The 2024 Mazda CX-30 is a stunning example of how the development of compact SUVs has progressed. If you’re likely to spend the majority of your time behind the wheel on the paved roads in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, and Santa Paula but still require the off-road capability for when the pavement ends, the CX-30 takes it all in its stride. Although the outward appearance and driving characteristics perform best in an on-road context, the Mazda’s adaptability is abundantly clear by its unpainted fender flares and standard all-wheel-drive system. And the CX-30 gets even more stylish for 2024 by including a new Carbon Turbo trim level.
Soul of Motion design philosophy is synonymous with Mazda cars and crossovers, and it’s evident in the 2024 CX-30’s exterior and interior design language. The compact Mazda crossover boasts a compelling driving experience that more than justifies its sporty appearance. It’s lower, sleeker, and livelier than most of the competition, and the unpainted fender flares keep the SUV flag flying. However, the CX-30’s daringly sloped roofline and elegant lines make its mission abundantly clear. For the 2024 model year, the CX-30 family includes an impressive lineup of trim levels. The sequence begins enticingly with the temptingly affordable 2.5 S as the entry-level model. The additional safety features found on the 2.5 S Select model could sway the purchasing decision of some shoppers. Still, it’s hard to be unimpressed by the base model’s sensational list of standard equipment. Beyond the entry model, the lineup goes to the 2.5 S Preferred, the 2.5 S Carbon Edition, the 2.5 S Premium, the 2.5 Turbo Premium, Carbon Turbo, and the top-of-the-line 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus. There is a significant price gap between the CX-30’s base model and its top-of-the-line model, which means that there is a 2024 CX-30 model available to suit the majority of shoppers.
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 gives shoppers a choice between two different engines, and it’s easy to see where the turbocharged option appears in the lineup with the model names. The base engine for every trim level up to the CX-30 2.5 S Premium is a 2.5-liter inline-four that develops a very useful 191 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft. of torque. That represents a five-horsepower improvement over the previous standard powerplant. If you go up to the 2.5 Turbo Premium or 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus trim levels, you can enjoy the sensational 2.5-liter turbo-four and its generous 227 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft of torque. However, those numbers are for when the engine runs on standard gas. Fill up with premium fuel, and you get a further boost to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic gearbox is standard on all trim levels of the Mazda CX-30 and is responsible for distributing engine power to all four wheels. That’s right; there’s no such thing as a CX-30 without all-wheel drive.
Even the least feature-adorned version of the 2024 Mazda CX-30, the 2.5 S, comes equipped with an impressive list of standard safety technologies, which contributed to the small Mazda earning the highest possible score for overall safety from both the IIHS and the NHTSA. Included in the list of standard safety features are Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning, Lane-keep Assist, Radar (adaptive) Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, and a Rear View Monitor. Other available safety features are Lane Departure Warning, Lane-keep Assist, and Lane-keep Assist. Blind-spot monitors become standard equipment as soon as you move up from the base model, and the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus comes equipped with Smart Brake Support (rear), a 360° View Monitor, Traffic Jam Assist, and Front and back parking sensors as standard equipment.
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 introduces an extra element of ruggedness and capability to the brand’s compact SUV lineup. But the CX-30 doesn’t ditch the brand’s impressive reputation for style, quality, and high levels of driver engagement. Find out what makes the CX-30 so special for yourself with a test drive from Oxnard Mazda, 1601 Ventura Blvd, Oxnard, California, or call us at 805-307-0090Â to schedule an appointment for a time that’s suitable for you.