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Mazda CX-30 vs Toyota Yaris Cross

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Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-30

$29,990 - $51,256

2024 price

Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Yaris Cross

$24,998 - $46,990

2023 price

Summary

2024 Mazda CX-30
2023 Toyota Yaris Cross
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 3, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.6L/100km (combined)

3.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Dated interior
  • Fuel efficiency could be better
  • Bit noisy

  • Firm ride
  • Could use more power
  • Flimsy mesh luggage compartment cover
2024 Mazda CX-30 Summary

If you’re in the market for a city- and family-friendly compact SUV, you’re in luck.

The small SUV segment is one of the most heavily populated and hotly contested in the Aussie new-car market and the Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP FWD is pitched against a seething pack of at least 10 similarly sized, generously specified and highly-credentialed competitors. 

So, stay with us on a mission to determine whether this high-end version of one of Mazda’s best sellers is worthy of a spot on your new-car short list.

 

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2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

The Yaris Cross is a good example of great timing.

Jacking up a small/supermini-sized wagon is hardly original, as the 2000s Peugeot 207 Outdoor proved. It bombed locally, and there were others too, probably, that never even reached our ears, let alone our shores. The point is, this seemed like a niche too far.

Not to Toyota, though. Sure, its Yaris has long included tallish wagon offshoots elsewhere, with names like Verso and Ractis. But it took a redesign that included a Subaru Outback-esque makeover, the telling 'Cross' badge and hybrid with available all-wheel drive (AWD) options to get buyers interested.

As wait times stretch to a year and beyond, now there's a "thrilling" (according to the press release) GR (for Gazoo Racing) Sport Hybrid addition, for those who seek their compact crossovers in racy eco tracksuit couture.

Can the Yaris Cross pull it off? Let's find out.

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