Mazda is celebrating the new year by announcing a host of changes to the 2022 CX-30. Set to arrive at U.S. dealerships early next month, the CX-30 now comes standard with all-wheel drive. As a result, prices have climbed across the board. However, it’s not all bad news as the entry-level CX-30 2.5 S begins at US$ 22,200 and this is only US$ 150 more than last year’s front-wheel drive variant. More importantly, it’s a US$ 1,250 savings compared to last year’s all-wheel drive model.
Additional changes are limited, but the
CX-30 2.5 S Select now comes equipped with aluminum roof rails. The model also
gains a new Platinum Quartz Metallic exterior color, which is also available on
the Preferred, Premium, and Turbo trims.
Buyers will also find a new CX-30 2.5 S
Carbon Edition. It features a Polymetal Gray exterior with gloss black mirrors
and black 18-inch aluminum wheels. Inside, there’s exclusive red leather seats
and all the usual equipment found on the CX-30 2.5 S Preferred. This means
there’s a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and
a power moonroof. They’re joined by a dual-zone automatic climate control
system, an 8.8-inch infotainment system, and a 7-inch display in the instrument
cluster.
Engine options carryover and include a
naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces up to 186 hp and 252 Nm of torque. Customers can also opt for a
turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which develops 227 hp and 420 Nm of torque on regular gasoline or 250 hp and 433 Nm on premium.
