Mazda CX-30

How much is the Mazda CX-30  price?

The 2024  Mazda CX-30 starts from SAR 89,824 for the base model in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

How many variants are there in the Mazda CX-30?

The Mazda CX-30 is available in four variants: The Core, Elite AT, Trend AT, and Urbane AT. 

Which is the most value-for-money variant?

Among the several compelling variants, the Mazda CX-30 Elite AT is the most value-for-money variant available at SAR 121,900. Some of the top features of this variant include Alloy wheels, a Leather steering wheel,  a Sunroof, Apple Carplay, a power door lock, an automatic headlamp, a keyless entry, an engine check warning, etc. 

What features does the Mazda CX-30  get?

The Mazda CX-30 got its latest facelift in 2024 with a few changes like two USB-C illuminated ports, a 10-3 inch screen display, a bigger digital screen in the middle of instrument clusters, and glossy black rims. Etc. In terms of its features, for entertainment, there is a standard 8-speaker audio system packed with a subwoofer, an 8-cm squawker, satellite speakers, and an 8-cm center speaker. You also get an optional 12-speak Bose sound system. With Mazda-Harman Acoustics, an assured control sound is achieved in the cabin.

Mazda has developed an HMI that is designed completely human-centric to provide you with key vehicle information without losing the focus of driving. While you drive, high-priority information is delivered on a head-up display. The essential driving information is displayed at the all-new LCD at the instrument cluster and entertainment and other details can be accessed through the 10.24-inch center display. 

The car has active driving features like automatic braking, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, and lane centering. For a natural posture and ultimate ease of operation, the CX-30 gets a superior pedal layout for relaxed driving with minimum street and lowest efforts. 

The car’s i-Active AWD feature provides a stable, reassuring ride across all driving conditions, and achieves the highest real-world fuel economy that matches the front wheel drive. The off-road assist feature helps you navigate comfortably through rough terrain like mud, sand, or deep snow. 

The Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus technology is a human-centric engineering that ensures vehicle movement is highly responsive and comfortable. The CX-30 also comes with Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture designed to fully maintain your balance inside the car. It achieves ride comfort, handling stability, and vehicle motion that matches perfectly with the driver and passenger.

How spacious is it?

The Interior looks quite premium, and you will notice it is a few notches above its nearest rivals. The front cabin looks spacious and comfortable with a lot of room for the driver and passenger.

At the back seat though, the overall space is reasonable, three adults can travel at the back but certainly not recommended for long drivers as the space might not be very comfortable. The same goes for the head and leg, and they should have room in the back seat. This is expected as the CX-30 is a sub-compact crossover and not a full SUV. So, there is a bit of compromise. The boot is about 430 liters, not the best but adequate to the size of this car. But the cabin will make you comfortable with its leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seat, and adjustable lumber for the driver and the passenger, In this price point one notable feature is the sunroof on the CX-30 that you will like for sure. 

What engine and transmission options are available?

In KSA, the Mazda CX-30 is available in two engines: A 2.5L, 4-cylinder in-line naturally aspirated engine that produces 155 hp of power. If you want more power and sportiness, then there is a 2.5L, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces a whopping 191 hp of power. The car comes in AWD as standard and does 0-60 in under 7 seconds. 

What’s the mileage of the Mazda CX-30?

Fuel mileage is subject to driving and terrain conditions. With its subcompact cross, you can expect a real-world driving fuel mileage anywhere between 9-10 kmpl in the city, and over the highway drive, it will be better. 

How safe is the Mazda CX-30?

The CX-30 gets 7 airbags (dual front + side front + curtain airbags + driver Knee), front seats mitigate neck shock, and seat belt reminders for all seats. For the awareness blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, 4 rear parking sensors, and rearview monitor. For effortless driving you get cruise control the Mazda CX-30 has a front seat structure that avoids whiplash, a common injury in rear-end collisions. Additionally, attaching the lower seat belt mounts to the seat itself realizes a uniform slack and seatbelt angle in all seat positions, this ensures that the belts will restrain occupants quicker in the event of a collision. By using stronger ultra-high-tensile steel in the construction of the body, the Mazda CX-30 has achieved great collision safety protection. The compact crossover has enhanced cornering response, stability, and controllability. 

How many color options are there?

In Saudi Arabia, the Mazda CX-30 is available in six exterior colors including the Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Platinum Quartz Metallic, Polymetal Gray Metallic, and Zircon Sand Metallic, Deep  Crystal Blue.

Should you buy the 2024 Mazda CX-30?

The CX-30 is effortless to drive for your daily city drives, on the highway you will feel this car is the best cruiser in the segment. The cabin is silent and well insulated from the wind and road noise, the steering is not the quickest but highly precise. The car has a decent body roll, feels natural, and inspires confidence with a firm suspension. Overall the build quality of the car suggests it aims for velocity. What sets the CX-30 apart from its rivals is the AWD drive with the off-road model.  This Japanese subcompact crossover is also reliable, with a unique advantage of competitive running costs. If you have a basic, compact cross-liking and don’t want to spend much, but are content with practical needs, and reliability along with longevity, then the Mazda CX-30 is just a perfect candidate. 

What are my alternatives?

The Mazda CX-30, which has a starting price of SAR 89,924 in the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, and takes on Japanese rivals including the Subaru XV, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona.

Other things to consider: 

The revamped 2024 Mazda is not the best in the segment, as the rivals score better in comfort, space, interior quality, drive and handling, and tech-laden. But you will find the newly facelifted Mazda CX-30 much sportier, much more affordable luxury, its driver-centric focus, and capable and reliable powertrain, refreshing cabin, clearly stand out against its rivals.