Im getting mine in November! The base is honestly the best to own because no extra turbo stress on the engine and plus Mazda quality really beats everyone in that price range!
Can’t beat the deal. The first few years they were only offering the small 2. L engine but now with the 2.5L changed the game. No other manufacturers are offering this much HP + more milage for a base trim. Mazda didn't strip down like other manufacturers. It's hard to believe it's a base trim with its interior.
@@jithutomy511 The Subaru Outback has entered the conversation. 2.5L base, 2.4T upgrade, all with similar specs and price to the CX-30. No, the 2 vehicles are not the same size but I just wanted to point out other manufacturers do have similar engine options at equivalent price points. Mazda's not "giving" you a special deal here.
@@anthonyng3014the Outback is not in the same group as the cx30? Why would you even mention that. Plus the base engine in the Outback is a dog. I know I’ve had one. Never will buy one again. The turbo Outback has the cvt too. No comparison. Mazda has it all over any subaru.
I think with the Mazda you're looking at a much friendlier cost of ownership over time and that's the main thing that made me decide to get the 2024 CX-30.
It looks like every other Mazda, which is not a bad thing. (Granted it is polarizing, but I actually like the styling very much of the BMW Ryan recently tested). The protruding "bump" below the rear window of the CX-30 just looks weird to me though. What is the purpose? I dont think it effectively increases storage space. Pretty much every Mazda model has it, but it seems much more pronounced on the CX-30. I live in Minnesota, where we have snowy roads at least 4 months of the year, and I probably would stick with Subaru for its proven slippery road prowess, but other manufacturers are certainly catching up, and the Mazda certainly has some attractive alternatives.
@@edsmith9855I live in Maine and we get feet of snow sometimes. My cx30 turbo with snow tires is a beast. Never owned anything as good in the snow. The Mazda will last so much longer than that bmw. I would never buy a new beemer. Not worth it at all.
I bought the '24 CX-30 Carbon Turbo as a daily commuter, and it has been a blast to drive. There was a break-in period at around 2000 miles where the car really came alive, especially with higher octane fuel. It's just fun. I'm 6'1, so it is a little snug, but the performance more than makes up for it. Drawbacks are the mediocre fuel economy (@23mpg) and infotainment, which takes time to adjust to
@@ifyahadone The fuel economy of turbocharged engines drops off significantly if you have a lead foot. In my '23 CX-30 (with a turbo) for city driving 19-22 mpg is common. It's pretty easy to get 28-30 mpg for highway driving when I'm light on the throttle. I've gotten 31 mpg highway driving before. I change it up every once in a while and go full throttle, which tanks the mpg to 18-19 mpg. Normal driving where I'm just being moderately lead footed and not intentionally mashing the pedal, I see 22-24 mpg on the parkway. In rush hour traffic, 35-45 minute commute on the parkway, 22-25 mpg is common. Another thing to note is, under the same driving conditions, I anecdotally experience a ~1 mpg bump on 93 octane. However, I just use it to bump up the horsepower. Based on my experience, with 3 people in the car and a decent amount of luggage, the slight bump in torque and added 23 horsepower does make a practical difference, especially giving a lot of confidence in merges. However, I just like the power bump for the fun, although most people who don't drive like maniacs aren't going notice anything other than the shifts being smoother. Ok. I'm done yapping now. Hope this helps if you or anyone out there ever considers getting a turbocharged model.
I bought a 2024 CX30 Carbon Turbo new in May. I traded in my 2021 CX30 premium. I love the turbo. Vaguely terrifying a professional car reviewer is citing the hp of regular vs premium. 😮 Ill also never go back to a touch screen after getting used to the Mazda infotainment.
My family member just purchased a 2024 model and she loves it. It is a little bit smaller than what she came out of but she does like it. She commutes with it and we prefer to use “driver assistance features” vs your term of “semi autonomous features” because that could turn into a miscommunication quickly and not everyone wants any kind of autonomy lol. Anyways, we are happy it has AWD as it snows where we live. The heated seats work phenomenal and it does move out of its own way, even the non turbo model. Thanks for the off road tests because it really shows what some of the vehicles are capable of even if most people don’t take them on that type of terrain. Great video!
Savage Geese does an excellent job of showing what makes it so compelling for the price or even regardless of price but just a damn good driver's car. Think of it as a lifted hot hatch. The car shines around corners. Also, in 100k miles, the bimmer will be on the tail end of some massive depreciation with the dealer wanting a massive service bill. Probably not the same situation with the mazda.
