Mazda CX-30 Turbo | It's Too Premium For You 

This should navigate through the Tropical Smoothie Cafe drive-thru with ease

I became Premium ™ with piano gloss black plastic when i subscribed to savagegesse

"Its just you and your... whoever you're with." Good save mark, almost had to set down my latte and open Twitter.

Savagegeese is the Mazda CX-30 of auto reviews. Smooth, relaxing, kinda small in size, but big on adult friendly performance.

I bought a CX-30 Turbo, Soul Red Crystal Metallic. You reinforced my impressions. I’m coming from an Accord Sport. I didn’t need a new car, the Accord appears to have amazing longevity, it continues looking good for years, and it can bring me smiles when it hangs on tight to a highway on-ramp. But I want the convenience of a hatchback. We do still get snow here in Virginia. I’ve replaced all four ContiSport tires as each experienced a blowout on the sidewall when hitting a pothole. I even had to replace a rim for that. Now I’m moving to another city where the roads are in even worse shape, so I appreciate the higher ride height of the CX-30 and the taller sidewalks should be more durable. I didn’t love this car until it got the turbo. Now it has the power of a hot-hatch if I want it without the nervousness, and I get to enjoy the prettiest interior this side of an Audi and an exterior that has that Jaguar-like front end along with complex curves. I this this car will still look beautiful in 10 years. So I brought one home. Thank you for the review.

Savagegeese is so good at car reviews I’m watching a Mazda SUV review that I wouldn’t ever click on with any other channel

"We like the brand because they do try--"

I cream my jeans just thinking about a 7 door convertible SUV.

11:08 that “you seriously just interrupted me to get to your final thoughts” look 😡

The base model CX-30, starting at $22k, seems like a huge value for what you get. 16" wheels will be durable, and those large sidewall tires cheap to replace. The tried and tested n/a 2.5L is great, plenty powerful, and will go forever. I've convinced a friend to buy a brand new one. WE LIKE THE BRAND WE LIKE THE BRAND

What I love about the underrated Mazda brand that's lacking in other major automakers is the consistency and focus in their design language across all their vehicles. When you look at a Mazda, you KNOW it's a Mazda. The styling of the interior in this CX-30 is very luxe for its price point. Love the details!

This is perfect for stopping by the vegan bakery after picking up Genevieve from Montessori

Our cafe opens next week how exquisite

Just bought a 2021 CX-5 in December. Love the interior refresh.

Can’t wait to go offroading with this beast

The cladding around the wheels is a zonk for me. Ruins the beauty of the car.

Whoever edited that opening montage did a nice job. I especially liked the fade from interior to exterior. Nicely done!

Got one. 2021 AWD turbo. Totally awesome. Had a 2009 3, perfect car. No place to park it, would have kept it. Really pleased. 2 months into it. It’s really a beast with the turbo. Audio with Bose is really good.

I'm 6-1 and it's comfortable enough in back by moving the front seats up just a little, with plenty of room still up front. Front seat backs are sculpted for knee room and there's plenty of rear foot room. We're recent empty nesters and a hatch is nice. I bought it understanding what sub-compact means. I like it's smaller overall footprint.

I really believe your concept and your reviews are still the best on the Internet thank you very much I have a 2020 cx30 and I don’t regret it one bit

I just drove the Mazda 3 turbo hatchback and the CX-30 turbo today within a few hours of each other and I have to say I agree. The Mazda 3 felt very nice and sporty compared to what I'm used to but with a well-dampened ride. The CX-30 felt almost the same but it has some additional features (power liftgate, offroad-ish mode) with almost no loss to the performance aspects as far as I can tell. I'm going to buy the CX-30 turbo in a couple days now, so thank you for this video and your thoughts!

Waiting for some carmaker to figure out they can just do the entire exterior in black plastic cladding. Then we'll be ready for some serious off-roading.

That little warp speed interior to exterior transition was Emmy Award Winning use of special effects. Liked and Subscribed.

