7.8
2025 Mazda CX-30 review
Mazda's second-smallest SUV is a strong candidate in its segment, and the Touring LE adds that little bit of flavour for those who want it.
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Max Davies
Mazda CX-30 vs MG ZST Comparison
Mazda CX-30
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2024 Mazda
CX-30
vs
2024 MG
ZST
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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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7.8
7.6
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Based on the Mazda CX-30 G20 TOURING LE VISION (FWD)
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$33,940 - $48,340
$24,490 - $31,490
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed, upmarket interior
- Reliable driver assist tech
- Comfortable, easy driving
Misses
- Underpowered G20 engine
- Rough ride on rural B-roads
- On the pricier end
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
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
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | - | |
