5 Reasons Why You Should Buy A 2021 Mazda CX-30 - Quick Buyer's Guide 

This has happened to me. Recently got a Mazda 3 2021. Hubby now drives it on weekends and whenever he can. He tells me how much he loves it almost daily. Now I’m looking to get the CX30 for myself and give him the Mazda 3. What I don’t like in the 3 is solved in the CX30. I want a higher ride.

Great car, just bought mine, but here in Europe sadly there is no turbo version.

Waiting for my turbo premium in machine gray metallic.

Just love my CX-30 preferred

I believe so...AWD costs about $1400...also adds weight (300 lbs)..so the basic engine may lag...I do not want a turbo...

Heated stering wheel is included on the Premium and Premium Plus trims

@phil erup up here in Canada we do. Winters can get as low as -45C for days in winter.

Just buy one of those faux fur fuzzy steering wheel covers 😂

why wouldn’t you want to use the parking break though?

@@loeuf I just want the option. The brake is not necessary for me most of the time. And I don’t want someone to drive/move my car not realizing they need to disconnect it. It’s a nuisance.

@@DRthistle that’s valid, a lot of stuff mazda keeps pretty controlled and locked down in their cars. tho i think it automatically disengages if you accelerate while in drive so that shouldn’t be a worry

Specs say 8

@@JMil7777 Yep, it's 8 I measured it For comparison a base model Silverado is 7.8.

What country do they sell the Mazda CX-30 in 100th Anniversary Edition ?

@@philc824 I live in the Netherlands. Here there is roughly a total of 100 anniversary models available.

Isn’t the 6 a better car than this crossover? I can get a GT 6 for less money with turbo

@@Mrtellitlikeitis Hi, the Mazda 6 is an excellent car, but the sedan is far too big for my needs. I wanted to try a x-over. You never waste your money with Mazda. The CX-30 at the end of last year, here in the Netherlands, was already equipped with 12 Bose Speaker system and the new infotainment system. I was coming from the manual gearbox, and I have to say I prefer the manual gearbox over the automatic transmission: but I think it is a matter of tastes.

There’s a backup key in the key fob. The door keyholes are located behind the door handle.

Did the replacement engine catch on fire.

Cylinder deactivation is gone for sure on 2021 models.

@@StarionX not here in Canada. The GS trim has it, as does the GS trim on the cx5

Not up here. It’s a dealer accessory

Mine has remote start via smartphone (Android). Key fob has three buttons. Lock, unlock, scream/stop screaming. And the emergency key inside. Push button start is new to me. But I sure do love my mazda. It is a Turbo model. Need to put some miles on it now.

Even the My Mazda app in Australia does not have it. Come on Mazda how about it.

I totally agree with you.My wife and I are in our 60's and the lack of height adjustment in the passenger seat has been a reason for us walking away from several vehicles we like. It's not a big deal when you are young but it is as you become older.

@@sdc5683 That's why we are looking at this vehicle. In our 60's and my current ride is an old Mazda 3 that I love driving. This makes the most sense. Higher off the ground for aging into our 70's but the young side of me can still have fun driving it.

It has a 6 speed automatic

No, thank goodness

Its a good tranny

The cladding is no worse than many other models in fact looking at some of the offerings from Hyundai and Subaru with their large clunky odd shape plastic panels at least those on the CX30 are nicely symmetrical.

Select msrp with no other options is around $26k

The cladding doesn't bother me at all.

I like the cladding! It makes it look different than the usual cars on the road.

8/100 reliability on consumer reports for the seltos. Worst rating I've ever seen for any vehicle

@@kylematthews3683 Try 78 .I drove both. Mazda does not compare. Do your research

Nope im looking right now seltos is 8 out of 100 reliability on consumer reports. 43 out of 100 for overall rating. Seltos is a good looking car its just not going to last as long as the mazda.

@@kylematthews3683 Beware of the KIA's due to the engines catching on fire.

I put a car seat in it no problems

Single people with no family or need for large trunk are also a target I'd say

I think that this car is a SUB-COMPACT CROSSOVER for a reason. People with growing families don't choose this class (unless you consider the Corolla Cross as part of it). However, as a primary vehicle for individuals without large, growing families...or for a vehicle not used for family road trips...or for individuals who are single or married without children living at home, this is the BEST VALUE in the class. It's decidedly more premium than the alternatives. It offers more power and features too. As for the AWD: It isn't about gravel. Many people do not live in cities. They have to traverse through snow, rain or other conditions that make this better than a FWD. I live in the Silicon Valley; but, our small family goes camping or on day trips to Yosemite or Tahoe. This is what we're currently considering.

Mazda sells 300k cars a year in the US, going up against brands that for the most part have lineups twice their size. It's not a matter of consumers not wanting Mazda products, but rather vehicle selection is limited. The brand also is moving more upscale and wants out of the Toyota/Honda/GM/Ford dominant price range and segments, which is why the CX-30 currently outshines any competitor in it's class in terms of refinement. Once the turbo arrives, Mazda now has a combination of an entry level luxury interior with an appealing performance for the price ratio that at the moment no one else is offering. Mazda has always been a niche brand, so I wouldn't necessarily compare their sales to manufacturers that have a more diverse lineup. It just comes down to can they offer comfort, luxury, performance, and affordability to make themselves more appealing than paying extra for a Lexus, Acura, or Infiniti

Most consumers are too ignorant to understand how cheap & randomly unreliable the push-belt CVT transmission design is in almost all new cars today, even if they do manage to get a few more MPG while they are working. Mazda decided to stick to traditional "sweet spot" 6-speed automatics, even if they cost more to make & get a few less MPG than a CVT. After decades of driving nothing but manual, my next car will be my first automatic & likely a Mazda CX-30 or Mazda3 sedan simply because it doesn't use a crappy push-belt design CVT.

Then don't buy one...

Can't agree with you. I just bought my first Mazda. A CX5 because of fuel economy, 31 mpg, non turbo engine, plenty of power without a turbo and no CVT transmission. Much better vehicle the the Chevy Equinox I was comparing it to.

Please this thing drives amazing and is number one in the class for safety. Has a luxury feel too. It's maybe not for everyone but I got more than enough bang for the buck. The car is simply amazing for it's price.