2021 Mazda CX-30 review – best family SUV yet? | What Car?

Don't let the confusing name put you off, the Mazda CX-30 is a small SUV that seems to have a lot going for it. But what's it like and should you buy one? Watch our review to find out




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[whatcar]

So would you choose this Mazda CX-30 over a Skoda Karoq? And should it have been called the Mazda CX-3-and-a-half?!
Don't forget: stay home, stay safe! We recorded this long before travel restrictions were put in place, but we'll still be bringing you new videos (safely!) every week no matter what.

[johnbradshaw]

I think Mazda are making some of the best car interiors of any manufacturer these days and they still have a sense of being an engineering led company willing to do their own thing and not just follow the crowd. I think this much nicer inside than premium alternatives and if judged against Audi, Mercedes, Volvo etc you get an awful lot for the money. I actually thought this handled really well.

[martinmrazek]

My wife drives 2016 CX 5 and we both love the car. Last week I was doing groceries and next to the supermarket is Mazda dealer and I said to my self, let's do test drive with CX 30. This was mistake. Ever since I can't stop thinking how good this car is! Left great impression, especially interior quality and ride quality including tire roar which is on very low level. This car feels very premium. Bose speakers are great too. So now I want to trade my wife's Mazda CX 5 for CX 30, I am working on it and it will be surprise for my wife :-)

[WXYZ]

Looks great. I drive a 2016 CX-9, and really like it. Mazda seems to be one of only a few manufacturers with customer enjoyment in mind.

[daviddevine]

Bought one Feb. 12th...
Could not be happier.... love it ... Cx-30 is incredibly great... smooth... tons of safety features... enough pick up for sure.... & an interior that easily rivals BMW X1 and Audi Q $ the price for my GS with luxury package - is $10, 000. Less than them. Love it!!!!

[rune]

I think its a bit unfair to put the n/a engine as something negative. They are much more reliable than most turbocharged engines . Also when driving, you only need to plan the driving a bit more, when for example overtaking. Because of the linear character of n/a engines they tend to be smoother than turbos. Mazda do not like turbo engines because of the unreliable techology, and when you get pretty much the same mpg with the high compression engines as sky active are, we should be glad mazda sticks with n/a. I've tried this car, and i would gladly buy one once my 2018 A3 is sold. Enough said. 🙂

[graemetaylor]

Wish I had £100 every time you mentioned Koroq

[rapidrrobert]

I just bought one last month, so far, excellent. It glides down the road.

[samma]

This is commercial of Skoda Karoq, not a independent Mazda review.

[CaravaggioRoma]

Natural aspired engines have one huge PRO: they are reliable. When I buy a car, I want to forget about the mechanic.
This Mazda has excellent safety features, in the base version.

[jonathanbishop]

Bought the 2022 update CX-30, Sport Lux. They’ve improved the Skyactive X engine massively. More torque support lower down from the MHEV system, and more power. The 2022 update has 186ps (183hp). They’ve also introduced small interior improvements, most notably the interiors on all but the top two trims are all black, no longer with blue (yuk!) accents!

[turbo]

Koroq? No thank you, I just don't trust the reliability of VW petrol engines.I will be buying the CX30.

[mrdemrsai]

I’m addicted to Mazda reviews. The cars look so impressive. Just watching the reviews makes me happy. I can only imagine how much happier I would be if I drove one every day. 😍🥰😘🤩

[brianrocks]

If judged on looks, build alone, it dumps on the opposition!

[dannyc]

This guys reviews are excellent! I keep coming back to What Car reviews because he is in the video and I can expect a great review

[paulreaney-sygrove]

I love our CX30 its BRILLIANT as in the video the interior is beautiful and excellent build quality Yes it is small in the rear (I don't have kids) but it is a small SUV the Sports trim level is great with all the spec you need the none touch screen is a brilliant safety feature you never loose sight on the road while using it plus the climate controls are separate so no need to fiddle with a touch screen to use them The power of the Skyactive X engine with the automatic six speed box is all you need on these crowded roads in the UK with good fuel return I fully agree with David (Great video mate) The CX30 looks beautiful most small SUV's look boxy The CX30 is a lovely car for anyone who likes comfort, style and a nice pleasant driving experience and I love ours the electric memory seats and side mirrors mean my wife and I have no problem getting an excellent driving position I would recommend anyone to buy a Mazda CX30 or the CX3 I have had a C Class Mercedes before but even if I had the choice I would get the CX30 I am so confident in this car (Ex Advanced Blue light driver) I would recommend it to anyone Great video David thank you PS if you need to hard wire a dash cam take it to your dealer Mazda CX30's are Brilliant Bear Hull

[metinatakan]

Hi thanks for the video . Very Informative . Is the skyactiv g 122bhp se l lux auto good one to get . We want a comfortable, safe car with good quality interior . Me and wife will be sharing this car . I appreciate the back not so spacious but we only need it for our five year old so I think enough space . Would be grateful for your comments regarding the model we have picked or should we have gone for the 185bhp?

[AR-zrom]

Bbr did a 210 bhp 1.5 in the mx5 I feel like that engine would be perfect in this with the 4wd

[spb]

Liked it . Bought it . Love it...beats the best...

[tyler.greene]

Can we get a version of the video where it beeps out 'Karoq' please. Are you secretly working for Skoda? I'm sorry i'd have the X engine over the G but I do like 15k a year, mild hybrid system and build quality wins over everything in its price range and competitors!