Alright lets talk about the SUV that walked into the compact crossover segment and said,
Yeah, I'm affordable but I've got STYLE the 2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5S Carbon Edition.
This isn't just a small SUV
This is what happens when Mazda decides to make something practical and then accidentally makes it look way more expensive than it is.
First off the look.
The Carbon Edition is where things get interesting.
That exclusive paint
Black wheels
Red leather interior
Yes, RED interior.
This thing looks like it belongs in a luxury lineup, but it's sitting there like,
Don't worry I'm still reasonable.
It's basically the best-dressed car in the parking lot without trying too hard.
Now let's talk performance.
Under the hood, you've got a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine pushing around 191 horsepower.
Translation:
Smooth
Responsive
Actually, fun to drive
And unlike a lot of competitors this thing comes with standard AWD.
Rain? Snow? Bad decisions?
Youre covered.
It's not a race car but its got enough punch to make your daily drive feel a little less boring.
Fuel economy?
Around 26 MPG combined, which is a nice balance of power and efficiency.
Now lets talk driving feel because this is where Mazda always shines.
This thing feels way better than it should.
Tight steering
Composed handling
Feels planted
You take a turn and youre like:
wait, why is this actually fun?
Mazda doesnt just build cars they build cars that feel good to drive.
Step inside
And this is where people get surprised.
Red leather seats (yes, still thinking about it)
Clean, driver-focused layout
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Premium feel without the premium price
Its simple, but in a good way everything feels intentional.
Space?
Lets be honest its compact.
Seating for 5
Decent cargo space
Perfect for daily life
Not huge but super manageable and easy to park anywhere.
And reliability?
Mazda has been killing it lately.
Low maintenance headaches, solid build quality this is a car you can actually count on.
Now because this is a dealership, we gotta talk about it
The legendary low-ball offer.
Customer walks up, sees this sharp-looking Carbon Edition and says:
Nice Mazda would you take $11,000 cash today?
And the sales manager just pauses like
Sir are you trying to buy the red seats or the whole vehicle??
Listen, we respect the hustle. We admire the confidence.
But this is a Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition, not a pair of sneakers on clearance.
If youre looking for:
A compact SUV with real style
AWD confidence
A surprisingly fun driving experience
And something that feels more expensive than it is
the 2023 Mazda CX-30 2.5S Carbon Edition is a no-brainer.
So come take it for a spin.
Bring your license.
Bring your sense of humor.
And maybe bring an offer that doesnt make the finance manager slowly turn around and walk away.
Because while we love a good joke
This Mazda?
Yeah its punching way above its weight.
Clean CARFAX. **You've got a friend at Montrose!**
Pre-Owned 2023 MazdaCX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition SUV
- Exterior Color
- Polymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior Color
- Red
- Odometer
- 35,260 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 26/33 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- I-4 cyl
- VIN
- 3MVDMBCM2PM533456
- Stock Number
- 9U0588
Highlighted Features
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Rain sensing wipers
- Split folding rear seat
- Memory seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- 8 Speakers
- AM/FM radio
- Radio data system
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel ABS Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: Mazda Connected Services (3-year complimentary trial included)
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear side impact airbag
- Power moonroof
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Leather Shift Knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Tilt steering wheel
- Tilt/Telescoping steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Heated front seats
- Leather Seat Trim
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" x 7J Aluminum Alloy
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4.095 Axle Ratio
- MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System
- Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: Mazda Connected Services (3-year trial subscription included)
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Moonroof sunshade: manual
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: smart device only (subscription required)
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 215/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio
- Primary LCD size: 8.8"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: leather
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Cylinder deactivation
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 26mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 29mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 33mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 12.7gal.