I don't know what gas you have in the 2.5 turbo and I'm not sure if I missed anything in the video but the car generates 250hp only if you put premium 93 in it. When the car has full power with 93 it will get a sub 6 seconds 0-60mph any day. And for cabin noise, the OEM tires are not that good with road noise as well as the gripping power. I had mine switched to Michelin Primacy Tour A/S the cabin is noticeable quieter and much more gripping.
This is NOT a negative comment on this review, on the contrary, its exceptional! My wife needs a smaller SUV, but everyone seems to review the models, such as this one, with every bell and whistle the manufacture has available. Over $43,000 after taxes, fees, etc, seems crazy to me, despite the better fuel economy. I understand the Hybrids are "the thing," but the cost is just a but much for some people's pocket books. I guess I need a better job, get a second job, or save over the next year or more to somehow put more down on the vehicle...HEY, maybe a second mortgage!? No question, your reviews are excellent, but a few lower-trim reviews for comparison would be nice every now and again. Sure, not as fun, and if I look more closely, I'm sure there here, but some of us just can't afford a top-trimmed model. Huge thumbs up here, and on your XRT AWD review I just watched. An SEL review vs Honda CR-V EX (after recall fix) vs Kia Sorrento, vs Toyota RAV 4 comparo review someday? 😀
Would love to see a long-term video for your personal Subaru Crosstrek! Just to learn more about its reliability, considering you have more aggressive tires and occasionally take it off-roading. What additional maintenance did you have to do on the vehicle? Many people are complaining about the CVT and whether or not you need to service it, I trust you would be the most qualified person to make a video like this considering you tested many Subarus are personally own them long term. Thanks!
This was my first good look at the BMW X2, and wow, I can't believe that design was approved, with both the front and rear looking embarrassingly weird (though last-generation Civic owners will likely love it). The CX-30 still looks good to me - except for the overdone fender cladding, of course.
I'm glad you show yourself (the car) going Slowly over 'interesting" terrain as it shows you can go on light trails. Just for reference - a few years ago I took a basic pickup that only had a limited slip differential about 5-10 miles on National Forest road noted as 4wd only (I asked a park ranger about it "try it and if it's too much for the pickup just go back out"). We encountered $100K 4wd trucks not going much faster (small motorcycles had the easiest time) and family campers (4wd) - but it shows that with care and occasionally checking clearances you don't need the biggest and badest rig to enjoy a vacation trip. As for the nannies like lane keep assist - they're the first things I Turn Off when I test drive a vehicle (I'm rarely in a city, but adaptive cruise can be helpful).
Custumers who will buy this Mazda even won't think about take it off road. And Ryan takes it hard to show us off road capability. Great review. Greetings
Yeah, not me :) Tomorrow i'm goint to the shop since i damaged my front bumper by falling my mazda to a small trench next to the road. This car behaves really really bad on roads which are not asphalt.
Love my 2022 Mazda CX30 turbo the dealership didn't have Miata but so happy with it and I don't use it much in my garage only use for special occasions
At 6’4” tall there’s no way I’m getting in a CX30 but I’d definitely look at the CX70. Mazda makes nice vehicles and they aren’t as greedy as all the other dealerships
I was very recently in the market. It came down to the cx30 and the Crosstrek (no BMW was considered). Very different cars. I really liked the cx30 BUT I'm 6'1" long torso and when getting into the cx30, I have to severely bend my neck. I knew this would grate on me. For other reasons like already owning an 24 Outback xt touring, I bought a Crosstrek Limited in lithium pearl red.... Still, I covet that Mazda soul red.
I'm 5'9" and can't comfortably sit in the CX-30 front seats as any shift in the car's balance would have me banging or close to hitting my head on the side door frame. If the seats are adjusted down, the windows go up to my neck. Horrible design choice by Mazda for those of us used to good visibility in cars like Hondas, Toyotas and Subarus
@@mighty_object Hating a car for the brand is irrational unless the brand itself has done something to earn the hate like commit crimes. I do dislike certain cars for various reasons but not a brand.
Owned a 2022 CX30 Turbo, and the main reason I had to sell it was it was burning oil, it started at 2000 km, local dealership offered a new engine but who wants a new engine at 12k km, the heated steering wheel was annoying, it only heated the left and right side of the steering wheel and lastly I think the steering was too heavy but sporty, besides that I really loved it, everyday driving was so much fun, would I buy it again? Probably after the second generation of the turbo engine.
Just out of curiosity, how did you know it was burning oil? 2000 kms is too early for a service so did you notice smell or fumes or something else? I'm assuming it didn't burn so much oil as to have the engine oil indicator light up. If that was the case, you were absolutely right in selling the car.
@@tungol00 I would think that would definitely be a warranty claim if the oil burning was so bad that it burned almost all the oil only after 2k kms. Hopefully you got compensated before selling the lemon.
