With the disappearance of the Mazda CX-3, the entire floor is left to the Mazda CX-30 in the subcompact SUV category. Very popular in Quebec, the CX-30 nevertheless receives some improvements for 2023, in order to improve its performance without necessarily transforming it drastically. The power of the atmospheric version is increased and the airbags are added to improve its safety.
A gain of five horses
Although the reason for the increase in power remains unknown, the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder now reaches 191 horsepower, without however the torque of 186 lb-ft being modified. The biggest gain, however, for prospective buyers, is the reduction in combined fuel consumption by 0.7 litres/100 km to 8.2 litres/100 km. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine is standard on the GS and GT versions, while the GX version continues to offer the 2.0-litre, unchanged.
As before, the GT Turbo version continues to offer the 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, good for 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque when 93 octane gasoline is used. . All engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and i-ACTIV AWD all-wheel drive.
Best security rating
Various improvements, such as the addition of side airbags in the rear seats, the addition of reinforcements in the B and C pillars and the addition of cushions in the bottom of the doors. These changes allow the vehicle to meet the new, more stringent IIHS standards for the 2023 model year. Thus, the vehicle will retain its title of best safety choice according to the American organization.
For the rest, the vehicle remains virtually unchanged. Styling and interior are identical, still with an 8.8-inch multimedia screen. The price increases by $350 to $28,650 for the entry-level GX version.
