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CX-30 Hatchback

Mazda CX-30 2.0 e-Skyactiv G MHEV GT Sport 5dr Auto Review

Category: Family SUV

Section: Version review

Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors
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Review

The model

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If you’re after an SUV with a high-end interior, lots of kit and an economical petrol engine, the Mazda CX-30 should definitely be on your shortlist. But it comes with quite a few shortfalls to be a real contender, such as its lack of low-end performance, lumpy ride, tight rear passenger space and relatively small boot. The Skoda Karoq is a much more rounded proposition.

The trim

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This fancy trim gets leather seats with electric adjustment and lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat, brown interior accents, a heated steering wheel and a Bose stereo. It starts to get rather pricey, though.

The engine

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Despite being a sizeable 2.0-litres in capacity, this engine produces a meagre 120bhp – not much more than some 1.0-litre turbocharged rivals. Performance is alright if you’re prepared to work it hard (0-62mph takes 10.6sec) but lacklustre at low revs. It is economical, though, averaging officially almost 50mpg and it's the best option in the range when you balance performance with the purchase price.

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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH11.2 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxAUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

44.1

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

422

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

144

g/km

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