I feel like the Mazda CX-30 Competes with the entry luxury vehicles such as the Mercedes GLA and the BMW X1

@alx2_17games8

Жыл бұрын

sure is faster than most suvs on the road

Up to last year Mazda was not ever on my radar and I have owned two Mazdas in the past year, had a Mazda CX 5 premium, now I have a 2022 Mazda CX9 with the same turbo engine. I have on Toyotas most of my life and I am so impressed with Mazdas quality, there is no road noise compared to my Toyotas in the past. The Bose Sound system is amazing. If you haven’t driven a Mazda lately you should.

@benjaminscherliss4594

Жыл бұрын

Same Toyota guy for 20 yrs and Mazda wasnt on my radar at all either. Went down the rabbit hole of reviews and have now owned my new ‘22 CX30 for two months and LOVE it.

We chose the CX30 turbo premium. We have owned it now almost a year. Great vehicle, great power, smooth ride, fit and finish is great. Oh, by the way, the vehicle comes with blind spot warning..

This was a great review Micah. We are Canadian empty-nesters. We have a Tiguan for taking grand kids around but wanted something smaller, sportier and more luxurious. We looked at the Mercedes GLA and the Audi Q3. We chose the 2022 CX-30 GT Carbon Edition. We are very happy with it and could not justify the price difference for similarly equipped GLA and Q3 - in Canada almost $15,000 more. As for the infotainment screen, well, we have adjusted and for most of our needs we just connect an iPhone and bark commands at Siri. Cheers....Jim

I've had owned 6 Mazda vehicles. Never had an issue with any of them. Such an underrated car company and have been very reliable.

I had just purchased a Camry in 2018 as I drove off the lot, My eye caught an SUV . 3 years later, I purchased my first Mazda CX-5. Best car I've ever owned. It is completely emotionally attached to who I am as a person.

The fresh and informative reviews that you produce are always joyful viewing!!! Thank you:)!

I bought a Mazda CX-30 in 2021 ans we LOVE IT!! Yes it is not the roomiest but I saw this as like a BMW X2, where it has a lowered roof line and all. A sporty CUV option if you wanted utility but don't necessarily need all the space (which we don't). We love the styling and interior and have the Soul Red with the Griege (White-Gray) Interior which contrasts nicely. Thanks again for another wonderful review. I really enjoy your family reviews and the segments/perceptions you all give on the cars. And I got some of those Flying Eyes with your discount!! Awesome sunglasses and if you needed to have a sponsor they are a good one!

Spot on review. I was impressed with my daughter’s CX-30 preferred; excellent value and I was surprised how comfortable it is, including arm rests, and visibility for me was much better than I expected though the seat was a bit too high when I drove it. She absolutely loves the car even though it is tight for cargo and rear passengers … not much of an issue for single urban professional. The Select trim for me too would be ideal and I think it would be hard to find a similarly featured, cool car for 26k these days

I have had my 2021 CX-30 Preferred (non-Turbo) in silver since September 2021 and put on about 23K on it, 10K on a cross-country (NJ to LA) trip of 5 weeks in September of this year. I agree with the likes and dislikes you noted. Some other issues are the small gas tank (wish it was about 2 gallons more), the relatively small main cargo area with the back seats up. Critical factor in my buying a Mazda CX-30 is that that it has a real automatic transmission, not a CVT as most competitors, it has a spare tire, good safety features. To me it was also a good value for money vehicle, I hope it will have a long and happy life with me.

@Lisa-wu1ld

Жыл бұрын

That's my main attraction to Mazda (no CVT). Had a Hyundai Tucson with the CVT + Turbo, and now a 37k vehicle is nothing more than scrap metal (Hyundai rejected the recall/engine replacement even though their faulty machinery caused it!!!). Mazda seems to be the way to go, plus, the best looking of the bunch!

I love our cx 30. I don’t have the turbo but it still feels quick. It was $23k in 2020. Wife said no to all other small suvs but loves this car.

Today im supporting the channel with diligent prayer. Merry Christmas all!

Excellent review and Merry Christmas guys!

Also, I don't understand why Mazda likes high beltlines so much. Reduction in visibility and the passengers feel claustrophobic. Maybe it helps with crash safety and road noise with less glass.

@edhcb9359

Жыл бұрын

I’ve sat in the CX-30 and it feels like you are riding in a tank.

@RRLV434

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. The high belt line and excessive body cladding deters me from the Mazdas.

@edhcb9359

Жыл бұрын

@@RRLV434 The body cladding became a thing on the CX-30 and CX-50. The auto industry is embracing this design style as a cost savings measure.

@camilogomezkeep2324

Жыл бұрын

High belt lines make for smaller greenhouses which in automotive design is a way to make a car look sportier. The downsides of that of course is lower visibility.

@BrandonG8Man

Жыл бұрын

@@RRLV434 This is the only Mazda with more cladding than any of the competing vehicles. The 50 is aimed at Subaru Outback which has just as much.

Merry Christmas Micha and family!!!

Just got CX-30 Preferred last week. Feels like a luxury SUV inside and outside. Love the design. Great MPG. If you don’t need plenty cargo space, like well-balanced sporty and stable feel when driving, don’t think twice. One of a kind.

Happy Holidays Muzio family ♥️

We bought a CX-30 earlier this year. It's our first Mazda and really like it. It's just the two of us so no issues with rear seat space, wanting something easy to park, good cargo space, yet not too boring. We briefly considered the Toyota Corolla Cross, among others, but no dealer had one - in fact, I've yet to see a single one Anywhere.

This was actually very helpful to me being able to see how much space the kido has in the back seat

Best review ever seen ..

First things first, saw your video for the first time and gotta give it to you a very entertaining video covering almost everything for a car review. Amazing creativity while making the video. Now for the mirror visibility, does blind spot monitoring help with coz the mirror seems less helpful?

I have been a Mazda person since 2010. I have owned a 2010,2013,2016,2019 and 2021 Mazda 3. I have a bad back now and was having problems getting in and out of my last Mazda 3, so I got a 2022 CX-30 2.5 S PR. Loving it so far. 👍

merry christmass Muzios

Great review!!! Random but what brand/model jeans are those? They look comfy

Zoom Zoom ! Have a Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

Great idea showcasing other passengers….offers more perspective with vehicle volume (let alone opinions).👍

just a little side note . . . . . . I miss the 'Would Evie Drive . . . " segments. Do more of those, pleaz!

Must remember this is a subcompact SUV, so small. Good for those with no kids or small kids. Our kids are grown and gone. Great vehicle for my wife and I. We chose the CX30 Turbo Premium. Great drive, great interior.

The giggling while explaining the G-Force system lol

I love my 2022 CX-30 Carbon Edition, but had to black-out additional parts of the vehicle to make that cladding/bumper look more palatable & better matched to the overall vehicle design. Zero built-quality issues or problems to report after almost 14 months of driving it thus far. Besides the cladding not quite looking right without additional black-outs, my only other complaint about the vehicle is that Mazda should have also covered the lower front air intake with a grill of some sort (like the upper main grill) - but that was remedied with an aftermarket part DIY project in my case.

Nice video, thanks. This question is, do you know how you can disable the automatic parking brake?

Love the look and general layout of this car. It's the one "CUV" that would get my attention more than the standard hatchback it's based on. Especially love the front design and turn signals. Not sure why, but their slim design incorporated lower in the facia is really well done (both looks and functionality).

A fellow Conan fan - liked.

Got a CX30 Turbo in red with the black rims! ❤😊👍

I chose my mazda 6 because 1. I liked the design 2. KZread said they drive well 3. Like you said Micah, it’s a pretty unique choice that’s not a Honda or Toyota

@chrissimmons9969

Жыл бұрын

I was really hoping the rumors about the Mazda 6 coming back with a straight 6 and rear wheel drive. I would of 100% bought one had that happened.

@Unchainedmaple888

Жыл бұрын

@@chrissimmons9969 unfortunately the SUV monster market has killed fun cars like that

I know how large some of the SUVs are, and some don't even fit in my garage. To call the SX-30 a sub compact is a stretch, because if you don't push the seat all the way back, it will comfortably seat for adults. I have 191 HP/ 186 ft-lb version, and with the bump shifter, it also works like a manual.

FYI the rotary dial with the non-touch infotainment screen has been around since 2019 with the Mazda 3. It's not going away anytime soon. Mazda has said time and time again that a rotary dial is far safer than a touch screen.

