2023 Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition

The Mazda CX-30 is a premium compact crossover from the highly respected Japanese manufacturers' passenger vehicle lineup. This compact crossover range offers both reliable and exciting to drive vehicles, and for any prospective buyer, there is a pretty wide variety of trim level options to choose from.

To get the most from your hard-earned money, it's always a good idea to check out what these trim options have to offer. With this in mind, let's take a closer look at the middle of the 2023 price range Carbon Edition and discover the different features that are fitted on this unique edition of the 2023 Mazda CX-30.

Standard Mechanical Fare

Let's start off by looking at the all-important mechanics. The CX-30 range utilizes two engine options, and the 2023 Carbon Edition is fitted with the base engine, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

Now, this gasoline engine is not entirely new for the 2023 model, but it does offer a little more performance with 191 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. When it comes to all-important fuel efficiency, the CX-30 offers 25 city and 33 highway miles per gallon.

The CX-30 Carbon Edition, like all variants in the range, is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission as well as the latest i-Activ AWD system as fitted on all models. This unique i-Activ AWD system from Mazda continuously monitors vehicle weight distribution and shifts power to the appropriate wheels, which offers a near-instant response to driver inputs. All CX-30 models are also equipped with standard G-Vectoring Control Plus and Off-Road Traction Assist.

Exterior

The Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition measures 14.4 feet in length, and Mazda's applied Kodo design philosophy works to ensure the impression of movement, even when stopped. This design uses both smooth lines and purposeful S-curves to show light, shadow, and movement.

The 2.5 S Carbon Edition is only available in one exterior color option, that being Polymetal Gray Metallic. This Carbon Edition trim level sees exterior features like LED automatic on/off headlights, standard daytime running lights, and tail lights. Buyers also get rain-sensing windshield wipers, gloss black heated side mirrors along with integrated turn signals, roof rails, a power moonroof, black 18-inch alloy wheels, and fitted all-season tires.

Interior

Whilst most mainstream manufacturers have been busy upping their interior design game and striving to make vehicle interiors good enough to challenge premium marques, the Mazda designers have long been at this strategy now, and it certainly shows in the CX-30's interior.

High-quality materials used offer a simple but pleasing interior fitted, and the Carbon Edition comes with unique red leather seats. Buyers will get a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector as well as a rear center armrest with this trim level. Other notable features include heated front seats and an 8-way driver's seat setup.

The standard climate control system makes use of a dual-zone setup, with the rear passengers getting their own air-conditioning vents.

This trim level, as mentioned, sees the addition of the premium power sliding moonroof, which works with a one-touch design for both its opening and closing.

On the in-car entertainment front, this trim level comes standard with an 8-speaker sound system upgradeable to a premium 12-speaker Bose audio system. This system pairs with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing occupants to connect mobile phones to access apps, music, and even phone contacts through the Mazda Connect system.

The 8.8" display screen is the heart of the Mazda Connect infotainment system, which uses knobs and buttons to navigate through it easily rather than touchscreen controls. This system also offers 2 USB audio inputs and a handy 12-volt power outlet.

Bluetooth capability offers hands-free talking, and a fitted Wi-Fi hotspot allows both work and play on the go keeping vehicle occupants connected to the internet. This vehicle comes standard with an eight-speaker sound system. A Mazda navigation system is also available as an upgrade.

The CX-30 Carbon Edition also offers a 7-inch digital driver display with easy access to all important vehicle information. Another convenient feature is the proximity keyless entry allowing the vehicle to unlock simply by approaching it with the key fob.

Standard fitment technological creature comfort features include Mazda's Radar Cruise Control with the innovative Stop and Go Technology, and there are rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers and convenient automatic on/off headlights.

Safety And Security

Mazda has not compromised on safety features regardless of the trim level of the CX-30 range, and the Carbon Edition is no different. Building on the 2022 model, which had received very high safety ratings and with Mazda always improving, the 2023 CX-30 now has added features like the new rear seatbelt pretensioners and new rear side airbags for enhanced passenger protection.

This Mazda CX-30 trim package also offers you a lot of great active safety technology features. Fitted i-Activsense safety features include Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go, High Beam Control, Smart Brake Support Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, a standard driver attention alert system, and a convenient rearview monitor that shows the driver everything behind the vehicle when making any backing up maneuver.

Additional safety features on this 2023 Carbon Edition are a blind spot monitoring system along with rear cross-traffic alerts, forward collision alert, forward automatic emergency braking, and, to top it off, rain-sensing windshield wipers.

With this 2023 model, Mazda offers three years of complimentary access to Mazdas Connected Services that allows remote interaction between the vehicle and smartphones. Current features of the Mazda Connected Service includes remote vehicle control allowing remote engine start/stop, remote door lock/unlock, and remote vehicle status.

The 2023 Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition gives owners peace of mind with Mazda's 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty plus an additional 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain cover. Mazda also provides a nice-to-have 24/7 roadside assistance service for the basic three-year warranty period.

To test drive the Mazda CX-30, or if you're looking for professional advice, come chat with our friendly staff at Seacoast Mazda.

As you can see, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 works to keep you safe. Those are the features found specifically on the Carbon Edition of the Mazda CX-5, but this SUV has a lot of safety in every trim level.

Above, we’ve talked in detail about the Carbon Edition of the 2023 Mazda CX-5, but this vehicle does have seven other trim options. This vehicle can also be found in the 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 Turbo, and 2.5 Turbo Signature. All of these trims have some different features to offer, and the Turbo trims even come with a turbocharged engine option. If you have any questions about the Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition or you would like to learn more about any of these other trim options, you can reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda.