8.2
2022 Mazda CX-30 review
The mildly-rejigged CX-30 range ushers in some new value-packed variants, including a sporty new Touring SP grade which could be the pick.
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James Wong
2022 Mazda CX-30 vs 2024 Kia Seltos Comparison
Mazda CX-30
Kia Seltos
2022 Mazda
CX-30
vs
2024 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Mazda CX-30 G25 TOURING SP VISION (FWD)
Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 51L
288 to 347 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$29,780 - $45,180
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Eye-catching SP additions
- Class-leading on-road refinement
- Rev-happy petrol engine and fun dynamics
Misses
- Tight back seat and boot
- You need to spend $40,000 for the 2.5L engine
- Halogen DRLs look a bit naff
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives and handles well
- Practicality up there with class leaders
- Full safety suite in this specification
Misses
- Halogen headlights, no auto wipers?!
- Turbo-AWD option is thirsty, not that fast
- Hard, scratchy interior plastics
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4000 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 16.3 | 10 - 12.5 | |
