2026 Mazda CX-30
2026 Mazda CX-30 — The Mazda CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Mazda.
Trim: Preferred
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
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2026 Mazda CX-30 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Mazda CX-30 typically asks about $24,700 versus a $26,300 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Mazda CX-30. Versus 2025, watch city mpg (26 mpg → 24 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$24,700
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$26,300
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 CX-30?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Mazda CX-30 — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (26 mpg → 24 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- City MPG
- 26 mpg↓24 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 33 mpg↓31 mpg
How much does a used 2026 CX-30 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $24,700 in typical used asking against a $26,300 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $26,300
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $24,700
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,600 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 CX-30?
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Mazda CX-30 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mazda CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Mazda. Based on the fourth-generation Mazda3, it debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, to slot in between the CX-3 and the CX-5. It went on sale in Japan on 24 October 2019, with global units being produced at Mazda's Hiroshima factory, North and South American units built in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, Thailand and initial Australian units made at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong, and China-market units produced in Nanjing by Changan Mazda. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 MAZDA CX-30 SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- EPA combined 27 mpg
- About 172.8 × 70.9 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 191 hp, 28 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
191 hp
Combined MPG
28 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (28 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,500
5-year energy
$7,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 28 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 172.8 in
- Width
- 70.9 in
- Height
- 61.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in
- Curb weight
- 3342.2 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 24
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Combined MPG
- 28
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 MAZDA CX-30 SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Preferred | Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 250 hp |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 25 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | — | — | 28 | AWD | |
| 250 | — | — | 25 | AWD |