Mazda introduced the 2021 CX-30 2.5 Turbo earlier this year and now the company has confirmed it will cost a pretty penny. Pricing starts at US$ 29,900 which makes it a tough choice as the standard CX-30 begins at US$ 21,900 and the larger CX-5 can be had for US$ 25,270. Making matters even worse is the fact that the well-equipped CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo starts at US$ 30,660 which is a difference of just US$ 760.
However, the CX-30 Turbo does have one
advantage as it comes standard with all-wheel drive. The model also has a
six-speed automatic transmission as well as a turbocharged 2.5-liter
four-cylinder engine that develops up to 250 hp and 433 Nm of torque. However, that number drops to 227 hp and 420 Nm when you’re not filling up with pricey premium fuel. In the
styling department, the CX-30 Turbo is distinguished by gloss black accents and
18-inch alloy with a black finish. The model also comes equipped with LED
lighting units, rain-sensing wipers and aluminum roof rails.
Moving inside, there’s heated
leatherette front seats and an 8.8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay. Buyers will also find a dual-zone automatic climate control
system, an eight-speaker audio system and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Rounding out the highlights are a power moonroof, a frameless auto-dimming
rearview mirror and a passive entry system. The crossover comes equipped with
an assortment of driver assistance systems including Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with stop and go, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane
Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert and High Beam
Control.
Customers looking for more luxury can opt
for a premium package which costs $2,400. It adds leather seats, a heated
steering wheel and a 12-speaker Bose audio system. Other niceties include a
power liftgate, a head-up display and SiriusXM satellite radio. There’s also
traffic sign recognition technology, an adaptive front-lighting system and LED
lighting units with “signature illumination.”
Shoppers can also opt for a premium plus
package which puts the model into Lexus UX territory as it costs US$ 33,900. However, it’s light on luxury as the package
adds an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, Homelink, front / rear parking
sensors and a 360° View Monitor. The range-topping variant also boasts Rear
Cross-Traffic Braking and Traffic Jam Assist.
