2023 Mazda CX-30 review

Good,

• It has these nice features,
• Key-less entry and start.
• Rain sensing wiper.
  
• Powered rear gate.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Automatic two zone HVAC.
• Brake hold.
• Sun-glass storage on roof.
• Powered and memory seats.
  
• Engine is powerful enough for daily commute.
• The interior feels luxurious.
  
• Backup camera has clear images and a wide angle.
• Infotainment screen is crispy and large.
• The knobs on the center console for infotainment control feel high quality.
  

Meh,

• A lot of black body cladding.
• The organ type accelerator pedal does not fit the upright seating position.
• Steering wheel has little feedback.
• Steering wheel is too large.
• Rear and side visibility is average.
• 6AT is jerky at times.
• Cornering handling is better than CR-V but worse than sedans.
• Infotainment screen does not support touch.
• The base 2.5L NA engine is powerless.
  

Bad,

• The steering wheel toggles look fancy but are harder to use than buttons.
• The seats are too warm for me.
• The car key is bulky but buttons are small.
• The interior room is not much more spacious than Mazda 3.

 My verdict: CX-30 has a luxurious interior and is fun to drive. But it is not as practical as competitors.