Mark & Jack, another great video with some terrific cinematic flourish. The content, exchanges are always honest, informative & interesting. I ❤️ Mazda products. I owned the ‘91 Miata brg(rip), 94 Mazda 6(rip) & 2017 ND1-all enjoyable to drive. Mazda’s design language is wholly their own. The driving dynamic is (tho, to a lesser degrees now) is fun & addictive. I understand that as a small company it has to address the mass consumer demands & expectations for a vehicle to thrive. I just hope that Mazda will re-inject zoom-zoom back into their future product. ❤️ you both✌🏼

After watching your video I finally decided to buy the cx30 turbo for my wife. I can only say that now I prefer this to my other SUV. I mean, I love the commute to my office, this little car is so fun to drive and comfortable! Thanks guys

I truly LOVE my special edition turbo cx-30!!! Feeling the LUV each new drive!

That intro with the funkadelic transition was 👌🏼.

Awesome review, great conversation and commentary, another great video. This channel and content is equivalent to your favorite beverage after a long work week - expected yet consistent perfection / satisfaction.

Have had my base model CX-30 for about 5 months so far. It is my first car and worth every penny. Saved me from 2 wrecks from the standard emergency automatic braking. rides like a dream. Not fast compared to sedans but compared to Kona, CHR, HRV and other crossovers it feels leagues better in terms of ride quality, comfort and performance. Plastic is the biggest problem for me but I’m thing of wrapping it with a hearty vinyl to offset the cheap factor and scratch issues. This plastic scratches way too easily and that has to be the biggest pet peeve of mine. Also rented out a 2021 CX-5 premium and didn’t like the way it drove. felt too large for me and I was always worried about the sides of the front bumper knicking other vehicles. The seats in the CX-5 were very comfortable and it had more than enough cargo space and head room. Still felt slow compared to the CX-30 and possibly not as quiet in my opinion. Either way, both are amazing cars for their price points and should be considered if budget is an issue. Base model CX-30 Rocks

My 2020 CX30 AWD non turbo is excellent in pretty much every way. I figure in a few years as the turbo matures I will be trading this in for that but for now I don't feel like I'm missing much, it's that nice.

Thanks for the concise details. I appreciate that you two have real opinions and I share them.

I had a 2008 mazdaspeed3 and loved it. Drove it for 200,000 miles then gave to my son who ran it for 4 years at college. I love the new style and would buy a mazdaspeed 3 today if they ever built one.

Got one recently, love it, plenty of power and great comfort. Its just a nice place to be

Most people wouldn’t believe how fun is to drive this car once you replace the tires for some high performance ones. I just installed Yokohama Advan Apex tires on the oem rims and it’s a blast even on wet roads

Always great reviews. I rely on these heavily as I continue my search for a new SUV/CUV. Still waiting to see the new CX-9 (or 90).

Thanks for a great, informative review. Deciding between this and a Crosstrek Limited and am leaning toward this one. Test driving next week on both.

SG has the best intro music. I've made a playlist TBH

Savage "Buffalo Mark" Geese: It clicks the subscribe button else it gets the hose again.

Oh forgot to mention back in 2020 bought a Mazda CX-5 because of this channel

But also amazing review! Savage geese videos are the only car reviews where I can watch it all the way! 🤩

8:33 - 9:07 it's disgusting how on-point this is. This may just be the ideal city car (compact, good ride height, adequate trunk space, good low-end power for getting off the line and merging). Here in NYC, we've been slammed with snow, and I was surprised how well it handled the terrible conditions (I have the non-turbo CX-30, but will be upgrading to the turbo as soon as my lease allows).

I really like it. Another fantastic Mazda. Thanks guys.

Love the shoppe segment of your videos.

just test drove one. all in on the infotainment not being a touch screen. Screen placement is within line of sight when looking out windshield (that’s the thing you’re supposed to stare out of when you drive a car). And the control knob is right where you naturally rest your hand (or if you’re coming from an MT, where you would have your hand ready to shift). Thank you mazda for focusing the driver, not distracting the driver.

