A CX-30 Turbo Premium is exactly what I want. Don't need the extra space or backseat room. Don't like touch screens in cars. Don't want a CVT. The cladding is fine. Perfect for me. Thanks for the review.
Other manufacturers can learn from Mazda. Great driving dynamics, power, good road handling and maintaining traditional features such as the buttons and traditional shifter. This is what a car should be and used to be. True drivers car. Above all no CVT. GOOD JOB 👏 I own one now. I love it.
The torsion beam rear makes it handle poorly especially on roads that aren't perfect. The turbo is opposite of good driving dynamics...it's like a diesel truck engine and runs out of power by 4k and never feels willing. Huge disappointment
@@Bbc418 I've been to the Philippines and what I've noticed was a lot of Toyota and Honda. I rarely see Mazda, tbh... and a lot of Chinese brands as well.
@gilboman actually it's all about how you tune it. Mazda cars are fun to drive, but there still designed to be used as a everyday vehicle. independent suspensions like wishbone, are used in alot of trucks, but they're not always tuned for handling. And in trucks most of the time they aren't, but sedans and small crossovers handle well even with a torsion beam. but the main goal is to soften the ride, that's why they say you give up handling. that's not always the case, some vehicles that have independent suspension aren't necessarily tuned for handling, but could be used for a AWD or offroad setup. most cars even today, are front wheel drive by default, so depending on how you do the rear, you can either go with a independent setup or torsion beam. how you choose to go about it, will determine the handling. now you might say sports cars never have it, ah and that's where you would be wrong. by designed independent suspensions are probably the best setup, but unless the car is rear wheel drive or RWD for short, a independent suspension isn't as necessary, but sport performance cars that have a AWD setup, that's where a independent suspension comes in handy. it's because you need the traction in case of slipping, you don't have to worry about in RWD setup. but most crossovers are designed like most sedans, that means FWD by default.
Regarding the black plastic pieces around the wheels and bottom, I honestly love it! Not from an esthetic perspective but for durability. We have harsh winters with lot of salt and little rocks in Canada. I think those are doing a great job protecting the paint around the edgers and delay the risk of getting rust all over.
The main thing I love about Mazda vehicles is they stuck with "the good ol days" of auto making. For example: All Mazda's have a spare tire (MOST new cars dont, especially EV's!), all Mazda's have a real torque converting transmission (MOST new cars have CVT "transmission" - sad!), the CX-30 comes standard with AWD (THANK YOU MAZDA!!), and interior comfort/luxe is standard for all. Well done Mazda.
Thanks for the candid presentation/review. I always like the Mazda simply because they all have conventional automatic transmission. THe downside of the Mazda fleet is the relatively poor gas mileage.
Best in class for me, as well…there’s no replacement for displacement and STILL lookin’ good. Imagine a Mazdaspeed version with wide body cladding, beefier wheels and suspension, an upgraded exhaust system, and 300Hp tune…a mini Porsche Macan.😍 I wish there was a manual version, too!😩😢
I had a CX-30 rental while my car was in the body shop. Overall, I liked it with the exception of the fuel economy and the small gas tank had me spending a lot of time at the gas station.
enjoying my CX-30 after two years ownership. It's the GS model with the regular 2.5L and gets impressive fuel economy. Very impressed with the dial use of the infotainment system, so easy to use but a bit of a learning curve, but you can operate it with feel without having to look. Like the large cladding, drives great, handles great, impressive power from the 2.5L engine. The 6 spd auto is very smooth and turns over quite slow rpm (about 1800 at 100 kmph). The smaller interior compared to some of the competition does bother me as the package works fine for my use and the interior finish was way above the competition.
The torsion beam rear suspension is an oldy but a goody. It provides a very secure feel but still allowing enough "flex" to smooth out most bumps on most paved roads. My previous two cars had this system and it worked just fine. It's also cheaper to produce and very reliable. Oh and the cladding is not a bad thing, Mazda may have gone a bit over board in this case though(not terrible), in my humble opinion. Great vids, you two.
Based on my experience with the two brands, Mazda has now occupied the spot that Volkswagen had when it decided to fill the void left when BMW went up market in around 2005. My 2022 CX-30 GT has the normally aspirated engine, the "Carbon" package with the black trim and wheels and the red leather interior. I refer to it as my "useful sports car". Three points: The speedometer and displays around it are digital, the interior ergonomics are exemplary once you live with it for a bit and my average fuel economy since I got it is 7.2 l/100kms. Anyone needing extra back seat and cargo room should look at the CX-50 - as it is a stretched CX-30. The CX-5 is a different beast altogether.
I got one it handles like it's on rails. Im surprised how well it handles because alot of older suv's had tons of body roll but the cx-30 doesn't have much. But mazda seems to have figured out how to make an suv that handle like a sedan and be more practical in the snow.
Great review, you made me want a CX-30! Glad to see Mazda adding turbos. Comparing it to the VW, you didn’t mention reliability, where I’m guessing the Mazda is much better.
Just got, I mean just got, a premium plus turbo CX-30. Love it. Fully loaded. Heads-up display. The whole thing. HOWEVER: gas mileage is a problem. In fact, there are threads about this online. No matter how I drive, I cannot get more than 23-25 MPG be it city or highway. It’s actually really troubling as I drive a lot for work.
You are getting close to posted fuel economy. Let the car break in for a while, it might get better with time. Also, if it is hot the AC uses fuel so cooler weather will help too.
@@Motormouth... update after a month: premium fuel. What a difference it makes. My employer pays for my gas now so I decided to give it a test. Doing MUCH better with the premium fuel.
Zack will dance for the 911 GT3 😂, or when you guys pass 250K and hit 300K subscribers on this channel soon! And great review as always! I think Mazda is doing a fantastic job. Just never wins on interior space.
Zach, I did the same thing. I'm 5 11 and felt claustrophobic sitting in the back seat of CX30. Ordered a CX-5 as the dealer was getting one next month.
Why would feeling tight in the back influence your decision when you should be at the front driving? Unless you are driving tall teenage kids or your parents around.
Excellent video! I don’t need the extra space of the CX-5. I am currently driving a CX-30 that I just recently rented and I love it! I love the power and the torque that it delivers and also the handling. I’m in the market for a new vehicle and I’m definitely considering the CX-30.
The odd thing about those new rottary or button shifters is that it's not even saving space. It often takes up the exact space of where the regular shifter would've been. So what's the point other than the wow factor that will wear off in a few days once you get fed up with relearning to drive a car. At least with column shifters, room is saved in the centre console which can be used for other things like storage, cup holders, wireless charging pads, etc.
I'm a 11 year Toyota owner and I switched to platinum quartz Mazda early this year. I'm blown away, what have I been doing with Toyotas? I forgot how much I like to drive!!! Mazda is really really good. All my family needs is 5 seatbelts and a roof rack 😜
I have a 2022 Mazda turbo premium. 10,700 miles and is still fun to commute in. The turbo just ads that fun factor. This is a winner. I would recommend to test drive. As far as the space, you must remember this is a compact SUV. Not made for families. Go the CX5 is you need room for kids/dogs...
Thanks for the - as usual - informative, interesting and enjoyable video. I truly appreciate your insight and opinions, and really enjoy the way you both work so well together and play off each other. You are a pleasure to watch!
The black cladding is just fine with me - why? Two reasons. Living in NH, winters and rock salt and potholes that spit rocks up on the body panels usually pit and chip the paint off, giving rust a leg-up, so as a paint protection feature, I like it. Yes, narrower would have been better, but that brings me to reason #2. I drive the car from the inside, not the outside. I am not constantly looking at it and evaluating how it makes the vehicle look - but I am fine with that as well if I think on it now. I have the same paint as shown here with the black wheels and grill and I frankly don't think there is a better color on the planet than the Soul Red. I usually don't like red so go figure, but it simply looks great.
Thanks for your fantastic review, loving this car! However, I have read about oil burning issues on the 2021 turbos. Apparently it spans the entire Mazda lineup that uses turbos. Has anyone heard of this happening in the 2022s yet? I love the idea of this car just for the fun Factor as you guys describe. It sounds like it would be a genuine thrill to drive all the time. I would be hesitant to buy one until Mazda determines how to fix the oil burning issue on the turbos. Mazda has officially acknowledged that a problem exists but apparently they are searching for a solution. Until they have a concrete solution in place, dealerships are telling owners to simply top off the oil. Thanks for any information anyone can provide about this.
Having just test driven the cx 30, I totally agree with the points on visibility. Also, although I'm not particularly tall, I found the visors above the windshield really close to my head. I did like the way it drives and handles.
Thanks for the excellent description of the Mazda CX30. this car has the nejir design of the SVV subcompacts inside and out! if they add the panoramic monroof they will make it perfect!❤❤👋👋👋👋👋👋
I was looking for a good Mazda review channel and finally find you! Watching this video I got some clarification about CX-30 features and quality, however the passenger space isn’t good as I was expecting. I’m 6 feet tall and don’t like to feel either my legs are tight in the car or I’m pressing the passenger behind me. Changing my analysis for CX-5 model. Thank you!
How does the non-turbo 2.5 liter feel in the CX-30? I would think that with how small and light the CX-30 is, the normal 2.5 liter would be more than enough for most people.
Love that you guys have fun in these reviews! Makes it more personal feeling lol. I guess Andrea and I will hit the floor, I LOVE to dance too! I’m still on the fence about this CX30, it has a very premium feel, for such a great cost in my opinion. But I’m still uncertain if I should put the extra money into a Lexus UX or NX. Only time will tell! (And more test drives!) thank you guys!
Oh yes Andrea testing that horse power pull with Zack holding on. Nice car, Mazda have always done relatively stylish cars since the 80s, 90s if I'm correct? Zack knows how to treat a lady Andrea 🥂🤣
We just rented and drove one in Iceland. It was fun on the twisty roads and very fuel efficient. Very. Like 5.1L/100km. But that was 95 octane. Great GPS. But it lacks room and outward visibility compared to the Crosstrek. Comfy though with some nice features
1. I really like the Seltos but concerned about so many recalls from Kia and Hyundai. Not sure if this would be a reliable options as someone’s primary car 2. VW Taos has a lot to offer but heard its DSG gearbox is a little unpredictable when starting the car. And also heard from you guys the VWs are also having some issues in their cars. 3. Corolla cross l, just don’t like the looks of it and it lacks the power 4. Honda HRV could have been a great option even if it is a lil pricey but for that price they should have gone with some other engine. 2.0 l engine is noisy and lacks power. Would be a difficukt one to push. This leaves us with MAZDA CX 30 which in my opinion covers up the shortcomings of other but then don’t leave you with any back space 😐. What do you think guys? We are a young couple. No where close to giants in size. 5”6’ in height. But yeah family would be growing in a couple of years. Could mazda cx30 be a good option??
I'm seriously looking to get a Mazda CX-5. I'm just a single guy, but even I want more space. I'm also considering a Sports Design with Turbo. I have a Escape, so it's virtually the same size. What's the best color for me? I do like the White, Machine Grey, and Black. Not sure about the Red. Thanks, I do like watching your videos.
My mom has a ‘22 Turbo base model. I don’t get the complaints about fuel economy; I did 500 miles on that car over a weekend and got 28 mpg highway at not-so-slow speeds. Where it stinks is local stop and go driving (e.g. NYC local roads) where it gets like 16ish mpg. My #1 complaint about the car is the driver seat. The lumbar support doesn’t minimize enough and the thigh support is too little. The speedometer plastic is way too soft as well. Last complaint is the blind spots /visibility, which are a common issue with bubbly cars such as this.
Here in the UK we get two 2.0 engines. 122 & 186 BHP. Both are scarce on torque and it's high up on the rev range. We could do with a good turbo with a healthy spread of torque.
We really wanted one of these, awesome driving and comfort, but fuel economy combined with tank size would not have worked given the miles we drive. Given that space was on par with the 3, we decided we needed to go up to the cx5 if space is needed or just go down to the 3 if driving fun is needed.
The pricing of the higher level trims of the CX-30 would lead me to buy the larger CX-5 for approximately the same price 🤔 Definitely Soul Red paint 🎨 though.
By the sound of it, it’s good for young couple and/or empty net couple and for someone don’t really care for extra features. I laughed you guys talking about dancing. 😆👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️
Thank you for the Mazda CX-30 review, in red. Well done. Yet, the poor gas mileage with premium gas is something to think about and the cheap looking plastic cladding is a major distraction ! Mazda is providing a ''luxury'' interior , fine details on the exterior, with beautiful smaller taillights, an exotic front end and all this with an ugly grey cladding on the side. Down the road, with sunlight, road salt/sand, this plastic might be looking faded /dull. To offer a premium model with a painted cladding option would be nice and tempting.
I am with you on the CX30. It’s the one I would buy. Looking at the shot of you both in the car, I am drawn to the body colour on the inside of the front doors. That to me is a big miss and it looks cheap.
It's a nice car, and I get the desire for the power. However, I think that love for the greater power wanes over time. Especially when you're just stuck in traffic 75% of the time and have to pay the premium for the optional engine and the premium fuel to feed it. It's one of the reasons I went with a Toyota Hybrid (Venza, sister car to the RAV4 Hybrid) last year. It has plenty of get up and go and I typically see city fuel economy numbers in the 5s and sometimes down in the 4s. This CX-30 Turbo in the low 12s is comparable to our Sorento with the Turbo4 as well. With gas around $2/liter (dropped a bit recently), that's a lot of extra cost in fuel. Also, these engines are direct injected, so you may have some costly maintenance every few years to clean out the carbon build up. The interior is definitely really nice (in terms of design and finish) and as long as you don't need the extra space (I personally wouldn't), it's still a good car. And I get the "more power" desire, but I don't regret getting my hybrid one bit. Almost as much power, half to a third less fuel costs. Toyota Hybrids are also known to be among the most reliable cars on the planet, and Zack (and Andrea?) agree the RAV4 Hybrid is the best vehicle you can buy. You can get a nicely equipped mid-trim for about the same price as this CX-30. You just have to wait for one (have to wait for pretty much everything right now).
I test drove a cx30 today and I wanted to love it but every time I went over a pothole or a bump on the road the steering wheel would vibrate. When I researched it online, it turns out it’s an issue with many people and many cars. Sigh, I genuinely wanted to love it.