Nice car for the price. Some dealers are even giving discounts in my area. That said, I would get the CX-5 instead. It has more interior room in a still compact package, and has an independent rear suspension. I see the real competitors for this vehicle as the Crosstrek, Corolla Cross, and Kona/Seltos. The CX-30 is very attractive against those competitors, since a loaded non-turbo Crosstrek can reach the mid 30k range. At least according to the rumors I have heard, Subaru is bringing the 2.5L engine to the Crosstrek Premium for 2025, which makes it much more competitive. Now if they would just juice up the upper trim levels with a mild turbo of 200+ hp.
I looked at the CX-5 at a dealership and loved it. It has much more room. The deal-breaker for me was the 23 mpg city driving. Bad for me since I do lots of city driving. The 2025 CX-5 gets 26 mpg city, but it uses i-stop and cylinder deactivation to achieve it. I've read too many negative reports about this technology, so I'll have to pass.
@@kenfrank2730 I would definitely pick the CX-5 over the CX-30 and probably over the CX-50 as well. I like the CX-50 styling more, and it has more room, but I just cant get past the beam rear axle. If you drive in the city a lot, you should consider a hybrid. Rav4, CRV, and Tuscon all have hybrids now, and I think Subaru is going to start bringing in hybrids pretty soon as well. The Tuscon hybrid has a LOT of equipment for the price in the lower trims, if you trust Hyundai reliability. Personally, i have mixed feelings about their reliability, but my daughter has had a Sante Fe and now a Telluride and had no problems.
You can barely see anything out of that little pillbox! The giant black cladding really clashes with the nicer looking body panels. This car really can't figure out what it wants to be.
Add to this the point of cladding was supposed to be protection from the elements when off road. Uhh, going from this review, this car's not going far off road, certainly not far enough to need cladding. Meanwhile, on their cars which actually have the chops to go off road, Mazda decided to go the luxury route with zero body protection. Great thinking.
@@benjohnson4549 Going by your theory the geniuses at Mazda think the Mazda 3, CX-5, CX-70, and CX-90 all don't see road salt. The Mazda 3 out of all of them would likely need road salt protection cladding far more since it's closer to the ground. My point is the CX-30 is less likely to go off road so less likely to need cladding yet Mazda decided to go all out on the cladding for the CX-30, making it butt ugly.
According to the website running 93 gives the CX-30 a net 250hp. CX-5 and CX-50 are indicated to hit 256hp on the same, so just a smidge more for some reason.
The X2 is utterly ugly. It has absolutely lost that BMW mojo in the design language they used to have before. I rented the previous CX-3 for several days and was overwhelmingly adored by its handling and pep even with a small 2.0 l engine.
No it doesn't. Some AWD cars like Hyundai have "locking" center diffs, but they just insure a certain percentage of the power goes to the rear wheels (much like Subaru standard system).
@@drivingsports We aren't talking about the 90, we're talking about the 30. If we were, then I'd agree that the 90 is a better, more fair comparison to an X5; however, comparing the 30 to an X2 doesn't make a lot of sense. People looking at a 30 (like myself) aren't likely to consider a BMW due to price range, maintenance and repair costs, and maybe insurance premiums. It'd be like asking a Civic owner if they considered a a 3 series, when the question should be posed to someone looking at baseline RDX to a baseline X5. Personal opinion, I just think the comparison between a CX-30 and an X5 is lost on both consumers.
Just get the Mazda 3 hatch Turbo premium plus. How many of you really plan to go off road anyways?..........That's right almost ZERO trips to Starbucks and your kids school Don't count. So stop with the cross over Kool Aid and just get the Turbo 3 Hatch It's a beast in the snow and can humble a WRX in a race. Its the same dam thing that's not as obnoxious and not ANOTHER ME TOO!! cross over.. AND hold on!!! its the same dam thing at the same dam price!!
39k for this claustrophobic car !!! You get a fully loaded Forester or Outback … with better safety tech and better lane keep assistance and exceptional off road without overheating issues !
@@mart0225 Uhh, you seriously comparing the 2.5L Crosstrek to a fully loaded Outback with the 2.4T? There's an almost 100 hp and 100 lb ft of torque difference between the 2. Yes, those 100 hp and 100 lb ft costs money.
Not everything is about space. Somethings are just for looks and fun and the CX30 is that and I want one. Some time The small size is an advantage where I live and getting out of tight apaces.
@@pistondo You're saying you like the looks of that horrible wheel arch cladding on the CX-30? And worst driver visibility in it's class? If you just want small size, why not the Mazda 3? The lifted CX-30 obviously can't handle off road as this review showed.
