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Mazda CX-30

Subcompact crossover SUV

A current-generation subcompact crossover suv engineered for urban commuting and all-weather touring.

Production2019–present
GenerationFirst generation, DM
BodySubcompact crossover SUV
LayoutFront-engine, transverse
Powertrain2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol
DrivetrainFront- or all-wheel drive
SeatingFive
Best useUrban commuting and all-weather touring
01 · Core summary

Core summary

A current-generation subcompact crossover suv engineered for urban commuting and all-weather touring.

Mazda CX-30 is a Subcompact crossover SUV built around a Front-engine, transverse configuration. The current profile covers the First generation, DM vehicle produced from 2019–present, with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, Front- or all-wheel drive and seating for Five. Its clearest role is Urban commuting and all-weather touring. Equipment and numerical ratings can vary by market and model year, so the specification card concentrates on the architecture that defines the current production vehicle.

02 · History & generations

History & generations

Mazda CX-30 in this profile belongs to the First generation, DM vehicle produced from 2019–present. Earlier vehicles carrying a related name are historical context rather than substitutes for the current model. The current-generation boundary controls the main gallery, specifications and ownership discussion, while predecessor information belongs only in the chronology.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

03 · Body, platform & design

Body, platform & design

The current Subcompact crossover SUV uses a Front-engine, transverse arrangement. Packaging, proportions and access are shaped by that architecture rather than by styling alone. Exterior views should be read together with cabin and detail images because wheelbase, roofline, door openings, lighting and cargo access explain how the present vehicle serves Urban commuting and all-weather touring.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-30 image supplied without a year or trim label in the filename. · Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
04 · Engine & drivetrain

Engine & drivetrain

2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol is the defining propulsion description for the current Mazda CX-30. It works with Front- or all-wheel drive and the vehicle's current platform layout. Output, battery capacity, transmission calibration and efficiency can differ between grades, but the profile does not mix figures from superseded generations or unrelated regional versions.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

2020 Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-30 identified by the filename as a 2020 vehicle. · DestinationFearFan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
05 · Trim differences

Trim differences

The range organizes equipment around the same current-generation structure. Higher grades may add larger wheels, upgraded upholstery, driver-assistance functions, audio equipment, appearance packages or performance hardware. Buyers should compare the exact market specification rather than assuming that every photographed vehicle represents the same grade.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

2022 Mazda CX-30 2.0
Mazda CX-30 identified by the filename as a 2022 2.0 vehicle. · Tronerud · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
06 · Interior & seating

Interior & seating

The cabin provides seating for Five and is organized for Urban commuting and all-weather touring. Controls, displays, storage and second-row packaging are evaluated as parts of the current production design. Interior imagery is included separately from exterior views so the profile documents the driving environment and passenger accommodation rather than treating the vehicle as a styling object only.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Front view of a 2020 Mazda CX-30 Touring
Front view of a Mazda CX-30 identified by the filename as a 2020 Touring. · EurovisionNim · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
07 · Efficiency & range

Efficiency & range

Energy use is governed by the 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol system, vehicle mass, aerodynamics, wheel choice, climate and driving conditions. Official consumption or range figures should be compared within the same test cycle. Real-world results vary, so the encyclopedia records the engineering context without presenting a single laboratory figure as a universal outcome.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

08 · Safety & equipment

Safety & equipment

The current Mazda CX-30 combines its basic crash structure with market-dependent active safety and driver-assistance equipment. Availability can change by grade and production date. Crash-test results apply only when the tested body, drivetrain and model year match the vehicle described here; similarly named predecessors should not be treated as equivalent evidence.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

09 · Strengths

Strengths

The principal strength is the coherence between its Subcompact crossover SUV format, Front- or all-wheel drive configuration and intended role of Urban commuting and all-weather touring. The current package is easiest to understand when design, cabin, powertrain and ownership demands are considered together. This avoids reducing the vehicle to one acceleration, range or cargo statistic.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Cariary perspective
Mazda CX-30 is best understood through its current first generation, dm architecture, 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol powertrain and front- or all-wheel drive configuration.
10 · Considerations

Considerations

The same engineering choices create trade-offs. Wheel and tire choice, powertrain specification, seating layout, charging or fuel requirements, and regional equipment can materially change ownership. Prospective buyers should verify the exact model year and grade while keeping the current-generation identity fixed.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

11 · Recommended use

Recommended use

Mazda CX-30 is most naturally suited to Urban commuting and all-weather touring. Its Five-seat accommodation and Front- or all-wheel drive system define the practical envelope, while optional equipment determines how closely a particular example matches that role. The profile therefore separates stable architecture from market-specific convenience features.

The current-generation scope remains central throughout this chapter: Mazda CX-30 is the First generation, DM subcompact crossover suv with 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol, front- or all-wheel drive and accommodation for five. This distinction prevents specifications, photographs or equipment from older namesakes being presented as current facts.

Mazda CX-30 China version
Mazda CX-30 image identified by the filename as a China version. · Dinkun Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
12 · FAQ

FAQ

What generation is covered? The First generation, DM vehicle produced from 2019–present. What is the body type? Subcompact crossover SUV. What powers it? 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol. Which wheels are driven? Front- or all-wheel drive. How many people can it carry? Five, depending on the stated configuration. What is it best used for? Urban commuting and all-weather touring.

What makes the Mazda CX-30 different?

Mazda CX-30 is best understood through its current first generation, dm architecture, 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol powertrain and front- or all-wheel drive configuration.

Who should consider it?

Urban commuting and all-weather touring

13 · Sources & updates

Sources & updates

Research prioritizes the official manufacturer reference listed below. The profile separates current-generation facts from predecessor history and was editorially reviewed on August 30, 2026.

Last editorial review: August 23, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.