Mazda has refreshed the CX-30 compact SUV for the Japanese market, and the biggest change is under the hood. The 1.8-liter diesel is gone, a new 2.5-liter gasoline engine joins the line-up, and buyers get more safety technology plus a new special edition called Air Edition. Mazda announced the update on July 23, 2026, and sales began in stages from August. Prices range from ¥2,640,000 to ¥3,756,500 including tax.
Key points
- Powertrain change: the SKYACTIV-D 1.8 diesel is dropped, and a new e-SKYACTIV G 2.5 gasoline engine is added
- Mild hybrid: both the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter gasoline engines use a mild-hybrid system
- New special edition: Air Edition, with a white-and-gray interior and black exterior details
- Safety upgrades: new lane-keeping and collision-avoidance functions
- New colors: Aero Gray Metallic and Zinc Green Metallic
Engines: diesel out, 2.5-liter in
The CX-30 shares its platform with the Mazda3 and has been on sale since 2019. After this update, it is offered only with gasoline engines. The 2.0-liter e-SKYACTIV G 2.0 is reported to produce 156 PS and comes with two-wheel drive only. The new 2.5-liter e-SKYACTIV G 2.5 is reported to produce 179 PS and is available with either two-wheel or four-wheel drive.
Mazda has also added the 20C grade to the regular catalog. This entry version was previously sold only as a fleet model for business customers.
Air Edition special model
The new Air Edition is offered as the 20 Air Edition (2.0-liter) and the 25 Air Edition (2.5-liter). Outside, the front and rear brand emblems, wheel center caps and rear badge are finished in black, and the 25 Air Edition also gets black roof rails. Inside, the cabin uses a bright white and gray color scheme. The 20 Air Edition has synthetic leather and cloth seats, while the 25 Air Edition combines synthetic leather with a suede-like material called Lægane.
Safety and comfort
Several driver-assistance systems have been upgraded. Blind Spot Monitoring can now warn occupants about vehicles approaching from behind when they open a door. Emergency Lane-keeping Assist is newly added, Smart Brake Support gains functions such as reducing damage in collisions with oncoming vehicles, and Mazda Radar Cruise Control can now work with speed-sign recognition. On selected grades, front seat ventilation, a 360° view monitor with see-through view, and overhead LED downlights become standard. Availability varies by grade.
The CX-30 measures 4,395 mm long, 1,795 mm wide and 1,540 mm tall, with a 2,655 mm wheelbase and 175 mm of ground clearance.
Terms Explained
- Mild hybrid: a small electric motor and battery that assist the gasoline engine, mainly when pulling away, to improve smoothness and fuel economy. The car cannot drive on electric power alone.
- Emergency Lane-keeping Assist: a system that steers to help keep the car in its lane when there is a risk of drifting into another vehicle’s path.
- Fleet model: a version sold mainly to companies for business use rather than to private buyers.
Images: Mazda. Based on Mazda’s official announcement.
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