About Sirius tuning - must be a difference in Canada vs US because my 2021 CX-30 goes to whatever channel I have tuned when I shut the car off - I do not go to station 001 as you comment about here. FYI that is just a Canadian difference, for some strange reason.
lol...me too..date Mike...but unfortunately date Mike died..cladding kinda reminds me of Pontiac in the 80s..why??..25 classic rewind for me...size is kinda an issue...for a family vehicle..but for empty nesters..couples with the means starting out..for sure a player in my books...great review..enjoy🙂
It handles well but the ride quality is not great. Very stiff ride, vibrations, bumpy if the road isn't perfect. I have a brand new 2023. At first I was in love with the handling and was ignoring the other stuff. The longer I have it the less I like it.
This is Canada, that wanting a heated steering wheel means $3000 extra to bump it to GS trim from GX is robbery. Benz offers a stand alone option for heated steering for $250, get with the program, Mazda.
Sadly over the year ive come to not care for the cx30 as i did. Its more to do with the size of the rear seats. Tall kids. Actually think better options out there. Yea the inside is nice but that cant be only factor buying this.
I almost bought one when they first came out but then test drove a Taos and loved the extra space, the pano roof and the ventilated seats. The digital dash was a bonus but I wouldn't miss it if it wasn't there. That being said, I found both vehicles in their respective top trims overpriced for what you get / what was missing. The Mazda needs vented seats as an option at least, the small moonroof is not an upgrade over my 2016 CX-3; and the VW interior looks really cheap. Seltos was loud and crashy - way too much interior noise (test drove a middle trim). For only a little bit more, you could upgrade to a CX-5, CX-50 (my new top choice, need to do a test drive!) or a Tiguan. Might wait to compare against a CX-50 hybrid if one does come out next year as rumoured.
You forgot the upcoming Corolla Cross Hybrid that will go 0-100 in 8 s have rear independent suspension. Looks more sporty with the new RX like front bumper also.
Good luck with the Taos. Lots of problem with the engine and transmission when they first come out. Ask any mechanic and you know Taos is not a long term car to keep.
A CX-30 Turbo Premium is exactly what I want. Don't need the extra space or backseat room. Don't like touch screens in cars. Don't want a CVT. The cladding is fine. Perfect for me. Thanks for the review.
Best part of all these videos is Andrea smiling when accelerating. 🤣 👍
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Other manufacturers can learn from Mazda. Great driving dynamics, power, good road handling and maintaining traditional features such as the buttons and traditional shifter. This is what a car should be and used to be. True drivers car. Above all no CVT. GOOD JOB 👏 I own one now. I love it.
Saving for one pronto!
The torsion beam rear makes it handle poorly especially on roads that aren't perfect. The turbo is opposite of good driving dynamics...it's like a diesel truck engine and runs out of power by 4k and never feels willing. Huge disappointment
Mazdas are ok not the greatest there’s better cars out there, plus only Filipinos drive them
@@Bbc418 I've been to the Philippines and what I've noticed was a lot of Toyota and Honda. I rarely see Mazda, tbh... and a lot of Chinese brands as well.
@gilboman actually it's all about how you tune it.
Mazda cars are fun to drive, but there still designed to be used as a everyday vehicle.
independent suspensions like wishbone, are used in alot of trucks, but they're not always tuned for handling. And in trucks most of the time they aren't, but sedans and small crossovers handle well even with a torsion beam. but the main goal is to soften the ride, that's why they say you give up handling. that's not always the case, some vehicles that have independent suspension aren't necessarily tuned for handling, but could be used for a AWD or offroad setup. most cars even today, are front wheel drive by default, so depending on how you do the rear, you can either go with a independent setup or torsion beam.
how you choose to go about it, will determine the handling.
now you might say sports cars never have it,
ah and that's where you would be wrong.
by designed independent suspensions are probably the best setup, but unless the car is rear wheel drive or RWD for short, a independent suspension isn't as necessary, but sport performance cars that have a AWD setup, that's where a independent suspension comes in handy. it's because you need the traction in case of slipping, you don't have to worry about in RWD setup.
but most crossovers are designed like most sedans, that means FWD by default.
I recently bought the CX30 Carbon Edition and LOVE the car. Red Leather interior, great handling, a blast to drive.
Regarding the black plastic pieces around the wheels and bottom, I honestly love it! Not from an esthetic perspective but for durability. We have harsh winters with lot of salt and little rocks in Canada. I think those are doing a great job protecting the paint around the edgers and delay the risk of getting rust all over.
The main thing I love about Mazda vehicles is they stuck with "the good ol days" of auto making. For example: All Mazda's have a spare tire (MOST new cars dont, especially EV's!), all Mazda's have a real torque converting transmission (MOST new cars have CVT "transmission" - sad!), the CX-30 comes standard with AWD (THANK YOU MAZDA!!), and interior comfort/luxe is standard for all. Well done Mazda.
