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2023 Mazda CX-30
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Review and specifications

2023 Mazda CX-30

Based on the Mazda3, the new 2020 CX-30 fills the gap in price and size between the CX-3 and CX-5 SUVs. The only available powertrain is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. In everyday driving, acceleration feels tepid--wringing out more power requires a heavy foot on the accelerator. Fuel economy of 27 mpg overall is respectable. The CX-30 benefits from responsive handling, but its ride is rather firm and a bit jumpy, and the engine sounds raspy. The frustrating infotainment system requires multiple steps to complete simple tasks. The interior is well-trimmed but snug--especially the rear seat. Small side windows hurt outward visibility. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. Updates for 2021 included standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility for all versions. There's also a new 2.5-liter turbo engine available, which comes with standard all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is standard on all trims beginning in 2022. Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance are standard. For 2024, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning became standard. Higher trims received a 10.25-inch center screen with touch screen Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality. Lane centering assistance became available.

Market value
$20,725
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2020

Pricing

Current retail median
$20,725
Retail value range
$17,075 - $22,575
Original MSRP range
$22,950 - $35,400
Trade-in range
$14,965 - $21,185

Ratings

Road test score
70/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
44%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
24 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
26 MPG
Tested city
18 MPG
Tested highway
37 MPG
Tested overall
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,460
Cruising range
340 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
8.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
133 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
173 in
Width
71 in
Height
62 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Weight
3,280 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
25 in
Cargo volume
21.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
3/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
4/5
Value
2/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Mazda

<p>Over time, Mazdas are known to be affordable, fun to drive, and good-looking inside and out. Many of its small crossovers, SUVs, and sedans have earned Consumer Reports' recommendations and above-average reliability ratings. However, its new midsized SUVs have not lived up to the brand’s reliability reputation. Used Mazdas are usually a good option for an inexpensive pre-owned car. Most Mazdas achieve solid, but not exceptional fuel economy. Though sports cars are less popular now than decades prior, Mazda still sells the MX-5 Miata, one of the best of the few remaining enthusiast cars.</p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 25546 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: June 4, 2026

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