Forrest's Auto Reviews what are your thoughts when comparing to the Mazda 3? I think the styling of this vehicle is great but I would prefer more rear seat space. Also the price for the loaded one is a little crazy. You can get an EX-L crv for that and still keep some money.
Natalie & Werner It depends on your wants. This is going to offer a more luxurious feel fully loaded vs the CR-V. The Honda is definitely a high quality car but it doesn’t feel very “styled” compared to the Mazda. The Mazda also has a quieter cabin, better handling characteristics (drove this 4 hours throughout this video without getting tired or uncomfortable), and certain tech features like a head up display for example. There never a perfect car, just the perfect one for YOU! Analyze your specific needs, test drive everything your interested in and go with whatever makes you happy!
Forrest's Auto Reviews I actually settled on a base model Tiguan because it was well equipped and very well priced with that 6 year bumper to bumper.. never expected it. Thanks for the response :)
Great ground clearance! Love how the car is designed without letting any little detail untouched. My biggest complaint in the current-gen CRV (my mom's car) is the comfort and finish. Of course, the CRV itself is very efficient, cheap to maintain, and gets great resale value. But, since Mazda is very close or even better than Honda in terms of reliability, has the comfort and the finish that the Honda lacks, I guess this or the CX5 can be the next car in a few years!
I think these Mazdas are some of the best looking SUVs around. I'm a fan of the plastic wheel arc trim as long as its 'tastefully' done. I live in the rust belt and it really cuts down on stone chips that quickly turn into rust. I definitely don't like when it consumes the bottom 25% of the vehicle. On this vehicle it looks like it consumes about 50% of the front fenders and it's not a good look. I like the plastic on my 2014 CX-5.
Just picked up mine 3 days ago and had no idea how much technology I was buying until I spent 2 hours with the representative who explained everything about the car. More then pleased with my purchase.
The CX-30 is truly an amazing CUV. I've had the Premium now for over 4 months and love it. I downsized from a 2017 CX-9 Signature and I have to tell you, other than the space and comfort, I don't miss the CX-9. The level of detail, near-luxury, quality, solid build and technology are inspiring. Quiet cabin and looks to go, the CX-30 is one of, if not the best, value in the CUV market.
Interesting that you don't see a big drop in quality from owning a CX9. If I can get over the ridiculously thick wheel cladding that really cheapens the look, I may get one.
@@karkule5919 I get that it sounds skeptical, but there is an actual a step-up in luxury and ergonomics as well as the electronics. Now that I've driven it for about 5 months, I can tell you that they skimped on the radar cruise control. The CX-9 has a longer range and not as bad on hard breaking. Otherwise, awesome! This will be the platform that all future Mazdas will be based on. I have spoken to people that have gone from Mercedes, Lexus, Acura and Infinity to either a CX-30 or CX-5. The CX-9 is a cushier ride.
@@karkule5919 Sure. The young lady I spoke to last, had a Lexus NX and said basically, "bang for the buck" without missing the luxury. Mercedes customer came from a GLA, she claimed cost of maintenance purchased ahead of time and cramped quarters plus the money she spent ticking 2 boxes that gave her what CX-30 gave her for $30k, her GLA configured was $42. I cannot remember what the Acura customer has said, but the Infinity customer said features for the money and sophisticated, clean interior coming from a QX30, I believe now discontinued. Also, he said, less cramped inside with better infotainment. That's all I have. Hope that it helps. I've had lux cars as well. Not worth it. This is my 3rd Mazda, and although I would only buy or lease top trim, I don't miss much from the lux brands. The interior of the CX-30 rivals a BMW. Go look and sit inside latest BMW 3 and compare.
Great driving! Just got myself one of these in Australia. Absolutely loved it when I did the test drive! I didn't find it underpowered at all, it literally has just the right amount of power for me.
Mike R just get the Mazda3 hatchback with AWD and some winter tires. No need for the CX-30. I live north of the boarder in snow. I drive a 2015 Mazda3 hatchback and I have snow tires, and I have no issues driving around in the snow.
Really a nice looking Mazda. However, you're right about the cladding. If Mazda would have reduced the size (height) of the cladding by about 50% it would have looked quite a bit better.
Had mibe delivered early February, not a thing wrong and has more than enough power. Very comfortable and stylish interior. The plastic cladding I find grows on you and doesnt bother me a bit.
Thank you for speaking at a normal pace. Others speak too fast. And showing lights at night. Do you think turn signals are too low and narrow possibly being a safety issue? I worry other drivers might not see it.
Very good review that's why I go to your channel first when I am really interested in a particular vehicle. I like how you going into details and touch on every little, But important things most would rather skip over to save a few minutes. But I always say if the presenter is captivating such as you people will stay until the end no matter if the video is a little longer than most. Keep up the good work Sir. I see you being as good as Joe Cooley.
Mr. Forrest, if you ever wanted to illustrate the "S" lines in the side panels of this car, just look at your off-road video at around 9:40-50.... This is the one I just bought, having lusted after a Porsche Macan. Torque vectoring...This should't handle as well as it does! Kodo design language is, as you young folks say, "a thing." Great review, especially since you did so also at night!
fantastic review bro, loving the way you explain in laymans terms that i can fully understand (not so good with all the wording of all the technical jargon lol). ive ordered the mazda 3 2.0 sport lux in soul red crystal getting in october cant wait :)
Great review Forrest. You answered some of my questions. Since we're now in lockdown due to the virus, this review is a great help. It was between this and the 3. I have a 2017 CR-V that has the oil dilution problem and so I'm looking to trade it in and the CX-30 will likely be my next vehicle.
