2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium FWD - POV Ownership Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- MSRP: $28,700
MPG: 25 city / 33 highway
Horsepower: 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,234 lbs
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
0:00 Intro, Walkaround
3:15 Why FWD?
4:58 Ownership Impressions
13:30 Final Thoughts
16:43 Bose Premium Audio
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I noticed it changed from fiancé to wife. Congratulations man!
I love how Mazda manages to keep the interior very sleek and simple, while still also having physical controls.
I absolutely love my 2021 CX-30. Such a fantastic car.
lets go baby
The sound of the turn signals is super satisfying.
Yes ... have it in my new 3 and like it too.
Mazda deserves more. All of their interiors are absolutely beautiful.
Infotainment kinda sucks though..
@@officialyasir Better than other Japanese brands..
@@officialyasir I disagree. I've owned 4 Mazdas. While you might be right that a few years ago their infotainment wasn't great, it's great now. It's extremely easy to use. Mazda is great at helping the vehicle become one with the driver. It's so effortless and not distracting after you start using it for a few days. After using a car like this, you notice just how distracting touch screens are in other cars on the road.
@@NiceBowser I bet you their next gen cars will be all touch screens. The problem isn’t that all touch screens are distracting, it’s that poorly designed UI and unresponsive screens is what causes issues. Mazda is just pushing their marketing bs until they shift to all touchscreens.
@@NiceBowser Exact same experience for me. I drive in a 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback. At first I thought the lack of a touchscreen would be a downside, but now I don't want to go back. The infotainment system is simple and effective. There's not many buttons, so after a few times you start remembering the layout. It's a well thought out car.
I've been seeing these around my city and I'm always impressed by how good the car looks
I found your reviews on the CX-30 are very helpful. I bought a premium trim last month. Unfortunately, only the 2.0L FWD available here in Cambodia. It’s a good car I really enjoy it, thank you.
I love how you posted this on the same day I bought my new 2021 MAZDA CX-30 GT in Vancouver 🇨🇦 ... I’ve already put on nearly 4000km ... I’ve taken it up into the mountains and on gravel logging roads ... The interior design is very simple & elegant - I’ve impressed a few BMW owner friends with the high quality. Love the BOSE sound system ||>> 🎼 🎵 🎶 good music / excellent sound quality is important.
FYI: the steering wheel & seats are heated. For its price point, it’s great bang for buck.
EXCELLENT review and the first to include a listen to the Bose system, so thanks for that!
It sounds good thru my iPad speakers even. Or, it sounds like it will sound really good when I get mine. Looking forward!
I’ve been literally telling myself that would be the perfect car for me. Same color and everything, good choice
made in Mexico..bad choice
@@chadhaire1711 - don't care. Great car.
@@craigjohnchronicles2504 yep...lots of mexican rattles.....great fun
@@chadhaire1711 - I'll be sure to let you know how it goes...
Great choice, Mazda is underrated !!!
Mazda is one of the best automakers, Top 3.. But people are stuck on Honda/Toyota’s past reliability record in western markets.
Mazda offers the better ride, better interior, better engineering design.
They really put alot of care into making these cars and I would always consider a Mazda for Purchase above the rest.
before 2012 majority of mazda cars were prone to rust in colder climate. 3 winters and rust started popping whenever water stayed for prolonged periods of time. Or around the wheels, where salt that was used on roads to melt the ice was picked up just by daily driving. i've even seen 2015-2016 sedans with some rust spots.
In warmer climate ? go for mazda. in colder climate ? check 5 times if the body was zinc-galvanized or the history if it wasn't in accident or scratched.
Mazda just started the transition into the premium segment. It’s going to take sometime before it gets acknowledged as a premium brand. I just hope the prices don’t reflect it. 😟
Just bought the same exact setup - what a beaut! Side note: great tunes, you should make some longer playlists 😀
Just bought a fwd premium poly metal hatch non turbo for roughly 4mo now and I’m very pleased with the purchased!
Thanks for the review. This configuration is exactly what I have in mind. I hope there are some new color options in 2022, and I would LOVE cooled seats, but I doubt that would happen.
I have a 2019 CX5 GT and I cannot own anything smaller. I'm glad you love it. Waiting to get the 2021 turbo next year for a lower price
I agree with the brakes, my wife has a CX5 and her brakes are the same as what you described. To me, the Mazda line of SUVs have the most luxurious exterior and interior. You can also save money mix and matching trims with a few add on features. The only downfall is that Mazda lags behind other manufacturers on rebates and incentives.
I am loving my MX-30 it's a great daily driver !
Finally had a chance to drive a CX-30 as a rental over the last few days. Such a nice experience, even in the stripped down model I was in It just needs more power, which the turbo solves. I really like what Mazda is doing these days.
Wow more power than 186? It’s a subcompact and every reviewer including this guy say the power is more than adequate and in fact it’s the highest horsepower of any subcompact. But as you mention the turbo is available for you. But this class of car, like the Honda HR-V, are not made to be fast cars. You get enough to pass and merge onto highway but the mission is to get close to 40mpg. Sounds like you would be better served getting a Mustang Shelby GT-350 or a Corvette. So why are you wanting more power here? Are you in the market or just remarking on your experience?
Thx very much for this video. I think to change the car soon and this CX-30 is a serious alternative, most for city and some beach trips. I hope the 2.5T could arrive to Chile, we have the GTX 2.5 that you reviewed.
I just test drove the cx-30 turbo today, amazing car! Will be buying! Thank you for your cx-30 videos!
Then you would be going to the gas pump very often. Small gas tanks dont work well with turbos.
check where it was made...most CX30 are made in Mexico..and look it...
@@chadhaire1711 all the cx30s sold in North America are made in Mexico. There is a lot of recalls and problems so far with mazda cars made in mexico
@@441meatloaf I had one for a week....was falling apart.
@@chadhaire1711 I bought one and regret it. 4 recalls and fix in 6 months and I had to replace the entire steering rack at 8 months
We just bought the Turbo Premium Plus on Saturday. Was able to get it for 3k under MSRP. No better value imo. You're 100% right about the soft breaks and excellent Bose sound system.
That’s what I’m looking for too but not many available yet in NY
Just bought a 2021 with sunroof 3 days ago. Same color. I love it
We rented the same CX-30. It’s quiet, comfortable and spacious. Mazda really improved on the new CX-30.
This is the first and only CX-30. There has been no improvement yet because it didn’t exist. Lmfaoooooo
Thanks for showcasing the Bose sound - that may just tip over to get this trim! I was debating whether it was worth it for getting the sunroof, remote tailgate and heated seats (and the brown leather instead of blue) but I will definitely test out the Bose sound.
Fabulous value for the money. No skimping on quality appointments.
Great Video. Love your videos.
I'm surprised you/she didn't wait for the turbo 2.5 model. I only wish the CX-30 came with some of the features that I have on my 2019 CX-5 Signature like the 40/20/40 split rear seat.
I also love that you are also in the Metro Detroit area.
Thanks again.
Not everyone needs a turbo. Especially not in a subcompact that I assume will be used as a family car.
Thank you for your review. I drove a 2020 preferred yesterday and will be looking at a premium 2021 today and will be curious about the road noise.
Mine is a 2020 cx30 premium fwd and when we accelerate the ac would blow hot air..dealer performed a software upgrade and now fixed. I love my cx30, it’s Lexus comfy, sporty and great mpg
I love mazdas. So underrated
the ones made in Mexico--over rated.
I've brought one and love it
I love this video. I want a cx30 like insanely bad.
I drove this thing and I gotta say I like it, I sit up more higher than my 3, feels like I’m driving a ranger truck 🛻
Great video👌
i bought the 2021 AWD ... black ..... not premium trim .... no BOSE tunes .... dig it .... sweet design .... turbo SINGS ... nice job MAZDA
I’ve been seriously thinking about one of these but are the door sills too high? And how do the seats feel? How’s the center console? And how is the glove box? Congrats and machine gray metallic is my favorite color! So happy that Mazda deleted the cylinder deactivation management in the CX-30 Premium! Thanks for letting us know about the fuel tank size on FWD versus the AWD Turbo.
You should try to get a saab 9‐5 to review. The 2011 turbo6 looks like a car that could debut now
Own a 16 cx-5 awd and it’s my wife’s car. Honestly I love driving it more than my awd fusion titanium.
It just hits all the marks
they dont make ford fusions anymore do they? at one point fusions did have mazda engines not sure if later model years did
@@roostersideburns3440 last year is 2020 I believe. As far as engines there is a 2.5L naturally aspirated version. If it’s exactly to the same to the Mazda spec I’m not 100% sure. Perfect example could be mazdaspeed6 2.3l turbo awd, and then the focus RS.
Quick fix for your heads up display + sun glasses: get a pair of non-polarized sun glasses for your car (I just use a pair of UVEX safety glasses as they are dirt cheap and usually don't have polarization). Polarization is what is filtering out the reflected light from your HUD. Keep your polarized glasses around for doing outdoorsy stuff as you definitely need them there, but otherwise polarization isn't a one size fits all solution.
The HUD cant be turned off......bad engineering
I have a BMW 430i Grand Coupe with the heads up display too and use non polarized glasses to see it.
Love your videos, they are helping me decide my next car. Thank you!
Just bought one fwd premium looking at new tires falken or nexen ? Great video 👍
I agree with you that you chose FR instead of all wheel drive car. It is heavier and mechanically more complicated. For longer time mechanically simple car is better. I live in Southern California, so I don't need the all wheel drive car.
Hope to see you review the Lexus ES 300H 😊
Your were smart to wait until the 21 model withOUT cylinder deactivation. I have the 2019 model and cylinder deactivation sucks.
Topher mentions the '21 CX30 Premium being the only trim level without Cylinder Deactivation. I just went to the CX30-Talk forum and some owners of the '21 Premium trim say theirs definitely *does* have "CD" (indicated within the infotainment system). Others say Mazda *eliminated* it for all '21 CX30s. Who knows? Mazda doesn't seem to make clear which do or don't have CD.
Hey I am a Southeast Michigan resident. Since our roads are quite poor is the ride smooth? Suspension hold up well? Impressed by perhaps best in class interior, among class highest hp engine without upgrading to a turbo, and no cvt. Enjoy the vid.
This and the Mazda3 have me torn; I like both for different reasons. The Bose audio is a must but the Premium trim is a bit expensive for me on either car. Nice tip about the chime deactivation and why to not get AWD! I wouldn’t mind having it on the Turbo, but for the regular engine in both the Mazda3 and CX-30 FWD feels more nimble and is more efficient. All that said, I am still tempted by the Mazda6 Touring for slightly less money because it’s just such a good and overlooked car, but then my mind wanders to Camry Hybrid LE (52 mpg!) for the same price. I’m all mixed up.
This could have been a comment I would have posted. I had all the same thoughts! As far as Camry Hybrid, the Mazda 6 would be more fun to drive but the 6 is about to see its next generation be introduced. Did you know that? And do you think it will be a factor for you?
@@2004cyrus Yes I am eagerly awaiting the Mazda6 replacement. RWD and an inline 6 engine with Mazda’s driving dynamics and interior luxury sounds amazing, but also sounds like it will start above $30k. And there will be a next-gen CX-5 based on that platform. I’m actually leaning more towards the current CX-5 now if not a clean 2018 Mazda3. My fiancée has one and it’s fantastic. I’ve had 4 Mazda3’s so maybe it’s time for a bit of a change. I currently have a Golf wagon and the CX-5 would have even more cargo room and be more fun to drive.
@@mindspinn311 hey Alex! I have had 5 Mazda’s and truly enjoyed each one of them! I returned a 16’ Mazda 3 that I leased and came super close to leasing a CX-5 but they all had hail damage and I didn’t want to wait or schedule repairs. So I drove to the VW store near me and picked up a freshly delivered 19’ Tiguan new at that time. I have had a couple Jetta’s. They were great. But I want to travel more and I have since financing the Tiguan. It swallows lots of cargo of course and that’s the benefit over the Mazda 3 and even the CX-5 which doesn’t have near the cargo capacity. The Tiguan ride is much smoother and more comfortable as opposed to the nimble and sportier feeling CX-5. I still love Mazda products tho I can’t wait for the refreshes and redesigns coming. Tbh I never wanted a crossover but do to back surgery when I was 33 it’s hard to get in & out of the Mazda 3 which sits lower. That’s what made me consider driving the crossovers. I feel like a soccer mom sometimes but I can get into and out of the Mazda CX-5 and my Tiguan without stressing or hurting my spine. So for that I’m grateful too. And the travel ability is just a bonus with all the crap I can store in the Tiguan. I fold down the second row and have so much area to haul ice chests and everything I need to drive to California from my home in Oklahoma. We get hail storms often in the spring and that’s what destroyed the cars at the Mazda dealer. That was in April of 19’. My Tiguan will be 2 years old in 3 week. I really like it and I can’t decide if I’ll go with another Volkswagen in a year or a new Mazda. I do like the VW Atlas Cross Sport too! I also know that Mazda is redesigning the CX-9 too! The dealer told me that it will be made larger. Customers and potential buyers complained and commented to Mazda that they choose larger alternatives like the Telluride and Palisade and so on. The Mazda CX-9 is cramped inside according to a lot of folks. How have you liked your VW Golf?
That's the car I'm interested in
Forgive the ignorance but what is the red bar that appears to the left of the needle in the speedo? Does that denote how far over the speed limit you're going?
Wish it had ventilated seats & wireless apple car play but otherwise great package. I would like to see a 12V outlet in the cargo area too if there isn’t one. Not unreasonable asks for a $30k car.
FWD all the way in a long term daily 100%
Michigan winters are pretty relaxed now too
Why not AWD?
@@Fake2JZ More drive train components=more complexity= more chances of things breaking/expensive repairs
Good call on the Gray. Mazda's red is great but the gray does a much better job of minimizing/hiding the Aztek-like fender cladding. However, I'd have gone AWD for sure. Mazda's AWD is good and I'd much rather have AWD+all seasons instead of those crazy loud Blizzaks.
That’s what you should do then
the simple the better , #mazda killing it
Question: I'm looking to pick a 2021 CX30 up real soon. Have you had any issues with the cylinder deactivation on the Premium trim? Thanks!!
nice looking cars. i cant see the difference between this and the cx 5 though. is this supposed to be a hot hatch?
Wish it was made in Japan like the CX-5
I'd be curious to know your opinion between the CX-30 and CX-9. Is the CX-9 worth the extra money if money weren't an option. I'm debating between the CX-9 and the Accord Touring.
budget luxury and beautiful interior used to be a VW thing. Good for mazda... I wonder why they are not selling as well in Canada tho.
These are a GREAT used deal. I've seen them for as low as $15.9k with
Yeah crappy used rentals
Yea they should be. Car’s depreciation about 30% in the first 3 years
I'm confused about cylinder deactivation. they have cylinder deactivation in the 2021 cx 5's is that supposed to be bad? and i wonder why the map software looks different.
Are you going to review a Mazda 3 manual transmission in the future? I know you’ve reviewed a lot of 3’s but never a stick shift, are they hard to find?
Wondering the same. I’ve been waiting for him to eventually review a 6MT Mazda3.
