Mazda CX-30
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2020
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $18,250–$25,950
The overview
Based on the Mazda3, the new 2020 CX-30 fills the gap in price and size between the CX-3 and CX-5 SUVs. The only available powertrain is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. In everyday driving, acceleration feels tepid--wringing out more power requires a heavy foot on the accelerator. Fuel economy of 27 mpg overall is respectable. The CX-30 benefits from responsive handling, but its ride is rather firm and a bit jumpy, and the engine sounds raspy. The frustrating infotainment system requires multiple steps to complete simple tasks. The interior is well-trimmed but snug--especially the rear seat. Small side windows hurt outward visibility. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. Updates for 2021 included standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility for all versions. There's also a new 2.5-liter turbo engine available, which comes with standard all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is standard on all trims beginning in 2022. Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance are standard. For 2024, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning became standard. Higher trims received a 10.25-inch center screen with touch screen Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality. Lane centering assistance became available.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (186 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $25,950 | 3/5 | Not rated | 29 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (191 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $23,900 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 29 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (191 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $21,863 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 29 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (186 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $19,950 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 26 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (186 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $18,250 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 26 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (186 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $25,950
- Retail value range
- $22,100 - $33,250
- Original MSRP range
- $26,375 - $37,900
- Trade-in range
- $20,715 - $32,595
Ratings
- Road test score
- 70/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 37 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,800
- Cruising range
- 340 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,280 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Cargo volume
- 21.5 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 37623 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (191 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $23,900
- Retail value range
- $19,775 - $29,100
- Original MSRP range
- $25,195 - $37,150
- Trade-in range
- $18,140 - $28,195
Ratings
- Road test score
- 70/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 49%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 37 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,800
- Cruising range
- 340 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,280 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Cargo volume
- 21.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 33245 First published: September 20, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (191 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $21,863
- Retail value range
- $18,025 - $24,525
- Original MSRP range
- $24,995 - $36,800
- Trade-in range
- $16,330 - $23,485
Ratings
- Road test score
- 70/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 45%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 37 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,800
- Cruising range
- 340 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,280 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Cargo volume
- 21.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 27824 First published: September 25, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (186 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $19,950
- Retail value range
- $16,800 - $21,600
- Original MSRP range
- $22,950 - $35,400
- Trade-in range
- $14,615 - $20,085
Ratings
- Road test score
- 70/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 44%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 31 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 37 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,800
- Cruising range
- 340 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,280 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Cargo volume
- 21.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 25546 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Preferred 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (186 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,250
- Retail value range
- $15,800 - $19,575
- Original MSRP range
- $22,500 - $34,700
- Trade-in range
- $13,100 - $17,870
Ratings
- Road test score
- 70/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 49%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 31 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 37 MPG
- Tested overall
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,800
- Cruising range
- 340 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 173 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 62 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,280 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Cargo volume
- 21.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 23280 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
