7.8
2025 Mazda CX-30 review
Mazda's second-smallest SUV is a strong candidate in its segment, and the Touring LE adds that little bit of flavour for those who want it.
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Max Davies
Mazda CX-30 vs Kia Niro Comparison
Mazda CX-30
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2024 Mazda
CX-30
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2024 Kia
Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.8
7.4
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Based on the Mazda CX-30 G20 TOURING LE VISION (FWD)
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$33,940 - $48,340
$41,710 - $72,360
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed, upmarket interior
- Reliable driver assist tech
- Comfortable, easy driving
Misses
- Underpowered G20 engine
- Rough ride on rural B-roads
- On the pricier end
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 - 14 | |
