

Max Davies
2026 Mazda CX-30 review
Pros
- Super simple to drive
- Maintains good interior tech
- Heavy, direct steering
Cons
- Ride could be more compliant
- G20 engine is still wheezy
- Expensive for a range-opener
3 Months Ago
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My dashboardThe new Mazda CX-30 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $30,090 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Pure variant and topping out at $48,710 for the Astina.
There are 9 variants of the CX-30 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2022.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (114kW/200Nm), 2.5L petrol direct injection (139kW/252Nm) and 2.0L supercharger gasoline direct injection with hcci (132kW/224Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2023 CX-30 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The Mazda CX-30 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Pure and the most expensive being Astina.


Max Davies
3 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,395 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mazda CX-30
The cheapest Mazda CX-30 is the Pure that starts from $30,090.
See all Mazda CX-30 PricingThe most expensive Mazda CX-30 is the Astina that starts from $48,710.
See all Mazda CX-30 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-30 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Pure, Pure Vision, Evolve, Evolve Vision, Evolve M-Hybrid Vision, Touring, Touring Vision, Touring Sp Vision and Astina.
See all Mazda CX-30 towing capacityThe largest Mazda CX-30 is the Pure which measures 1795mm wide, 4395mm in length and sits 1540mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-30 is the Touring which has 139kW of power from its 2.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda CX-30 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-30 is the Touring which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-30 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.
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