2020 Mazda CX-30 Review - Better Than A Mazda 3?
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- 2020 Mazda CX-30 Review by The Straight Pipes. The Mazda CX-30 is all new with the same 2.5L 4cyl from the Mazda 3 pumping out 186hp and 186lb ft tq. At $33,850 CAD, would this be your pick over the Hyundai Kona, Toyota C-HR, Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek?
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Would you take this over a Mazda 3? How about a Hyundai Kona, Toyota C-HR, Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek?
TheStraightPipes In an ideal world, I’d take the Kona’s interior/infotainment with the Mazda 3’s great styling ✌️
Toyota CH-R
I'd lowkey wait for the tesla Model Y.
Burn them all.
Tough choice, but given the practicality of the CX-30, I'd go with that. If you have the CX8 in Canada, now that is an awesome SUV.
Not going to lie, some of those unsubscribed viewings are mine from when I'm at work and I can't log into my normal account 😊
For my bosses, disregard all of the above. Nothing but productivity here.
A happy employee is a more productive employee
Everyone named John Smith is fired!! ;P
Let hope you're not agent smith
That hill climb is actually impressive
The AWD is best in class.
The colour rocks too
@@TheLastElite01 I cant wit to see more comparisons for this class of vehicles, especially against strong players like subaru.
Could a Mazda 3 do that?
7:40 onwards
Choose your fighter!!!
Canadians: Maazda
Americans: Mahzda
Japan: Matsuda
I say it the AMERICAN way.
A new challenger has entered the arena!
Germany: Mass-Dah
German- VOLKSVAGEN
@@raysilva12 Wolksvagen
Mazda is a persian word, it comes from the god of zoroastrians, Ahura Mazda. So persian pronunciation is the right one
Here's why CUV:
1. It's easier to get in and out of
2. It's easier to load things in and out of (including babies)
3. It provides better visibility on the road.
4. You never really worry about scraping or curbing any of the bumpers (in most normal situations)
Hope that clears up the mystery as to why a lot of people prefer CUVs (all else being equal).
All I can think is "Impreza is to Mazda3 as Crosstrek is to Mazda CX-30"
I really appreciate the extra ground clearance in a small suv vs. a car. If you live somewhere that gets six or more inches of snow in a single storm event, that extra clearance helps a lot! I was plowing through that deep snow in a car and getting stuck from simply not enough ground clearance. The SUV just keeps going with very little drama. That along with available AWD is why so many love the small SUV. You usually get extra cargo space too.
I sometimes miss driving a sporty car in the summer but that peace of mind in a SUV during winter is easily a worthwhile tradeoff. I just ride my motorcycle more in the summer!
we get about 12-15 inches usually here one year we had a storm we called SNOWMAGEDDON with 35 inches ( Newfoundland Canada) and I had my Mazda 3 plow through some snow, however i am upgrading to a cx5 simply for the ground clearance because i know it would barrel through the snow much more effectively
Honestly my 23 cx30 base is quite sporty! The handling, steering, and throttle response are very reminscient of my old g37 coupe. Not fast, but good Mpg and more practical
@andrewgoss1682 there was something wrong with your G37
Since the CX-3 is actually based on the Mazda2, it should be renamed the CX-2 so this one can a true CX-3. You're welcome, Mazda
You deserve a medal
@John Q. I just wanted to know about the leg room (both front and back), looking for new car for myself and the kids, we already have an old minivan with 170k miles on it, I'm 6 feet tall, my 11 year old is already 5'3", so I was hoping for some comfortable 6 footer leg room. The only "SUV/CUV/crossover" thing that's good on gas and has 6 footer leg room is the Kia Soul. But they have a new sh|tty CVT for 2020 and I'm not going to buy a Korean car with a CVT, that's like buying a bathtub made out of cardboard. And the previous generation Soul has a 6 speed auto which is great but both engine options are self-destruct GDI engines. 🤷🏻♂️ Not many options. I'm not buying a gas guzzler just for legroom. I used to own a 2012 Mazda5, and for some retarded reason, they pulled the Mazda5 out of North America, I should have kept it. Hindsight. I would have bought a new one already and would not have made this comment if they still sold them here.
@@justacinnamonbun8658 I saw a comment and he said He was 6'3 and he seat comfortably with cx-30
@@justacinnamonbun8658 cx5 or cx9 is for you
That is likely what will happen. Next gen CX3 should become CX-20 (SUV versions of their car counterparts)
The moment you mentioned that you're in San Diego I thought: "They should meet Doug DeMuro"... 15 seconds later he is appearing :-D
Engineer : how much plastic should we put?
CEO : Yes
the interior design departement: No
How original.
Must haz all the cladding
I would definitely get the dark grey that makes the plastic less obvious.
How much more plastic could we use?
None more, none more plastic.
One of the main reasons why the people are turning to SUVs/crossovers/lifted hatchbacks is so that they can see (and be seen)! Have you been in a low-slung car lately? Try seeing around that F-150 parked on the corner, or that SUV in your highway lane. Visibility is important when driving, and it’s amazing that my fav RUclipsrs fail to mention that factor when it comes to auto manufacturers & trends today.
"Aight imma go to bed"
*TheStraightPipes Upload*
"Welp. About that"
Wow, what a brilliant comment! Never seen anything like it before XD XD XD
*T R U M P* 2 0 2 0 🇺🇲
@@JimboJones99 Wrong place to post this, my dude. Señor Trump doesn't even know how to drive.
You should let imma decide when to go to bed herself.
I have this car, best car I ever had. No issues ever, can drive it across Europe 10h a day and not get uncomfortable. 10/10
Although this seems to be marketed towards younger generations it must also be noted that some older people such as me like it because it's easier to get in and out of compared with a sedan. I still like a good driving experience and my children live far enough away I'll never have to accommodate car seats so this is a really good alternative to a compact sedan or even a hatchback like the Mazda 3. Ease of getting in and out for empty nesters.
We traded in our 17 M3 for the same reasons
It'll probably be bought more as well by the older people, as most of us are just broke rn xD
I'll take the CX30 over the 3. One reason - being 188cm tall I find that a CUV/SUV gives me a more upright sitting position that allows me to sit a little closer to the dash and thereby gives rear passengers a little more legroom. Notice this with my current Mazda 3 and my wife's previous Tuscon and current Santa Fe.
Haha I love the random Doug cameo too
The black cladding would've been perfect if Mazda had reduced it by about 25%.
I feel like the new Ford Escape actually has a pretty ideal amount of it
wait til you drive one... Sooooo fucking slow...I lost interest after the test drive
alexng4 probably shouldn’t be looking at a small crossover then...they are all slow.
@@griffcoleman a larger Honda CRV is faster then smaller CX-30...thats pretty sad.
@@alexng4 lucky for you the CX-30 is getting a 2.5 Turbo soon
Why is half of Yuri's goatee missing ?
Skid marks from cliche corner perhaps?
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH LOL!!
Probably trimmed it
Bc it didn't grow all the way yet
Lost a bet? lol
The plastic is too much, they should reduce it.
Really good car, but i would take the Mazda3 over this!
Agree, although it shows too much in this red car but doesn't bothers me that much if the car itself is black, it hides the black plastic
Depends where you live, in winter you don't want a Mazda3, you'll get stuck a lot.
@@leeg3784 no way the cx30 is gonna get you around better than the mazda3. Put winter tires on both, that extra ground clearance ain't gonna help you on the road
Car Guy you don’t notice as much if you get it in black.
There's going to be much money spent on back to black products once the plastic starts to fade, which it will 👎
Proud of you! I had a totally different comment ready to post thinking you were going to trash this car because doesn’t have launch control or zero to a hundred higher than 3 seconds but you kept the review for what the car is and it is supposed to be. Great Job. Sometimes we like reviews of normal cars for normal people like this one. 👍🏼
Too bad no one watches these in comparison to the cars with launch control videos
Really slow.... Very relative term. Most people would find it to have plenty of power. Who needs to pass on the freeway at 90mph?
It’s not slow.... I exceeded 100 mph several times in my CX5 (regular 2.5 NA engine) .... same engine in the CX30. And I do the same in my Mazda3 that I got when I traded in my CX5....
5:04 That's WILD LOOKING! Imagine if Mazda actually sold something like that! LOLOL
Hahaha ahh yes the covetted Raptor CX30!
Not gonna lie, I'm totally feeling that look, especially for a winter on shit roads full of potholes!
I will wait for the CX-999 The dark gray and black paint help blend in all the anti-rust plastic that is not painted to save cash and so there is less paint to scratch or chip. The taller SUVs sit you higher for better visibility, and it is easier to get in and out, especially if you are 50 or older. To really test seats, go on a long trip.
Why isn't it compared to the Crosstrek? Which is just a lifted Impreza..
3:31 That G wagon isn’t “weird.” It’s... (drum roll)... quirky.
I still prefer the Mazda 3 over CX-30. Sedans & Hatchback > SUV & CUV.
At least the Mazda CX-3 feels and looks a little more 3-ish.
It's a shame that the mazda 5 couldn't be a part of this conversation, it was such a unique vehicle.
@@darienmiller1032 Yep, it truly was. Still have one. But it, and the other Mazda minivans were discontinued either in 2016 or 2018, in favor of crossovers globally.
@@lego4virgo It's terrible that minivans are dying out not because of a lack of functionality, but because of a ridiculous stigma that they can't seem to shake off. Something like a Mazda 5 is everything the CX-5 and CX-30 is, but better in every way. You're getting even better handling, less body roll, better stability, an emergency third row, more cargo capacity, sliding doors, etc. It's beyond me how a vehicle like that couldn't even get sell moderately.
@@darienmiller1032 You're right. Interestingly, they seem to be getting a 'second life' in the used car market, and for the exact reasons you just mentioned here.
You know... as an enthusiast... I love watching reviews of great cars like the 911, GTR etc. BUT we need more reviews like this one! Many people would love to know what is the best car that they can actually aspire to own and drive. Great stuff! Keep up the good work! Loving it!
That intro never gets old :D
In a lot of US roads that extra ground clearance is the difference between a working car and not 😂 the pot holes are horrible!!!
Perry Codes Detroit intensifies
I think its the best looking “compact cross over” out there.
1 minute into the video and I'm already laughing my ass off, keep up the good work!
This thing will NEVER be better than a Mazda3. Because it is a crossover, and the 3 is a car.
Better ground clearance , higher seating position would make me get this over the 3 not to mention bigger backseat
@@markwilliams6378 not a bigger backseat. I was in one and it's tiny and I'm short. Same as a 3 unless you mean the cargo area combined? Ground clearance is really good. Mazda 3 is horrible, not a snow vehicle, a summer car, lol.
@@markwilliams6378 ground clearance for what? A 2in higher seating position doesn't mean anything. Back seat room? For what? If you really cared about back seat room that bad you would go for a bigger vehicle.
As someone who has to take frequent trips over the Sierras between Nevada and CA I need an AWD (I don't do chains). I don't know why the Toyota C-HR is even considered in this class since it doesn't offer AWD
Much better value than Mercedes GLA, BMW X2, Lexus UX, etc
honestly crossovers are nice for everyday cuz u don't have to crouch down Everytime you want to get in and out
and the driving position is more upright and your feet are lower than yours hip height weight makes course to when your sitting in a normal chair and more comfortable
Stay away from cylinder deactivation (or take it out for a drive where you're going 55 in 6th and the cylinder deactivation is active and make sure you don't mind the vibration). I have it in my 2019 Mazda3 hatch and the vibration really ruins the otherwise spectacularly smooth drive. Also, make sure the climate control works as it should: set the temp to 62 degrees or so and see if it blows super hot air (bad) instead of slightly warm air as it should. This is another thing that drives me nuts in my 2019 Mazda3 hatch... oddly enough it does start regulating temperature normally 10-15 minutes into the drive. Don't have this issue in my 2018 Mazda6 2.5T.
Cx30 for sure, maybe in northern america SUVs dont make sense but in Asian countries were there are more potholes then smooth roads it does
I'd pick the CX-30 over the Mazda 3 hatch because its rear end looks normal and is more functional.
I used to be the same way, not understanding the SUV thing. Then, I moved to Texas. Here, drive throughs, bank lanes, and everything else similar is made for trucks. Not a huge deal, because you can usually go inside. The real issue is just the roads in general. At least here in Austin, there are many driveways to businesses/shopping centers and side streets that I cannot drive on with my Camry SE because the approach angle is so steep. I'll scrape up my front bumper cover either getting into or driving out of them. Even worse, some of the main roads are not totally level so the driveway and main road form almost a V shape. Then, there are roads that I cannot drive in the right lane because the storm drains have a deep cut off...the list goes on. So yes, I totally understand it. 5.5" of ground clearance is ok where the land is generally flat (the midwest) but if you live anywhere it's hilly in any sense, more ground clearance just keeps your car from getting damaged.
It's really to the point where I'm so over having to take detours so my car doesn't get torn up and get out of my car to get take out or take the night deposit every night for work that I'll probably be getting a Forester or 2022 Tucson.
Drove this car today. Really nice. Like it. I'm struggling between this and the Honda HRV. I'm a Honda lover but this CX30 is gorgeous, especially in that red. I still need to drive the HRV, which doesn't excite me quite as much. Help! Any feedback appreciated. Thanks. Dave in Ottawa, Canada
Get the cx30
Love Hondas too.. I owned an HRV.. but when I rented a cx5, mazda 2 for a long drive… man you’d feel the difference! Im always tired after a long drive with my HRV but with Mazda? You feel like just driving around the city.
*Great review guys. I like 6speed automatic better than cvt transmission.*
Finally an "off-road" setting.
I keep scratching the bottom of the car so I want SUV in the future. It all depends on how one uses the car.
Wow, that interior looks spectacular
I'd colour match the plastic cladding and then lower it so it looks like a slightly wide body Mazda 3 lol 😅
Also, really awesome to see you guys bring back the video editing to have fun playing with the design. Those are some of my favourite parts in your vids
The b rolls shots are just perfect 👌🏻 you guys are sumthin else
4:55 after staring a while, It actually looks good and it reminds me of a Jaguar
maybe they are also designing around their rust issues. Cant rust if its plastic
Baraka Gitari modern steel doesn’t rust. That’s old news.
I think the brown and white looks awesome.
I definitely prefer the look of the CX-30 over the Mazda3. Which is saying a lot, bc I've always been a fan of the 3 until this gen.
The CX-30 solved my two minor complaints with a Premium trim Mazda 3: the rear seats have A/C vents on the CX-30 which my 11 year old expects and the CX-30 has a light colored headliner which the Premium trim of the Mazda 3 does not. A light colored headliner makes the car feel more open. I would take the CX-30 for those two reasons.
I wished they run the whole outro then cut or cool transition back to them laughing.
Wouldn't the plastic help a lot though with driving on winter roads with salt on them
Another great review as always! I really love the new interior design and the into system of new Mazda 3 and this Mazda 30. When cx5 adopted this new interior design and into system. I will buy a cx5 for sure.
One of the main complaints on 3 Hatch is lack of space behind rear seats for people that may have car seats and and/or otherwise don’t always feel like folding them down. Ditto a CX-3 Yet a CX-5 seems too big, too much vehicle. This is where the CX-30 slots. It’s about getting the bigger storage capacity that everyone thinks they need without going with a bigger CX-5 they don’t need. It’s the Goldilocks vehicle in this regard, and the main reason buyers will choose over the too small 3 Hatch. Perhaps you guys are a bit too young to get this, but it’s the point I think you missed. It’s the main answer to your question of “why”.
California requires front plates too....However I’ve driven for years without one and have never been pulled over (knock on wood)
I had a 2013 Crosstrek. I bought a white SEL trim AWD CX30 this past week. I enjoyed the Crosstrek. I am loving this cx30. The acceleration is way better on this 2.5 l. I did a test drive on the Kona 1.6 turbo. What turned me off on that car was some review that said that the AWD version does not accommodate a spare tire. I am actually having fun driving this cx30. I really like the looks on this car, inside and out. The only negative I have is that the range on a full tank indicates 320 miles. My Crosstrek would indicate 420. Didn't do my homework there. I thought I had read that it had a 18 gallon tank. The specs don't mention the gas tank size on trim info. I bet the two top trims have the 18 galloon tank.
“We are correct. You’re also correct. Everybody’s correct”
Ok Canada.
9:57
If anyone needs extra ground clearance for light off road with off road AWD calibration along with little more rear legroom , rear AC vent and easier way to enter it than this beats Mazda3 .
9:58 the most canadian thing i heard in a while
I like Toyota RAV4 but am checking this out for better interiors, better pricing and better gas mileage. Going to test drive today!
For counties with bad roads that small extra clearance plays a big role
I like that the CX-30 comes included with a plastic case. Now all I need is a screen protector for my windshield.
No mention of the Subaru Crosstrek as a competitor?
Cause they are junk
Unless you don't have to change gaskets.
Rides a teensy bit higher than the 3 hatch, so you can drive over a little bit more snow that the town hasn't plowed. And looks way better than the current 3 hatch.
Did you guys photoshop the thumbnail so the gap is even more huge :)
Ground clearance is pretty important for people who go camping. Bottoming out in the middle of nowhere is not fun. I've also had some issues with getting to some camp spots with a sedan. A raised vehicle offers much better angles.
I live in a van, down by the river.
You call it camping?
Homelessness is not a crime.
I wasn't blessed with good looks either.
Should I kill myself?
Suv elitist.
"shout-out to Mazda for still doing real exhaust tips in 2019"
My speed6 doesn't have real exhaust tips :(
WHAT? WHAT? I am speechless, can you explain more. I always thought they are real because its Mazda and a Speed.
i love how you make your videos so enjoyable by visualizing how the cars will look like
About to go to bed and this notification comes up, looks like I’m staying up another 17 minutes
Me too hahah I will be sleeping at 2:40am
Loved when you painted it and got rid of plastic. I could finally see it without it. Hate plastic.
Just got our polymetal gray metallic CX-30 last Saturday in Premium trim (US)!
Really liking it! But since we moved from a 2017 Mazda6 to this CX-30, space is definitely on a short side.
Thanks for an awesome review that really influenced our choice.
😎😎
This actually looks pretty nice in person
Have u seen the 3 sedan in person?
It's 01:36 am in the morning and all I can say is thank you
Compact SUVs exist for one class of people. The ones who still want a sedan feel, but want to sit higher in traffic to see. That's it.
But if everyone is sitting higher in traffic, is anyone sitting higher in traffic
I got a cx-9 mazda because i can not fit in the rest of the models. And i have really big kids. Might have to go up to a ford expedition next after i pay off my wifes car
I think the styling is cool.... besides the black cladding.
Excellent video review for this brilliant CX-30 👍
What about compared to the Crosstrek along with the Kona, C-HR, HR-V, and Qashqai? They all seem better than the Trax, Ecosport, and Kicks though.
Out of all of these I'd go with the CX-30, Crosstrek and Kona. Least favorite being the Trax (mainly looks & perceived quality).
Lol 😂I loved how you put an outro after you just said the CX30 is just a Mazda3! haha
This looks better than the mazda 3 specially around the rear quarter part. Mazda just makes better looking crossover specially this and the cx9 which i totally love.
It seems pretty nice, especially the interior. I can maybe see my future self ending up in something like this when my left knee gives out from too much clutch pushing and it becomes too hard to get in and out of my Miata.
If Mazda made a higher performance version I’d be totally on board
What about the Turbo?
Over here in Europe the CX30 comes with either a 122BHP 2l 4-cylinder, the new skyactiv-X 2l 4-cylinder with 180BHP and a 1.8l diesel 4-cylinder and - biggest points, with proper DRL and without that stupid roof rail things.
Extra ground clearance for those post-apocalyptic Ottawa roads.
Montreal*
Here in So CA we need good ground clearance to be able to drive over the junkies and bums and not spill our Starbucks.
What's the real difference in this and cx5 besides the motor upgrade? Because you can get the 30 fully loaded as the same price as the first model with upgraded motor base accessories
Nothing like 3AM StraightPipes
Also I could care less how y'all say "mazda"
You COULD care less? That means you do care to some extent.
Thomas Biddle weird al flashbacks lmao
It's **COULDN'T CARE LESS**
The extra ground clearance is useful if you live where there is snow - SUVs with AWD make sense in northern climates - SUVs with only FWD in a warm climate seems pointless except that few companies still make station wagons or hatchbacks.
The CX30 looks great and if buying one this is what i would get - too bad there is no manual transmission.
I just bought a CX-30.I live in GA and we had a bunch of thunderstorms this year and are expecing a wintry mix in a week.BTW AWD makes the vehicle much more stable,Also I have the new turbo CX-30 and it is the fastest in the class under 50k and with premium gas can run a mid 5 to 60 which is very fast for any car under 45k--it will dust civic si and run wih 370 zs and camry trds.
I don't understand this crossover craze.. I can't wait for sedans to make a comeback.
I can't wait for the "real compact" craze to truly come back. Mmmmmm low curb weights..
Hatches and wagons need to make a comeback. Honda apparently had pleasantly surprising Civic Hatch sales in the US, especially among younger buyers.
... so there’s a chance!
@@theconformist2399 real hatches not these shrunk down suvs. Weighing in close to 3000lbs.
I love to see Mazda 6 wagon in US markets !
I’ve had my eye on the Kia Seltos but it’s looking like the Mazda CX-30 is also a serious contender. How would you compare the two and what advantages does one have over the other?
I literally laughed when Yuri floored it and then three second later you hear the revs.
3:16 California requires front plates, but a lot of people don't put one on (incl my ND MX5).
Love the tail lights, but they remind me of the Ark of the Covenant!😂
Legend has it if you’re early enough the straightpipes will give you a heart
FYI: Front plates are mandatory in California. I've gotten a fix-it ticket for not having mine placed on my car and I live in San Diego.
You guys should announce when and where you're traveling to. I'm in San Diego Diego would've loved to meet you guys and talk cars! And I'd just take the Mazda 3.
We do, on Instagram. But we don't have time for meet up's when we travel
Chillidawg has a ton of imitation crab meat in his basement......
I was waiting for Doug to introduce the car with "thhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhis........is the mazda cx-30"
They should have filmed like that.
from an overall size (173"), the competitors to the CX-30 are: Kia Seltos (172.2"), Honda HR-V (171.6"), Chevy Trailblazer (173.5"), Jeep Compass (173") , Mitsubishi RVR (171.8") and Nissan Qashqai (172.4"). Would like to see reviews in lower ends trims.
I like it better than the Mazda 3.
Just lower it and make it the Mazda 3.
The c pillar looks way better on the cx 30
does the cx 30 have speakers near the door handles like the mazda 3
it's actually pronounced "Matsuda" everyone in North America is wrong!
given that over there they can't differentiate between C and Z while spelling they are wrong in a lot of things :-P