The quality of extra-small SUVs has generally improved over the last few years, and few vehicles are a better representative than the 2022 Mazda CX-30. It's small, but it's not cheap. The interior looks and feels upscale and comes standard with pretty much the same number of technology features and advanced driver aids you'll find on Mazda's larger and more expensive CX-5.
Mazda even gives you the option of equipping the CX-30 with a 250-horsepower turbocharged engine. This is the same engine Mazda puts in the big three-row CX-9, so you know you're in for some fun when you put big power into the little and relatively lightweight CX-30. For 2022, Mazda has made all-wheel drive standard across the board without a significant bump in cost. There's also a stylish new Carbon Edition package.
The base engine provides better-than-average power for this class. Our test CX-30 needed 9 seconds to reach 60 mph, where rivals take more than 10 seconds. Of course, you can always go with the turbocharged engine if you have the need for speed. The 0-60 mph time is just 6.4 seconds, making the CX-30 Turbo the quickest car in its class. (It even beats a Volkswagen Golf GTI.) The steering is sharp and gives you a good feel for the road. It complements the CX-30's excellent handling as it hugs corners and feels composed and at home on twisty roads.
The CX-30 comes standard with a good amount of tech. The advanced safety and driver aids are among the best in class in the way they operate. You even get a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, though you'll have to pay for service after the trial ends. Our test CX-30 had two USBs and two 12-volt power ports up front.
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