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Mazda CX-30 Mk1

Headline trim: 2.0 Skyactiv-X 186 — 184 bhp, 0-62 in 8.5s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
184 bhp
0–60
8.5 s
Top speed
127 mph
MPG
39 mpg (US)
Used
$18,000-$41,000

Strengths

  • Cabin design class-leading
  • Rotary infotainment dial
  • Skyactiv-X engineering interesting

Weaknesses

  • No PHEV / EV variant
  • Boot smaller than rivals
  • Skyactiv-X complexity for modest gain

Notable tech

  • Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture (Mazda 3 sibling)
  • M Hybrid 24V mild hybrid
  • Skyactiv-X SPCCI engine
  • i-Activ AWD on petrol and diesel
  • Mazda Connect rotary dial

Common issues

  • Skyactiv-X plug fouling
  • 6AT downshifts
  • i-Activsense radar
  • Early infotainment updates

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 Skyactiv-G 122
BHP120
Torque213 Nm
0–6010.6 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
2.0 Skyactiv-G 150
BHP148
Torque213 Nm
0–609.0 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
2.0 Skyactiv-X 180/186
BHP184
Torque240 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
1.8 Skyactiv-D 116 (early UK)
BHP114
Torque270 Nm
0–6010.9 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT