So would you choose this Mazda CX-30 over a Skoda Karoq? And should it have been called the Mazda CX-3-and-a-half?! Don't forget: stay home, stay safe! We recorded this long before travel restrictions were put in place, but we'll still be bringing you new videos (safely!) every week no matter what.

I think Mazda are making some of the best car interiors of any manufacturer these days and they still have a sense of being an engineering led company willing to do their own thing and not just follow the crowd. I think this much nicer inside than premium alternatives and if judged against Audi, Mercedes, Volvo etc you get an awful lot for the money. I actually thought this handled really well.

My wife drives 2016 CX 5 and we both love the car. Last week I was doing groceries and next to the supermarket is Mazda dealer and I said to my self, let's do test drive with CX 30. This was mistake. Ever since I can't stop thinking how good this car is! Left great impression, especially interior quality and ride quality including tire roar which is on very low level. This car feels very premium. Bose speakers are great too. So now I want to trade my wife's Mazda CX 5 for CX 30, I am working on it and it will be surprise for my wife :-)

Looks great. I drive a 2016 CX-9, and really like it. Mazda seems to be one of only a few manufacturers with customer enjoyment in mind.

Bought one Feb. 12th... Could not be happier.... love it ... Cx-30 is incredibly great... smooth... tons of safety features... enough pick up for sure.... & an interior that easily rivals BMW X1 and Audi Q $ the price for my GS with luxury package - is $10,000. Less than them. Love it!!!!

This is commercial of Skoda Karoq, not a independent Mazda review.

I think its a bit unfair to put the n/a engine as something negative. They are much more reliable than most turbocharged engines . Also when driving, you only need to plan the driving a bit more, when for example overtaking. Because of the linear character of n/a engines they tend to be smoother than turbos. Mazda do not like turbo engines because of the unreliable techology, and when you get pretty much the same mpg with the high compression engines as sky active are, we should be glad mazda sticks with n/a. I've tried this car, and i would gladly buy one once my 2018 A3 is sold. Enough said. 🙂

I just bought one last month, so far, excellent. It glides down the road.

Wish I had £100 every time you mentioned Koroq

Natural aspired engines have one huge PRO: they are reliable. When I buy a car, I want to forget about the mechanic. This Mazda has excellent safety features, in the base version.

Koroq? No thank you,I just don't trust the reliability of VW petrol engines.I will be buying the CX30.

Bought the 2022 update CX-30, Sport Lux. They’ve improved the Skyactive X engine massively. More torque support lower down from the MHEV system, and more power. The 2022 update has 186ps (183hp). They’ve also introduced small interior improvements, most notably the interiors on all but the top two trims are all black, no longer with blue (yuk!) accents!

I’m addicted to Mazda reviews. The cars look so impressive. Just watching the reviews makes me happy. I can only imagine how much happier I would be if I drove one every day. 😍🥰😘🤩

This guys reviews are excellent! I keep coming back to What Car reviews because he is in the video and I can expect a great review

If judged on looks, build alone, it dumps on the opposition!

Hi thanks for the video . Very Informative . Is the skyactiv g 122bhp se l lux auto good one to get . We want a comfortable , safe car with good quality interior . Me and wife will be sharing this car . I appreciate the back not so spacious but we only need it for our five year old so I think enough space . Would be grateful for your comments regarding the model we have picked or should we have gone for the 185bhp?

Bbr did a 210 bhp 1.5 in the mx5 I feel like that engine would be perfect in this with the 4wd

I love our CX30 its BRILLIANT as in the video the interior is beautiful and excellent build quality Yes it is small in the rear (I don't have kids) but it is a small SUV the Sports trim level is great with all the spec you need the none touch screen is a brilliant safety feature you never loose sight on the road while using it plus the climate controls are separate so no need to fiddle with a touch screen to use them The power of the Skyactive X engine with the automatic six speed box is all you need on these crowded roads in the UK with good fuel return I fully agree with David (Great video mate) The CX30 looks beautiful most small SUV's look boxy The CX30 is a lovely car for anyone who likes comfort, style and a nice pleasant driving experience and I love ours the electric memory seats and side mirrors mean my wife and I have no problem getting an excellent driving position I would recommend anyone to buy a Mazda CX30 or the CX3 I have had a C Class Mercedes before but even if I had the choice I would get the CX30 I am so confident in this car (Ex Advanced Blue light driver) I would recommend it to anyone Great video David thank you PS if you need to hard wire a dash cam take it to your dealer Mazda CX30's are Brilliant Bear Hull

Can we get a version of the video where it beeps out 'Karoq' please. Are you secretly working for Skoda? I'm sorry i'd have the X engine over the G but I do like 15k a year, mild hybrid system and build quality wins over everything in its price range and competitors!