I'm trying to talk my wife into going Mazda with her next vehicle and we will definitely be checking out the CX-30. Thanks for the review!

8:05 it's true with just about everything. our greatest strengths can and often are our greatest weaknesses. it really depends on the perspective.

Ive owned trucks my whole life. I love the off road life and fun in the mud. I never in a million years would've guessed I'd be considering trading my 4x4 for a CX-30! BUT.... Ive seen many CX-30's in the dirt and mud, and with the right tires, its quite capable. I was shocked to see a CX-30 get out of some mud pits that I was afraid to go through. Crazy!

If you pair your phone to bluetooth , scroll to connectivity , scroll to ''touch screen active in motion '' I love how ALL the reviewers never mention that option ...they should know this .

I get this car. It's a premium light duty cuv that is especially good at the daily drive. A shame about those plastic bits around the wheels. Another masterpiece of a video, music and cinematography was just phenomenal.

Personally I think the Mazda interior design is far classier than a merc or bmw.

Another excellent review. I'm looking forward to trying this CX-30 Turbo!

I went out and bought a turbo premium because of the review. Love it and the turbo is very fast.

Drove one of the Mazda SUVs for rental, and it was a great experience.

Looks like it could use some more rust mitigation underneath, like undercoating on the frame. Other than that, especially with AWD and the turbo, it looks like a phenomenal vehicle. Not what I'd want for the most engaging experience, but certainly as a daily driver.

THIS IS THE FIRST VIDEO WHERE THEY SHOWED THE UNDERSIDE . I love to see the control arms, suspension setup, exhaust etc

It’d be cool to see your take on the MX-30. Great video, super quality!

I think the CX 30 is beautiful and I’m very happy to see more power.

Some savage-philosopher here, I like it!

I picked up a new Mazda 3 without AWD because I could get it in a manual. It's super fun to drive and looks amazing. Beautiful, fun and affordable, ticks all the marks.

Just purchased 2022 CX-30 Turbo Premium Soul Red white interior with 2,600 miles yesterday. I also test drove the non turbo. If your a "driver" turbo is the only option. The Adaptive Headlights in conjunction with auto high beams is amazing. Night driving is now lit up like Yankee stadium at all times. Should be mandatory. Would save many lives. Rides like a luxury car. At 80 MPH almost as quiet as a Lincoln Continental. Handles terrific. Plenty of leg room in the rear with the front seats set at the mid-way point. My 6' tall son got in back & his knees were 4" from front seat. Why some dummies get in the rear with the front seats all the way back is beyond me. Bose stereo sounded rich & deep. Oh yeah, zoom freaking zoom!

That plastic cladding looks like my grandpas hiked up slacks. But great video!

The second video I have watched in 24 hours that mentions the preference of the CX 30 over the Mazda 3 for the driving experience.

Saw reviews of this vehicle pop up all over RU-vid this morning.......but sought out SG’s opinion first!

Great review! I just bought this CX-30 GT AWD With Turbo. After driving the CX-9 for two years I do love this little SUV. I'm not a fan with all the plastic cladding and think ...Why...why is this one different from the rest? But it drives great. And with the addition of the turbo the thing gets around town without too much engine noise. Why the shifter at all? It has paddles on the steering wheel which take away any distraction. They could have remove the shifter completely and just had a few buttons to add space to the center console. I found the CX-9's shifter was a big distraction. I had to look down and ensure I was upshifting and not downshifting and vise versa. If they added an 8 gear transmission this thing would be perfect. I'm not a person looking for sport as much as I need practicality and this thing suites me. At 5 ft and 6 inches 150 lbs this SUV is the perfect size. Driving mostly around town and getting groceries there is ample space for my needs. I didn't buy the thing to save on gas. It put an instant smile on my face. But I think when the 215 tires wear out in a few years I'll be putting 225 width tires on it. When I drive this vehicle it pleases me that I don't see a hundred buttons on the dash and console. So I would be just fine to not see a shifter and add a few buttons for the PRND.

