2021 Mazda CX-30 Base Model

The Mazda CX-30 is one of Mazda’s newer vehicles. This vehicle is classified as a subcompact SUV. It offers you two rows of seating with seating for up to 5 people. This type of small SUV is great for people who do city driving, as well as highway driving. It can be beneficial because it offers you a fuel-efficient option, and the size is compact enough for city driving. However, you also get more cargo space than in a sedan. Below, we are going to take a closer look at the base model of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 to show you all the features and technology that you can get with this vehicle.

What’s New for 2021?

There are a few changes to the Mazda CX-30 for the 2021 model year. These changes include the introduction of a turbocharged engine and trim level, as well as some changes to features and which is offered in which level. For the base model, you get the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to this trim, which means you do not have to upgrade your vehicle to get these features. That is great for those looking for technology and also looking to save money.

Performance and Engine Options

The Mazda CX-30 is a compact vehicle, and it has an engine and some features that make it fun to drive. This vehicle is home to a 2.5-liter four-cylinder base engine. This base engine produces 186-horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.

This subcompact SUV also gives you good gas mileage both in the city and on the highway to make it an efficient option. The vehicle is fun to drive overall, giving you responsive handling, good acceleration, and good ride quality. Learn more about the other features this vehicle offers you below.

Exterior

The Kodo design language of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 captures motion to show how elegant your vehicle can move. This design includes a sweeping S-curve along the doors to show movement, light, and shadow to give you a beautiful vehicle. You also have features like LED headlights that help you see and be seen.

Interior

On the inside of the Mazda CX-30, you have a comfortable interior and a lot of great features. The interior of this vehicle feels very high-end and is made with quality materials. You have standard cloth seating and comfortable seating for up to five people.

When it comes to cargo space, the Mazda CX-30 offers you 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space. This is a good amount of space for this size vehicle, and it offers you more cargo capacity than a sedan or small car.

Technology

There are a lot of great tech features in the 2021 CX-30. This vehicle offers some great standard features so that you can stay connected on your drive.

• Infotainment System with 8.8-inch Display – The CX-30 is home to an infotainment system, but it does not have a touchscreen display. The display is an 8.8-inch screen that features a rotary controller. The rotary controller is located on the center console where your hand falls in place for easy use making it easy to operate and navigate through.
• 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster Display – Your base CX-30 model also features a 7-inch digital instrument cluster display where you can keep your eyes on all your important vehicle information.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – You can connect your phone to your vehicle through your infotainment system by using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This allows you to have access to navigation, music, apps, and more through your vehicle so that you are not using your smartphone while you are driving.
• Bluetooth – Bluetooth technology helps you be hands-free when you are on the road. You can talk to your people on the phone without your hands leaving the wheel. This keeps you safer.
• Wi-Fi Hotspot – Want to have access to the internet on the road? This Wi-Fi hotspot is standard on the base model of the 2021 CX-30. That means you can have easy access to entertainment, work information, and more. You can even use your vehicle as a mobile office.
• Two USB Ports – The base model also features two USB ports to give you the power to charge and plug in your electronics while you are on the road.

There are other technology features available on higher trim levels of the Mazda CX-30, but as you can see, the base model offers you a lot of great features standard. You have much of what you want and need on the base trim. You can stay connected to your technology and entertained with features like the infotainment system and Wi-Fi hotspot. Features like Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto help you stay connected to your phone, but off your phone while you are driving. This vehicle also has a lot of great standard safety features, which you can learn more about below.

Safety

When it comes to safety, the 2021 CX-30 is looking out for you with a lot of great safety features and technologies. For the 2021 model year, this vehicle has a five star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this vehicle the highest rating of Good in its crash tests. The CX-30 is built to be safe for you, and there are a lot of preventative safety technologies. Below, you can take a closer look at all the safety technology features found in the base model of this vehicle and what they can do for you.

• Forward Collision Warning – This safety feature monitors the front of your vehicle and gives you a warning if you are getting too close to a vehicle in front of you.
• Pedestrian Detection – The pedestrian detection feature looks out for pedestrians when you are going at low speeds.
• Automatic Emergency Braking – This pairs with the forward collision warning feature to stop your vehicle automatically if it detects that a collision is imminent. This can help prevent a collision from occurring.
• Lane Departure Warning – Lane departure warning detects when you are drifting out of your lane, and it will alert you if you are.
• Lane Keep Assist – This feature helps you stay in your lane on the highway. It can make minor steering corrections if you are drifting out of your lane.
• Adaptive Cruise Control – The adaptive cruise control feature helps keep you at a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. If you are getting too close to the vehicle in front of you, this feature will slow you down so you maintain a safe distance.
• Driver Attention Monitoring – The driver attention monitoring system makes sure the driver is awake and alert while they are driving.
• Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers – These wipers sense rain and turn on automatically when they are needed.
• Rearview Camera – This camera helps you see behind you so that you can avoid anything that may be behind you when you are going in reverse.

All of these features come standard on the base model of the 2021 Mazda CX-30. That means this vehicle is looking out for you and your passengers to keep you safe on the road. Having standard safety features means you don’t have to pay more for features that could potentially prevent a collision or injury.

The Mazda CX-30 offers you a lot of great features and capabilities in its base model. There are several different trim level options for this vehicle if you want to go beyond the base model. You can get the Select, Preferred, Premium, and Turbo models that all give you different features and capabilities. If you have any questions about the 2021 Mazda CX-30 or any of your trim options, you can reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda.