy cars, not sure i could live with it. But sunroof could help a bit with the claustrophobia at least.
I like it for what it is, not what people want it to be. What is it? Small hatchback with a lifted suspension,AWD and available engine with way more torque than the average CX-30 driver will ever need. That's truly it. Lower the suspension and rip off the plastic cladding and you have a Mazda 3 hatch with a slightly different body style. It has the S&V thing down, it's sporty and a vehicle, but there isn't much U. (utility)
Bought the CX-30 for my 5ft mother and she absolutely loves it. The CX-5 or CX-50 is comically big for her. Some people do like how small the CX-30 is!
Americans: the CX-30 is too small Europeans: the CX-30 is such a big car, you'll have to pay a tax for that, and another tax because a 2 liters engine is obviously way too much. At least we have the option for a manual transmission, and a battery to make the car a "mild hybrid", which is nice.
As a quick seat-belter (quite possibly one of the fastest in town), I have been able to keep my cx-5 ding dongs down to a minimum. No annoyances whatsoever
I've had my 2022 CX-30 Carbon Edition for 19 months thus far. No problems, issues or complaints to report, other than I had to black-out additional portions of the vehicle to make that thick body cladding look palatable to me & properly integrated into the vehicle design. This is my first Mazda & I've come to believe that they build better ICE vehicles than either Toyota or Honda these days.
Excellent review. I've been on the fence re: the 2023 CE and the ONLY reason I"m on the fence is lack of Bose. Is it worth the additional cost in fuel (I'm in WA state - most expensive gas in the USA) and get the Turbo for the Bose or are there plans in 2024 to add the Bose to non Turbo CX-30? Inquiring minds want to know.
i have the turbo with the Bose... get the turbo with the Bose. sure, it's a couple grand more, but it's still the best 365-day product under $40k CDN MSRP.
in canada, you can spec the Turbo to get the red leather interior. i got mine in Black Exterior/Red Leather Interior. i say this in all the CX-30 vids, Mazda blessed us with a mini Japanese Porsche Macan lite.
Really gonna miss the buddy cop reviews of this channel. It’s what made you guys special. Don’t know if it’s the best move for the channel but wish Charlie all the best in his new digs. Hopefully there is a tearful reunion in the future.
Good vid! As a soul red/white parchment cx30 owner i can tell you, yes, the interior feels much bigger in white than black...yes, the back seat leg room is stingy but i never use the back seat so not an issue for me. As for the admittedly too small gas tank, i still get about 320 miles hwy with that tank and usually i like to get out and stretch every 250 miles or so on road trips so i just stop at a gas station. As i never use the back seat for people, i removed the headrests so no issues folding them flat with the front seats all the way back. I prefer small cars (perhaps from living in europe) and this fits the bill for me. I looked at the Taos and cx5 but both are too big for me
I tested this and I actually don't think the back seats are that bad. But it depends on how far back the front seat are pushed. So if the front people are not big and don't need to slide the front seat back too much then the back seats have OK room. Child seats are another story though but for that there is CX-5
I am buying a used 2023 CX-30 AWD Turbo. You don't need a turbo. You want a turbo. My wife and I are both short so the size issue is not an issue. I talked to a guy getting his daughter's CX-30 washed. He said the brakes are soft. It isn't that it brakes slow, but ther is a bit more travel compared to a sporty car that engages the bakes almost immediately.
Love my 2021, fun to drive and is awesome in the Michigan winters. Do not believe carbon edition is worth it. New my 2021 was $26,000 for Preferred with added wireless charging, Bose system, and convenience 3 package which give you a lot of the Premium package up grades. And I agree you do not need the turbo.
Why do people unnecessarily push the front seats all the way back? Doesn't it feel/get uncomfortable. Also genuinely cant tell if the space in the back is small or the range of motion for the front seats is more.
While the NA is just enough for the CX5, it is perfect for the CX30. You get better reliability, better mpgs for the average city communter, and it sounds pretty good when reved and kind of a throwback powertrain. If only Mazda went perfomance hybrid vs creating a turbo engine.
I’m seriously considering a CX30, but I love how high up I feel when I drive the CX5. Am I going to lose a lot of that if I get a CX30? Thanks for any replies.
Good point about the soul red paint with red interior. I mean who cares if the shades match, you only see one at a time. And it's not like Mazda hasnt already committed the fashion faux pas of mixing black and brown with interior materials😂
The cx3 was a tiny little car that you could pack a lot into. Ex: 1 week worth of camping equipment and supplies including luggage, toiletries, and provisions. For ppl who want a small car and storage capability it’s a great car. Also feels less confused than the cx30.
Nice vehicle on many leveled but in need of a refresh. Had a 2020 Preferred but when the lease was up looked elsewhere due to the fact nothing has changed on them.
The 2024 models might get some updates. The 2024 Mazda 3s were announced in June and the turbo models will get a 10.25" inch screen. They'll also get wireless ACP and Android Auto. I imagine the 2024 CX-30s will get the same treatment once they're announced.
@@MrDoBaKflips Okay, you must be a Mazda fanboy/girl that rotary knob is soooo outdated, i assume you still use a flip phone which doesn't have a touchscreen......
