What do you think? With a CX-3 and a CX-5 already in the lineup did Mazda need to make a CX-30?

2024: Introducing the CX-32. It's 2 inches bigger than the CX-30, but smaller the CX-5, but bigger than the CX-3, but smaller than the CX-5. But bigger than the Mazda 3 hatch.

I finally got to see one of these in the wild a few days ago, and it looked like nothing else sharing the road with it. Even in white it had a kind of elegant presence that made me want to just stare at it. The cladding is a bit much, yeah, but everything else about the CX-30 was gorgeous. Unfortunately, my light turned green, so I couldn't keep admiring it like a sculpture of fine art lol

I recently bought a CX 30 and I’m in love with how it looks and ride. I guess different folks different strokes.

Living in the Midwest USA, I like the "extra" plastic. It doesn't rust from all our road salt, its doesn't chip (noticeably) from our back road gravel roads, and its a little more ding friendly/scratch resistant than most any paint job... Sure plastic doesn't look as pretty as the paint, but I think its a fine middle road for looks and practicality.

All that cladding is ridiculous. It doesn't even make it look more rugged since Mazda's styling is designed to look more sleek and elegant.

33 mpg for something with awd and with a real 6 speed transmission? other SUVs are jealous

I just bought a CX30 yesterday and I’m loving it.

1:37 "Toyota CH-R want's to be a TRANSFORMER in her next life" hahahaha

It feels like the lower-half of the infotainment screen is cut-off from most viewing angles.

I recently purchased one...im very happy...haven't found an issue with arm comfort...smaller than the CX-5 definitely (I've had 2 of those) but it rides wonderfully and has many capabilities. I love it so far. Hope you like yours!

“ if you know what a phone book is “ 😂😂😂

I hear you, Lyn. I had a 2016 Mazda3 Hatchback in Soul Red, 6-speed manual. One of the best cars I've ever driven (I'm 76). Alas, my creaky back and aching knees made it increasingly difficult to get into and out of. No CX-30 in 2018 (I'd have bought one), so I bought a Kia Niro, which is not as fun as the Mazda3 Hatchback, but gets 50+ mpg in the summer, 35 + mpg in the winter, and has more room behind the 2nd row. It's 1 second slower to 60 than the Mazda3, 1 second faster to 60 than a Subaru Crosstrek.

Great review Goldilocks! keep it up!

You did a very good job. It was very helpful video. Thank you so much.

I would like the CX-30 better if it kinda dialed back the Audi Allroad cladding. But, I always am a fan of Lyn's styling and substance.

Really appreciate Lyn's always on-point design analysis.

Excellent, Lyn, thank you.

Mazda Reliable is superior than Toyota at this point and era . Good job 👏🏽

Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 Hatch best cars I've ever owned. 14 and 16. Still have them and still love them. Lots of miles!!

Nice new offering from Mazda Awesome review, Lyn

I have this as a loaner car because my Mazda 3 in the shop I honestly love it might have the cx30 as my next car

Thanks for the clarification I thought this was bigger than the Mazda 3

Test drove one today with the fiancé and it was a really nice ride. The ONLY thing for me is the cladding. Its over-kill; however, not as bad with the gray color.

This video has really made me debate whether the rear pillar is a C pillar or a D pillar. The actual c pillar and rear quarter light are so small, does the actual c pillar count as a separate pillar, or is just a part of a larger c pillar?

This is one of those things that will just have to be chalked up to "to each their own". I test drove a lot of cars in this segment and found the seating on the CX-30 to be incredibly comfortable. FAR better than the offerings from Toyota and Honda and Subaru. I also don't find the rear visibility to be a problem at all.

I agree with everything you said about the design. Nice video

I'm mourning the loss of the previous hatch, too. The sedan now looks great, but I wish the new Mazda 3 had the rear hips of the CX-30.

Nice job, Lyn!

music on this video is really nice, love the electric piano

Lynn mentions she doesn’t get a salary. Interesting. Thank you for what you do, Lynn. You have grown on me so much!