Going off road with all season tires and complaining. LoL. Put all terrain tires on and lets see what it does. Mazda makes a CX-50 for those wanting to go off the paved path.
@@0HOON0 He should have turned off traction assist as it prevents the drive wheels from spinning to assist the stuck wheel/wheels. He should have known how the system operates and then he would have realized why the power was being shut. This feature is really made for ice and snow going uphill. Below is right from the owner’s manual. When the vehicle tires become embedded in mud, sand, or deep snow, the Off-Road Traction Assist functions to prevent drive-wheel spinning and to assist in freeing tires that are stuck. This is not a function made for off-road driving. Do not drive over rough rocky roads and river beds.
Not very impressed with his reviewing skills. He came up way shorter than the CX-30. I have owned a new '23 model since January. He has the HP figures wrong, there is nothing wrong with the HUD either. I have installed a HRG 1.5" lift along with Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme tires, 235/60R18 and so far they work great. My only complaints would be lack of storage, very small gas tank, and I suppose lack of power outlets in the rear seating area.
Ryan's having far too much fun in this vehicle for his own good. Mazda has basically hit all the right spots except for visibility and interior room. It's quite ironic that a "driver's" brand such as Mazda would choose form over function so much that they are now the brand with the WORST driver visibility of all car brands. If you don't believe me, please take a sit into various brands and compare. Mazda's C-pillar and beltline are definitely the worst out of all reputable brands.Another deal breaker with the CX-30 for me is the absolute lack of leg and headroom. It feels horribly closed in and claustrophobic inside the CX-30 when compared to other contemporaries like the Crosstrek, RAV4, CRV, Tucson, Sportage, etc.
@@ifyahadone So you somehow went from my comment of "Mazda has basically hit all the right spots" to "You hate Mazda"? Nice logic, now go back to class.
Loved how it noped out of the log test and just simply refused to move an inch forward. Meanwhile every Subaru ever tested on this course went over those logs like they barely existed.
I own a 2023 model year. I did a 0-60 in 6 seconds using premium 93 fuel. The car outputs 250hp and 320 torque on 93.
Yep. I drove my wife's and got 5.7 at sea level. Had to build up boost a little, but it was fun
I get around 5.7-5.8 religiously with my draggy.
I just found this out when looking for quick suvs. I’m amazed!
I own a 2024 Mazda CX30 GX in Canada it’s the base trim. It has a 2.5L 191 horse. More than enough pep. Awesome!
Im getting mine in November! The base is honestly the best to own because no extra turbo stress on the engine and plus Mazda quality really beats everyone in that price range!
Can’t beat the deal. The first few years they were only offering the small 2. L engine but now with the 2.5L changed the game. No other manufacturers are offering this much HP + more milage for a base trim. Mazda didn't strip down like other manufacturers. It's hard to believe it's a base trim with its interior.
@@jithutomy511 The Subaru Outback has entered the conversation. 2.5L base, 2.4T upgrade, all with similar specs and price to the CX-30. No, the 2 vehicles are not the same size but I just wanted to point out other manufacturers do have similar engine options at equivalent price points. Mazda's not "giving" you a special deal here.
@@anthonyng3014the Outback is not in the same group as the cx30? Why would you even mention that. Plus the base engine in the Outback is a dog. I know I’ve had one. Never will buy one again. The turbo Outback has the cvt too. No comparison. Mazda has it all over any subaru.
I think with the Mazda you're looking at a much friendlier cost of ownership over time and that's the main thing that made me decide to get the 2024 CX-30.
I must say the CX30 has much better exterior styling than the BMW.
It looks like every other Mazda, which is not a bad thing. (Granted it is polarizing, but I actually like the styling very much of the BMW Ryan recently tested). The protruding "bump" below the rear window of the CX-30 just looks weird to me though. What is the purpose? I dont think it effectively increases storage space. Pretty much every Mazda model has it, but it seems much more pronounced on the CX-30. I live in Minnesota, where we have snowy roads at least 4 months of the year, and I probably would stick with Subaru for its proven slippery road prowess, but other manufacturers are certainly catching up, and the Mazda certainly has some attractive alternatives.
@@edsmith9855I live in Maine and we get feet of snow sometimes. My cx30 turbo with snow tires is a beast. Never owned anything as good in the snow. The Mazda will last so much longer than that bmw. I would never buy a new beemer. Not worth it at all.
I bought the '24 CX-30 Carbon Turbo as a daily commuter, and it has been a blast to drive. There was a break-in period at around 2000 miles where the car really came alive, especially with higher octane fuel. It's just fun. I'm 6'1, so it is a little snug, but the performance more than makes up for it. Drawbacks are the mediocre fuel economy (@23mpg) and infotainment, which takes time to adjust to
I have the '23 CX-30 (non-turbo) and get about 28 running around town and 35 on the highway. Surprised that you only get 23 mpg.
