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2021 Mazda CX-30 consumer reviews

$22,050–$23,450 MSRP range
side view of 2021 CX-30 Mazda
(36 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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wouldn't recommend buying a Mazda

I bought a Mazda CX-30 in December 2021. It is rotting. The manufacturer and dealer do not want to replace the unit. I wouldn't recommend buying a Mazda, you'd be wasting your money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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This vehicle is sweet Have the Premium Turbo What is the issue with the windshield cracking near the heater/defrost vent on a 50 degree morning?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful, finely crafted vehicle.

Beautiful, finely crafted vehicle. Nothing else comes close to the quality and value for the money - or for even significantly more. Great fuel economy. I’m not a CUV guy ( This is my wife’s car ), but the ride and the handling are especially impressive for a “tall” vehicle. In a sea of clunky, uninspiring designs this vehicle is truly elegant. Very happy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Solid Vehicle & Good Value

We've owned the 2021 CX-30 for 2 years. It feels solid, well built and provides good value. Gas mileage is good at 30mpg combined. On the negative side, the ride is a bit jittery. And the battery tends to act up if you don't drive the car for at least 15 minutes at a time. The dealer explained this is necessary, because all the technology and chips that are packed into it need more time to warm up - which is a dubious assertion. But it is what it is. Will be trading for another Toyota hybrid, which in our view is the gold standard based on 11 years experience with a 2010 Prius.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Just what I was looking for

Looking for a good looking car that also performed well. Did not want a cvt transmission, so that narrowed my choices. Liked the Mazda CX 30, and having owned Mazda's in the past decided a test drive in order. Was blown away with quality and driving dynamics. Performance with turbo was great. Deal done. Has been very dependable and well built so far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Air conditioning blows warm air some recalls but

Good car good gas mileage fun to drive Like some controls on consol,map display is nice size, lots adjustment for different items, lots nice safety items

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Acceleration of adaptive cruise control

After long journey test drive, found problem with setting of acceleration on the adaptive cruise control. Any body know how to setting the speed acceleration on the adaptive cruise control ? The factory setting for the acceleration was to much, the engine can jump to 4000-5000 rpm to accelerate to achieve the speed target, it was too much acceleration. How to do setting , any body know?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cool midsize SUV.

It has more room than the CX-3 and that is what I like. I only drove it 60 miles and so far so good. Has a nice feel to it and I will enjoy this for years to come.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the CX-30 it is way better than our Kicks was

We looked into the CX-30 mostly based off of reviews from Car and Driver and consumer reports. it is miles better than our 19 kicks was so much more connected to the road and has a more premium feel than my 08 RX-350

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most beautiful car !!!

The driving experience is wonderful! Sound proof, speed and comfort is good! driving in CX30 is enjoying! one tiny drawback of this car is that the space for rear passengers is not big enough!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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