Thanks for the candid presentation/review. I always like the Mazda simply because they all have conventional automatic transmission. THe downside of the Mazda fleet is the relatively poor gas mileage.
Best in class for me, as well…there’s no replacement for displacement and STILL lookin’ good. Imagine a Mazdaspeed version with wide body cladding, beefier wheels and suspension, an upgraded exhaust system, and 300Hp tune…a mini Porsche Macan.😍 I wish there was a manual version, too!😩😢
I had a CX-30 rental while my car was in the body shop. Overall, I liked it with the exception of the fuel economy and the small gas tank had me spending a lot of time at the gas station.
Turbo or the regular 2.5 ?
@@ms.b9093 non turbo
enjoying my CX-30 after two years ownership. It's the GS model with the regular 2.5L and gets impressive fuel economy. Very impressed with the dial use of the infotainment system, so easy to use but a bit of a learning curve, but you can operate it with feel without having to look. Like the large cladding, drives great, handles great, impressive power from the 2.5L engine. The 6 spd auto is very smooth and turns over quite slow rpm (about 1800 at 100 kmph). The smaller interior compared to some of the competition does bother me as the package works fine for my use and the interior finish was way above the competition.
The torsion beam rear suspension is an oldy but a goody. It provides a very secure feel but still allowing enough "flex" to smooth out most bumps on most paved roads. My previous two cars had this system and it worked just fine. It's also cheaper to produce and very reliable.
Oh and the cladding is not a bad thing, Mazda may have gone a bit over board in this case though(not terrible), in my humble opinion.
Great vids, you two.
Based on my experience with the two brands, Mazda has now occupied the spot that Volkswagen had when it decided to fill the void left when BMW went up market in around 2005. My 2022 CX-30 GT has the normally aspirated engine, the "Carbon" package with the black trim and wheels and the red leather interior. I refer to it as my "useful sports car". Three points: The speedometer and displays around it are digital, the interior ergonomics are exemplary once you live with it for a bit and my average fuel economy since I got it is 7.2 l/100kms. Anyone needing extra back seat and cargo room should look at the CX-50 - as it is a stretched CX-30. The CX-5 is a different beast altogether.
I got one it handles like it's on rails. Im surprised how well it handles because alot of older suv's had tons of body roll but the cx-30 doesn't have much. But mazda seems to have figured out how to make an suv that handle like a sedan and be more practical in the snow.
I think that the more off road trims should have the plastic body cladding and the regular trims should be painted
Great review, you made me want a CX-30! Glad to see Mazda adding turbos.
Comparing it to the VW, you didn’t mention reliability, where I’m guessing the Mazda is much better.
A fun and fantastic review. Complete and thorough and gives me the feeling I have been educated. Keep up the good work, and the fun, too!
Awe thank you so much!
Just got, I mean just got, a premium plus turbo CX-30. Love it. Fully loaded. Heads-up display. The whole thing. HOWEVER: gas mileage is a problem. In fact, there are threads about this online. No matter how I drive, I cannot get more than 23-25 MPG be it city or highway. It’s actually really troubling as I drive a lot for work.
You are getting close to posted fuel economy. Let the car break in for a while, it might get better with time. Also, if it is hot the AC uses fuel so cooler weather will help too.
@@Motormouth... well.. I do live in Florida 😩
@@Motormouth... update after a month: premium fuel. What a difference it makes. My employer pays for my gas now so I decided to give it a test. Doing MUCH better with the premium fuel.
Zack will dance for the 911 GT3 😂, or when you guys pass 250K and hit 300K subscribers on this channel soon!
And great review as always! I think Mazda is doing a fantastic job.
Just never wins on interior space.
The wide cladding killed it for me, I bought the CX5 100 Anniversary model which my wife now drives and she loves it!
Zach, I did the same thing. I'm 5 11 and felt claustrophobic sitting in the back seat of CX30. Ordered a CX-5 as the dealer was getting one next month.
Congratulations, great choice!
Why would feeling tight in the back influence your decision when you should be at the front driving? Unless you are driving tall teenage kids or your parents around.
Just get cabriolet 😂
Nice! This is on my short list for my next vehicle. The only thing I don't like is the horrendous, offensive body cladding
Excellent video! I don’t need the extra space of the CX-5. I am currently driving a CX-30 that I just recently rented and I love it! I love the power and the torque that it delivers and also the handling. I’m in the market for a new vehicle and I’m definitely considering the CX-30.
The odd thing about those new rottary or button shifters is that it's not even saving space. It often takes up the exact space of where the regular shifter would've been. So what's the point other than the wow factor that will wear off in a few days once you get fed up with relearning to drive a car. At least with column shifters, room is saved in the centre console which can be used for other things like storage, cup holders, wireless charging pads, etc.
