2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition
Buyers looking for a confident and exclusively styled compact crossover SUV need look no further than the 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition.
The smallest in Mazda's impressively stylish and drivable crossover SUV family, the CX-30 makes its mark in a busy segment of the US vehicle market with its modern styling allied with Mazda's well-appreciated quality upscale cabin finishes, superb chassis, and SKYACTIV engine that provides plenty of driving enjoyment.
Our article discusses the 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition that is in its element, whether it's your daily work commute or weekend adventure time.
So, don't stop reading, as we dive into detail all that the latest 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition has in store for shoppers.
What’s New for 2025?
Mazdas has taken to heart the old saying, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it,” and for the 2025 model year, the superb CX-30 continues without much in the way of dramatic changes.
Those few changes that have been made are seen in the Mazda CX-30’s infotainment connectivity technology, plus the inclusion of a new Aero Gray exterior paint color choice.
For 2025, the CX-30 is available in eight trim levels, including the star of our article, the exclusively finished Carbon Edition.
2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition Exterior
Built on the superb Mazda3 platform, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition gets to share that model's excellent road manners.
The latest Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition measures 173 inches long, 70.7 inches wide, is 61.7 inches tall, and features a wheelbase of 104.4 inches.
The compact CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition offers owners a minimum unladen ground clearance of 8 inches that allows some degree of off-road excursions..
Mazda's designers looked to their Kodo design handbook when designing the CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition's exterior. This compact crossover is all about stylish exterior flowing curves that lend the CX-30 a sense of movement no matter where it's parked.
Buyers will appreciate the CX-30’s sporty coupe-like profile along with the generous smattering of standout exterior accents.
Highlights of this sporty and elegantly stylish design extend to the bold front grill finished in gloss black, flanked by slim horizontal LED headlights with automatic on/off function and the standard LED daytime running lights.
Black wheel arch trim plus black lower body trim add to the CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition's good looks.
Viewed from the rear, the CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition shows off modern-looking LED combination taillights, and the black roof spoiler completes the sporty rear view.
Further key exterior features include the likes of:
- Rain sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Heated side mirrors
- Black folding power side mirrors with integrated turn signals, memory positioning, and tilt-in-reverse function
- Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade
- Aluminum roof rails
- Rear privacy glass
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition is fitted with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in P215/55 R18 all-season tires.
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition is only available in the exclusive Polymetal Gray Metallic paint color.
2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition Interior
The CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition offers a cabin experience that will not be found wanting in a vehicle from a luxury class offering. The Carbon Edition's interior shines with standout Japanese craftsmanship, high standards of build, and high-quality materials that are not commonplace in this market segment.
The exclusive trim in the Carbon Edition’s interior means red leather sports seats with adjustable headrests in all seating positions, along with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector.
The driver is pampered with an eight-way power seat with power lumbar support, plus a convenient two-position memory. Both front seats are heated, perfect for making those chilly winter mornings bearable.
The sleek dashboard features a seven-inch LCD display complete with trip odometers, a resettable trip computer that displays current and average fuel economy, plus distance-to-empty readings.
Plentiful luxury and comfort features extend to:
- Power windows with one-touch up/down feature
- Speed-sensitive power door locks
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System
- Push Button Start
- Electronic parking brake
- Front map lights and cargo area light
- Vinyl-covered sun visors with extensions
- Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise control switches
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Rear air-conditioning vents
- Driver and passenger-side illuminated and covered visor vanity mirrors.
This exclusive CX-30 can accommodate up to five passengers in its two rows of seats, and despite its compact dimensions, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition offers a roomy interior with an EPA passenger volume of 94.1 cubic feet.
Cargo carrying is no schlep thanks to a generous cargo space of 20.2 cubic feet. Larger items can be loaded easily by folding down the 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback, which also expands cargo space to 45.2 cubic feet.
Travel essentials are easily stowed in numerous handy in-cabin storage spots that include:
- Glove compartment
- Front center console armrest with covered storage compartment
- Front door storage pockets with bottle holders
- Front passenger-side seat back pocket
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
Performance and Powertrain
The latest Mazda CX-30 gets its motive power from a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder with VVT and cylinder deactivation engine. This all-alloy engine makes 191 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 186 pound-feet of torque @ 4,000 rpm.
A SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed electronically controlled sport automatic transmission is standard, which drives all four wheels with a standard fitment of Mazda's i-ACTIV AWD featuring an off-road Traction Assist drivetrain.
Fuel Economy and MPG
The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine returns EPA-estimated fuel economy values of 26 / 33 / 29 mpg city/ highway/ combined driving.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Thanks to Mazda's i-Activsense® suite of safety features, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 model was awarded an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award. On top of that, the model received an outstanding overall rating of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
All passengers seated in the Carbon Edition will rest easy knowing that their safety is well taken care of with its comprehensive list of safety features, such as:
- 4-wheel disc brakes with a four-channel anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution
- Dual front airbags
- Front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags
- Side impact air curtains
- Driver's and front passenger's knee airbag
- 3-point safety belts for front passengers
- Front and rear safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
- G-Vectoring Control Plus
- Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System
- Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
- Keyless remote panic button
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- LATCH child safety seat anchors & upper tethers
- Child safety rear door locks
- Blind Spot Monitoring
The CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition’s Mazda i-Activsense technology offers Mazda's latest technology that makes use of cameras, radar, and collision mitigation features that work together seamlessly, heightening the driver's awareness to help decrease the chances of a collision.
The i-Activsense technology will automatically monitor the vehicle's immediate surroundings, helping recognize any road hazards, assisting in avoiding any potential collisions, plus reducing the severity of an unavoidable accident..
Just some of these new-generation active safety technologies include:
- Smart brake support
- Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
- Driver attention alert system
- Mazda Radar Cruise control with Stop & Go
- High Beam Control
- Rear seat alert
- Rear View Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Infotainment and Connectivity
The CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition is fitted with a Mazda Connect Infotainment system featuring a 8.8-inch digital screen display controlled via a multi-function commander control with rotary knob and voice command.
An eight-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics is standard, plus the following features:
- SMS text message, audio delivery, and reply
- Bluetooth, hands-free phone, and audio streaming capability
- Dual Type-C USB audio inputs
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Wireless phone charger
- Mobile 911 automatic emergency notification
- HD Radio™
- Infotainment system voice command
- Multifunction Commander control
- Radio Broadcast Data System program information
Alexa Built-In technology offers a safe, hands-free connection to maps, climate control, music, plus more.
The 2025 CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition is also shipped standard with Mazda Connected Services, which is complimentary for three years for new Mazda buyers. This feature offers drivers convenient features such as remote starting of the engine, checking status reports, and many more actions when using the MyMazda App.
2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition Pricing
The Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition is available from a starting MSRP of $30,140.MSRP.
Find Your 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition at Seacoast Mazda
Learn more about this stylish Mazda compact crossover at Seacoast Mazda in Portsmouth, NH.
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