On the surface, the numbers tell the story: the Mazda CX-30 took one of the biggest hits in the automaker's US lineup in 2025 ...

The automaker only sold 56,684 examples of its entry-level SUV in 2025, a 41 percent drop from the previous year's 96,515.

HIGHS Confident cornering abilities, nicer interior than most rivals, lots of standard features for the money. LOWS Weak base engine, below-average cargo capacity, sporty handling results in a firmer ...

The standard CX-30 2.5 S features Mazda's Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. This efficient powertrain delivers 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque with any fuel grade ...

The Mazda CX-30 is no longer the freshest small SUV in town, but for singles or couples who value style and luxury over space and practicality, there’s a lot to like.

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What’s new for 2022? Every CX-30 now comes standard with all-wheel drive. A new Carbon Edition also debuts. Only available with the base engine, it is effectively a Preferred trim level that’s only ...

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In case you haven’t noticed, automakers are slipping new sport-utilities and crossovers into every conceivable niche in their vehicle lineups. A case in point is the all-new 2020 Mazda CX-30 small ...

Mazda lent me a car to drive from LA to Palm Springs, provided two nights in hotels, then flew me home from San Diego to Washington, DC, for this story. SAN DIEGO—The new Mazda CX-30 is a strange and ...