5 reasons not to buy the 2024 Mazda CX-30

As expected The previous article dedicated to its benefits, the Mazda CX-30 2024 represents a very attractive option on the market, due to its features, affordable price and measured operating costs. This is a solid car, characterized by a modern design and from the best possibilities of choice in terms of fittings and configurations. Over the years, Mazda has continued to update the CX-30 (here’s a test version of the 2024 version), working to remove the slightest uncertainty regarding its origins.

However, despite the many good features that make it an attractive choice, the CX-30 also has some defect or “bad” traits that may not be liked by everyone. With the aim of providing a complete guide in choosing a car, we have identified five factors that make the CX-30 a choice to consider carefully.

Strong-hybrid motor

This is nothing new at Mazda A true full hybrid engine does not exist the ability to reduce consumption and travel while using as little as possible. Unfortunately, the CX-30 has only hybrid engines or those that in any case cannot provide mileage more than 20 or 25 km / l as other competitors do. In our test with the 150 horsepower version I recorded the following consumption:

How much does the 2024 CX-30 use on a full tank and how much does it use? The 51 liter petrol tank gives the Mazda CX-30 a more than satisfying ride. We start from around 700 km on a full tank, but with a measured driving style it is possible to exceed 800 km before refueling. In the city I recorded an average consumption of 12.8 km / l, a value that increases in extra urban roads and highways to 17.5 km / l and 14 km / l respectively.

Quite literally this is not an excessively high value or negative, we’re not looking at a car that’s too expensive, but we’d rather get a more up-to-date engine.

CO2 emissions

Even if this is an aspect closely linked to the previous paragraph, we still want to clarify: the mere presence of hybrid engines inevitably leads to the average CO2 level in the WLTP cycle is rather high. In this regard, only some settings correspond to the incentive system in the range of 61-135 g/km of CO2, because some specific combinations exceed this value.

Infotainment

Despite the 2024 update, the CX-30’s infotainment system remains the same with no changes to the menu or management system. Like most Japanese women the touch screen is disabled by car on the way (increasing driving safety) and all orders must be issued by rthe central engine is placed in the tunnel.

Navigating the various options may not be very easy in the first few uses and more than average learning is required to understand the dynamics well.

Not much of a game

It is certainly not surprising that the CX-30 is not a sports car, but it is surprising that the engine (both in 150 and 186 horsepower versions) cannot deliver. no desires in this sense. The supply is always plentiful line, the suspension is designed to always provide optimal comfort and the body roll is completely visible. The automatic gearbox is slow to operate, while the manual, although a real gem in the Mazda tradition, may appeal to people who need a lot of convenience.

Although this is a feature from respect alwaysRegardless of the machine, with the CX-30 you can’t push yourself beyond the limits of the CdS thanks to its highly rated characteristics.

Indeed loading space of the Mazda CX-30 is 430 liters, reduced to 422 if there is a Bose sound system on board that takes a little from the bottom of the double, however it is enough to carry a parcel shelf. Power does not come in itself, however not the highest value of the category.