It is very quiet. I was impressed with mine overall it is a great drive and good midrange power with a hi spec’d interior with solid switch gear good leather seats . This review was very informative and well put together.
Off the bat, the wide plastic around the wheel rim arch makes the vehicle look older than a 2020. Other than that, the interior is nice but it’s not on my list of vehicles to want to test drive. Good review though. Have you done a video on the Acura RDX? If not, I’d love for you do a review on it.
Peter Jordan The cladding gives a visual effect that makes the cx-30 so sleek. Bit of a compromise, but it protects the fenders as well. Ever part has a purpose and over all is pretty sic looking. Just bought one and you can see the thought that went into it. Perfect with the budget they had.
Don't care for alot of the silver inside the sun reflects off right into my face. My mom's toyota corolla has that silver and it has started to fade so something to think about
Why did they take off the warm steering wheel I love it on my CS3? Will they put it back next year? And there are knobs with no function on the dash. . Why isn't the passenger seat as easy to manipulate with power? Why doesn't the truck automatically open and close? And why doesn't AWD come with it in the prize It did in the CX3? How could there be more room if you say it is 4 inches shorter? Thanks in advance to respond. Diana
trying to decide on a car now idk if to choose mazda subaru or honda. just need some space in the back, and good for chicago weather... im thinking mazda!
I'm waiting for February and hopefully they will have a discount for Presidents Day more than the $750 in my area. Either why no discount or not it's what I'm getting. Other choice were Kia Sportage or Subaru Crosstrek. Congratulations 🎉
I have a question.... How much taller is the cx-30 to the cx-3... When you stand next to the vehicle, it appears low.... I love your presentation and I love the look of the cx-30, and I'm excited as to when I'll be able to take it for a test drive. If you can, can you post a break down on what the cost in California will be? I was looking at the cx-5, but this cx-30 got my attention! Shalom
A very good looking vehicle, especially in profile, a result of the relatively long distance from the front bumper to the A pillar. It's a design trick used by sports car designers for about a hundred years to suggest potency and performance. Mazda uses it in several of their vehicles including all of their crossovers. Add the protruding grill and the appeal to males is especially pronounced. The downside, however, is cramped interior space compared to other designs. The CX-30 is among the longest of the vehicles in its class yet offers less overall cargo and passenger space than its competitors. As for other features the six speed transmission is a negative but at least it isn't a CVT. As the smallest independent mainstream manufacturer on the planet Mazda has to approach its investments especially wisely. The newer transmissions from other manufacturers are expensive to develop (or to purchase from third parties) and Mazda has decided to emphasize budget priced luxury rather than performance in their line-up. Those who hope the CX-30 will get a turbo are likely to be disappointed as that would undoubtedly cannibalize sales of the CX-5. Further, those hoping for a manual transmission option are unlikely to have their hopes fulfilled. Mazda doesn't have the resources to waste on money losing vehicles. The dial controlled infotainment screen is a cost cutting measure rationalized as a safety feature. It enables Mazda to install a smaller, less "intelligent" screen than competitors and as a bonus eliminate fingerprints on the screen. It's adequate and drivers will learn to manipulate it but millennia of evolution makes the human brain link touch and sight in a hard-wired, highly efficient system. Putting the hand action low on the center stack coupled with tracking a selection at the top of the dash is inherently less efficient and more error prone. All in all, I suspect the CX-30 will do well for Mazda and may take a significant number of sales away from the Mazda3 hatchback. Mazda won't mind as the profit margin for the CX-30 is undoubtedly greater than that of the Mazda3 hatchback. But consumers looking for "utility" in a Sport UTILITY vehicle will likely opt for another brand.
" Further, those hoping for a manual transmission option are unlikely to have their hopes fulfilled. Mazda doesn't have the resources to waste on money losing vehicles. " They sell manuals over in Europe, and a great one just so you know
Why is that? Are you encountering a situation in your day to day where you need more gears? Any more than 6 gears is 95% a marketing thing in my opinion.
kermit1 can you explain that to me? Is the mechanical advantage and numerical value of the lowest and highest gears any different? Did ford and Chevy gain significant fuel economy when they went from 6 speeds to 10 speeds in their trucks? Did their quarter mile times improve? What about FCA when they went to 8 speed? I don’t think so. One could argue that there may be a minor variation in drivability and vehicle dynamics, but NOTHING like when the industry went from 3 and 4 speed to 5 and 6 speed. The only thing mazda is guilty of is not falling into the marketing games of keeping up with the neighbors. But it’s a smart move on their part. Tooling is likely paid off. Reliability is generally solid with this transmission. Why change?
Gaurav Koirala I think it’s all the plastic around the wheels arches. Replace that with an all painted area and this will be a car that will age extremely well.
@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial Im somewhat curious about this. Are you sure about that? Any source? If thats the case It gives me incentive to buy the premium!
Mazda has simply the worst colors in the history of automoviles , they got it right with the blue CX-3 but they retired that color . Please , fire the colors guy and hire the one from Jeep .
