Mazda has launched the CX-30 in Thailand. The crossover comes with a
naturally aspirated 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G engine produces 165 PS/213 Nm and a
six-speed automatic gearbox. There’s no diesel option for Thailand, although
our CX-30 has the option of a 1.8 litre SkyActiv-D oil burner with 114 hp/270
Nm, and the Thai CX-3 can be had with a 1.5 litre turbodiesel.
Three CX-30 trim levels are available in
the Land of Smiles – the C at 989,000 baht, the S at 1.099 million
baht and 1.199 million baht for the top SP with all the
bells, whistles and Mazda’s i-Activsense suite of driver assist systems. These
sticker prices are higher than the CX-3’s (from 34,000 to 116,000 baht more),
but both will exist alongside the bigger/taller CX-5 – the CX-30 is an addition
and not a replacement.
The CX-30 was launched by Bermaz in
January. We get the “raised Mazda 3 hatchback” in three CBU Japan variants –
the 2.0G, 2.0G High and 1.8D High. All are front-wheel drive with Mazda’s
G-Vectoring Control Plus. Kit wise, the 2.0G comes with 16-inch alloys, LED
headlamps, push start, head-up display, manual air-con, fabric seats, silver
dashboard trim, manual front seats, i-Stop auto start-stop and a reverse
camera. The Mazda Connect infotainment system is linked to an 8.8-inch display
and eight speakers, with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The 2.0G High and 1.8D High adds on
automatic high beam and signature LEDs for the headlamps, 18-inch alloys,
keyless entry, powered tailgate, powered sunroof and parking sensors at both
ends (four front, six rear). Inside, High cars come with dual-zone climate
control with rear vents, leather upholstery, a 10-way powered driver’s seat
with memory, and paddle shifters.
On the safety front, all CX-30s come with
seven airbags, DSC, Hill Launch Assist, electronic parking brake with auto hold
and Isofix child seat anchors for the outer rear seats. The High cars add on
i-Activsense, which includes Adaptive Front-Lighting System, High Beam Control,
Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver
Attention Alert, Smart City Brake Support (front and rear) and Mazda Radar
Cruise Control.
Our CX-30 starts from RM 143,059 for the
2.0G, on-the-road without insurance. The 2.0G High goes for RM 164,059 and the
1.8D High is yours for RM 172,943. Bermaz includes a five-year/100,000 km
factory warranty and five years of free maintenance.
