2025 Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP AWD review
The Mazda CX-30 GT SP AWD has a luxurious cabin and a sporty feel, but it's not the pick of the range... or the small SUV segment.
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Mazda CX-30 vs MG ZS Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP VISION (AWD)
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$33,940 - $48,460
$22,990 - $36,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Upscale interior
- Good handling
- Generally slick technology
Misses
- High fuel consumption
- Sporty ride at odds with so-so powertrain
- Not the most spacious small SUV
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 81kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 140Nm - 465Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
