2025 Mazda CX-30 Preferred

The CX-30 slots between the CX-3 and CX-5, offering subcompact size with a more premium feel than rivals like the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross. The CX-30 handles with a crispness that makes it genuinely fun on twisty roads, a rare trait in this class. The ride is firm, which is the price of its sharp handling, but the cabin stays quiet at highway speeds. The interior is upscale for the segment, with high-quality materials and a clean, driver-focused dashboard. Cargo space is modest, but the rear seats fold flat to expand the load area when needed. Stepping up to the Preferred trim adds a power moonroof, heated leatherette seats, and the 8-way power driver's seat with memory, making it the value pick for daily comfort. The 2.5L I4 makes 191 horsepower and pairs with the six-speed automatic, and the standard four-wheel drive gives you confident traction in rain or snow; expect 29 mpg combined.