Mazda CX-30 and Mazda 3 acquire extra tech, costs rise by as much as $1000

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The Mazda CX-30 small SUV vary has been expanded with two new mannequin grades, whereas each it and the Mazda 3 small hatch and sedan have gained further driver-assistance tech and different further commonplace tools, with costs rising by as much as $1000.

The CX-30 is Mazda Australia’s third-best promoting mannequin year-to-date, behind the new-generation CX-5 mid-size SUV, which arrived in latest monthsthis yr, and the aged however nonetheless hot-selling CX-3 gentle SUV, which was launched in 2015.

The modifications largely mirror these not too long ago rolled out within the UK, together with new paint finishes, extra security tech and cabin upgrades. The CX-30 positive factors Zinc Green Metallic premium paint, a $595 possibility borrowed from the MX-5 sports activities automotive.

The expanded CX-30 vary additionally brings new mid-spec G25 Evolve SP and G25 GT grades, bringing to 12 the variety of variants powered by both ‘G20’ 2.0-litre or ‘G25’ 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engines.

The entry-level CX-30 G20 Pure FWD now begins at $34,760 earlier than on-road prices, a rise of $400. The identical enhance applies to all Pure and Evolve variations, with Touring variants up $500, Astinas up $700 and the GT SP Vision costing $1000 greater than earlier than.

Petrol-powered rivals embrace the Honda HR-V priced from $32,900 drive-away, the Hyundai Kona from $33,950 plus on-roads, and the Subaru Crosstrek from $36,490 plus ORCs.

The new CX-30 G25 Evolve SP, priced from $42,360 plus ORCs, sits above the common Evolve and comes with the bigger 139kW/252Nm engine, a six-speed computerized transmission, and front-wheel drive.

It consists of 18-inch alloy wheels completed in gloss-black, with the identical end seen on the outside mirror caps, roof rails and badging.

Interior of the 2026 Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP showing the steering wheel, instrument cluster, gear selector and grey and white front seats