They’re moving away from Manual i believe. Only in the hatchback
Do you really mean it when you say that this car resembles you to your former GTI? I actually own a Fiesta ST and there is the possibility that I will have to sell it because I will need higher ground clearance where I will move to... Do you think the CX-30, knowing that it's a different type of car, will be anyway fun to drive? That's my main concern.
Great videos!!
I'm still disappointed in the radar cruise control, at least for my 2020 Mazda 3. It always feels the need to downshift one or two gears. It's too jerky under braking and acceleration. It doesn't anticipate well enough, so it always brakes harder than it needs to.
Does it have power folding mirrors, and the auto door lock (where it locks itself when you walk away without pressing the button on the door handle or fob)?
If you take your seatbelt off while the car is still on (in park for example) does it do the chime thing?
what is that song that is playing when you are showing the sound quality at around 17:40?
Frain Lake, FTW!
Hi there! Which one sounds better? CX-30 (12 speakers) or CX-5 (10 speakers) Bose audio?
Mazda rules ! A manual would be sweet !
Great review. I agree with your sentiments on the FWD. the extra gas mileage and longevity are more important than AWD in this type of vehicle. I’m sorry but i missed your thoughts the visibility. Are the blind spots manageable?
👍 Between the reverse camera, big mirrors, and blind spot monitoring the blind spots are very manageable. I still want to put a on set of small fisheye mirrors but haven’t missed them in 13k miles
I"m STILL torn between this and the CX-50 (LOVE the styling on that-- but the rest is GREAT in this one)..
Hey Chris. Glad to hear this owner review. The cruising range is the biggest downfall that I can see.
Who is Chris! The reviewer is Topher right ? Or no?
@@2004cyrus His name is Chris. Chris-topher. Get it?
@@alh06 oh I remember him saying in a video that he calls his channel Topher because he doesn’t like to be called Chris.
@@2004cyrus I mean that's his name, but I'm sure it's for logical privacy reasons or something like that.
The pedal requires more force, but I adjusted in few weeks. Now I don’t even notice it.
I’ve already bought one.
Ok. Thank you.
The huge plastic sidewall around the wheels is a turn off for me. My wife and I are thinking Mazda for her next daily. Thinking cx5
where is the car at in terms of reliability is it something on the tier of a corolla ? a car i can really keep for 100, 200k miles ?
Does it have a 360 camera while backing up?
What's that buzzing noise at around the 6 min mark on the highway? mostly from the right channel
My guess is there are winter tires on the car.
I feel like the infotainment system in the CX-30 is a little confusing. And normally I'm pretty good with tech. But I rented one and that was basically the first Mazda I've ever driven.
It’s easy Adam. Takes a small amount of time to master. A bird with a strong beak could do it.
Sad to see the CX-30 2.5L NA EPA fuel economy (24/26/31 AWD) lagging by 3 from the Subaru Crosstrek 2.5L (27/29/34).
The promise of SkyActiv high compression ratio and reduced combustion temps all go to waste.
Good they got rid of cylinder deactivation, but I still wonder about the rear suspension. Wouldn't it result in a lot of bumpy riding on poor roads? Might be quieter with 17-inch tires. I would lower the tire pressure for a smoother, softer ride.
Our roads are terrible. The torsion beam handles them just fine. If we weren't told it was a torsion beam, we wouldn't notice. When something is overhyped, we start to hear, see, feel & think something is noticeably inferior when it's not. The beam is fine for 99% of normal driving.
@@cusebike5391 Thanks for that. I can't recall which one, but at least one reviewer on TH-cam commented that he was surprised at how absorbant the torsion beam was in the CX30, even though it's a torsion beam, so you're not alone. That's a biggy for me. Now to determine which year doesn't have cylinder deactivation and comes with 17-inch tires. I absolutely don't want to bigger tires.