I own a 2021 Mazda cx-30 premium. The ONLY thing i like about this car is the Bose sound system. Everything else sucks. Low mileage range compared to other similar cars. Too much plastic. This car scratches SO EASILY!!!! I am shocked Mazda has not been sued for this. Mazdas look great but they are cheap for a reason. The materials they use are ridiculously cheap and scratch easier than a lottery scratch off ticket. And the entertainment screen is fking garbage as well. I regret ever getting this car and everyone should avoid Mazda all together
If you don't need the space of the larger models, this is my favorite model on the Mazda lot. Every other competitor has caveats like cheap interiors, little power, shit availability, or some combination of the 3. With the CX-30, it rides nice, has a class leading interior, good power, decent fuel economy, and the right amount of features.
If only the visibility was better
Yeah, I don't like the visibility in the CX-30. It's nice, but I prefer the Mazda 3 sedan. I like Mazda's current design language, but one of my biggest complaints is how small the windows are. They seem smaller on the CX-30.
@@PhillyFan20 it probably feels smaller on the CX 30 than the 3 because the door panels of the former is tall and the windows start really from an upper position. Sedan 3 seems to have the least cramped windows from the looks of it. After being in airy cars, not sure i could live with it. But sunroof could help a bit with the claustrophobia at least.
Wtf is the matter with you? It is way too small, my wang is the size of the car
I like it for what it is, not what people want it to be. What is it? Small hatchback with a lifted suspension,AWD and available engine with way more torque than the average CX-30 driver will ever need. That's truly it. Lower the suspension and rip off the plastic cladding and you have a Mazda 3 hatch with a slightly different body style. It has the S&V thing down, it's sporty and a vehicle, but there isn't much U. (utility)
Bought the CX-30 for my 5ft mother and she absolutely loves it. The CX-5 or CX-50 is comically big for her. Some people do like how small the CX-30 is!
Very solid reliable, stylish and Fun to drive..no brainer purchase
im 6ft 2 with a 34 inch inseam. I can fit fine in the back.
When the seat is pushed all the way front? Give some reference
After driving this, you won't enjoy driving other major Japanese compact SUVs. Cx-30 is that good.
I don’t understand why reviewers knock the amount of trunk space and back seat leg room in a small car. Its a SMALL CAR! Duh!
Mostly because a lot of people don't realize how small it is. We find it our duty to inform those who are uninformed.
It's so small it's surprising.
Gonna miss u two together, u guys have great chemistry together and entertaining as reviewers. By far my favorite with car reviews.
I missed something, what happened??
@@connorschanie3287Charlie is moving out of state.
Charlie is moving to Mogadishu with Emily.
In 36 years of driving and ~20 vehicles my turbo premium cx30 is my favorite.
Americans: the CX-30 is too small
Europeans: the CX-30 is such a big car, you'll have to pay a tax for that, and another tax because a 2 liters engine is obviously way too much.
At least we have the option for a manual transmission, and a battery to make the car a "mild hybrid", which is nice.
As a quick seat-belter (quite possibly one of the fastest in town), I have been able to keep my cx-5 ding dongs down to a minimum. No annoyances whatsoever
I've had my 2022 CX-30 Carbon Edition for 19 months thus far. No problems, issues or complaints to report, other than I had to black-out additional portions of the vehicle to make that thick body cladding look palatable to me & properly integrated into the vehicle design. This is my first Mazda & I've come to believe that they build better ICE vehicles than either Toyota or Honda these days.
Excellent review. I've been on the fence re: the 2023 CE and the ONLY reason I"m on the fence is lack of Bose. Is it worth the additional cost in fuel (I'm in WA state - most expensive gas in the USA) and get the Turbo for the Bose or are there plans in 2024 to add the Bose to non Turbo CX-30? Inquiring minds want to know.
i have the turbo with the Bose... get the turbo with the Bose. sure, it's a couple grand more, but it's still the best 365-day product under $40k CDN MSRP.
in canada, you can spec the Turbo to get the red leather interior. i got mine in Black Exterior/Red Leather Interior. i say this in all the CX-30 vids, Mazda blessed us with a mini Japanese Porsche Macan lite.
I test drove the CX-30 and CX-5 and went with CX-5 because it was bigger. They both drove nice as Mazda's always do!
Really gonna miss the buddy cop reviews of this channel. It’s what made you guys special. Don’t know if it’s the best move for the channel but wish Charlie all the best in his new digs. Hopefully there is a tearful reunion in the future.
I've got the Turbo 2021 Soul Red / White Interior. It's a sweet ride. I don't have a dog or kids, so the size is perfect. It's a great road trip car.
Good vid! As a soul red/white parchment cx30 owner i can tell you, yes, the interior feels much bigger in white than black...yes, the back seat leg room is stingy but i never use the back seat so not an issue for me. As for the admittedly too small gas tank, i still get about 320 miles hwy with that tank and usually i like to get out and stretch every 250 miles or so on road trips so i just stop at a gas station. As i never use the back seat for people, i removed the headrests so no issues folding them flat with the front seats all the way back. I prefer small cars (perhaps from living in europe) and this fits the bill for me. I looked at the Taos and cx5 but both are too big for me
I tested this and I actually don't think the back seats are that bad. But it depends on how far back the front seat are pushed. So if the front people are not big and don't need to slide the front seat back too much then the back seats have OK room. Child seats are another story though but for that there is CX-5
It’s funny seeing how you laughed about how impressive 37 mpg is. In the UK people would find that horrible😂. This car is great and so was the video!!
