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Used 2023 Mazda CX-30 Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Mazda not Hyundai

Jim D, 12/18/2023
2023 Mazda CX-30 Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful

My lease was coming due on my Hyundai Elantra. I was looking at the Hyundai Kona. The dealership also sold Mazda. I ended up with the Mazda CX-30. Both vechicle packages were in the 30 K range. Hyundai was front wheel drive while the Mazda was AWD. Also the Mazda interior was much nicer and more comfortable. Mazda had leatherette seats, the Hyundai cloth. Madza had power seats, the Hyundai did not. The Hyundai motor was 146 hp. and the Mazda 192 hp. The Hyundai had 17 inch tires and the Mazda 18 inch tires. I will state that the center knob to control the gadgets is a learning curve. Also, no heated mirrors on the Mazda is a bummer. Over all, the control of the road and ride was very good.

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3 out of 5 stars

Cute ride but not for me

Jill, 03/11/2023
2023 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
56 of 65 people found this review helpful

Purchased 2023 CX-30 GT turbo November 2022 and picked up January 10th 2023 Pros • It's a cute compact SUV with great handling and nice power. • Decent options for the price. Impressive package • Sharp looking • Great sound system • It handles well on curves and has nice acceleration. Cons • It is not for taller people. We are 5'10 and 6'5. • Cabin noise when driving • Key fob is not conducive to people who need glasses. You can't read the icons on the side. • No start button on key fob • Instrument scene/pan is non touch and I'm not a fan of the mouse pad on the centre console to manipulate your instrument panel. • Does not drive well in the snow with over 3 to 5 inches of accumulation. It hydroplanes even with AWD and decent snow tires. Too light. I thought of adding sand bags to the cargo area. • Poor location for cup holder in front. Tall cups don't fit in this awkward location • Blind spots in back while driving After driving through 2 decent snow storms in Baltimore, Ontario, Canada in the last 2 weeks, I decided this car is not for me. I have never had issues driving in snow of any accumulation until I drove this car. It's the first time, I actually felt nervous and not safe on my way to work. I'm 58 and a decent, confident and very capable female driver. I bought the Turbo with Awd which met my needs and expectations but not for living in the country in Canadian weather. I have now traded my Mazda CX30 for a new Jeep Cherokee on March 16th, 2023.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fun, great looking car with field of view issues

Joe, 11/17/2023
2023 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I test drove one and it was comfortable and really nice looking in and out. More like a luxury car than a standard SUV. The turbo engine has a lot of pep and is fun to drive. However, there were significant issues with the field of vision: rear blind spots and rather short side windows give you a poor side view.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mazda CX-30

Melissa, 04/11/2023
2023 Mazda CX-30 Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

No complaints so far. Quiet, handles great electronics much better than some cars.

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4 out of 5 stars

Affordable personal sport UV .

Matt, 06/19/2023
2023 Mazda CX-30 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

A driver’s car, with the comfort and style and tech appointments found on more expensive cars . This is what the Taos should have been.

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