The Mazda CX-30 is an excellent blend of performance, style and safety. Mazda isn’t messing with that formula for 2024, leaving the subcompact crossover largely unchanged except for some new tech.
What’s New?
Aside from the new Carbon Turbo trim, the big(ger) news for 2024 is the 10.25-inch infotainment screen that is now standard on turbocharged trims. This larger screen is accompanied by wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as wireless phone charging. While we’ve previously bemoaned the lack of touchscreen functionality for the CX-30’s infotainment system, touch control will work while using these phone-mirroring systems with the new display.
At the top of the hierarchy, the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus trim now boasts the Cruising and Traffic Support system that Mazda debuted on the new CX-90. Combining adaptive cruise control and active lane centering, Cruising and Traffic Support is one of an increasing number of systems that sound like they cover the basics of autonomous driving but are not full hands-free driving systems.
Engine Specs and MPG
Mazda continues to offer two engines for the CX-30. A naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder is standard and makes 191 horsepower and 186 pounds-feet of torque. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder powers the 2.5 Turbo trims and provides up to 250 hp and 320 pounds-feet. Both engines are matched with a six-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard.
Official fuel economy figures for the 2024 model are not yet available, but the 2023 CX-30 gets an EPA-rated 26/33/29 mpg city/highway/combined with the base engine and 22/30/25 mpg with the turbo.
Standard and Optional Safety Features
Mazda’s safety tech is called i-Activsense, although not all systems under that umbrella term are available on every Mazda. Standard features on the CX-30 include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and lane departure steering assist. New for 2024, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, as well as rear-seat alert so you don’t forget those in the backseat, are also now standard on all CX-30s. Traffic sign recognition and a head-up display are available on higher trim levels, as are a 360-degree parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, and rear emergency braking.
Pricing and Trim Levels
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 will go on sale soon. Full pricing, including $1,375 for delivery, is as follows:
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.