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Mazda Announces 2026 CX-30 Updates

Mazda introduces updates to the 2026 CX-30, enhancing ride comfort, safety features, and trim options while keeping its signature blend of style and performance.

2026 Mazda CX-30 compact SUV parked in front of a modern home, showcasing updated styling and design.

The 2026 Mazda CX-30 receives updated trims, improved ride comfort, and expanded technology features across the lineup.

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Mazda has announced packaging and feature updates for the 2026 Mazda CX-30. All models continue to include i-Activ AWD as standard, along with a full suite of safety and driver-assistance technologies.

CX-30 2.5 S

The CX-30 2.5 S is powered by Mazda’s Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder engine, producing 186 hp and 186 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

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New for 2026, the model adds a brake Limited Slip Differential (LSD) for improved traction and stability and updated dampers for ride comfort. Standard systems include G-Vectoring Control Plus and Off-Road Traction Assist.

Safety features include radar cruise control with stop-and-go, Smart Brake Support, high beam control, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, rear seat alert, driver attention alert, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Mazda Connected Services is included for one year, along with a Wi-Fi hotspot trial.

Standard interior equipment includes an 8.8-inch Mazda Connect display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, an eight-speaker audio system, dual USB-C inputs, cloth seating, and push-button start. Exterior features include LED headlights and taillights and 16-inch alloy wheels.

CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport

  • Adds 18-inch alloy wheels with black metallic finish

  • Heated black mirrors with memory positioning and tilt in reverse

  • Exclusive Ceramic Metallic paint available

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new for 2026)

  • Eight-way power driver’s seat with memory (new)

  • Heated driver and passenger seats (new)

  • Alexa Built-in integration (new)

  • Leatherette seats in black or Greige

  • Leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel

  • Dual-zone climate control with rear vents

  • Rear armrest with cup holders

  • Rear privacy glass and illuminated vanity mirrors

CX-30 2.5 S Preferred

  • 10.25-inch center display with touchscreen Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (new)

  • Wireless phone charging (new)

  • Power-sliding glass moonroof (new)

  • Silver roof rails and rain-sensing wipers

  • Leatherette seating

  • 18-inch silver metallic wheels

  • Body-colored mirrors

  • Parking sensors (front and rear)

  • Overhead console with sunglass holder

  • Smart Brake Support–Rear and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking

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CX-30 2.5 S Aire Edition

  • Based on Preferred trim with updated styling

  • Gloss black Mazda and CX-30 badges

  • 18-inch black metallic wheels

  • Black roof rails and side mirrors

  • Interior features light color scheme with:

    • White leatherette seats with gray cloth inserts

    • Gray suede-like trim with light gray stitching

CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition

  • Exclusive Polymetal Gray exterior color

  • Red leather seating with black accents

  • 18-inch black alloy wheels

  • Gloss black heated mirrors

  • Includes Preferred trim features plus:

    • Bose 12-speaker audio system

    • HD Radio

    • Frameless auto-dimming mirror with Homelink

CX-30 2.5 S Premium

  • Includes Carbon Edition features plus:

    • Heated steering wheel (new for 2026)

    • 360° View Monitor (new)

    • Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition

    • Adaptive Front-lighting System

  • Black or white leather seats

  • Power liftgate

  • 18-inch silver metallic alloy wheels

  • LED signature illumination headlights and taillights

CX-30 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition

  • Combines Aire Edition styling with turbo engine

  • Skyactiv-G 2.5L Turbo:

    • 250 hp / 320 lb.-ft. torque on premium fuel

    • 227 hp / 310 lb.-ft. torque on regular fuel

  • Black exterior badging and trims

  • Light interior scheme with:

    • White leatherette seating with gray suede-like inserts

    • Gray stitching to match interior trim

CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus

  • Gloss black exterior badging

  • Paddle shifters on steering wheel

  • SiriusXM satellite radio with 3-month trial

  • Auto-dimming driver’s mirror

  • Cruising and Traffic Support system:

    • Adaptive cruise with distance-keeping

    • Steering assist to help maintain lane position

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Pricing

MSRP for the 2026 Mazda CX-30 lineup:

  • CX-30 2.5 S — $25,975

  • CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport — $27,660

  • CX-30 2.5 S Preferred — $29,290

  • CX-30 2.5 S Aire Edition — $29,850

  • CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition — $31,030

  • CX-30 2.5 S Premium — $33,240

  • CX-30 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition — $34,410

  • CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus — $37,900

Premium paint colors: Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Machine Gray Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Aero Gray Metallic, Polymetal Gray Metallic, and Ceramic Metallic ($595 each).

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