Hey, that was a strong high five. 😮 I’m sorry if I hurt you. I hope I didn’t break your right hand or something…

I'm with Evie--I like squishy dashes too!

We absolutely love ours! I just wish the seats fold flat for cargo and that the hatch had a little more clearance. When we travel, we kennel our dogs and this doesn’t quite accommodate their crate.

@BryTheNiceGuy

9 ай бұрын

How about traveling with them loose in the car?

I wish Mazda and others would offer the plastic cladding in the same color as the rest of the vehicle.

Tall guy here. Sat in CX 30 and the A Frame felt way to close for comfort and negatively impacted visibility for me.

Super

I want to like the sub compacts but the pending cx70 with 3.3T is going to be the move for us. Want something in then Rdx and gv70 size range but $10k+ cheaper

I bought one of these last year. I genuinely didn't notice the high beltline because compared to my previous car (Camaro) it was so much better! But the Camaro probably has the worst visibility of any modern car so it's like beating an armless man at baseball.

i heard the mazda cx 30 now has the stop engine shut off feature...i dont want that

I don't know what mazda were thinking with those massive plastic cladding.

I came pretty close to buying a CX-30 Turbo earlier this year. The local Mazda dealer would neither come down off of their markup nor would they participate in Mazda's then advertised lease rates. I didn't want to take on dealer markup as debt and figured that if I could lease it at MSRP, I could buy it 2-3 years when the market was cooler. I'm assuming that participating in those advertised lease rates must cost the dealer something. I'd never encountered that before, but they flat out said those advertised rates were just something "to get people in the door" and that no dealers were really participating in them right now (Summer 2022) because of the market.

@ltshears

8 ай бұрын

I got lucky that my Mazda dealership didn’t mark up. They sell for MSRP.

I LOVE this car--- and after seeing BRIAN MAKSE (race driver) test in on dry and snow roads- and Sara-n-tuned test it OffROAD (and she does NOT baby them).. I'm torn between this and the CX-50!!!! I LOVE the styling of the CX-50 and it's not THAT much bigger than this one.

No other brand is more driver-centric.

Do you recommend upgrading to turbo engine? Is regular NA 2.5 enough?

@ltshears

8 ай бұрын

The turbos did have a problem with burning oil. Not sure if they have figured out the cause yet.

Would rather have the Civic hybrid hatchback. As fast, more roomy, and better gas mileage. Just no AWD. But I'll stick with my 2010 Volvo wagon.

Great car with the bose sound system better than Toyota my opinion? I drive 3 years with a corolla touring 2019 and I don't like the cvt and sound system from jbl a barking final touch is noise isolation in the car to loud

But cramp at the back. How's the back seat with a car seat.

The gas tank is very small so plan on visiting the gas station often.

@dforrest4503

Жыл бұрын

That’s always something I look at when buying a car, especially since the refuel range leaves the last gallon or so off.

I dont't see the market. It matches the CX-5 price wise and feature so, not sure how it fits. I love my CX-5.

THAT is what I LOVE about this car.... it's just says QUALITY in everything--in the materials, the beauty, makeup- and production- and the power and performance. I looked at Subaru Crosstrek- which looks like a fun little bugger-- but it SOUNDS, FEELs and LOOKS- CHEAP!!!! (not saying it is- but it feels like it's going to fly apart at any minute)... THESE (all the mazdas") do NOT. I've seen SARAH-N-TUNED test this and the CX-50 and she loved them both-- and they climbed a hill most jeeps would blush at- and without much more than a mild spin a little bit. I've seen them tested in DEEP WET snow- not the soft powdery crap-- and it does GREAT!!!

Would be nice if you can mention how tall are you as a reference of how tall a person can fit in the backseat

@GeeHood666

10 ай бұрын

I’m 6’3 and do not recommend sitting in the back. Front seat is great tho

I just bought one today but the base trim and it’s pretty good. But braking is kinda weird or maybe I’m getting ised to it.

@hamzabelhadj5388

3 ай бұрын

Is the base trim worth buying? I m thinking to buy a cx-30 base model and I m wondering if it's actually worth it?

