Used 2022 Mazda CX-30 Consumer Reviews
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The perfect crossover especially for the price
Ron P, 06/12/2022
updated 06/14/2024
2022 Mazda CX-30 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
53 of 54 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a new 2022 CX-30 Premium Trim with metal grey metallic exterior. Things that I really like: engine not too big not too small, leather interior, gauges and buttons for everything, Bose 12 speaker sound system, heads up display, plus dozen’s of other features. Things that I do not like: nothing - absolutely nothing. Update: 2 years later….. I stand by my initial review. I have taken numerous long distance road trips in the last 2 years and this car has never disappointed.
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Some good things some not so much
King Kong , 11/28/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
Positives: Good looking suv Powerful enough Handling is great Interior is great Negatives: Backseats room MPG Super small gas tank, it annoys me so much Headroom sucks big time
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A Surprising High Tech AWD Driving Machine
Pukfan, 07/10/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
61 of 64 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased a new 2022 CX-30 Select and have 200 miles on it so far. First the dislikes: Poor placement of cup holders and USB ports; cabin noise (I do have Mazda roof racks and I am coming from a very quiet prius); poorly indexed user manual; annoying safety alarms; odd location of valet key access point in door handle and small buttons on the key fob; poor gas mileage for a small car; slight hesitation on moving from stop; cannot tow anything (per user manual); only 1.25 “ trailer hitch available. What I do Like: Drivability- feels like a sports car on windy country roads; love the styling inside and out - exterior sets it a bit apart from all the others while the inside feels luxurious; the entertainment center is NOT touch screen which I like and well organized/easy to navigate with two large knobs. While driving home I could not get my phone to connect via apple car play - could not find anything in the user manual index to walk me through this. I also was freaked out a bit as headlights switched between high and low beams on their own. Several buttons labeled with icons that I could not decipher. So I decided to read the manual starting on page one. Glad I did as I learned the headlight system includes a feature that automatically adjusts to the lighting conditions - that you can easily turn off (I decided that I like it). To connect my phone the first time I had to tap the start engine button once to get into ACC mode and set it up - connection now not an issue. Learned how to adjust the driver seat and steering wheel for proper fit - first time I have ever done that and it really makes a difference (did the same procedure on my other cars as well). Automatic windshield wipers work to perfection as it has rained all week and I have not had to touch the wiper knob since leaving the dealership. Well-designed infant seat attachment points in the rear. I downloaded the Mazda App that allows you to start, shut off, open/close windows remotely (three year free trial) and get some info like fuel, mpg, and other info remotely from your car. In summary, a fun car to drive, practical hatchback with AWD, and stylish enough inside and out to stand apart from the other CUVs out there at one of the few under $30K in today’s market. **Update - I noticed the ride was a bit rough. Thanks to the Mazda app I easily checked the tire pressure and was surprised to see all tires were well above 40 psi - much higher than the recommended tire pressure of 36 psi. Lowered down to 36 and that did the trick.
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Newbe but love it!
Breeze90265, 07/19/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
I'm not a Mazda fan but I have been looking and testing cars everyday for two weeks. I had to replace my moms car, a 1995 BMW 12 cylinder 850Ci, and I have test driven BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Buick, Honda, Lexus, Nissan....etc basically everything out there. Today I bought the Mazda CX 30 Turbo Premium after all. It was priced at 34.5k. A little more than I wanted to spend but jeez the ride is smooth. The interior is well appointed and very comfy. The turbo seems to have enough power to pass easily. It's a four cylinder turbo what do you seriously expect? If you want a racey SUV get the Mercedes V8 Bi turbo. If you're looking for a modestly priced, very well appointed, great commuter, mini SUV then at least test drive this Crossover. It came with a power tail gate as well. The bang for the buck is by far better than any other 2022 in it's class that I test drove in my two week quest. I'm impressed and happy when I drive it.
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Claustrophobic ride
Average driver , 09/28/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
81 of 87 people found this review helpful
Liked the way it handles and rides but really dislike having to duck my head to look to see if the light is green. If you are small this car may be for you. The car is chalk full of blind spots. Not fun to drive when you are constantly worried about proper visibility. Functionality is sacrificed for style. For example the back window should be about twice the size.
Sporty little SUV
RLC, 09/13/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
With the 2.5L turbo engine, this little suv has incredible acceleration. It is so much fun to drive. The only negative is the small gas tank. Less than 11 gallons doesn’t last long, I have to fill up twice a week.
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It flies!! Cx 30 turbo
Neal P, 07/27/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I got my 22 Cx 30 turbo and turned in my 21 front drive Cx 30. Car is fast and handles better. No torque steer because AWD.. Quiet, Comfortable., fast. Handles like European car. Bose radio is the best. Easy to park. All safety on it. I even go all maintenaince included on lease. I had 29k miles on my 21… no issues and car looked new. I had 3400 equity and put on new deal. Look at fit and finish on car. If it was built by a European brand would be 60k price.
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Value at its best
Sarduci, 05/02/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
After weeks and weeks of reading and reviewing and test driving. My wife and I decided to purchase a CX30 Premium Turbo. The value of what you get in this little SUV is stellar. The quality fit and finish of the interior rivals some luxury brands. We chose the Turbo model for that extra power on our road trips. The back seats can be a bit cramped but you must remember this is a compact SUV. It is fine for short trips across town with 4 people or small children. Mazda has done its homework. This vehicle handles great, smooth ride, quite ride. I recommend a test drive.