- Horsepower: 191hp @ 6,000RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Limited slip differential: brake actuated
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 203mm (8.0")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 13.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,553kg (3,424lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 89.0mm x 100.0mm (3.50" x 3.94")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 191hp @ 6,000RPM
- Engine torque: 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,796mm (70.7")
- Exterior height: 1,567mm (61.7")
- Exterior length: 4,394mm (173.0")
- Front headroom: 960mm (37.8")
- Front hiproom: 1,387mm (54.6")
- Front legroom: 1,059mm (41.7")
- Front shoulder room: 1,412mm (55.6")
- GVWR: 1,971kg (4,345lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,280 L (45 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 572 L (20 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,656L (93.8 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 973mm (38.3")
- Rear hiproom: 1,351mm (53.2")
- Rear legroom: 922mm (36.3")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,361mm (53.6")
- Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
- Wheelbase: 2,652mm (104.4")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Smart Brake Support (SBS) mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning
- Rear side impact airbag
- Tracker system: Mazda Connected Services (3-year trial subscription included)
- Traction control
Standard Features
- MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
My experience with my Mazda CX-30
By RyanTheG93 on Friday, October 29, 2021
I had been shopping around for a new vehicle in the sub-$30,000 price range for months now and I had been quite disappointed with what I saw in that price range until I stumbled upon Mazda. I got into a CX-30 in the showroom at the Mazda dealership and I was pleasantly surprised, everything on the interior was covered in soft leather, there were knurled knobs and switches, and cool color combinations. A few weeks later I bought my own CX-30 and it has been a great vehicle so far, the CX-30 is great for a lot of reasons but there are also quite a few drawbacks to consider. On the uphand the car is put together well… everything feels solid, there are no rattles or squeaks, the drivetrain is super solid (2.5 I4 + 6 speed auto), the engine works well with the transmission and I feel good about the reliability of both components, the safety systems in the car work well, all the lights in and on the car are all LED on all trims which is nice, the car is an IIHS top safety pick+, the car looks much more expensive than what it is… people have confused my CX-30 for a Mercedes/BMW multiple times, the base 8 speaker audio system is really good for a base system, the seats are really comfortable for most all body types, and I like how simple the car is… it’s refreshing. There are some downsides and they are as follows, the engine is relatively loud and the noise from the engine isn’t a pleasant one, the 18in wheels don’t give the car the best ride quality or turning circle, the car doesn’t get the best MPG in the class (avg. is 26mpg), the cupholders are placed in a weird spot which makes accessing larger cups a challenge, the beltline of the car is high which means the windows are small and hinder visibility, the back seats are cramped… really cramped, there is a significant blind spot due to the small windows in the rear (I would highly advise getting a CX-30 with blind spot monitoring), the exhaust/driveshaft creates a large hump in between the seats in the second row which makes it even more cramped for someone sitting in the middle seat, and the parking brake engages automatically and can be tricky to disengage when you set off. Now you may have just read all of that and thought to yourself that all that doesn’t sound good, but trust me you’ll get over those things because the rest of the car is phenomenal and I couldn’t be happier with the car, I plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off it. Hope this review was helpful, as an owner's perspective on what they think about the car. - 5.0
Remarkable Car
By Kalihi Kai on Friday, September 17, 2021
I honestly came across this car while doing an internet search, I was trying to find a vehicle smaller than a Honda CRV or Subaru Forester, but not as small as a Nissan Kicks, etc. Man, was I surprised. The non-turbo, FWD CX-30 Premium offers a lot, and it is a fun car to drive. You can just dive into corners and accelerate out of them with confidence. The front to rear weights must be close to being the same. The interior has a minimalistic, stylish feel. Seat settings can be programmed to each smart keys for one of two drivers, and it has dual climate controls. It is so well designed. It supports the driving style and physical comfort of the individual driver. In Sport mode, the car really gets the most out of its 2.5L engine. I was looking at Audi's, Mercedes and BMW's before finding the CX-30. I really pleased I didn't spend $15K-20K more for a car when the CX-30 pretty much has everything they do. - 5.0
Mazda pricing, Lexus quality
By JSP on Thursday, October 07, 2021
I drove a CX-5 for 7 years and was the best car I ever owned. I purchased a CX-30 with preferred trim in March. Lots of power, comfort & all the safety features you could ever want. The Sport switch moves you into a higher rpm range and is great for climbing steep hills. The 6 speed transmission is seamless and the engine has lots of torque. The electronics are very well thought out, allowing you to adjust speaker sound, light on/off timing, headlight leveling & warning alert settings. In addition to heated seats & automatic climate control the seat and steering wheel heater come on automatically on cold days. Very good gas mileage.
* The advertised price does not include sales tax, vehicle registration fees, other fees required by law, finance charges and any documentation charges.
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