@@ifyahadone The fuel economy of turbocharged engines drops off significantly if you have a lead foot. In my '23 CX-30 (with a turbo) for city driving 19-22 mpg is common. It's pretty easy to get 28-30 mpg for highway driving when I'm light on the throttle. I've gotten 31 mpg highway driving before. I change it up every once in a while and go full throttle, which tanks the mpg to 18-19 mpg. Normal driving where I'm just being moderately lead footed and not intentionally mashing the pedal, I see 22-24 mpg on the parkway. In rush hour traffic, 35-45 minute commute on the parkway, 22-25 mpg is common.
Another thing to note is, under the same driving conditions, I anecdotally experience a ~1 mpg bump on 93 octane. However, I just use it to bump up the horsepower. Based on my experience, with 3 people in the car and a decent amount of luggage, the slight bump in torque and added 23 horsepower does make a practical difference, especially giving a lot of confidence in merges. However, I just like the power bump for the fun, although most people who don't drive like maniacs aren't going notice anything other than the shifts being smoother.
Ok. I'm done yapping now. Hope this helps if you or anyone out there ever considers getting a turbocharged model.
I bought a 2024 CX30 Carbon Turbo new in May. I traded in my 2021 CX30 premium. I love the turbo. Vaguely terrifying a professional car reviewer is citing the hp of regular vs premium. 😮 Ill also never go back to a touch screen after getting used to the Mazda infotainment.
i just bought a 2024 cx-30 the same day u uploaded 😝
My family member just purchased a 2024 model and she loves it. It is a little bit smaller than what she came out of but she does like it. She commutes with it and we prefer to use “driver assistance features” vs your term of “semi autonomous features” because that could turn into a miscommunication quickly and not everyone wants any kind of autonomy lol. Anyways, we are happy it has AWD as it snows where we live. The heated seats work phenomenal and it does move out of its own way, even the non turbo model. Thanks for the off road tests because it really shows what some of the vehicles are capable of even if most people don’t take them on that type of terrain. Great video!
My wife and I agree to test drive the CX-30 next year when we are ready to trade-in our Honda Civic. TBD
Savage Geese does an excellent job of showing what makes it so compelling for the price or even regardless of price but just a damn good driver's car. Think of it as a lifted hot hatch. The car shines around corners. Also, in 100k miles, the bimmer will be on the tail end of some massive depreciation with the dealer wanting a massive service bill. Probably not the same situation with the mazda.
which video he has multiple?
I don't know what gas you have in the 2.5 turbo and I'm not sure if I missed anything in the video but the car generates 250hp only if you put premium 93 in it. When the car has full power with 93 it will get a sub 6 seconds 0-60mph any day. And for cabin noise, the OEM tires are not that good with road noise as well as the gripping power. I had mine switched to Michelin Primacy Tour A/S the cabin is noticeable quieter and much more gripping.
This is NOT a negative comment on this review, on the contrary, its exceptional! My wife needs a smaller SUV, but everyone seems to review the models, such as this one, with every bell and whistle the manufacture has available. Over $43,000 after taxes, fees, etc, seems crazy to me, despite the better fuel economy. I understand the Hybrids are "the thing," but the cost is just a but much for some people's pocket books. I guess I need a better job, get a second job, or save over the next year or more to somehow put more down on the vehicle...HEY, maybe a second mortgage!?
No question, your reviews are excellent, but a few lower-trim reviews for comparison would be nice every now and again. Sure, not as fun, and if I look more closely, I'm sure there here, but some of us just can't afford a top-trimmed model. Huge thumbs up here, and on your XRT AWD review I just watched. An SEL review vs Honda CR-V EX (after recall fix) vs Kia Sorrento, vs Toyota RAV 4 comparo review someday? 😀
I have the base trim CX-30 (2024) and it's a good car. Only thing I don't like is no air vents in the back seat.
Would love to see a long-term video for your personal Subaru Crosstrek! Just to learn more about its reliability, considering you have more aggressive tires and occasionally take it off-roading. What additional maintenance did you have to do on the vehicle? Many people are complaining about the CVT and whether or not you need to service it, I trust you would be the most qualified person to make a video like this considering you tested many Subarus are personally own them long term. Thanks!
This was my first good look at the BMW X2, and wow, I can't believe that design was approved, with both the front and rear looking embarrassingly weird (though last-generation Civic owners will likely love it). The CX-30 still looks good to me - except for the overdone fender cladding, of course.