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Fantastic little CUV!
Nick Conde, 04/18/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
45 of 50 people found this review helpful
First off, I am a long-time Mazda owner. My first Mazda was a 1989 323 hatch and it was a great little car, which I kept for a decade. I then had 2 Protégés and then a 2012 Mazda3 hatch GT, which we still have. My wife has gone off-Mazda in the past with a Pontiac Vibe GT (basically a Toyota Matrix) and a Subaru Forester. Then she went back to a 2016 base Mazda3 manual transmission, which we ended up selling for more than we paid for it (at CarMax) to get the 2022 CX-30 Carbon Edition. I have always gone back to Mazdas because of their driving dynamics and dependability. They are not as fuel efficient as other brands, of that I am perfectly aware, but the handling is superior to other brands in this class. Before the CX-30 came out, I was dead-set on getting the CX-5 since I wanted a crossover, but I really liked the styling of the CX-30 and I wanted to still feel like I was driving a Mazda3, which I have known for a decade now. Why not just get the Mazda3 hatch? Well, my wife and I do like the higher driving height crossovers offer so the CX-30 was perfect for us. Also, I am only 5 ft 8 in. and my wife is 5 ft 2 in. so we don’t need a large vehicle and we also do not have children – only furry ones. If I was taller and we had children, I would have considered the CX-5 or the CX-50. So, with that out of the way - I really just love the CX-30 Carbon Edition! Those blacked out rims, polymetal grey and red leather seats! It is a looker. I was not really fond of the brown and black interior of the Premium, and when the Carbon Edition was announced, I knew I had to have that one. Since our last 2 Mazda3s were the 2.0 liter 155 hp, to me, the base 2.5 liter 186 hp, was going to be a huge leap in pep so I did not feel the need for the turbo model. I also couldn’t justify adding another $5,000 to the price, especially now you really can’t haggle the price of a new vehicle with the chip shortage. With the Sport mode, it is like adding on a turbo, in my opinion, and I get to keep my 5K. Auto journalists knocked the base engine before the turbo came out and said it needed more power, but if you are reviewing cars with 400 hp or more and then review a 186 hp engine, of course it will seem underpowered. I have been watching auto journalists review the CX-30 since it first came out 2 years ago and I do agree with some of their criticisms. One, it definitely is not as roomy as other vehicles in its class – like the Subaru Crosstrek; but I actually like the cocoon feeling and, again, I am not a tall person, so it’s fine for me and I am used to the Mazda3 interior. Second, the gas tank is the same size of the AWD Mazda3 which is 12.7 gallons and since this is a CUV, you would have thought, they would have put a slightly larger tank in, so I am filling up more than I would like. I am filling up more often also since this is the 2.5 liter and obviously not as fuel efficient as the 2.0 155 hp that I am used to, but the pluses are way more than the minuses with this great little crossover. This is the most luxurious Mazda I have ever owned! I really can’t get over how much they keep improving the interiors. Granted, I paid $6,000 more for this model (preferred), than I did for the 2012 GT (premium) hatchback and that was the top of the line with leather seats and Bose audio. Oh, the base audio system. Wow! Mazda has done a tremendous job with their Harmonic Acoustics audio system (speakers are by Pioneer), that I do not regret at all, not getting the Bose in this CX-30. The 8 speaker system continues to blow my mind, and yes, I am sure the new Bose system is still as good, if not better, than in our 2012 Mazda3, but I am completely happy with this audio system. Again, the interior is beautiful and just so simple and clean. Mazda has certainly gone from having a ton of buttons and switches in years past (our 2012 Mazda3 hatch, for example) to going minimalist. I am still getting used to all the safety tech, but I’ll get there. The overall visibility is fine for me, and yes, the windows are shorter than other brands, but I’d rather have more sheet metal between me and another vehicle than more glass. The ride is so smooth and quiet compared to our 2012 Mazda3 or even the 2016, which was an improvement over the 2012. It is so quiet that I find it quite easy to get close to 90 mph without me realizing it. I also like the larger cargo area than we have in our 2012 hatch though it is not as wide, but it is taller and deeper. I mainly haul plants, mulch and dirt, so this has plenty of space for that and I did upgrade to an all-weather cargo mat and floor mats to make cleaner so much easier. Overall, this is an awesome little ‘premium’ crossover that is a blast to drive, but I already knew it would be even before I test drove it – that’s what Mazda does best. I can't wait for them to come out with hybrids in the next few years, since they need to catch up with other brands and I am glad they are teaming up with Toyota to help them accomplish this. We will need to replace the 2012 in the next couple of years, and I hope to replace it with a hybrid so we can have at least one really fuel efficient vehicle in the garage.
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Incredible machine
Grey , 08/18/2022
2022 Mazda CX-30 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I originally was looking at a CX-5 which is a great car in it's own right, but ultimately went with the CX-30 because it was a more comfortable fit for me and my wife. Cons: less cargo space and rear seat leg room. This personally doesn't bother me because I mostly drive alone. Cup holder placement is little off. Lastly, the navigation system is not the greatest. Mazda really needs to look at that. And that's it! The PROS are too many to list. Responsive engine, incredibly nimble, Excellent on snow and ice, Unbelievable interior fit and finish, quiet cabin, great sound system, the design is beautiful, very comfortable seats(I'm 5'11" but I could see this car not being comfortable for someone taller) and on and on. It's just a blast to drive to work everyday. I look forward to my commute now.
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