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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $25,744–$29,777 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 8.3/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 8.8/10, while Performance at 7.2/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 8.8/10. The CX-30 nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 8.7/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.2/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.8/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $25,744–$29,777, 31 MPG, seating 5, the Mazda CX-30 sits in the mid-market bracket of the suv segment. Its value score of 8.7/10 confirms that the price reflects the quality — you're getting a lot for your money here. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2025 Mazda CX-30 will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good suv should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 ranks #16 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 99% of the segment. Its 8.3/10 overall score is 0.9 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $25,744 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $36,079 by about 29%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking → · Best SUVs under $35k →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Mazda CX-30 scores 8.1/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.3 — and starts roughly $2,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 8.3/10 | $25,744 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 8.3/10 | $25,744 | |
| 2024 | 8.2/10 | $24,995 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.1/10 | $24,245 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.1/10 | $23,495 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.1/10 | $22,745 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.0/10 | $21,995 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Air bags / air bag/restraint control module / Software 29/05/2025 · 25V357000 | Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mazda3 and CX30 vehicles. The Sophisticated Air Bag Sensor (SAS) units may set an error code and deactivate the air bags, due to a low battery condition. |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
We rate the 2025 Mazda CX-30's reliability 8.8/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.3/10 overall, ranking #16 of 2454 suvs in our database (better than 99% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 starts at $25,744 and ranges up to $29,777 across trims (MSRP when new). At 31 MPG, expect roughly $1,694/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
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