@@cusebike5391 actually the 2021 premium does have cylinder deactivation for US models. The lower trims do not, and the turbo does not as well. I have a 2021 premium US model and it does have cylinder deactivation but they’ve done something to it since the 2020 model. I don’t even feel it whatsoever. I’ve even tried to feel it when it engages and I can’t feel it at all. I see it on the infotainment screen when engages just to see if I can detect anything, and I can’t whatsoever.
$20k for a premium CX-30 is a really good deal! Here in northeast Florida, you can't find one for less than $29k but you can find CX-5 grand touring reserves for $34. I even got an out the door offer for $32k. So I would rather get a CX-5 over a CX-30 for the same price and trim level any day. Because it is bigger and getting slightly more features. Which the best driving vehicle we have is a 2002 Suburban and a garage that fits it... Still, I glad you guys enjoy it! and congrats on the marriage!
For the sound test I’m liking the new tunes but the second track sounds like a monster truck rally song so not sure it really belongs there lol! Just my thoughts
Are you talking about Ganja by Ooyy? I didn't know they use EDM at monster truck rallies lol. I think it's great for testing out a set of speakers in a car though (I listen to it on a daily!).
There are two gray options, which color gray is this?, thank you.
What other cars were you guys considering?
Why didn't you like the cylinder deactivation? Is it like you said, less complication for long term ownership?
Less power, less reliable.
Yeah, heated steering wheel is a must for me. :(
Does this have wireless android auto / carplay or just wired?
English Gardens FTW!
nice vehicle, all you need.
Tbh, I don't these comments about how Mazda's infotainment being subpar.
Like dude, you don't buy a car and look to be entertained like any gadgets lmao. You buy cuz of the entertainment you get from the driving experience.
Tell em’ noodle warrior !
Do you notice any vibrations when cylinder deactivation kicks in?
I think they removed it for 2023 model.
Is it loud inside? Like the road noise?
The engine noise is obnoxious in this at highway speeds. Be nice if they could pump something more pleasant through the speakers or quiet it down.
I do think it's a pretty decent car otherwise.
When is MAZDA bringing Skyactiv X to the USA?
The people addicted to luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes etc.. will be paying a little more for their leasemobile in the future since Mazda proved they can chase them for interior quality. They will eventually up their game and set the bar even higher, but the costs for doing so will rise, (especially in a world hellbent on getting away from petroleum and byproducts) and that extra will be tacked on to the MSRP. To me the current Mazda products look like the bodies were done by an Italian design house, the interior done in Scandinavian minimalist with German quality. Consider all that has a Japanese mainstream price and predicted reliability, just a win all around.
I think you covered all of the bases
Looking to maybe grab this or Mazda 3 hatch for a daily. Any thoughts? Thank you.
Can’t go wrong with either. If you need the extra space and ground clearance go with the CX-30, but if not the Mazda3 hatch drives better!
I'll be getting a Mazda 3 turbo hatch in the premium trim just as soon as I sell my 2016 GTI. So if it makes finiancial sense for you, thats the route you should take unless you really need a little bit more ground clearance on the regular. If I go camping or something like that I'll just rent a compact crossover.
What do you mean daily? I’m hearing a lot of people use that term the last few years. Is it a car to only take to work and then you drive a Bentley on weekends? I don’t get it. I’m from Spain.
That tire noise(?) at highway speeds would drive me mad.
winter tires
How do you get through the day?
@@2004cyrus what?
People should buy more Mazda. They build nice cars but few people buy them.
You are correct people should buy more Mazda! Less Toyota Daniel Son
Does it drive like a 3? Steering ratio, caster, etc
I had the 2020 3 sedan for a year and just traded in on the 2021 cx 30. It feels a bit different from the 3 but I attribute that in large part to the different driving position. I think being lower in the 3 makes the driving experience more connected. I don't think the physical control is different. The sensory experience is definitely different.
one of the best thins about the car is that its not a toyota or honda. not that theres anything wrong with them but they dont feel original.
Mdx aspec : hold my joint