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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
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2024 Mazda
CX-30
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$33,940 - $48,340
$44,440 - $64,840
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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
- Agreeable daily driver
- Capable off-roader
- 10-year conditional warranty
Misses
- Tech suite feels ancient
- Performance and towing lags behind rivals
- Not that cheap in this spec
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 | ||
Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 15.5 | |
