Mazda CX-30 — model-year timeline & key facts
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
Compiled from the Mazda CX-30 deep-research dossier; researched 2026-09-21. UNVERIFIED flags from the source research are preserved verbatim.
Key facts
| Powertrain | 2.5L I4 NA / 2.5L I4 turbo (US); 2.0L mild hybrid (EU) |
|---|---|
| Power | 191 / 250 |
| Range | n/a |
| Battery | n/a |
| 0–100 km/h | n/a |
| Fast charge | n/a |
| New price US | 26375-~37000 (before destination) |
| New price EU | UNVERIFIED (e-Skyactiv X mild hybrid; price UNVERIFIED) |
| New price CN | UNVERIFIED |
| Used price signal | 5-yr resale 64.1% per iSeeCars; avg 5-yr-old car ~$20,196 |
| Value call | Best-handling subcompact crossover for the money; turbo trims are the enthusiast pick; buy the 2026 price cut |
| Sweet-spot year | 2026 |
| Years to avoid | 2024-2025 (airbag-recall wave VIN check) |
| Reliability flag | Above average; proven Mazda3/CX-5 hardware, no engine/transmission failure pattern |
| Biggest risk | 2026 thermostat-logic dealer rework; early airbag-recall wave needs VIN check on 2024-2025 cars |
| Community verdict | The driver's pick among subcompact crossovers — buy turbo or 2026 base, skip if you need rear space |
Model-year timeline 2021–2026
| Year | Generation / changes / reliability / used prices |
|---|---|
| 2021 | — |
| 2022 | — |
| 2023 | — |
| 2024 | — |
| 2025 | — |
| 2026 | — |
Sweet-spot year: 2026
Years to skip: 2024-2025 (airbag-recall wave VIN check)