What is a CX-30? The CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV built in the Salamanca, Mexico assembly plant and sold in North America by Mazda. The 2024 CX-30 is now available in 8 different models and prices that include the entry level CX-30 2.5 S base model for $24,995, the 2.5 S Select Sport for $26,500, the 2.5 S Preferred for $28,790, the 2.5 S Carbon Edition for $29,790, the 2.5 S Premium Package for $31,990, the 2.5 Carbon Turbo model for $32,790, the 2.5 Turbo Premium Package for $34,990, and the top of the line 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus for $36,800.
With so many levels of equipment to choose from, and with prices ranging from $24,995 to $36,900, plus options and delivery charges, the Mazda CX-30 model lineup has a subcompact crossover SUV priced in everybody’s range and budget. So let’s take a dive into what the CX-30 has to offer in today’s value minded car buying market place.
This week Mazda sent me a top of the line 2024 CX-30 Turbo AWD SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this Premium Plus Edition is $36,800. The only option on the SUV is the rear stainless bumper guard for $135. The manufactures suggested retail price (MSRP) including the $1,375 delivery charge, is: $38,310.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealers fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to: $43,099. At $43 Grand and change for this CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus SUV, that’s over $4,800 LESS than the average sales transaction price of $47,900. The CX-30 gives you a lot of SUV for much less money.
Power for this Premium Plus model comes from a 2.5L (liter) turbo 4 cylinder gas engine with 227 HP (horsepower) and 310 lb-ft of torque, bolted to a 6 speed automatic transmission with sport mode select. Stability is handled by an all wheel drive (AWD) traction control system, in sync with an intelligent dynamic automatic braking system.
Exterior features start with a set of 18″ black alloy wheels with P215/55 R18 tires, LED headlights, LED taillights, LED daytime running lights, adaptive front lighting, front and rear signature lighting, a glossy black front grill, a black rear roof top spoiler, silver roof rails and signature TURBO and AWD badges. The CX-30 stands out from the crowd.
Interior upgrades include: leather trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and 2 position memory, a 60/40 split fold down rear seat, keyless entry, push button start, an electronic parking brake, a rear view monitor, a heated leather steering wheel, a leather wrapped shift knob, paddle shifters, a frameless automatic dimming rear view mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors and an overhead center console with a glasses holder. Everything you would want in a great SUV for less cash.
The safety and security list highlights are: 24 hour roadside assistance, an anti-theft immobilizer, high beam control, driver attention alert, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, radar cruise control, blind spot monitoring alert, rear cross traffic alert, G-vectoring control plus with active AWD, auto on and off headlights, rain sensing wipers, traffic sign recognition, heated sign view mirrors, and a rear mounted shark fin antenna.
Comfort and convenience features are: SiriusXM satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers and an amplifier, a power sliding glass moonroof, a power rear liftgate, dual zone automatic climate control, a 10.25″ center stack color touchscreen with active driving display, carpeted floor mats, black heated side view mirrors with tilt in reverse with memory position, and a rear seat alert.
Today Mazda has integrated its fun to drive philosophy with a commitment to providing customers with comfortable, safe and environmentally friendly vehicles. This combo of heritage and innovation has helped bring about some of the most exciting vehicles on the market today. Mazda is consistently ranked among the top automotive brands. They build and sell class leading and reliable vehicles with low purchase transaction prices.
So, call, click or visit your local Mazda dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review on the 2024 Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus AWD Crossover SUV. And remember that the base price for a new CX-30 starts at only $24,995. Mazda – Driving Matters.
Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks bright – Tony the Car Guy.
This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to [email protected] and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