I'm glad you show yourself (the car) going Slowly over 'interesting" terrain as it shows you can go on light trails. Just for reference - a few years ago I took a basic pickup that only had a limited slip differential about 5-10 miles on National Forest road noted as 4wd only (I asked a park ranger about it "try it and if it's too much for the pickup just go back out"). We encountered $100K 4wd trucks not going much faster (small motorcycles had the easiest time) and family campers (4wd) - but it shows that with care and occasionally checking clearances you don't need the biggest and badest rig to enjoy a vacation trip. As for the nannies like lane keep assist - they're the first things I Turn Off when I test drive a vehicle (I'm rarely in a city, but adaptive cruise can be helpful).
Custumers who will buy this Mazda even won't think about take it off road. And Ryan takes it hard to show us off road capability. Great review. Greetings
Yeah, not me :) Tomorrow i'm goint to the shop since i damaged my front bumper by falling my mazda to a small trench next to the road. This car behaves really really bad on roads which are not asphalt.
Love my 2022 Mazda CX30 turbo the dealership didn't have Miata but so happy with it and I don't use it much in my garage only use for special occasions
At 6’4” tall there’s no way I’m getting in a CX30 but I’d definitely look at the CX70.
Mazda makes nice vehicles and they aren’t as greedy as all the other dealerships
O czym ty bredzisz? Osoba mająca 195 cm wygodnie zmieści się na przodzie
My local Mazda dealers are still doing markups, one is doing $1k and the other is doing $4k...in 2024
I was very recently in the market. It came down to the cx30 and the Crosstrek (no BMW was considered). Very different cars. I really liked the cx30 BUT I'm 6'1" long torso and when getting into the cx30, I have to severely bend my neck. I knew this would grate on me. For other reasons like already owning an 24 Outback xt touring, I bought a Crosstrek Limited in lithium pearl red.... Still, I covet that Mazda soul red.
I'm 5'9" and can't comfortably sit in the CX-30 front seats as any shift in the car's balance would have me banging or close to hitting my head on the side door frame. If the seats are adjusted down, the windows go up to my neck. Horrible design choice by Mazda for those of us used to good visibility in cars like Hondas, Toyotas and Subarus
@@anthonyng3014 you just a hater
@@mighty_object Hating a car for the brand is irrational unless the brand itself has done something to earn the hate like commit crimes. I do dislike certain cars for various reasons but not a brand.
Looking at the X2, I assume that during early in it's design intent, BMW's head designer went to lunch and was never heard from again...
Probably went to work at Kia
Excellent review as always.
I got this car because it's a budget ferrari purosangue 😊
Cant believe Ferrari copied their designs from Mazda, first the the Roma and now the Purosangue
Minus the engine of course
@@anthonyng3014 that's actually a plus if you're planning to keep your car for some time
My 2022 CX5 has traffic assist for stop and go. I believe the cx30 should have the same system.
Different size class, higher price point for the CX5.
I think it’s on the premium plus.
Owned a 2022 CX30 Turbo, and the main reason I had to sell it was it was burning oil, it started at 2000 km, local dealership offered a new engine but who wants a new engine at 12k km, the heated steering wheel was annoying, it only heated the left and right side of the steering wheel and lastly I think the steering was too heavy but sporty, besides that I really loved it, everyday driving was so much fun, would I buy it again? Probably after the second generation of the turbo engine.
Just out of curiosity, how did you know it was burning oil? 2000 kms is too early for a service so did you notice smell or fumes or something else? I'm assuming it didn't burn so much oil as to have the engine oil indicator light up. If that was the case, you were absolutely right in selling the car.
@@anthonyng3014 Low oil lit up on the dash twice in 12k km plus I also checked the dipstick manually after the two warnings.
@@tungol00 I would think that would definitely be a warranty claim if the oil burning was so bad that it burned almost all the oil only after 2k kms. Hopefully you got compensated before selling the lemon.
Love that Mazda Red, any discount code for on X ??
Nice car for the price. Some dealers are even giving discounts in my area. That said, I would get the CX-5 instead. It has more interior room in a still compact package, and has an independent rear suspension. I see the real competitors for this vehicle as the Crosstrek, Corolla Cross, and Kona/Seltos. The CX-30 is very attractive against those competitors, since a loaded non-turbo Crosstrek can reach the mid 30k range. At least according to the rumors I have heard, Subaru is bringing the 2.5L engine to the Crosstrek Premium for 2025, which makes it much more competitive. Now if they would just juice up the upper trim levels with a mild turbo of 200+ hp.
I looked at the CX-5 at a dealership and loved it. It has much more room. The deal-breaker for me was the
23 mpg city driving. Bad for me since I do lots of city driving. The 2025 CX-5 gets 26 mpg city, but it uses i-stop and
cylinder deactivation to achieve it. I've read too many negative reports about this technology, so I'll have to pass.
