2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo is something we want to see in the Philippines

Updated Oct 22, 2020 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

This small crossover is ready to put the ‘sport’ in ‘sports utility.’

Right on the heels of the turbocharged Mazda3, there’s another Mazda model sporting a blower under the hood. This time, it’s the CX-30 subcompact crossover.

Mazda CX-30

Even the CX-30 is getting in on the forced-induction action

The new variant shares the same 2.5L inline-4 with its award-winning sibling, generating 250 hp and 434 Nm of twist. However, the caveat is that these figures are only possible with 93 octane gasoline.

Owners who are a little tight on the budget can still get 227 hp and 420 Nm of torque on 89 octane fuel. Respectable figures nonetheless, considering the 186 hp that the regular Mazda CX-30 churns out.  

CX-30 turbo rear

Blacked-out bits emphasize how serious this CX-30 is when it comes to power

Unlike the regular Mazda3 which natively uses front-wheel-drive, the CX-30 already comes available with Mazda’s predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel propulsion by default, so no added drivetrain options are necessary.

Only off-road programming was necessary to capitalize on the CX-30’s ground clearance. There’s little reason to expect anything more than the same 6-speed automatic transmission found on the turbocharged Mazda3.

A set of blacked-out 18-inch aluminum alloys might be the first thing you notice on the boosted CX-30. Less obvious are the gloss black accents on the external mirrors, as well as the slightly bigger tailpipes. A Turbo badge sits right across the CX-30 emblem on the liftgate.

CX-30 turbo badge

High compression plus turbocharging equals unreasonably more time spent behind the wheel

Considering that the standard CX-30’s interior is generally acclaimed, the forced-induction variant makes no changes to the cabin. An 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display offers entertainment, communications, and navigation, patched to a Bose 12-speaker audio system.

On the safety front, the turbo CX-30 still comes with a 360-degree View Monitor that projects images in high definition, as well as the Active Driving Display, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Adaptive Front-Lighting System.

The standard i-Activsense safety suite has been upgraded to include Smart City Brake Support Reverse with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, while Traffic Jam Assist provides automated steering input at speeds below 64 km/h.

CX-30 MT cabin

Why can't the boosted CX-30 get the standard version's stick shift?

No pricing has been set for this new trim on the North American market, but we wager that a lot of Mazda fans would want to see this particular CX-30 cross over to our shores. We’ll just have to cross our fingers that Mazda sees it that way too.  

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Know more about Mazda CX-30 2024

Mazda CX-30

The Mazda CX-30 is a 5-seater subcompact crossover that is seated in between the CX-3 and CX-5 in the local lineup. It is available in the Philippines in three variants with a price that ranges from Php 1,790,000 to Php 1,990,000. Under the hood of the CX-30 Sport variants is a 2.0-liter SkyActiv-G (gasoline) engine capable of generating 152 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the CX-30 M Hybrid uses the same engine but is paired with the brand's Mild Hybrid (M Hybrid) technology. Power is sent to either the front wheels or all wheels (AWD) via a 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive (automatic transmission).

In terms of dimensions, the CX-30 spans 4,395 mm in length, 1,795 mm in width, and 1,540 mm in height, with a wheelbase and ground clearance rated at 2,655 mm and 180 mm, respectively. Locally, this Japanese subcompact crossover is competing against the likes of the Peugeot 2008, Subaru XV, and Kia Seltos.

₱ 1,790,000 - ₱ 1,990,000

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Joseph holds a degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman and has been writing professionally since 1999. He has written episodes for CNN Philippines' motoring show Drive, and has worked on corporate projects for MG Philippines and Pilipinas Shell. Aside from being Philkotse.com’s Content Lead, he also writes content for numerous car dealerships in the U.S., spanning multiple brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Maserati, among others.

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