The 3 sedan would be my next car for sure... Loving it!

Great review work mate.

I would love to hear the long term experiences with the Mazda CX-30 from their owners! I also test drove both the CX-5 and the CX-30, and decided to go with the CX-30. It is a much fun car to drive, especially in City driving! the Mazda cx-30 tight space is not an issue for me; as I just fold down the back seats, and now have plenty of space for groceries, going camping, or on long trips!

Liked it . Bought it . Love it...beats the best...

I thought this was a Skoda Karoq review rather than Mazda Cx30. LOL anyway I would get the Mazda Cx30 never buy anything to do with VW. They never last.

Amid it's slightly bigger than the cx-3 why not call it a cx-3x or xl ..?

Have this Mazda and it's a very comfi, fun and easy driving car ! Value for money, greetings from Belgium ;)

Great Video Review

I drive a Mazda cx5. Is there much difference between mine and this cx30 as I'm thinking of changing?

Check info. In your comments on the engine you said Skyactiv-G. The vidio shows a Skyactiv_X.

Very useful - would suit my 6’ friends in the back !!

Wait parking sensor standard? Does it have sensors in USA?

I have tested both the Skyactive G and the Skyactive X. I bought the X. So much better. Of all the rewiews I have seen, this is the only one that recommends the G engine.

Great comparison

You got fuel economy for skyactiv g but youre reviewing a skyactiv x ? Im confused...

I have the 2 ltr skyactive in my mx5 rf. I don’t like the low rev stuttering when cold particularly. You are almost better off ignoring first gear. I wonder does the automatic do away with this stuttering ? The only way to get the best of it in the mx 5 is to scream the nuts off it. Then it flies. I love the look of it so I’ll try it. I’m not keen on 3 cylinder Turbos either. I miss a proper old school engine.

Parents just bought one. It’s really a lovely car - nicely made interior and comfy. Defo reccomend the higher spec ones if you can (their GT Sport tech feels nicer than the entry level SEL Lux for sure)

I just bought 2021 cx-30 in black luv it you really can't notice the cladding on it

240hp turbo now available. And it’s amazingly good.

Just picked mine up a couple days ago. Lots of car for the price. Back seat space is small for a car seat. Great to drive. Comes with 3 years Connect subscription which includes remote start, tire monitoring and door remote from the mazda app. Interior is best in the class.

Great review, very informative. Much more so than Carwow which is turning into 'drag races with Yani'.

The best thing of Mazda is the steering itself how is built and covered with a very best quality of pure leather and durable. Congratulations to Mazda. I am looking to change from Mazda Axela Hatchback to either Mazda CX5 or Mazda CX 30 God willing. From Nairobi Kenya.

I really like this, apart from the black plastic wheel arches!

Mazda are making some really nice and stylish cars right now. Big fan

Woah, the nicest review on youtube

So for needs car in Europe and UK when u have metro tramway train for what needed cars

Could I tag my gate remote to cx30

I own one n omg it’s bloody brilliant

I'm sold. This is the car I'm getting👏

I would love to Mazda go to a rear wheel drive line up. I think it would really set them apart from all their competitors and would aim right at BMW and MB. They already have the know how with MX-5. Mazdas have the looks but fall short with their performance.

You say VW brands have 3yr warranty - in Poland Seat offers 5yr as standard

punted my 17 plate cx3 sports nav and got new puma st-line x first ed .....love it

Massive downside is the wheel for satnav, back space and the MPG :(

We’re does leave the CX3 ? I know it was pulled from the uk has the CX30 replaced it ????

Pretty good reliability? It's the best in the world, Same as Toyota

How doe this compare to a t-roc or t-cross?

Nice

Just got the cx30 gt sport as my first car, I'm 17 y/o im not a family but I'll do lmao

Once Mazda driver always Mazda driver

Isnt Karoq a mid sized SUV? It competes with the CX5 and not the CX30 in my opinion.

Well, I went to the Mazda showroom here in Belgium yesterday. Coz I wanna buy a new car by the end of this year. I'm doubting between Toyota C-HR and Mazda CX-30. I drive a petrol Toyota Auris now and I wanted to stay with Toyota coz they're comfortable and reliable. But the Mazda CX-30 that I went to look at yesterday (the Skyactiv G Mild Hybrid automatic) came in at 5000 euro cheaper than the Toyota CH-R 🤔

There is just no pleasing the critics. Put a turbo, “why did they put turbo on 1.2 l engine?” Don’t put a turbo, “why does this 1.8 l have no turbo?” You know what critics have and normal people don’t have as much? Money to spare for the snobbish demands. His issues with suspension are a bit understated IMO. It’s so bad that the HUD blurs.

