Mazda’s 2.5-liter, 250-horsepower turbo engine made headlines when it was introduced in the new Mazda 3. For 2021, the engine made its way into the CX-30, which is between the CX-3 and CX-5, but has measurements that confusingly bring it closer to both models.
Mazda was looking for the brilliant “premium” title and the CX-30 seems to have positioned both the engine and the model prices to reflect this. The base CX-30 Turbo starts at $ 29,900. Strangely, this price is $ 50 cheaper than the premium finish with non-turbo engine and all-wheel drive. (The
CX-30 with non-turbo engine with front transmission starts at 28,550 USD.)
There are three trim levels for the CX-30 Turbo: the above-mentioned base model above $ 29,900; Premium ornament for $ 32,300 and Premium Plus for $ 33,900.
The price differences between the gaskets are so subtle that you almost start to wonder why you pay more. But it comes down to packages and features, of course. For example, the difference between the basic Turbo model and the Premium finish is the leather seats, adaptive HID headlights, a front display and a navigation system. A fully charged CX-30 Turbo reaches $ 35,000.
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Apart from the price and the turbo engine, the premium look that Mazda is looking for comes in other areas. The interior, for example, is a pretty nice place, with soft materials to the touch on most surfaces and contrasting seams. These premium aspirations can be seen in those who believe that Mazda is its competitors. With its turbo and AWD engine, Mazda is following the Audi Q3 S Line Premium, Lexus UX 250 F Sport and Subaru Crosstrek Limited.
Those of us who see this as another small basic Japanese crossover know that its real competitors are vehicles like the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Venue. Only then is the CX-30 more premium. But if you’re looking for power and some capacity in a high hatch and you have $ 35,000 burning a hole in your pocket, the CX-30 might be right for you.