That level of safety detail makes for an audible circus of warning beeps at times, but I’ll take that over the sounds of silence where my safety is concerned. Our test vehicle features autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, lane departure waring and lane keep assist, driver attention alert, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. A five-year/50,000km service plan will set you back $1580.įrom entry-level to top-spec models, the safety technology and driver assist equipment that comes standard in the 2022 Mazda CX-30 is commendable.īlowing your budget in order to get safety basics is frustratingly common. The CX-30 is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and service intervals are every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. A head-up display rounds out a practical and ergonomically sound cockpit. The steering wheel controls also allow quick access to much of this functionality, in addition to voice control.ĭual-zone climate control, one-touch power windows for all, two USB points and a 12-volt outlet as well as an auto-dimming rear-view mirror are also standard.Ī digital instrumentation cluster sits front and centre and is easy to read. Shortcut buttons and a favourites button make life easy in this regard. You’ll quickly master the controls, without taking your eyes off the road. Much of the in-car tech is controlled via the multifunction commander rotary dial that falls nicely into hand. The Evolve features an 8.8-inch colour screen that is home to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, AM/FM/digital radio and satellite navigation. The infotainment list also runs like one you’ll find in more expensive vehicles. It’s design restraint done well.Įquipment highlights on CX-30 Evolve includes keyless entry and push-button start, daytime running lights, LEDs front and rear, a gloss black spoiler, body-coloured door handles, chrome exhaust tips and 18-inch alloy wheels. Mazda’s Kodo design aesthetic translates as sleek and sophisticated on the Mazda CX-30, as amply demonstrated here. It combines with a six-speed automatic transmission and sends all power to the front wheels only. The mild-hybrid set-up combines a small lithium-ion battery with an electric motor that is starter and alternator all in one, and while there’s no electric-only driving range with the G20e, it’s engineered to provide incremental improvements in performance and economy. Our options of Platinum Quartz paint ($495) and carpet floor mats ($197) bump this vehicle’s asking price up to $36,532 plus ORCs.Īs we’ve seen in the Mazda MX-30 G20e M Hybrid, the ‘e’ in G20e adds a basic mild-hybrid system to the regular G20 2.0-litre SKYACTIV petrol engine that produces the same 114kW/200Nm whether hybridised or not. On test we’ve got the 2022 Mazda CX-30e G20e Evolve M Hybrid priced from $35,840 plus on-road costs, which is $2250 upstream of the non-hybrid G20 Evolve. If you’re after choice, Mazda speaks your language. Throw in the different driveline configurations – front-wheel drive and AWD, where available – and there’s a staggering 19 variants to consider. The 2022 Mazda CX-30 range is comprehensive to say the least, starting from $29,390 plus on-road costs and topping out at $47,490 plus ORCs.Īlong the way, there’s a variety of trim levels – Pure, Evolve, Touring and Astina – as well as powertrain options that are all four-cylinder petrol-based but include a conventional 2.0-litre, a more powerful 2.5-litre and two mild hybrids – the G20e on test here and the high-tech supercharged X20. There’s a lot of models to choose from, however, so let’s take a closer look at the line-up and, in particular, assess whether the mild-hybrid powertrain in the G20e Evolve is worth the extra cash. Based on the same platform as the Mazda3 small car, the CX-30 delivers arguably the best blend of ride and refinement to date from the Japanese car-maker. As far as Mazda’s stable of SUVs goes, the CX-30 occupies a narrow space between the compact CX-3 and mid-size CX-5 SUVs, and also sits alongside the MX-30 crossover. The 2022 Mazda CX-30 brings good looks and an extensive equipment list to the bustling small SUV segment. Mazda’s CX-30 G20e Evolve small SUV combines style and sophistication with a lengthy equipment list and a mild-hybrid powertrain
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