Just a friendly reminder UK mpg and US mpg are not the same. But either way we don’t get small diesel hatchbacks
@@Veyronp87 aah thanks I didn’t realise. This would be 37 US would be 44 EU which is alright tbf
I am buying a used 2023 CX-30 AWD Turbo. You don't need a turbo. You want a turbo.
My wife and I are both short so the size issue is not an issue.
I talked to a guy getting his daughter's CX-30 washed. He said the brakes are soft. It isn't that it brakes slow, but ther is a bit more travel compared to a sporty car that engages the bakes almost immediately.
Love my 2021, fun to drive and is awesome in the Michigan winters. Do not believe carbon edition is worth it. New my 2021 was $26,000 for Preferred with added wireless charging, Bose system, and convenience 3 package which give you a lot of the Premium package up grades. And I agree you do not need the turbo.
Why do people unnecessarily push the front seats all the way back? Doesn't it feel/get uncomfortable. Also genuinely cant tell if the space in the back is small or the range of motion for the front seats is more.
Front seats are cramped if you're used to compact size. This is literally sub compact sized in the interior
I"m down to confusoin now as to which one I'd like-- so I've reached the point where the only way I'm going to decide is go DRIVE some!!!
While the NA is just enough for the CX5, it is perfect for the CX30. You get better reliability, better mpgs for the average city communter, and it sounds pretty good when reved and kind of a throwback powertrain. If only Mazda went perfomance hybrid vs creating a turbo engine.
Got this same car in March of last year, love everything about it except the cup holders
I’m seriously considering a CX30, but I love how high up I feel when I drive the CX5. Am I going to lose a lot of that if I get a CX30? Thanks for any replies.
Nah, it feels pretty similar.
Good point about the soul red paint with red interior. I mean who cares if the shades match, you only see one at a time. And it's not like Mazda hasnt already committed the fashion faux pas of mixing black and brown with interior materials😂
$31k is cheap bro... 😂😂😂 singapore cost $196K for mazda cx30 2L engine.. hahaha
The cx3 was a tiny little car that you could pack a lot into. Ex: 1 week worth of camping equipment and supplies including luggage, toiletries, and provisions. For ppl who want a small car and storage capability it’s a great car. Also feels less confused than the cx30.
Looks like willow run
Australia gets the CX-30 from Japan. The brakes are a constant complaint. Even models here you really need to stomp on them.
Wow, my stupid 2007 Yaris has great sounding door closes.
Hey guys great review. Just wondering how tall y'all were so as to understand how small leg room is in the rear? Thanks
Thanks! 5'10
What colour do u think is the best for this car? Soul red crystal?
Yes. The white is pretty sharp too.
They’re on the left of the steering column…Use your turn signals.
Are these still made in Mexico?
Yes
Nice vehicle on many leveled but in need of a refresh. Had a 2020 Preferred but when the lease was up looked elsewhere due to the fact nothing has changed on them.
The 2024 models might get some updates. The 2024 Mazda 3s were announced in June and the turbo models will get a 10.25" inch screen. They'll also get wireless ACP and Android Auto. I imagine the 2024 CX-30s will get the same treatment once they're announced.
Take the gender out of your demographic recommendation, it’s 2023. Younger, older, families, singles, couples, off-roaders are better descriptions.
There’s always a Karen out there. 🙄
@@jayson657 great original comment 👍🙄
The guy holding the camera is annoying. The man on screen is trying to describe how his driving is, and the guy is interrupting him.
Nobody cares about your college dating experience.
As viewers, you guys make us feel really uncomfortable and talking over eachother really sucks. But great video quality
Going 80 in a 55 zone on public roads and rolling through stop signs is embarrassing and dangerous for a car reviewer
First comment
Outdated and that infotainment system with no touchscreen is lame.......
Their infotainment is better than touchscreens, best in the industry. There is nothing outdated about it
@@MrDoBaKflips Okay, you must be a Mazda fanboy/girl that rotary knob is soooo outdated, i assume you still use a flip phone which doesn't have a touchscreen......
After using it for a couple weeks you get used to it, I actually like it better than a touchscreen now. No finger prints!!!
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8touchscreens suck ass lmfao
I own a 2021 Mazda cx-30 premium. The ONLY thing i like about this car is the Bose sound system. Everything else sucks. Low mileage range compared to other similar cars. Too much plastic. This car scratches SO EASILY!!!! I am shocked Mazda has not been sued for this. Mazdas look great but they are cheap for a reason. The materials they use are ridiculously cheap and scratch easier than a lottery scratch off ticket. And the entertainment screen is fking garbage as well. I regret ever getting this car and everyone should avoid Mazda all together
This Mazda's week paint... I've been hearing about it at least last 10 years. And that is true!