I'm a 11 year Toyota owner and I switched to platinum quartz Mazda early this year. I'm blown away, what have I been doing with Toyotas? I forgot how much I like to drive!!! Mazda is really really good. All my family needs is 5 seatbelts and a roof rack 😜
I have a 2022 Mazda turbo premium. 10,700 miles and is still fun to commute in. The turbo just ads that fun factor. This is a winner. I would recommend to test drive. As far as the space, you must remember this is a compact SUV. Not made for families. Go the CX5 is you need room for kids/dogs...
Many Thanks for the regular fuel horsepower/Tourque numbers.
I can see it's dated, not sure it needs a 2.5, but glad this is available. Andrea bet ur into Zumba. Zack love ur job. Cheers from mtl
Thanks for the - as usual - informative, interesting and enjoyable video. I truly appreciate your insight and opinions, and really enjoy the way you both work so well together and play off each other. You are a pleasure to watch!
Much appreciated!
The black cladding is just fine with me - why? Two reasons. Living in NH, winters and rock salt and potholes that spit rocks up on the body panels usually pit and chip the paint off, giving rust a leg-up, so as a paint protection feature, I like it. Yes, narrower would have been better, but that brings me to reason #2. I drive the car from the inside, not the outside. I am not constantly looking at it and evaluating how it makes the vehicle look - but I am fine with that as well if I think on it now. I have the same paint as shown here with the black wheels and grill and I frankly don't think there is a better color on the planet than the Soul Red. I usually don't like red so go figure, but it simply looks great.
Thanks for your fantastic review, loving this car! However, I have read about oil burning issues on the 2021 turbos. Apparently it spans the entire Mazda lineup that uses turbos. Has anyone heard of this happening in the 2022s yet? I love the idea of this car just for the fun Factor as you guys describe. It sounds like it would be a genuine thrill to drive all the time. I would be hesitant to buy one until Mazda determines how to fix the oil burning issue on the turbos. Mazda has officially acknowledged that a problem exists but apparently they are searching for a solution. Until they have a concrete solution in place, dealerships are telling owners to simply top off the oil. Thanks for any information anyone can provide about this.
Having just test driven the cx 30, I totally agree with the points on visibility. Also, although I'm not particularly tall, I found the visors above the windshield really close to my head. I did like the way it drives and handles.
Legroom and headroom have always been Mazda's Achilles' Heel. But it makes up for fun to drive and "smiles per gallon" like my 2019 MX-5 RF ND2. 🙂
Thanks for the excellent description of the Mazda CX30. this car has the nejir design of the SVV subcompacts inside and out! if they add the panoramic monroof they will make it perfect!❤❤👋👋👋👋👋👋
I was looking for a good Mazda review channel and finally find you! Watching this video I got some clarification about CX-30 features and quality, however the passenger space isn’t good as I was expecting. I’m 6 feet tall and don’t like to feel either my legs are tight in the car or I’m pressing the passenger behind me. Changing my analysis for CX-5 model.
Thank you!
Welcome aboard!
Mazda really did nail this one. Very good car.
How does the non-turbo 2.5 liter feel in the CX-30? I would think that with how small and light the CX-30 is, the normal 2.5 liter would be more than enough for most people.
You should watch there past video on the cx-30 as they touch on that.
quite "enough." that 6sp transmission keeps it quite peppy, esp if you're the only occupant. even 2 people in the car didn't make it lose it's pep.
Love that you guys have fun in these reviews! Makes it more personal feeling lol. I guess Andrea and I will hit the floor, I LOVE to dance too! I’m still on the fence about this CX30, it has a very premium feel, for such a great cost in my opinion. But I’m still uncertain if I should put the extra money into a Lexus UX or NX. Only time will tell! (And more test drives!) thank you guys!
Oh yes Andrea testing that horse power pull with Zack holding on. Nice car, Mazda have always done relatively stylish cars since the 80s, 90s if I'm correct? Zack knows how to treat a lady Andrea 🥂🤣
Love the torque! Always have a great time accelerating. Thanks for watching!
@@andreaspencer9813 Absolutely agree Andrea and always enjoy tuning into your videos!
@@timphillips4147 Good to hear it, thank you!
@@andreaspencer9813 Always a pleasure!
Great information as always, keep up the great work, your honesty is always appreciated.
I have been watching this since you posted lol! (And I am from Brooklyn : ). Accepting delivery on my new CX-30 Turbo today!
How do you like the cx30 now?
We just rented and drove one in Iceland. It was fun on the twisty roads and very fuel efficient. Very. Like 5.1L/100km. But that was 95 octane. Great GPS. But it lacks room and outward visibility compared to the Crosstrek. Comfy though with some nice features
1. I really like the Seltos but concerned about so many recalls from Kia and Hyundai. Not sure if this would be a reliable options as someone’s primary car
2. VW Taos has a lot to offer but heard its DSG gearbox is a little unpredictable when starting the car. And also heard from you guys the VWs are also having some issues in their cars.
