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    Mazda CX-30 Review, Specs, Models, News & For Sale in Australia

    Mazda CX-30 Review, Specs, Models, News & For Sale in Australia

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    The Mazda CX-30 launched in Australia in 2020 with a specific role to play – bridge the gap between the smaller CX-3 and larger CX-5.

    It was the first Mazda model to introduce the brand’s new double-digit nomenclature, but more significantly it brought premium elements to the mainstream small SUV space, offering some levels of luxury that even prestige-branded models couldn’t match.

    The extensive Mazda CX-30 range is available in front- and all-wheel drive with the choice of two different petrol engines. It starts at $34,060 for the CX-30 G20 Pure (fwd) and extends through to $48,460 for the CX-30 G25 Astina (awd).

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    Driving
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    Overview
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    Safety
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    Dated interior
    Fuel efficiency could be better
    Bit noisy

    Mazda CX-30 Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Mazda CX-30 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $34,060 and going to $48,460 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Mazda CX-30 Interior

    The CX-30's interior is decidedly premium-leaning, with a simple design but relative quality materials compared to what owners of previous-gen Mazdas might expect.

    Specific materials like upholstery depend on the variant, but overall the focus on 'less is more' and a Euro-rivalling layout is present in any grade.

    Mazda CX-30 Colours

    Ceramic Metallic
    Deep Crystal Blue Mica
    Jet Black Mica
    Machine Grey Metallic
    Platinum Quartz Metallic
    Polymetal Grey Metallic
    Snowflake White Pearl Mica
    Soul Red Crystal Metallic
    Zircon Sand Metallic

    Mazda CX-30 Accessories

    The Mazda CX-30 has at least 16-inch alloy wheels, 17- or 18-inch in some grades, an 8.8-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (10.25-inch in higher versions), while some get a sunroof, wireless phone chargers, and surround-view parking monitor.

    Mazda CX-30 Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Mazda CX-30 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Mazda CX-30 FAQs

    My 2021 Mazda CX-30 is having gear change issues on inclines

    This behaviour is probably a function of the way Mazda has calibrated the cruise control. In order for the car to initiate a downshift to regain some lost speed on a hill, it needs to recognise that it has, in fact, slowed down. But if it shifted down after losing just a single kilometre per hour, you’d find it would be constantly shifting gears in even slightly hilly terrain. And that would probably be even more annoying. The fact that it then overruns the set speed is probably the tall gearing (and physics) letting the car momentarily push through your 111km/h setting before it settles back to that speed.

    But it’s worth keeping an eye on the speedometer even when using cruise-control, as this behaviour won’t work as an excuse during any roadside chats with the Highway Patrol.

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    What is a reasonable price for a 2023 Mazda CX-30 G25 Astina?

    That actually sounds like a ripper deal to us. Getting any kind of a discount in 2023 when supply-chain problems that have created more demand than supply of many new cars is increasingly uncommon. The eye-watering cost is the dealer delivery charge which is generally higher than it's ever been and reflects that demand from buyers who will pay it to secure the car they want. Some dealers won't negotiate on this cost, others are more inclined to sharpen their pencil to get you over the line.

    Also, many of the additional costs you've listed are government mandated and are not negotiable. Those include the stamp-duty and CTP fee as well as the registration charge. Add those to the base price and you wind up with $45,457, meaning you're getting the dealer delivery fee and all those extras for less than $600. That seems pretty darn good in 2023.

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    What's a good hybrid car to buy?

    The default purchase for somebody looking for a mid-sized hybrid SUV is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. But if that’s too big, there’s the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, C-HR Hybrid and even the Corolla Cross Hybrid which sounds like the marketplace is getting crowded but is really just a reflection of the appetite right now for cars like these. And that’s the catch; the waiting times for a brand-new example of some of these cars is out to many months and even years. So your plan to shop second-hand makes plenty of sense, but don’t expect any bargains in a market currently being dominated by lots of demand and less supply.

    Beyond the Toyota brand (which has been doing hybrids longer than just about anybody else) there’s also the Mazda CX-30, Subaru XV Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid, Kia Niro, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, MG HS, Honda HR-V e and more. For something a bit bigger, try the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. There are others out there, too, that are probably bigger or more expensive than you need, but it's very much a growing scene in the Australian marketplace.

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    Mazda CX-30 Boot Space

    The CX-30 has a boot capacity of 317 litres in all its variants.

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    Mazda CX-30 Fuel consumption

    The Mazda CX-30 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Hybrid fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.3L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Mazda CX-30 Engine

    Two engines are available in the CX-30: a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine in G20 grades, producing 114kW/200Nm; or a 2.5-litre four-cylinder in G25 grades, producing 139kW/252Nm. The latter can be had with all-wheel drive in some variants.

    Mazda CX-30 Towing Capacity

    The Mazda CX-30 has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.
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    Mazda CX-30 Wheel Size

    The Mazda CX-30 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x55 R18 9 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7x18 inches.
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    Mazda CX-30 Speed

    Mazda does not have an official 0-100km/h claimed time for the CX-30, and times will depend on drivetrain setups, but betweenthe mid 8.0-second to around 10.0-second mark is what you can expect.

    Mazda CX-30 Range

    Mazda's official claims of between 6.3L/100km (front-drive 2.0-litre) and 6.8L/100km (2.5L, AWD) mean the 51-litre tank should theoretically last between 750km (2.5L AWD) and 810km (2.0L FWD), though of course real-world tank ranges will be less.

    Mazda CX-30 Seats

    The Mazda CX-30 has five seats, with two up front and a standard three-seat bench second row, which splits 60/40. They're upholstered in cloth in lower grades, or leather in more expensive versions.