Starts at $24,995
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Mazda CX-30 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
It's remarkable how similar the base CX-30 is to the all-wheel-drive Mazda 3 hatchback when you look at the numbers. The powertrain is exactly the same, as are the fuel economy estimates, and the dimensions are similar as well. But the CX-30 gives you a healthy 8.0 inches of ground clearance along with its elevated seating position, so we can understand why it's so popular. At $25k to start — a few grand cheaper than the AWD Mazda 3 hatch — it's a heck of a deal.
The CX-30 turbo doesn't come cheap, at least not compared to the base CX-30, which costs almost eight grand less to start. But the turbo motor transforms the CX-30's acceleration from adequate to pretty awesome. If you think of the turbocharged CX-30 as an entry-level luxury SUV without the fancy badge, the pricing makes a lot more sense.
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