You buy a Japanese car because of great build quality and then you get this thing made in Mexico with panel gaps? All my cars need to have a VIN beginning with J

In terms of driving and interior refinement, how does the CX-30 Turbo compare to the CX-5 Turbo? I've been surprised that most reviewers only discuss the CX-30 relative to the 3, but I'm guessing there will be more cross shopping between the two CUV models considering their popularity. I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts!

I took one for a test drive this weekend. My problem was the entertainment center on the dash seems very far away and is very dim. Extremely hard to read! Other than that it drove exceptionally well.

I drive a '19 GCC spec Mazda6 without any bells or whistles but I effing love it.

All I want in my life are Mazda reviews. Thanks guys.

Wow, nice lifted Mazda 3! On a serious note, I hope the Mazda 6 replacement is something good and different.

Thanks for the video. Any difference in braking/brake feel from the 3? The CX-30's 120+ lbs heavier, but I see its rear brakes are a good bit larger than the 3. Wonder if that's noticeable. You didn't seem too impressed with the hatchback's brakes when driving if I remember right...

I subscribed to this last year for boring car videos & you guys managed to make boring car videos intriguing.

Great review! I was originally considering a Genesis G70 or GV70, but this seems like a great package and for way less money. I love Genesis luxury, but that extra money by buying the Mazda could go towards investments and such :D

I've driven the regular 2.0 Mazda 3 once, and honestly, I specifically remember thinking "how is this 4-cylinder so smooth?". I've always respected Mazda for what they've created, but since the ND Miata I've pretty much been a fanboy. They're safe, reliable, they're relatively fun to drive (more fun than capable), and the quality (not only the interior) is spot on. And lets of course not forget the design, because they are amazing to look at inside and out. I'm really curious to see how the next 6 and CX5 turn out with the now more than rumoured 6-cylinder engines.

Thanks for the great review! do you think that the front visibility is limited with this car? I'm planning on getting a new car, really like the cx 30 turbo, however I test drove last week and feel like the front windows are a lot smaller than typical SUVs, even sedans. even though the dealer told me how mazda is dealing with this issue with bigger side mirrors, it almost gave me kind of this claustrophobic feel when seating at the driver's seat. How do you feel about that? Is it going to interfere with driving?

as someone who has owned cars with rotary knobs for the infotainment system and touch screen i have to say knobs are the way to go, they are more sophisticated, refined, and precise. It still pains me to see how many experts prefer touch screens, not everything is an iphone, it makes more sense for car screens to be operated with knobs.

After owning 3 Audis I finally got tired of the maintenance and routine and I predictable mechanical issues. Appreciated this video as I felt the CX30 was the most similar interior feel to the A4, which I love. Looking forward to worry free car ownership with this new ride. My mechanics are nice, but I won’t miss seeing them all the time!

Love the size of the Mazda CX-30 Turbo. Those comically huge grey plastic wheel arches and side cladding ruin it for me. Which means I have to go for the CX-5. Perhaps that's what Mazda hoped.

As an owner of an NA Mazda3, it’s hard to see everyone always bashing on the Turbo3. But after seeing this and the straight pipes review, it’s hard to argue it just is what it is when it comes to Mazda’s preferences for these vehicles

Just got my cx30 GT turbo awd and I do not know what is all the hipe is about and your review nailed it right on. It has no life at all, even after switching tires to Proxes, Avid Ascend and Quietrack tires. In Copperstown back roads my M3 non turbo hatch was way way better in curves and climbs and was a deligth to drive. The 30 Bose system sounds like a tin can. I went from a 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback gt fwd with the same Bose system and the sound quality was way better with the same music files. The rest compares well with the Mazda 3. Is there a way to improve the sound of this system? May have to deaden the habitat which would be a big job. Like you have said in your review: It is all mental. Thank you so much for such great reviews.

The Mazda CX-30 Turbo is my wife's boyfriend's favorite car

You guys could review a shopping cart and I’d consider buying it

I have the cx 30 carbon edition and I love it. I wish I would have got the turbo, but my car is just awesome. Sunroof, heated seats. Money well spent.

