2020 Mazda CX-30 review | Small SUV test

Our first impressions of the 2020 Mazda CX-30 are pretty positive. It’s an excellent SUV, and one that makes a lot more sense for most buyers than a regular sedan or hatch of the same size. Pricing for Australia remains to be confirmed, but we suspect it will be priced roughly $2000 more than the equivalent Mazda 3, and if you ask us, it’s worth the money.

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[ridefrlife]

The plastic cladding does serve a purpose. It's good in my opinion, better then having chips and tar all over the paint near the doors

[eugn]

Much more practical than the Mazda 3 hatch! And the design is easier on the eye than the very challenging curves of the 3 Hatch!

[lisaw]

I'm definitely getting this vehicle. Luv it! Only thing I hate is limited colors and no USB in rear. I have been binge watching the videos for the cx30

[spike]

Mazda missed the mark with the massive, out of proportion black plastic cladding that serves no purpose, . Look closely at the CX-4, and what you won't see is an abundance of black plastic cladding, Hopefully Mazda will be quick to learn from this and fix it

[marcrobert]

Dilivered and picked up the cx30 X. Special detail said was: THE
COMPRESSED IGNITION WILL START AFTER 500KM, before that it will use the
spark plugs.

[richieanker]

My gosh all that plastic around the wheel arches and bottom half is terrible

[patlabuca]

I don't like the big plastic cladding wrap!

[worrywart]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, an option for a black grille surround instead of chrome (like the 3) would be nice.

[doihaley]

I love the black cladding 😊 I will be collecting my Mazda CX 30 SkyActive-G 2.0L in Soul Red October 30th 2020 🥰

[worrywart]

If only it was available with the burgundy red interior of the Mazda 3 hatch and had ventilated seats I'd be straight off the the dealer to get a change-over price. I'd have mine in the polymetal color with the G25 engine. If they made the turbo engine from the CX-5 an option, I'd take that too - that would be the return of zoom-zoom!

[cjdacka]

I can see this overtaking the normal Mazda 3 in sales when it arrives in Aus.

[sarwansingh]

Looks stunning
Except thick cladding around wheel arches

[denziiey]

The plastic cladding is overdone. Way too much! This is a no. I don't know how anyone can miss this eye sore. I have a 2019 CX5 GT so I know Mazda is better than this but dam. This is gross to look at!

[martinlang]

Your a very good reviewer. Only just found this channel...going on a binge watch now. Thanks for the excellent commentary. I wonder what the ride is like in Australia. This one will make my short list.

[dbrxsdgo]

I'm slowly becoming less of a Mazda fan. This car leaves me feeling kinda meh. I'm on my third Mazda. Having owned a '97 Protege, '03 Protege5 and currently a '15 3 hatch, my favorite was the sportwagon. I wish Mazda would bring something back like that.

[lowlanz]

Black plastics around the wheel are too thick

[Logan.Ninefingers]

I have paid a deposit for a 2.5 AWD auto in Machine Grey G25 Evolve equivalent spec. (No leather seats as I don't like them)
I was quoted $37, 140 for it so you are spot on with your price estimate. Arriving by Jan 31st.
The salesperson did say it might change a bit, even be a bit cheaper. Of course we will not know the exact specs until the brochures come out but he seemed pretty sure about the quote and I have noticed that in the UK the spec levels are almost exactly the same between the 3 and the CX-30 so I imagine it will be the same here.

[虎ちゃん-vt]

Mazda got the naming wrong, should be call cx3.5

[MrPicky]

Design is good but just the plastic. I dont know if it was to be a style or prevent rust.

[takuan]

AAhh, all that generous high grade plastic sheeting makes that car look so sophisticated and upmarket. Puke!