The Plastic cladding looks really cheap and the silhouette looks weird.

They need a midsize SUV in between the CX-5 and the CX-9...maybe a...CX-7?? NOT ANOTHER weird sized too small to use compact cuv.

How is rear cross traffic alert and BSM being on the select trim a miss? Most cars don't have it until you are on the top trim

I love the graphic presentation😂 Mamma Bear , and Big Daddy

When they say the apple car play or android is not wireless does that mean to use what's already on my phone I have to keep my phone plugged in or can you download what's on the phone to the hardrive in the car?

If you look at Mazda’s Canada website , the sedan , Cx 30 and cx5 are all the same price when you go up the trim level and add awd!

Does the premium Mazda 30 have to come with All wheel drive?

I've been saying that Mazda needs a two row midsize between the CX5 and CX9, like a reboot of the CX7

Here's a graphic that explains it all: CX4

Just bought one of these for my wife and, she loves it.

Everything she says in the driving scenes is 💯 true. Test drove a cx30 last week and man drives so good. I’m thinking of trade my 2010 corolla for one of those. Lol

They should’ve just made this the redesign cx-3 and then come out with a midsize two row suv and call it the cx-7

KBB always does good and entertaining reviews. I love seeing the LBC in the background shots too, including some from my neighborhood.

The music in this video has a funky Gran Turismo vibe

Where is the heated steering wheel? Manual says ‘some models’ but none of the US versions seem to have it.

Can someone please list the model year(s) for the Mazda 3 that Lyn is "mourning the loss of"?

Soul Red colour option in US: 600 $ Soul Red colour option in EU: 750 € How come we always get ripped off ffs

Mazda Rocks!!

I heard that this Mazda has good reputation with handling and turning radius

Should I consider CX30 or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Forgot to mention that preferred and premium include the bose stereo. It's a bangin' system. As much as I agree with her overall on the last gen mazda 3, that old bose "premium" stereo is a joke compared to the new one. The new one is that much better.

So right about previous generation Mazda 3.

@KBB when she is describing the armrest @4:01, I'm a little confused as at any given time, one can only rest 1 arm, not both the arms. So, either can raise the seat and keep the left arm on the door or lower the seat and use the right arm.

I love those price segment charts, really well put together and informative

You didn’t mention the Bose audio

Rare event. An honest review.

It’s just a lifted Mazda 3 hatchback.

I just wish Mazda would go to touchscreen infotainment systems.

great video globally thank you !! But I hate all that subjectiv aspect, it is based on your body proportion only and your tastes... say that you can adjust the seat height etc , say that you still have space between your head and roof, or that the contour ads protection to the main frame of the car ...

I do believe this vehicle was made for tall people, at 6'4" this car fits me like a glove, love my 2020 Preferred

Had anyone noticed that the break feels hard to press compared to other cars?

I dont who this lady is but awesome and detailed video!

Nice review and you are beauty

In terms of length it's several inches shorter than the Civic. I think it would really benefit them to make this car a tad bit longer to give rear passengers more room in the back. Not having Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on the base model just feels really cheap and nickel-and-diming you. Also as every review has said--cut back a bit on the plastic cladding for next year.

While I LOVE this vehicle I don’t like the placement of the screen but the looks of the CX-30 is just an piece of art on wheels. And of course like all Mazda’s they drive beautifully and as you stated NO CVT!!

How does this car compare to the cx7?

Mazda officials will option the 2.5L turbo in 3 and CX30. Mazda says the cars need a more powerful opt. engine for their upmarket aspirations.Lets pray larger , tires and brakes are included, unlike the cx5,6 and 9.

I drive a 2016 Mazda3 and I have to say, whilst I think the new 3 is absolutely stunning. The previous gen is just a sexy car, especially in the soul red. Sometimes I walk over to the window just to look at it lol

Mazda managed to out Coffin the CH-R. That plastic body cladding (2:20) makes it look like it has 35" tires.

Does it have a compass

Love Lyn, and the CX-30 too!

Show stoppers: Belt line is too high from the interior perspective and atrocious rear view visibility. Definitely leaning more towards the CX-5 now.

I could do without the cladding around the wheel wells and along the bottom of the doors, but I get the impression the proportions would look worse without them. If I were shopping this segment, the Rav 4 would still win out for me for a new car.

The new 3 hatchback is a much better commuter car than the last generation, and the styling and interior is much more mature and upscale. I almost bought the last gen three times, and every time is was too loud and not comfortable enough to take the leap. If I had the money I’d buy the new gen ASAP.

They finally fixed her mic it sounds

Ergonomics is different to everyone

Ah the midsized compact SUV Crossover... I think...

The Mazda 3 hatchback she showed is not the last generation. That’s 2 generations back. The last generation was 2014 - 2018.

Why can't cloth seats get ventilation?

Does anyone do red as well as Mazda does? Good review even though i sorta disagree, this car really is a looker

Realizing they have the CX-4, a different vehicle, in China, they should have called this the CX-π to more linearly differentiate the sizes. Kidding, but I’d bet that CX-3 and CX-5 get mid-cycle refreshes in the near future where they become the CX-20 and CX-50.

Asian spec 2020 Mazda CX-4.... would be nice if it was available in North America...

I don’t like where they put the tablet and not updated drivers display

Lynn, your best review to date. Thank you for the detail on the seating issues. Sounds like this is a great car for people shorter than 6'0.

Fabulous SUV. ,, reliable and quick,, stylish and fun to drive

What's wrong with the new generation Mazda3? (Last gen Mazda3 owner here, and in love with her too

Today's word of the day is 'modicum'

did you poke and examine CHR and other small suv's belt line and armrest height, elbow out of window test? weird... everyone is built differently, if you're going to ding Mazda for it and call it funky, then do the same thing for all the other Suvs. Thumbs up for a review overall!

Kelley Blue Book

It just needs a beefier set of wheels and tires and it would look great.

I'm actually sitting in a gen 3 Mazda 3 hatchback as I watch this video, what do you mean the loss of it?

I share Ms. Woodward's grief over the previous generation Mazda 3 hatchback. I drove one for two years, and loved it, but old and increasingly painful knees required a higher seating position, and the CX-30 wasn't available in 2018. I bought a Kia Niro instead, and - much to my surprise - I'm quite happy with that particular hybrid. The Niro is within an inch or so of most of the CX-30's measurements, gets far better fuel mileage, but has significantly poorer power and acceleration. The Niro looks pretty ho-hum next to the CX-30, however, which looks spectacular. I may gravitate back to my Mazda dealer in a year or two. It's high enough off the ground that my knees won't protest getting in and out, but I'll have to think twice about the mediocre fuel mileage. Meanwhile, I'll quarrel with Ms. Woodward's judgment about Mazda colors. "Soul Red" is simply gorgeous, but Mazda's version of blue has been ugly as home-made sin for several years, and I never get excited about "silver" or black or white. If I get a CX-30, I'll just have to pay the extra $600 to get the one good color I can.

This host is hilarious. No wonder you went with her. Great video, thanks.

I heard about this sub-compact at a car show last year but when it was officially revealed, I made similar comments about its exterior proportions. Fast forward to now and I still don't like them. I'm a fan of Mazda's design language but not on this model.

Wonder how much all these LED's these days will cost when they do go out...

Awesome review!!! I had no idea that the Mazda3 is bigger than the CX30. I always thought the CX30 was just the Mazda3 lifted with cladding, very much so like the Impreza and Crosstrek. That was a real surprise. I did realise though that people said the wheelbases differed from each other.

Gets one engine option or one engine choice? If only one engine is available then there is no option.

Lyn, nice review. FYI... I just found out that for you short folks, Mazda has a new "Comfort Package" available as an option... you get TWO, not one, telephone books! Mazda has, indeed, thought of everything!

I know what a phone book is ... 😁👍👍