@@kenfrank2730 I would definitely pick the CX-5 over the CX-30 and probably over the CX-50 as well. I like the CX-50 styling more, and it has more room, but I just cant get past the beam rear axle. If you drive in the city a lot, you should consider a hybrid. Rav4, CRV, and Tuscon all have hybrids now, and I think Subaru is going to start bringing in hybrids pretty soon as well. The Tuscon hybrid has a LOT of equipment for the price in the lower trims, if you trust Hyundai reliability. Personally, i have mixed feelings about their reliability, but my daughter has had a Sante Fe and now a Telluride and had no problems.
You can barely see anything out of that little pillbox!
The giant black cladding really clashes with the nicer looking body panels. This car really can't figure out what it wants to be.
Add to this the point of cladding was supposed to be protection from the elements when off road. Uhh, going from this review, this car's not going far off road, certainly not far enough to need cladding. Meanwhile, on their cars which actually have the chops to go off road, Mazda decided to go the luxury route with zero body protection. Great thinking.
The cladding in those places protects from road salt as well. Something those owners do see.
@@benjohnson4549 Going by your theory the geniuses at Mazda think the Mazda 3, CX-5, CX-70, and CX-90 all don't see road salt. The Mazda 3 out of all of them would likely need road salt protection cladding far more since it's closer to the ground. My point is the CX-30 is less likely to go off road so less likely to need cladding yet Mazda decided to go all out on the cladding for the CX-30, making it butt ugly.
I kinda like your new test trail. Is it possible you test the Renegade Trailhawk again on this course?
Renegade is dead. So no longer available to get one from fleet.
Ah man that's pitty
@@Marty1984 yeah. Agreed.
Good day! have you heard anything about Nissan x-trail 2024?)))))
Isn't this the same car you got stuck in snow with your dad last year or the year before? At least the AWD system didn't overheating this time lol
Yup!
I live in Maine where I get really shitty weather in the winter. My cx30 turbo with snow tires has been the best vehicle I’ve driven.
How does the non turbo drive?
"...because the rest of the system isn't up to modern standards..."
which is a plus
It would be nice if these were built in Japan.
It's a great little car
It doesn't have lane tracing. Only upper trims of the CX-70 and CX-90 have that feature.
Mazda added it to the 2024 model of the CX-30 but only for the TPP trim
If only the U.K. had the CX-30 2.5L turbo sadly we don’t.
NA engines are more reliable
@@calebwany8422 It is the same NA engine but with a turbo.
@@calebwany8422and it’s 2024 turbo engines are very reliable.
I wonder if the cx-30 turbo, like the CX-50 and 5, cranks out another 20 -25 HP if fed premium fuel?
According to the website running 93 gives the CX-30 a net 250hp. CX-5 and CX-50 are indicated to hit 256hp on the same, so just a smidge more for some reason.
The X2 is utterly ugly. It has absolutely lost that BMW mojo in the design language they used to have before. I rented the previous CX-3 for several days and was overwhelmingly adored by its handling and pep even with a small 2.0 l engine.
CX30 has an electronic locking center diff. Definitely dont use that in the off road test. 🤦♂️
No it doesn't. Some AWD cars like Hyundai have "locking" center diffs, but they just insure a certain percentage of the power goes to the rear wheels (much like Subaru standard system).
Mazda have better design than Boring Toyota and they drive better than Toyota.
I love both brands...so this comment was definitely a braindead comment
Did Midnight Sky by Miley sound good on the Bose?
Yes, especially the baseline.
More expensive than Subaru CTW but has the turbo and front cam.
Comparing the cx30 to the X2 bc you recently drove the X2 is ridiculous. The MX 5 just isn't as good as the Z4. Big price difference.
Like my Mazda
Are we really comparing an economy+ Mazda with a luxury BMW, now?
Have you see pricing on the CX90? They’ve been moving upmarket for years.
@@drivingsports We aren't talking about the 90, we're talking about the 30. If we were, then I'd agree that the 90 is a better, more fair comparison to an X5; however, comparing the 30 to an X2 doesn't make a lot of sense. People looking at a 30 (like myself) aren't likely to consider a BMW due to price range, maintenance and repair costs, and maybe insurance premiums. It'd be like asking a Civic owner if they considered a a 3 series, when the question should be posed to someone looking at baseline RDX to a baseline X5.
Personal opinion, I just think the comparison between a CX-30 and an X5 is lost on both consumers.
These are built in Mexico?
Bmw is the benchmark when it comes to performance but exterior goes to mazda.
