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2021 Mazda CX-30
Crossover · 2020–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- New trim: 2.5 S
- New trim: 2.5 S Preferred
- New trim: 2.5 S Premium
- New trim: 2.5 S Select
- New trim: 2.5 Turbo
- New trim: 2.5 Turbo Premium
- New trim: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
- Trim dropped: Base
- Trim dropped: Preferred
- Trim dropped: Premium
- Trim dropped: Select
2021 CX-30 trims
| 2.5 S | 2.5 S Preferred | 2.5 S Premium | 2.5 S Select | 2.5 Turbo | 2.5 Turbo Premium | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||||
| Starting MSRP | from $21,900 | from $26,300 | from $28,550 | from $23,900 | $29,900 | $32,300 | $33,900 |
| Powertrain | |||||||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Turbo |
| Horsepower | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 186 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | i-ACTIV AWD / FWD | i-ACTIV AWD / FWD | i-ACTIV AWD / FWD | i-ACTIV AWD / FWD | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | i-ACTIV AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg | i-ACTIV AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg | i-ACTIV AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg | i-ACTIV AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 20.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Length | 173 in | 173 in | 173 in | 173 in | 173 in | 173 in | 173 in |
| Curb weight | i-ACTIV AWD: 3,388 lb FWD: 3,234 lb | — | — | — | 3,505 lb | 3,505 lb | 3,505 lb |
| Tech | |||||||
| Touchscreen | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | Windshield HUD | — | — | Windshield HUD | Windshield HUD |
| Audio | — | — | Bose | — | — | Bose | Bose |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Driver assistance | |||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | — | — | — | — | — | — | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||||||
| Seats | Cloth | Optional | Leather + option | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather + option | Leather + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | — | Front | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | — | Power Liftgate | — | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 16 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in |
Packages and options (12)
| 2.5 S | 2.5 S Preferred | 2.5 S Premium | 2.5 S Select | 2.5 Turbo | 2.5 Turbo Premium | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Crystal Blue Mica | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Machine Gray Metallic $495 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Polymetal Gray Metallic | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sonic Silver Metallic | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic $595 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leatherette | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Greige Leatherette | — | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| White Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem press release, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAZDA CX-30 SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 31 |
| 2023 | Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 25 |
| 2022 | Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2022 | Mazda CX-30 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2021 | Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 101 |
| 2021 | Mazda CX-30 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 101 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 33 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-30 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 33 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CX-30 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–27 |
| 2025 | CX-30 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2024 | CX-30 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2023 | CX-30 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2022 | CX-30 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–26 |
| 2021 | CX-30 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation |
28 |
| 2021 | CX-30 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
25–26 |
| 2020 | CX-30 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation |
28 |
| 2020 | CX-30 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; With Cylinder Deactivation Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI |
26–27 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.