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The 2020 Mazda CX-30 range of configurations is currently priced from $19,888.
Our most recent review of the 2020 Mazda CX-30 resulted in a score of 9 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Byron Mathioudakis had this to say at the time: The Mazda CX-30 is not an SUV and doesn't pretend to be. It isn't a wagon either, but a crossover with a little more height and functionality as a result.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Byron Mathioudakis liked most about this particular version of the Mazda CX-30: Superb styling, Excellent driving dynamics, High specification levels
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda CX-30 2020 prices range from $20,240 for the basic trim level SUV G20 Pure (fwd) to $37,730 for the top of the range SUV G25 Astina (awd) 100TH Anniv.
Designed to fill the gap between the Mazda CX-3 and CX-5, the CX-30 is closer to the smaller CX-3 in terms of interior space. So make sure it’s big enough for a pair of growing kids before committing.
The big problem as far as your preferences and the Evolve model go is that it’s not available in all-wheel-drive. I agree with you that AWD is definitely preferable in a car that will be used by younger drivers. So while the G25 Touring (the cheapest AWD model with the bigger engine) costs a cool $7000 more than the FWD Evolve, you are getting that bigger engine as well as a fair bit of equipment, not to mention the AWD platform.
The other option I’d be looking at for young drivers is Mazda’s Vision Technology package which (for an extra $1300 on the AWD Touring model) adds semi-autonomous cruise-control, front cross-traffic warning, 360-degree monitoring and driver-fatigue monitoring.
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