Nice review family..please next time let the lady talks longer finishing her review or point of views and not being dominated and overridden all the time. Its annoying and rude . TA 😊

I'd probably choose a CX-5 just because the interior won't be so claustrophobic. That high belt line and short windows wouldn't be enjoyable (like the Camaro of the CUV world).

@quixomega

Жыл бұрын

It's nowhere near as bad as a Camaro. I know because I own one and my previous car was a Camaro The CX-30 is a bit bad for a CUV. The Camaro is legendarily terrible for any vehicle on the road.

I don't understand why Mazda's interiors are so cramped. Although I think they are working on moving away from that w/ CX50 being a good indicator...

I originally considered a CX-30 but after driving one as a rental I found a couple flaws I don't think I could live with. The belt line is ridiculously high which feels a bit claustrophobic. The sun visors don't swing to the side fully due to the slanted roofline. I wound up with a CX-5 instead. I still like the CX-30 very much though.

@DAjugRnaut

Жыл бұрын

How are you liking the cx-5. Im still debating between both the cx-5 and cx-30.

@kyguy105

Жыл бұрын

@@DAjugRnaut I love my CX-5. If you need space then the CX-5 is the better option. The CX-30 is more like a tall hatchback.

The fuel tank on this is damn small

@ALMX5DP

Жыл бұрын

325-400 mile range seems alright to me.

@jeffmorse645

Жыл бұрын

Teenie tiny.

Gorgeous, tactile cars that always make me go honda instead because they’re cramped by comparison.

I think it looks great, I like Mazda, but the infotainment interface is garbage. It works, but it doesn't make life easier or driving safer. Car play and Android Auto are designed specifically for touch.

Why didn't they just plastic clad the whole car?

I am actually a Mazda fan, but I’m not sure why everyone seems to fawn over their interiors. Don’t get me wrong they are nice but far from amazing. I think they are overly simplistic as inferred by Evie.

@LoveLikeaHurricane

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s great cause everything in the market is too teched. This is just get in and drive like a lotus

#TeamSweetie ❤❤❤

My result is: Seen from technology, design and overall use this MAZDA CX-30 is the BEST CAR ever built 😂

@AmmaLove24

9 ай бұрын

I own one and it's not. Rough ride, not good on uneven roads, can be very shaky and does not handle bumps well. On the freeway it is anything but relaxing. Transmission is not that smooth, hunts for gears a lot. I loved it at first until I really started getting to know it. Handles amazing due to the firm suspension but it needs to more balanced. Some of the firm suspension needs to be sacrificed for a better ride quality.

What I like about Subarus and, to a lesser extent, Toyotas is that form generally follows function in their car designs, so you rarely get a car with such compromised sightlines as you do with the CX-30, among other Mazdas. That, and probably the slightly harsher than ideal ride, for my taste, are the only two negatives I find with the CX-30, so I'd probably still pick it, in normally aspirated form, over the Corolla Cross and the CrossTrek despite the aforementioned negatives since it is better in every other way (that matters to me) than those two models.

I have a 2023 mazda cx5 Turbo But for some reason I do not like the CX30 Small that cladding is too Much for me And I am a mazda fan boy But I just cant get with it

But it’s not a helicopter adventure video,,,,,,,?????

I like the looks but the cx-50 is way better looking

@RRLV434

Жыл бұрын

Yes the proportions of the CX 50 are much better looking

My girlfriend has the same car and I feel it was designed to have as much blind spot as possible, beautifull car but I wouldn't buy it.

Much better than catch fire kia or hi jack hyundais

It's so good but why does it then feel so boring?

@yournightmare9999

Жыл бұрын

Because your lifestyle is boring

Why is the CX30 more expensive to insure than a CX5?

@JCorrea813

Жыл бұрын

Not in my area, It's more to insure the cx-5 by about $60 per month

I won't be buying a Mazda until they make the infotainment a touch screen

@thomobrien1854

Жыл бұрын

CX-50 is a combination of touch or scroll .. that is where Mazda is heading with tech…

I still think this car has too much black body cladding.

Had me at Interior is like a hot tub!

I like that Mazda has tried to move a bit up-market, but it's a no for me unless it switches infotainment to a touchscreen.

@andrec3697

Жыл бұрын

Not having a touchscreen in this car is actually a feature, not a negative. The control panel and nob is more than enough to easily navigate the infotainment.

