2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD - Re- Driven in Red
COLOR THIS JINBA ITTAI CUTE UTE RED: What proceeds from an automotive brand legendary for the world's most competed road car has found a nearly equal amount of acceptance in active lifestyle circles. In 2020 the Mazda CX-30 debuted as the ruggedized handsome "cute ute" with earnest marks of prestige. A year later turbocharging "oomph -ed" the 2021 CX-30 2.5 Turbo to genuine enthusiast driver with steed unity. Glowing bright in Soul Red Crystal Metallic, the 2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD now returns to Roadblazing.com hands and posteriors eager for a Re-Drive Review filled with flavors of ND MX-5 Miata roadster.
2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD Driving Hits:
- 227 to 250 horsepower = +35 bump (57 hp with minimum 91 AKI octane unleaded gasoline) vs. standard atmospheric 2.5L Skyactiv G engine
- 320 pound-feet = +129 pound-feet torque = 71% > standard atmospheric aspirated 2.5L Skyactiv G
- 6-speed automatic torque converter planetary transaxle, low on gear ring count, still betters most on quick down-shift throttle braking
- More energetic acceleration above 85 miles per hour @ 3500 rpm to redline vs. non-turbo Mazda CX-30 2.5L
- 26 combined miles per gallon, 380 miles highway range in sporty subcompact all-wheel drive SAV
- New for '22: AWD standard on all CX-30 models, w/ ABS torque vectoring and G-Vectoring
- Rear torsion beam semi-independent suspension adds compliance to Skyactiv taut body control
- Bridgestone Turanza tires, on 18" gloss black alloys, tuned for quiet touring
- Stiff structure rivals luxury brand entry models
- New for '22: electronic parking brake auto-disengages
2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD - Revised and Re-Driven - With Added Oomph
AGILE CUTE UTE TAKES ON PREMIUMS: For those who haven’t been paying close attention, Japanese automaker Mazda has developed a reputation as an over-achiever at delivering under-the-radar incremental improvements the kind that driving enthusiasts favor. Launched last year, the “Rider in Unity With Steed” CX-30 subcompact crossover utility has already
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2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD Driving Misses:
- 100 lb. weight gain for engine turbocharger hardware
- Loses some cornering stability over related Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo hatchback
- -13% Combined fuel economy vs. naturally aspirated CX-30 2.5L AWD
- Lack of fully independent rear suspension curbs some desired playful oversteer
- Would benefit from stickier tires
- Gravely engine sound at idle
What 2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD It Has Got:
- Pricing: from $31,425 M.S.R.P. (incl. destination) for a 6-speed automatic 2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD
- As tested top Soul Red Crystal Metallic 2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD Premium Plus = $35,400
- base, naturally aspirated CX-30 2.5L S AWD = $23,425
- Sleek Mazda 3 hatchback Kodo language silhouette raised by 2.5"-inches
- Shark nose, wide "U" grille, wispy wrap around light housings, darkened comprehensive body cladding, including wheel arches, sharp rake windscreen, chrome upper door frame accenting, sensuously curved Kammback tailgate, Mazda MX-5 taillamps.
- Carries 4 adults, a pre-teen kid & 20 cubic feet of belongings under the liftgate
- 60/40% split folding 2nd Row seat backs
- Luxury brand attention to build and display & control details
- Comprehensive standard feature set
- √ Remote keyless access, push button ignition; √ Heated front seats, power driver's w/ 2 position memory; √ 2-zone automatic climate control; √ Power moonroof
- √ LED headlights, √ Rain sensing windshield wipers,
- √ Auto dimming rear view mirror, √ Reverse power tilting side mirrors
- √ 7.0" TFT variable triple dial gauge cluster; √ 8.8" MazdaConnect media display w/ remote dial Command controller
- √ Android Auto, √ Apple CarPlay phone projection
- Excellent safety features & ratings
- IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus, √ 8 airbags, √ Rear camera (fixed predictive grid)
- Driver assist tech (standard)
- √ Pedestrian & vehicle collision avoidance braking, √ Blind spot & Rear cross traffic warning, √ Lane keep assist, √ Adaptive cruise control
- 3 year / 36,000 miles bumper to bumper, 4 year / 50,000 miles powertrain warranties
What 2022 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD Has Not (or Not Preferred):
- Price encroaches larger Mazda CX-5 SUV territory
- Seat cushions short, Rear seat hip room and legroom tight for bigger folks
- Non-power front passenger seat lacks height adjustment
- Front center armrest distant from console shift lever
- "Carried Away" adventure appearance body cladding
- LCD center media display lacks touch control capability
- Sunwashed steering wheel spoke switches
- Android Auto phone projection occasional connection fails
- Lane Keep Assist = mere nudge
- Volume brand warranty duration, scheduled maintenance not included
Standout Feature(s) on 2022 MAZDA CX-30 2.5 TURBO PREMIUM PLUS AWD :
- Heads Up Display w/ traffic sign recognition; Signature LED DRL lighting
- Native infotainment navigation map w/ TravelLink subscription
- Additional automated driver assistance
- ♦ Traffic jam assist, slow speed pedestrian & rear traffic collision avoidance braking; rear side traffic braking, ♦ Traffic sign recognition
- ♦ 360° surround view cameras, ♦ Adaptive front LED headlights
- ♦ Leather seating, heated front, power driver, w/ 2 position memory, ♦ Heated steering wheel, ♦ Windshield wiper de-icer, ♦ Homelink garage door transmitter, ♦ Power liftgate
- ♦ Chrome interior accents, ♦ Gloss black side mirror cap and exterior accents
Roadblazing.com Says: Oomph -ed & cute, vying for entry luxury subcompact SAV bragging rights.
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