In a sea of compact crossovers, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 stands apart. It offers expressive styling, sports car-like performance, and an interior fit for a premium luxury model.
In a nod to freedom of choice, Mazda offers eight unique trims, five of which feature a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, and the remaining three a potent 250-hp turbocharged version of the same engine. All-wheel drive (AWD) and a responsive 6-speed automatic transmission are standard across the range.
A potential CX-30 buyer has several choices outside the Mazda family, each with their strengths and weaknesses. The Honda HR-V offers more interior room, while the Kia Seltos has a better warranty. There’s also the Volkswagen Taos and Hyundai Kona, the latter offering a pure EV option.
Prices are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
Two new Mazda CX-30 trims arrive for 2024: the S Select Sport and Carbon Turbo. Heated side mirrors are added to S Select Sport and higher trims, while the base 2.5 S loses its rain-sensing wipers. Turbo trims get a new 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, while Carbon Edition and higher trims have wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a wireless charging pad.
Blind-spot monitoring and a rear seat reminder become standard. The CX-30 Premium Plus gains adaptive cruise control with lane-centering.
Our Recommendation:
If you can afford the turbocharged trims, we think they deliver the kind of driving experience Mazda buyers have come to expect. However, regarding sheer value, we’d go with the CX-30 2.5 S Preferred or, if you need more flash, the Carbon Edition.
2.5 S
Starts at $24,995 | See listings
- Standard AWD
- Blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Digital speedometer
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2.5 S Select Sport
Starts at $26,500 | See listings
- 18-inch black finish alloy wheels
- Heated side mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Roof rails
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry
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2.5 S Preferred
Starts at $28,790 | See listings
- Tilt-in-reverse side mirrors
- Power moonroof
- 18-inch silver finish alloy wheels
- 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Driver’s seat memory
- Leatherette upholstery
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2.5 S Carbon Edition
Starts at $29,790 | See listings
- Polymetal Gray Metallic paint
- 18-inch black finish alloy wheels
- Red leather upholstery
- 8-speaker audio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Wireless charging pad
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2.5 S Premium
Starts at $31,990 | See listings
- Auto-leveling adaptive LED headlights
- Power liftgate
- Leather upholstery
- Paddle shifters
- Bose audio
- Navigation
- Head-up display
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2.5 Carbon Turbo
Starts at $32,790 | See listings
- 250-hp engine
- Zircon Sand paint color
- Terracotta leatherette and black suede upholstery
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
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2.5 Turbo Premium
Starts at $34,990 | See listings
- 250-hp turbocharged engine
- Wiper de-icers
- Heated steering wheel
- Frameless rearview mirror
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2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Starts at $36,800 | See listings
- 360-degree monitor
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear automatic braking
- Cruise and Traffic Support
- Auto-dimming driver’s side mirror
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2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S: $24,995
The Mazda CX-30 2.5 S packs quite a punch for an entry-level trim. Along with its standard AWD and peppy 4-cylinder engine, the S includes a robust roster of standard safety systems.
S buyers get forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection (Smart Brake Support), a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assists, and automatic high-beam headlight.
There’s also a driver attention monitor and a system that reminds the driver to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle.
Mazda’s radar adaptive cruise control is standard and includes a stop/go function that can bring the CX-30 to a complete stop and then resume speed once the coast is clear.
Other notable safety systems include a rearview monitor, a tire pressure monitor, rear seat side-impact airbags, and seatbelt pre-tensioners. They join the front, front-side impact, front knee, and full-length side-curtain airbags.
You’ll also find an auto brake hold, off-road traction assist, and G-Vectoring Control Plus that helps keep the CX-30 planted during aggressive cornering.
A quick walk around the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S reveals auto on/off LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, body-colored power side mirrors, a rear wiper/washer, and a black rear roof spoiler.
More surprises await inside the CX-30 cabin, where it’s clear the creative teams at Mazda put some effort into the design. Manually adjustable front seats provide reasonable support, and the rear seat features a 60/40-split folding feature.
Cloth upholstery comes standard, as does a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, one-touch up/down power windows, a push-button starter, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, and cruise control.
Single-zone manual air conditioning is included in the price, along with power door locks, overhead map lights, and a rear window defroster. A 7-inch digital speedometer complements an analog tachometer, fuel, and temperature gauges.
An 8.8-inch display screen serves as the infotainment command center, although, unlike most displays, this one is not a touchscreen. Instead, Mazda provides a rotary controller and buttons on the center console. The controller resides below where the driver’s hand rests when perched on the center armrest. Voice commands are also available for some functions.
The system includes a 6-speaker AM/FM stereo, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Mazda Connect services. With Mazda Connect, owners can opt for a Wi-Fi hot spot, remote start, vehicle status and service information, navigation, and emergency services.
The base CX-30 has two USB-C ports.
Factory options are nonexistent, but dealer-installed accessories are abundant. One of our favorites is adding navigation through a simple SD card. The upgrade requires no additional labor or parts. Just plug in the card, and you’re good to go.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S costs $26,370. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $498. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S includes:
Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go – This advanced adaptive cruise control system lets you set and maintain a certain speed and distance from the car ahead, even as traffic slows, stops, or speeds up. It can be activated between 0 and 90 mph.
Automatic high-beams – Automatic high-beams automatically activate in low-light situations and dim when approaching another vehicle.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel – Makes it easy for drivers of all sizes to find the perfect driving conditions.
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport: $26,500
The Select Sport trim is new for 2024, bringing more flare and features without pushing the price too far past that of the base S.
Moving to the 2.5 S Select Sport brings black metallic-finish 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, and heated side mirrors. Deep-tinted rear privacy glass keeps the interior cool and off-limits to prying eyes, while Mazda’s Advanced Keyless Entry unlocks the doors when sensing a hand touch the door handle.
The Select Sport cabin includes dual-zone automatic climate control, leatherette-trimmed seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an overhead console with sunglass holder, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, and rear seat air vents.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport costs $27,875. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $526. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred: $28,790
The Preferred trim sprinkles in a few more features, picking up where the Select Sport leaves off with heated tilt-in-reverse memory side mirrors, a power moonroof, and gloss black exterior accents.
The Preferred cabin adds an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and 2-position memory. It also touts heated front seats.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred costs $30,165. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $569. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred includes:
8-way power driver’s seat – The Preferred’s power driver’s seat provides more leeway in finding a comfortable driving position, and its memory feature means you won’t have to start from scratch should someone else get behind the wheel.
Heated front seats – Practically a prerequisite these days for anyone living north of the Mason-Dixon line, heated seats are an excellent way to warm up quickly on cold winter mornings.
Power moonroof – The CX-30’s power sliding glass moonroof is an excellent way to let more light and fresh air in the cabin. The moonroof includes a vent position ideal for neutralizing buffeting that occurs when only the rear windows are down (dog owners will understand).
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition: $29,790
The Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition adds several unique visual styling elements, such as Polymetal Gray Metallic paint and 18-inch black alloy wheels. It also gains black mirror caps and red leather upholstery.
The Carbon Edition infotainment system gets upgraded with eight speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition costs $31,165. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $588. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium: $31,990
The Premium is the most luxurious non-turbocharged CX-30 offered by Mazda.
Building off the Preferred trim, the Premium brings front and rear signature illumination, a power liftgate, silver-finished 18-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel paddle shifters, and a choice between black or white leather upholstery.
Premium buyers enjoy a color head-up display, auto-leveling adaptive LED headlights, and Mazda navigation with traffic sign recognition. The adaptive cruise control gains Cruising and Traffic Support, which can help keep the car centered in its lane even when moving around slight turns.
A 12-speaker Bose audio system comes standard.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium costs $33,365. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $630. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium includes:
Power liftgate – A convenient feature when needing easy access to the cargo area, such as when carrying a load of groceries.
Active Driving Display – Projects vital vehicle and navigation information onto the windshield, allowing drivers to quickly see what they need without taking their eyes off the road.
Adaptive headlights – The Premium’s adaptive headlights swivel in the direction of the steering wheel, helping illuminate dark corners before entering.
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo: $32,790
New this year, the Carbon Turbo builds off the Carbon Edition, adding a 250-hp turbocharged engine under the hood. Mazda’s turbocharged engine requires 93 octane premium fuel to achieve maximum output. Anything with a lower octane rating (87 or 89) drops horsepower to 227 without hurting the engine in any way.
The CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo gets more in the way of features and colors, with Terracotta leatherette and black suede-trimmed seats, and a 10.25-inch infotainment display with touchscreen capability for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Carbon Turbo includes piano black exterior trim, a black signature grille wing, dual tailpipes, and an exclusive Zircon Sand exterior paint color.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo costs $34,165. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $645. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium: $34,990
The 2.5 Turbo Premium builds off the 2.5 S Premium, adding the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine and front wiper de-icers.
The 2.5 Turbo Premium gets the 12-speaker Bose audio system, a 10.25-inch display with touchscreen capability for the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio with Travel Link and Traffic (subscription required), a heated steering wheel, and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium costs $36,365. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $686. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus: $36,800
The top-line Turbo Premium Plus builds off the Turbo Premium, adding additional safety features such as an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, a 360-degree surround view monitor, and front and rear parking sensors with braking.
Traffic Jam Assist provides low-speed (under 40 mph) steering assist when using the adaptive cruise control.
With the $1,375 destination charge, the 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus costs $38,175. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $720. See 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus models for sale near you
2024 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus includes:
Turbocharged engine – The Turbo’s turbocharged 2.5-liter engine is an absolute tire scorcher, providing rapid acceleration for passing and merging.
360-degree monitor – Provides a top-down view around the vehicle, helping prevent collisions with objects below the driver’s line of sight.
Bose audio – The powerful 12-speaker Bose audio system brings music to life with Centerpoint technology that converts stereo signals into multiple channels for a more dynamic music experience.