@yournightmare9999

Жыл бұрын

​@@andrec3697 that's true but i found that to many low IQ drivers still don't understand that

@andrec3697

Жыл бұрын

@@yournightmare9999 100%

I only wish that the CX-30 was built in Japan instead of Mexico as I trust Japanese quality/reliability a lot more and a 25% reduction in the plastic cladding would be great too lol

@Azspeedin

Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind it’s assembled in Mexico, assembled being the keyword. I personally I’ve had mine for 22,000 miles and typical Mazda form, zero issues.

@Unchainedmaple888

Жыл бұрын

@@Azspeedin I'm more concerned about how the car will hold up for 100,000 miles and beyond haha and with Mexican made Mazdas the window sticker says that the engine origin is Mexico and transmission origin is Thailand while Japanese Mazdas are completely made in Japan. So I'm pretty sure that Mexican Mazdas are pretty much made and assembled in Mexico.

@CarlosOteroC

Жыл бұрын

Anything about Mexicans building cars that concerns you?

@CarlosNoedelaTorre

Жыл бұрын

I wish your mom was Japanese too.

@Azspeedin

Жыл бұрын

@@CarlosOteroC So true!

Prefer HRV

For the 2" of lacking leg space u havre to go mazda to get a decent 2.5l engine real 6spd trans that might last in its class vs cvt fails or 1.3l 3cyl turbo jokes from chevy Trax and nissan and ford even honda and toyota are cvt junk now. I still own a minty 05 RX8 ZoomZoom! Or try an Alfa Romeo Dodge Hornet lol good luck

Most if not all of Mazda look the same.

@Quandtimus

Жыл бұрын

So do BMWs Mercedes Audis what’s your point

@Unchainedmaple888

Жыл бұрын

That's a good thing since Mazda's look freaking great. Mazda strayed away from their signature design with the CX-60 and it looks horrible lol

@AD-mq1qj

Жыл бұрын

Because they have their own design language... Lol???

@quixomega

Жыл бұрын

Yup, you either like it or you don't.

☝️☝️☝️👌👌i Will by it Very soon

“It feels much nicer than you would expect it to be…”. Really? Because it’s an almost $40k subcompact SUV! 🤷🏻‍♂️

@MicahMuzio

Жыл бұрын

Base CX-30: $22,200 2.5 S As-Tested: $33,320 2.5 Turbo Premium

@edhcb9359

Жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio Interesting because Mazda’s own website lists that exact same vehicle as $35,470 and when you add 10% for TTL the OTD cost on the exact vehicle you tested would be $39,411.

@MicahMuzio

Жыл бұрын

@@edhcb9359 Adding context, we tested a 2022. For 2023, prices jumped for all CX-30 trims. Also, we identify destination charges separately in our information explosion. In the case of our specific tester, it has the optional turbocharged engine, giving it about 100 extra horsepower versus its competitors along with $2,300 price jump compared to the S Premium trim. So, the priciest CX-30 is indeed more expensive than the fanciest HR-V and Corolla Cross. But much of that expense is due to powertrain, since the competition doesn’t offer an equivalent engine option. That said, the point here is that for the category CX-30 feels more premium than expected due largely to elements present on all trims.

@edhcb9359

Жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio Adding even more context, they are making these CX-30’s in Mexico. I’m a big Mazda fan, but this model is a ton of money for what it really is, upscale interior notwithstanding.

@Unchainedmaple888

Жыл бұрын

Having been in a base model CX-30, even the base feels much more luxurious than most of it's competitors. Same with the base models of the Mazda 3 as well.

Anyone else a little concerned that the little one is working while she's sick?

@NaijaBull

Жыл бұрын

"working"?, she's seating in her little booster seat getting driven around. Shut your mouth Karen

@Ethan7s

Жыл бұрын

@@NaijaBull she’s acting on camera. Not only do you not care about her well being, you also have zero respect for her work. Tate taught you well.

Like driving a coffin

Worsted Mazda of the line-up crampy and bloodspots visibility is horrible the roof line needs to be heighten to maybe fits that issue?

@level70420

Жыл бұрын

Yes if you are a murderer bloodspot visibility could be a problem..