Following its premiere at the 2019 Geneva Motor
Show, the Mazda CX-30 has now launched in the United Kingdom. However, you’ll
have to wait at least until January to take delivery, as that’s when the first
units will arrive in the country.
Bridging the gap between the CX-3 and the CX-5, the
CX-30 is offered in five trim levels: SE-L, SE-L Lux, Sport Lux, GT Sport and
GT Sport Tech. Pricing starts at £ 22,895 (US$ 27,867/€ 25,315), £ 3,500
(US$ 4,260/€ S3,870) more than the entry-level CX-3 and £ 2,705 (US$ 3,292/€ 2,990) less
than the larger CX-5.
Even the base trim features a generous list of
standard equipment, including LED headlights, head-up display and radar cruise
control. The SE-L and SE-L Lux sit on 16-in grey metallic wheels, whereas from
the Sport Lux onwards, it gets an 18-inch set. The GT Sport and GT Sport Tech
sport black leather with brown accents inside and, for an extra £ 200
(US$ 243/€ 221), stone colored leather. Depending on the selected grade, the CX-30
also packs the Bose premium audio, 360-degree cameras, heated steering wheel
and a host of safety systems.
The engine lineup consists of two petrol fours
paired to a 24V mild-hybrid system. The 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G, with cylinder
deactivation, connected to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic
transmission and front-wheel drive, delivering 122 PS, is
offered across all five trim levels. The 2.0-liter SkyActiv-X, on the other
hand, pushes out 180 PS and, from the Sport Lux grade, is available
with Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive system as an option.
