2026 Mazda CX-30 Improves Ride Comfort and Traction, Adds New Trims

Mazda North American Operations has announced updates to the 2026 Mazda CX-30, including new trim levels, feature changes, and revised packaging across the lineup.

All CX-30 models come with standard i-Activ all-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The naturally aspirated engine produces 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, while the turbocharged version offers up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel.

For 2026, the CX-30 adds a brake-based limited-slip differential and updated dampers to improve traction and ride comfort. All trims continue to include G-Vectoring Control Plus and Off-Road Traction Assist. Standard driver-assistance features include radar cruise control with stop-and-go, smart brake support, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention alert. Mazda Connected Services is included for one year, along with a trial of in-car Wi-Fi.

Inside, the base CX-30 2.5 S comes with black cloth seats, climate control, push-button start, an 8.8-inch display with Mazda Connect infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and an eight-speaker audio system. Exterior features include LED headlights and taillights, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a black roof spoiler.

The Select Sport trim adds 18-inch black metallic alloy wheels, heated black mirrors with memory and tilt-down function, and additional comfort features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, and power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory. It also introduces Alexa Built-in and new Greige leatherette seating.

The Preferred trim upgrades to a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, leatherette seats, moonroof, rain-sensing wipers, and silver roof rails. The Aire Edition builds on this with black exterior accents, unique badging, black alloy wheels, and a light interior scheme with white leatherette seats and gray suede-like trim.

The Carbon Edition features Polymetal Gray exterior paint, red leather seating, black 18-inch wheels, and a Bose 12-speaker audio system. The Premium trim adds a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree view monitor, adaptive headlights, and an available head-up display.

Two Turbo models are offered. The Turbo Aire Edition combines the lighter interior style of the naturally aspirated Aire Edition with the turbocharged engine. The Turbo Premium Plus sits at the top of the range, adding features such as paddle shifters, SiriusXM with trial, and Cruising and Traffic Support, which assists with steering, acceleration, and braking in traffic.

Pricing for the 2026 Mazda CX-30 starts at $25,975 for the 2.5 S and tops out at $37,900 for the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus. Premium paint colors, including Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Machine Gray Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Aero Gray Metallic, Polymetal Gray Metallic, and Ceramic Metallic, are available for $595.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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