You put AT tires on this thing and you can go anywhere… I have a 2021 base model with AT tires.
Just get the Mazda 3 hatch Turbo premium plus. How many of you really plan to go off road anyways?..........That's right almost ZERO trips to Starbucks and your kids school Don't count. So stop with the cross over Kool Aid and just get the Turbo 3 Hatch It's a beast in the snow and can humble a WRX in a race. Its the same dam thing that's not as obnoxious and not ANOTHER ME TOO!! cross over..
AND hold on!!! its the same dam thing at the same dam price!!
39k for this claustrophobic car !!! You get a fully loaded Forester or Outback … with better safety tech and better lane keep assistance and exceptional off road without overheating issues !
A comparably configured Outback is $45k. A Crosstrek Limited with less content is $36.5K.
Where the CX-30 falls short is fuel economy and ride.
Totally. Mazda sucks.
@@mart0225 Uhh, you seriously comparing the 2.5L Crosstrek to a fully loaded Outback with the 2.4T? There's an almost 100 hp and 100 lb ft of torque difference between the 2. Yes, those 100 hp and 100 lb ft costs money.
Not everything is about space. Somethings are just for looks and fun and the CX30 is that and I want one. Some time The small size is an advantage where I live and getting out of tight apaces.
@@pistondo You're saying you like the looks of that horrible wheel arch cladding on the CX-30? And worst driver visibility in it's class? If you just want small size, why not the Mazda 3? The lifted CX-30 obviously can't handle off road as this review showed.
The BMW is 20,000 more in your test cars
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Going off road with all season tires and complaining. LoL. Put all terrain tires on and lets see what it does. Mazda makes a CX-50 for those wanting to go off the paved path.
Two tires weren't even spinning. Traction control was overmatched by the log obstacle.
@@0HOON0 He should have turned off traction assist as it prevents the drive wheels from spinning to assist the stuck wheel/wheels. He should have known how the system operates and then he would have realized why the power was being shut. This feature is really made for ice and snow going uphill. Below is right from the owner’s manual.
When the vehicle tires become embedded in mud, sand, or deep snow, the Off-Road Traction Assist functions to prevent drive-wheel spinning and to assist in freeing tires that are stuck. This is not a function made for off-road driving. Do not drive over rough rocky roads and river beds.
If I was looking at a Mazda I would also not be looking at a gross bmw
Not very impressed with his reviewing skills. He came up way shorter than the CX-30. I have owned a new '23 model since January. He has the HP figures wrong, there is nothing wrong with the HUD either. I have installed a HRG 1.5" lift along with Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme tires, 235/60R18 and so far they work great. My only complaints would be lack of storage, very small gas tank, and I suppose lack of power outlets in the rear seating area.
The 2024 Toyota Rav4 XSE Hybrid is NO better at lane tracing!... Good car but its overrated.
I’ve test driven a few Mazdas and they drive sporty but the interior is just odd, low quality and not well designed with ergonomic
Ryan's having far too much fun in this vehicle for his own good.
Mazda has basically hit all the right spots except for visibility and interior room. It's quite ironic that a "driver's" brand such as Mazda would choose form over function so much that they are now the brand with the WORST driver visibility of all car brands. If you don't believe me, please take a sit into various brands and compare. Mazda's C-pillar and beltline are definitely the worst out of all reputable brands.Another deal breaker with the CX-30 for me is the absolute lack of leg and headroom. It feels horribly closed in and claustrophobic inside the CX-30 when compared to other contemporaries like the Crosstrek, RAV4, CRV, Tucson, Sportage, etc.
CX30 can't be compared to The RAV4, CRV and Sportage they are a different class .
You talking CX-5 class 😬
@@ifyahadone So you somehow went from my comment of "Mazda has basically hit all the right spots" to "You hate Mazda"? Nice logic, now go back to class.
Man that X2 is ugly…
This looks like a Temu Subaru.
Loved how it noped out of the log test and just simply refused to move an inch forward. Meanwhile every Subaru ever tested on this course went over those logs like they barely existed.
I don't know why people like this claustrophobic little thing.
Well keep studying until you understand
@@amcb2035 Dude must be from Texas, compensating.
“I don’t know how anyone in the world can have a different preference than me because I’m the only one whose opinion matters”
@@joeyyung911 was that towards me or to the original comment from Chuck if so yeah. If not I'm from a Commonwealth
@@tylerp1265 😄
Nobody is cross shopping these 2 vehicles 🙄
Fanboy I smell
Fanboy I smell
Anyone buying an X2 should be.
How can the bmw be the winner in interior category? Graphics from 90s game console, cost cutting when it comes to physical controls. It's a joke.
skill issue.
Mazda ain’t what it used to be.