Mazda CX-30

The CX-30 features lightweight construction to improve performance and economy, and is offered in either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.

According to Naohito Saga, the CX-30's program manager, the new model is targeted to drivers who are still single or are married and starting a family in the United States. Mazda chief designer Ryo Yanagisawa said that it will be more acceptable as a family car in Europe and Japan.[6] Saga also noted that Mazda named the vehicle CX-30, to avoid confusion with the China-only CX-4.[13][14][6]

The CX-30 was released in the UK in December 2019[15] and in North America in January 2020. It was launched in the Philippines on November 28, 2019,[16] Malaysia on 15 January 2020,[17] Indonesia on 28 January 2020,[18][19] and Thailand on 6 March 2020.[20][21]

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The CX-30 was awarded the "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2020.[22]

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant on a 2019 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
Mazda CX-30 (2019)[23]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	37.6	99%
Child occupant:	42.2	86%
Pedestrian:	38.7	80%
Safety assist:	10	77%

ANCAP test results on a RHD, 5-door small SUV variant on a 2020 registration:

ANCAP test results[24]
ANCAP safety rating
Adult occupant protection	99%
Child occupant protection	88%
Vulnerable road user protection	80%
Safety assist	76%

The CX-30 received positive reviews upon its release. Top Gear gave it a score of 7 out of 10, with the verdict being: "Good car, the Mazda CX-30. Handles well, looks smart and has a lovely interior."[25] Car and Driver rated it 9.5 out of 10, commenting that "If you're shopping small SUVs, the Mazda CX-30 should be at the top of your consideration list."[26] Edmunds.com gave it a score of 7.9 out of 10, commenting that "Admittedly, it's a niche vehicle, but it has the potential to be a 'just-right' fit for car shoppers who want a slightly roomier and nicer vehicle than an subcompact crossover SUV but don't like the greater cost of bigger models such as the CX-5 or CR-V."[27] Alan Taylor-Jones of Autocar gave the CX-30 four out of five stars, saying: "Satisfyingly agile and blessed with a truly high quality interior, the CX-30 is a tempting choice if you don’t need vast amounts of space inside."[28]

On the other hand, Christian Seabaugh of Motor Trend was not impressed with the CX-30, saying that "The end result is that it feels neither sporty nor luxurious. Like the brand itself, the CX-30 (alongside the more successful CX-5) finds itself stuck in the middle. Worse still, it's a disappointing effort in a competitive class."[29] What Car? rated the CX-30 three out of five stars, commenting that "Its real strength lies in its ability to feel as luxurious as premium brands in this class at a much cheaper price. Just remember that rear space is tight and the boot isn’t anything to write home about, either."[30]

The CX-30 won the 2020 Red Dot Design Award in the Passenger Car category,[31][32] as well as the 2020 Autozeitung Design Trophy in the SUV category.[33] It also received the 2019 Auto Bild Golden Steering Wheel Award in the SUV/crossover category for vehicles up to 4.4 meters in length[34] and was named Thailand Car of the Year 2020 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association.[35]

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