Overview of the Mazda CX-30. Technical part and cost
Greetings friends!
I present to your attention a five-door, five-seat crossover Mazda CX-30. It is noteworthy that this car was made recently. The SKD car assembly plant is located in the city of Vladivostok. I think it was this factor that influenced the affordability. I'm talking about surcharges, which, as it were, should not be.
I will add from myself. Somewhere, but in the Primorsky Territory, they know how to assemble Japanese cars well. I guess even better than in Japan. Historically, this has happened, and it's hard to argue with that.
recently, sales of the Mazda CX-30 started on January 15, 2021. Looking ahead, I will say that the machine is interesting. Let's go to the review!
Just look how daring it looks. The design of the car is clearly successful. The obtusely sloping front end and squinted headlights remind me of a shark that is ready for a lightning strike. I wonder if the engine power is enough?
As for the dipped / main beam headlights, it is LED in all trim levels.
Let's look under the hood
At the beginning of 2021, the Mazda CX-30 was presented for sale with one engine and two types of transmission.
Petrol (AI-95), four-cylinder, in-line, 2.0-liter engine, 150 horsepower.
- On front-wheel drive vehicles, it is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
- Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, it is installed on both all-wheel drive versions of the car and on the front-wheel drive version of the car.
Acceleration to 100 km/h:
- On the mechanics – in about 8.8 seconds.
- On the machine – about 10 seconds.
Combined cycle fuel consumption per 100 km:
- On the mechanics – 6.8 liters.
- On the machine about — 7 liters.
I'll say about the power unit: the motor is very reliable, as for the transmission, there are no complaints about it at all. A mileage of 300,000 km is not a problem for this car.
The only thing that confuses is the viscous coupling, which is installed on all-wheel drive versions of the car. Some say that if it is not loaded, then it is like, while others, who need a real all-wheel drive, say categorically no, give them a two-speed transfer case.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-30 crossover is not large in size.
- Length-4395 mm.
- Width-1795 mm.
- Height 1540 mm.
- Wheelbase -2655 mm.
Let's look under the car
MacPherson type suspension is installed in front, with anti-roll bar. The front axle has ventilated disc brakes. The width of the front track is 1565 mm. As you can see in the photo above, the lower part of the engine compartment is covered with protection.
Carrying body. Aerodynamic sound-absorbing shields are installed on the bottom. The fact that the bottom of the car is covered is a definite plus. Ground clearance 18 centimeters.
Rear suspension spring, semi-dependent (torsion beam). Width of a back track-1565mm. Non-ventilated disc brakes are installed on the rear axle.
Let's look in the trunk
When the backrests of the second row of seats are not folded out, the luggage compartment volume is 295 liters. Under the false floor there is a dokatka, in the central part of which there is a subwoofer from the audio system (not available in all trim levels). Next to the spare wheel are located: a jack, a towing loop and a balloon.
The backs of the second row of seats are laid out according to the formula 60/40, in an uneven floor. The volume of the luggage compartment, in this case, increases to 1406 liters. I think that it will not work to equip a comfortable sleeping place, it is too short in length.
On the second row
It is convenient to sit down on the second row of passenger seats. I note that the doorway almost does not hinder movement. Sitting in a chair is comfortable. There is a comfortable armrest with cup holders. There is plenty of space for two passengers, but for three it will already be cramped.
The seats are upholstered in a leather-look composite material. According to the tactile sensations, the material is of good quality. The stitching is even. Nothing to complain about.
Between the front row of seats, in the armrest, of all the excesses, there is only one deflector through which air is supplied from the climate system. However, very modestly. I think that USB connectors would not be superfluous for recharging gadgets.
At the driver's workplace
The interior trim is very beautifully done, where brown and black are perfectly combined.
It is comfortable to sit at the driver's workplace. Visibility is good. Due to the wide range of adjustments in the driver's seat and steering column, I quickly found a comfortable driving position. Let me remind you that my height is 180 cm.
So I wanted to go to the track to press the gas pedal to the floor and see what this car is capable of. But, unfortunately, the test car was not available.
The design of the instrument panel (Parpriza) is made in a beautiful style. Brown leather gives a certain, special touch to the interior. Not to say that the LCD monitor is placed in a suitable place. I'm more used to it when it is in the central part of the dashboard, and not “on the top shelf.”
Let me summarize. After meeting with the Mazda CX-30, my impressions were only positive. I liked the car. In the showroom where I was, the Mazda CX-30 in the all-wheel drive version and the maximum configuration was sold for 2,566,600 conventional units. I really want to hear your opinion about this car in the comments. Do you think it's worth buying or not? That's all I have, thank you for your attention.