2020 Mazda CX-30 Select

The CX-30 is Mazda's subcompact crossover, sized between the CX-3 and CX-5 and aimed at the Honda HR-V and Toyota C-HR. It drives with the same eager, connected feel as the Mazda3, making it one of the more engaging small crossovers to steer. The cabin is a cut above the class, with high-quality materials and a clean, driver-focused layout that feels more upscale than its price suggests. Rear seat space is snug for adults, and cargo capacity is modest, so it's best for singles or couples rather than families. The Select is the base trim of the CX-30 range, sitting below the Preferred and Premium; you get the same 2.5L engine and standard safety tech, but skip the leatherette seats and power moonroof. Its 2.5L I4 makes 186 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic driving all four wheels, which gives it a confident feel in rain or gravel; expect 26 mpg combined in mixed driving. This trim rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with taller-sidewall tires, which soak up bumps better than the larger wheels on higher trims.