The 2020 Mazda CX-30 has been showcased in U.S.-spec at
the ongoing Los Angeles Auto Show. All CX-30 models sold
in the United States will come as standard with a 2.5-liter Skyactiv
four-cylinder engine delivering 186 HP and 252 Nm of torque mated
to a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission.
Crossovers like the Mazda CX-30 spend the
vast majority of their lives handling everyday driving duties on regular roads,
but Mazda has equipped its latest model with an off-road traction assist
feature that helps drivers on uneven terrain.
The system
kicks in when the diagonal wheels lose traction, reducing the engine torque and
increasing the brake force on the wheels that slip. This transfers power to the
wheels that do have traction, enabling the driver to have control of the
vehicle. Other important aspects of the vehicle’s drivetrain is G-Vectoring
Control Plus and front-wheel drive as standard as well as Mazda’s i-Activ
all-wheel drive that’s available as an option.
Visually, the crossover looks virtually
identical in U.S. guise as it does in international form. It is Mazda’s second
model to adopt the latest evolution of its Kodo design philosophy, has a sleek
silhouette and will be available in seven body colors.
The cabin features Mazda’s human-centric
cockpit. There is an 8.8-inch central display as standard and an available
Head-Up Display. Also included as standard is an eight-speaker sound system
with HD Radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, a host of storage cubbies,
and two front USB ports. One step up in the range from the entry-level model
brings customers to the CX-30 Select that gains Apple CarPlay, Android Auto,
Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Mazda’s Advanced
Keyless Entry.
One step further up in the range is the
Mazda CX-30 Preferred, which includes a Bose 12-speaker premium audio system,
gloss finish speaker grilles, shark fin antenna, heated front seats, eight-way
power and memory driver’s seats with lumbar support, memory position door
mirrors, and SiriusXM with a three-month trial subscription. Last, but not
least, is the CX-30 Premium that adds Mazda’s Active Driving Display (HUD),
leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, Adaptive Front Lighting system,
roof rails, paddle shifters, cylinder deactivation, and LED Signature
headlights and taillights.
Key safety features that come standard
across the range include Driver Attention Alert, Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with stop and go, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Smart Brake
Support, and High Beam Control.