3. Corolla cross l, just don’t like the looks of it and it lacks the power
4. Honda HRV could have been a great option even if it is a lil pricey but for that price they should have gone with some other engine. 2.0 l engine is noisy and lacks power. Would be a difficukt one to push.
This leaves us with MAZDA CX 30 which in my opinion covers up the shortcomings of other but then don’t leave you with any back space 😐.
What do you think guys? We are a young couple. No where close to giants in size. 5”6’ in height. But yeah family would be growing in a couple of years. Could mazda cx30 be a good option??
I'm seriously looking to get a Mazda CX-5. I'm just a single guy, but even I want more space. I'm also considering a Sports Design with Turbo. I have a Escape, so it's virtually the same size. What's the best color for me? I do like the White, Machine Grey, and Black. Not sure about the Red. Thanks, I do like watching your videos.
Don’t mind the black cladding but it could be thinner.
My mom has a ‘22 Turbo base model. I don’t get the complaints about fuel economy; I did 500 miles on that car over a weekend and got 28 mpg highway at not-so-slow speeds. Where it stinks is local stop and go driving (e.g. NYC local roads) where it gets like 16ish mpg. My #1 complaint about the car is the driver seat. The lumbar support doesn’t minimize enough and the thigh support is too little. The speedometer plastic is way too soft as well. Last complaint is the blind spots /visibility, which are a common issue with bubbly cars such as this.
Mazda really is great! Love it!
First. Don't know why people do this 😂 Always happy to get my Saturday morning video 😀
Thanks for watching!
You both are hysterical and great at reviews! Thank you!
Here in the UK we get two 2.0 engines. 122 & 186 BHP. Both are scarce on torque and it's high up on the rev range. We could do with a good turbo with a healthy spread of torque.
I love the cladding.
We really wanted one of these, awesome driving and comfort, but fuel economy combined with tank size would not have worked given the miles we drive. Given that space was on par with the 3, we decided we needed to go up to the cx5 if space is needed or just go down to the 3 if driving fun is needed.
They should try cladding everything but semicircles of paint around the wheels. 😊 great video!
Mazda is killing it right now.
You dont need the touch screen. Those map and music button works for carplay too. That’s all you need to adjust and change to.
The best 17 mins of the week. Thanks again. Still think its a little behind.
Awesome, thank you!
The pricing of the higher level trims of the CX-30 would lead me to buy the larger CX-5 for approximately the same price 🤔 Definitely Soul Red paint 🎨 though.
By the sound of it, it’s good for young couple and/or empty net couple and for someone don’t really care for extra features. I laughed you guys talking about dancing. 😆👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️
I'll get Zack back on the dance floor one day!
@@andreaspencer9813 yes one day! 👍🏻😆
Really good and informative presentation and commentary! Thank you!
How does the non turbo Mazda cx30 2024 drive?
Thank you for the Mazda CX-30 review, in red. Well done.
Yet, the poor gas mileage with premium gas is something to think about
and the cheap looking plastic cladding is a major distraction !
Mazda is providing a ''luxury'' interior , fine details on the exterior, with beautiful smaller taillights, an exotic front end and all this with an ugly grey cladding on the side.
Down the road, with sunlight, road salt/sand, this plastic might be looking faded /dull.
To offer a premium model with a painted cladding option would be nice and tempting.
Nice wheels on both!
The black wheels with all the cladding look terrible. I'd just would get the cx5 and get so much more
Including cylinder deactivation, which blows...
Does the front passenger seat fold flat? I’ve been going through multiple reviews and no one covers this.
I am with you on the CX30. It’s the one I would buy. Looking at the shot of you both in the car, I am drawn to the body colour on the inside of the front doors. That to me is a big miss and it looks cheap.
OMG, Andrea dancing in Nam was too cool.
It was a blast, lost my voice after that night singing so much 😄
It's a nice car, and I get the desire for the power. However, I think that love for the greater power wanes over time. Especially when you're just stuck in traffic 75% of the time and have to pay the premium for the optional engine and the premium fuel to feed it. It's one of the reasons I went with a Toyota Hybrid (Venza, sister car to the RAV4 Hybrid) last year. It has plenty of get up and go and I typically see city fuel economy numbers in the 5s and sometimes down in the 4s. This CX-30 Turbo in the low 12s is comparable to our Sorento with the Turbo4 as well. With gas around $2/liter (dropped a bit recently), that's a lot of extra cost in fuel. Also, these engines are direct injected, so you may have some costly maintenance every few years to clean out the carbon build up. The interior is definitely really nice (in terms of design and finish) and as long as you don't need the extra space (I personally wouldn't), it's still a good car. And I get the "more power" desire, but I don't regret getting my hybrid one bit. Almost as much power, half to a third less fuel costs. Toyota Hybrids are also known to be among the most reliable cars on the planet, and Zack (and Andrea?) agree the RAV4 Hybrid is the best vehicle you can buy. You can get a nicely equipped mid-trim for about the same price as this CX-30. You just have to wait for one (have to wait for pretty much everything right now).
The cladding is a non-issue, the paint colour really pops and this is what your eyes are drawn to.
I test drove a cx30 today and I wanted to love it but every time I went over a pothole or a bump on the road the steering wheel would vibrate. When I researched it online, it turns out it’s an issue with many people and many cars. Sigh, I genuinely wanted to love it.
There's a lot of vibrations in the car. It doesn't do well on rougher roads.
Zack your lovely wife is not confused. She knows her stuff!
How about a 2022 Kia Sportage SX turbo.. would you put it in the same class and it doesn't take premium fuel 🤷
How better is it to Crosstek ?
About Sirius tuning - must be a difference in Canada vs US because my 2021 CX-30 goes to whatever channel I have tuned when I shut the car off - I do not go to station 001 as you comment about here. FYI that is just a Canadian difference, for some strange reason.
lol...me too..date Mike...but unfortunately date Mike died..cladding kinda reminds me of Pontiac in the 80s..why??..25 classic rewind for me...size is kinda an issue...for a family vehicle..but for empty nesters..couples with the means starting out..for sure a player in my books...great review..enjoy🙂
Corolla Cross Hybrid is near impossible to find ..Maybe 3 IN TRANSIT in North NJ What gives?
It handles well but the ride quality is not great. Very stiff ride, vibrations, bumpy if the road isn't perfect. I have a brand new 2023. At first I was in love with the handling and was ignoring the other stuff. The longer I have it the less I like it.
Couple car review is my favorite..
Thank you very much, we appreciate the support!
Just got the Carbon edition, but not the turbo
Crazy how u guys literally live in my neighbourhood 😳
Gorgeous neighbourhood!
Love all your videos!!
Thank you so much, happy you like them!
Mazda makes nice cars
I have the turbo premium plus model the top trim. Any questions about this vehicle I take questions. Please ask away. I have the 2022.
Hi Zack, are the Cdn prices you mention, before or after (Ontario) taxes?
Before
This is Canada, that wanting a heated steering wheel means $3000 extra to bump it to GS trim from GX is robbery. Benz offers a stand alone option for heated steering for $250, get with the program, Mazda.
The MSRP of the compact SUV are the same as a FWD compact SUV about 4-5 years ago, no wonder the manufacturers love selling them to us.
Great review. Could use or space. Like the colour, Get Zack out dancing.
Sadly over the year ive come to not care for the cx30 as i did. Its more to do with the size of the rear seats. Tall kids. Actually think better options out there. Yea the inside is nice but that cant be only factor buying this.
These are for empty nesters or second cars
Sport mode is also annoyingly holding the 5th gear on the highway or higher speed. Unless you are passing, otherwise switch back to normal
Please let this be my next car.
😔 when will I be able to have this beautiful car mazda I wish I had one of these.
I almost bought one when they first came out but then test drove a Taos and loved the extra space, the pano roof and the ventilated seats. The digital dash was a bonus but I wouldn't miss it if it wasn't there. That being said, I found both vehicles in their respective top trims overpriced for what you get / what was missing. The Mazda needs vented seats as an option at least, the small moonroof is not an upgrade over my 2016 CX-3; and the VW interior looks really cheap. Seltos was loud and crashy - way too much interior noise (test drove a middle trim). For only a little bit more, you could upgrade to a CX-5, CX-50 (my new top choice, need to do a test drive!) or a Tiguan. Might wait to compare against a CX-50 hybrid if one does come out next year as rumoured.
You forgot the upcoming Corolla Cross Hybrid that will go 0-100 in 8 s have rear independent suspension. Looks more sporty with the new RX like front bumper also.
Good luck with the Taos. Lots of problem with the engine and transmission when they first come out. Ask any mechanic and you know Taos is not a long term car to keep.
Why don’t you guys respond to comments?
What SUV would Zack buy with up to 40,000$?
Prob my fav Mazda atm, I like the rear end but not so much the xtra thicc fenders. I don’t like the facelift’d Cx5 - looks worse!
I'm getting 9.3 l/100km with my 2022 CX-5 Sport GT
Only issue I have with the Mazda brand is resale value because they sell so many to the car rental companies.
I can get 9.2L/100km with the turbo mix city and highway driving. However, the tank is stupidly small. They need to put a bigger tank in this.
My BMW 330i (2018) 69 liters for 100 km?
I LOVE Mazda.
3:10 Zach has game LOL
That dancing story is SO true lmfao I KNOW THE DRILL