Mazda’s all-new CX-30 compact crossover combines sportiness

WHAT IT IS: The CX-30 is Mazda’s all-new compact crossover, which is based on the popular Mazda3 sedan. Consumer preferences are leaning heavily towards crossovers, so Mazda was able to wedge another one into their lineup between the CX-3 and CX-5. I immediately noticed how premium it felt and looked and was really impressed with how much car you could get considering it has a base price of only $21,900. My test model was a top-of-the-line Premium with AWD, and even it topped out at only $31,570 with options. The Premium trim comes with leather seats, and the interior was an interesting color combination of black and brown surfaces, but it certainly worked.

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