Excellent comments, great review when do you think they will do the same with the CX-5? The front seat is excellent for a tall person because it normally goes back but it drops down like a BMW and accommodate taller people in the smaller form factor vehicle. For example the CX five the seat only goes back it will not drop down like a BMW this is important when you’re tall this is an excellent vehicle for tall people who want a small vehicle

Shot in 0 degree weather with a -20 windchill...

The piano black has to go.

I've owned and driven many vehicles. In terms of purchases, I just feel that the CX-30 is probably the most satisfying purchase that I've ever made. It is obviously not perfect and there are luxury vehicles that are better overall (for a much higher price). But, there is a value to this CX-30 where I feel that I am getting the most out of every dollar that I've spent. It drives soooo well. It oozes of a premium quality level that actually surprises you (i.e., "Wait. This is a Mazda?!?"). The combination of price, quality, drive engagement and safety is just something that I would expect at a $45K price. Yet, you can get this vehicle for less than $23K. In other words, the quality (especially with the Select trim and higher) that you're getting TWICE the car and features for what you're actually paying for. It's not for everyone. It is a subcompact crossover. Yet, apart from size, I don't know anyone who would be disappointed by it. For the class, it is the best value by a wide margin.

Good review guys. 😊

Came for a car review, got deep introspection about the mental philosophy of buying a car. You're still a 3 minute poop joke short of being RCR guys.

I’m agree in everything, thinking about going out with my girlfriend to have coffee and use this car as a commuter is the goal in here. This is not either a sporty product nor a rugged 4x4, this is what a large sedan should be and be used for.

I bought a cx 30 century edition, not turbo. Wonderful interior, very techie, I am very satisfied.

Besides the plastic around the wheel arches, I am sold when the cx30 first came out I was already considering taking a look at one also test drive one, but now that the cx30 now comes as a turbo and the AWD I’m sold. I am a current owner of a 14 Mazda 6 and i live in pa the snow is too much for my baby but i turn traction off and have winter tires so I’m able to maneuver but I’m in the market for something that sits up a lil higher this isn’t as high up as the cx 5. Only thing i would like to know is Mazda AWD system good in the snow if it is then ounce I’m done paying off my 6 the end of this year I’ll trade my 6 for this ‼️💯

Oh this will go well with a cup of coffee!

Thanks for sharing

"...I'd rather be in this than my own cars..." I guess that really sums up what a solid vehicle it is. In every video I've seen the engine sounds wonderful and responsive. Handling is always portrayed as being sportier than average, with a nice overall ride quality. Who can argue with that and 200+ horsepower? I've got a Ford with a 2.0L Ecoboost on order, but with Ford's continuing quality issues I'm thinking opting for the Mazda would be a far better bet, especially since the Mazda has a much nicer interior and more content at nearly the same price.

I think the point about expectations is crucial to the discussion, especially when it comes to new cars. Even if people are prepared to cross-shop to determine which brand they'll end up with, most won't have the ability, time, or patience to sample them the way automotive journalists do. You can call it a shame that Mazda is a bit less "zoom-zoom" than it used to be, but it's also a lot harder to make a vehicle comfortable than it is to make it sportier, and enthusiasts will always tinker to personalise the driving experience.

I don't want premium interior, i want premium rear suspension .

Do I spy a gorgeous candy orange XC90 in the background ?!

Honestly you hit the nail on the head with the "your expectations are based on the car's category, not the car". You really do have a tall hatchback here but absolutely no one cares if its sporty. Look at dodge and the trouble they had to go through with marketing to make the durango appear as a muscle car and not just another family hauler. Hell look at pickups, most people still have issue with the fact midsize and halfton trucks are used as family vehicles with working capability rather than work tools now. Marketing and market expectations really do make or break a vehicle.

I am a big fan of your show,please make a video for the accord v6 2017 sedan, i dont know why you dont have one. :)