The suspension sounds almost like it is crashing over the road.

Skyactive-X all the way. its a superb engine and the automatic box is gorgeous to drive. What's this guy on?

Did he mention the karoq?

I like the sporty look and performance. However, I may opt for a Toyota Corolla Cross. They both come nicely equipped and even though the Cross is a tad under powered, I really noticed the extra head room and the larger cargo capacity area of the Cross.

Quoting the mpg for the poorer sky active G engine whilst leaning of the car being reviewed which has the way more economical and better performing Sky Active X engine which returns almost 50mpg. In my opinion that is biased reviewing! Trying to get people to buy a Skoda by the sound of it. Comparing both with petrol front wheel drive with the Sky ActiveX engine I would suggest people compare the figures for themselves first, such as mpg, 0-62 and emissions.

At last a car reviewer who doesnt put on a silly patronising voice 👏

Wrong : this must be compared with Kona, Stonic etc; CX-5 with Ateca,Karoq ...

superb car... with all the cameras and speed limits not sure how you can enjoy a bigger engine.

For what u need car now in covid time

Looks great but too low to the ground for me and i found the seating uncomfortable

So unless you take it out on the road its a good car. What's the point in buying a car if it's not nice to drive.

This is a great vehicle... what in the hell is this guy talking about? Dude it’s not a Lamborghini or Ferrari!!!! I know you Europeans like speedy cars. But your doing a review on family style car! This dude aggravated me! Smh

The review showed more of face of the car reviewer than the car itself

Lovely car. Can’t decide between this and the 3!

I was left with a feeling that this was more a Skoda or Seat review, than a Mazda review. Not very well thought through.

It is a shame that the build-in engines are so lame and the opposite of sporty. The looks and feel of the 2019er Mazdas a great, but the engines are a trade-off.

Mazda the hidden gem

Mazda's actually have an enviable reliability record. One of our Mazda's didn't need a major repair until it was 40 and another is now 30 and has never had a major repair...

You believe or not... i drove a mazda 2 2008 .. i gave it to service and they gave me a cx 30 for one day. I wanted to try.. i went autobahn top speeds. 2008 mazda 2 is much much more satabil at high speed. I drove many cars and only feel really safe with mazdas before 2014 and fords... mazdas before 2014 also mazda ford productions. I keep with mazda 2 2008 ... which drives better more than 80 percent of bigger cars

I've just brought one of these in sports lux and the Mazda garage has charged me £350 for the puddle lights, I feel ripped off hearing you say they are £49

Back seat is so claustrophobic 😅 I'm 5'11, I'll have to bend or lay down to travel in CX30 LOL

You don't sit higher than in the hatchback. So there is absolutely no reason left to get this over the hatchback.

Of all car enthusiasts I've had watched, you're the one who say more negative than positive and it feels like you're pushing us to buy Volkswagen,

So the engine is a problem because its not turbo charged and feels weedy. Then you recommend the 2.0 litre instead of the 2.5.. yeh ok mate dont contradict yourself or anything. There is no problem with the 2.5 its more then enough and the fuel economy is still good.

Mazda is the best car brand no one knows about.

what the heck is a Karoq?

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The Karoq looks terrible compared to this!

Having looked at the China model CX-4 am left wondering why Mazda didn’t just bring it to the UK (and rest of Europe), and instead plumped for this virtual CX-3 replacement instead. Also opting for a non-touchscreen is a mistake when the market is clearly moving to smartphone mirroring such as Apple CarPlay.

How much knee room does Mr Karoq need? He always moans even when there is over 6 inches to spare. If your knees aren't touching the front seat then you have enough room! Ans also, he says ' now you've heard all about the Mazda CX-30', well no I haven't, what about the specs? I have no idea what they offer except about 4 things for the SE-l model. Like most people I like to know what each model offers as standard!

I'd take the XC40

Just be warned.......You CANNOT take this vehical thru any drive thru, because the windowsill is SO high You CANNOT reach out to get Your order.........Paul

Real reason there isn't a mazda 4 is because there is a belief that 4 is unlucky in Japan

Five minutes in I've heard enough. Mazda always make the back- seat room fit for kids only.

Mazda 3 rear room is more forgivable. This shd have more imo

Mazda should get rid of the cx-3 since is not selling well since it lack cargo areas vs it's competitors. Shoukd just call this cx4..

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Think this is in the same class as skoda kamiq so you do not know wtf you are talking about. You compared this car with karoq 50 times in thia video. The equivalent for karoq is the cx-5.

Mazda 2lt engine 4 cylinder unstressed will driving around 10 years after skoda seat 1lt 3 cylinder has shankin its self to bits