2.5 liter Mazda engine with 250 turbocharged horsepower made headlines when it was introduced in the new Mazda 3. In 2021, the engine entered the CX-30, which fits between the CX-3 and the CX-5, but has measures that confuse it with both models.
Mazda has been looking for that brilliant “premium” title and the CX-30 seems to have positioned the price of the engine and model to reflect this. The basic CX-30 Turbo starts at $ 29,900. Strangely, this price is $ 50 cheaper than the premium finish with a turbocharged engine and four-wheel drive. (THE
The CX-30 with a non-turbo engine and front-wheel drive costs from $ 28,550.)
There are three trim levels for the CX-30 Turbo: the $ 29,900 base model mentioned earlier; the Premium finish for $ 32,300 and the Premium Plus for $ 33,900.
The price differences between the finishes are so subtle that you almost start to wonder what you’re paying more for. But it all comes down to packages and features, of course. For example, the difference between the basic model of the Turbo and the Premium finish is the leather seats, adaptable HID headlights, head-up display and a navigation system. A fully loaded CX-30 Turbo reaches $ 35,000.
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In addition to the price and the turbo engine, the premium look that Mazda seeks is visible in other areas. The interior, for example, is a very good place to be, with soft touch materials on most surfaces and contrasting seams. These premium aspirations can be seen in who Mazda thinks its competitors are. With its turbo and AWD engine, Mazda is going after the Audi Q3 S Line Premium, Lexus UX 250 F Sport and Subaru Crosstrek Limited.
Those of us who see this as just another small Japanese basic crossover know that their real competitors are vehicles like the Honda HR-V and the Hyundai Venue. Only then is the CX-30 considered more premium. But if you’re looking for power and some capacity in a tall hatch, and have $ 35,000 burning in your pocket, the CX-30 may be perfect for you.