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09-18-2020, 07:44 AM | #26 |
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seems like a cheaper Macan or something? is there something between a standard cute ute and a Macan? Or is this too small?
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09-18-2020, 08:21 AM | #27 |
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All of these things are reminding me of the wife's X1, which has been lowered and tuned. I guess that car was ahead of its time, and something about the window sticker.
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09-18-2020, 09:38 AM | #28 | |
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09-18-2020, 09:39 AM | #29 | |
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CX30 length is 11" shorter CX30 width is 6" skinnier CX30 height is 1.3" shorter By all accounts, CX30 is smaller. However, it's also $22k cheaper than the base Macan (with more power/tq) never mind the GTS, where you can get 2 CX30s & still have $12k in your pocket (but now down on power). It's more Impreza Hatch/Crosstrek sized. Cargo volume with rear seats up is 20.8cuft for Impreza, 20cuft for CX30. Passenger space is 94cuft for CX30 and 100cuft for Impreza. Interior dimensions all favor the Impreza too. (Headroom in the Impreza is 1.7" higher, 1.4" more front legroom, 1.1" more front shoulder room). But... still way down on power/tq. Mazda has a hit on their hands with this I think, if power means anything. --kC Last edited by KC; 09-18-2020 at 09:55 AM. |
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09-18-2020, 09:40 AM | #30 | |
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Luckily no manual so I don't have buyer's remorse about the Si. This does look better than the 3 hatch though. I hope they are big sellers for Mazda cause the CX-30, 3 and CX-5 are great. CX-9 needs a rethink. |
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09-18-2020, 10:16 AM | #31 | |
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3 - 227/310 CX30 - 250/320 So one of those things is going on. Or, the 2021 3 will get a bump to match the CX30? Also, if I were to get one and lower it... I wouldn't lower the CX30 down to a 3 height. I'd still want to have it up a little more. The 3 is 5.5" of ground clearance, the CX30 is 8". Dropping it an inch+ will still give it plenty of ground clearance, get rid of the gap, and more than likely will be able to fit wider tires (where the 3's options will be limited). The CX30 will already be coming with wider rubber than the 3 too. (3) 215/45-18 vs (CX30) 215/55-18 (wider by 1/2"). Lower it an inch or so, put on some lower profile 19s or 20s and being able to run wider tires? --kC |
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09-18-2020, 10:51 AM | #32 |
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09-18-2020, 12:11 PM | #33 | |
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And, power output on 87 and 93 is the same all the way to 4K RPM. The extra power only materializes above 4K. |
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09-18-2020, 09:10 PM | #34 |
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OK, I actually didn't find that anywhere on the 3. But, I think the height of the CX may allow for wider tires due to height/suspension clearance. Meaning being able to run some wide tires, easier than on the 3. Can't wait to get under them to measure things.
19x10 with 20-30mm offset... with 255/45-19 Pilot SS? (same rolling dia. as OEM) Like another inch of tread width beefy. Will they fit? Mazda has always had some extra room. Hmmm.... --kC |
09-20-2020, 04:22 PM | #35 |
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That's a '20 (from tire rack) on 20s and lowered where it gets rid of the gap.... Looks proportional, but not as low as a 3. I think it has some rake to it, stock. With a 1" wider tire... lots of grip for the higher power, could be a sleeper. Especially if someone comes out with some tuning for it. I think it has more fender space to work with than the 3 also... making it the one to choose. --kC |
09-20-2020, 05:47 PM | #36 | |
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09-20-2020, 07:32 PM | #37 | |
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K5 Base 3228 CX30 Base 3232 VW Golf Alltrack 3395 CX5 Base 3541 G70 Base 3774 --kC |
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09-20-2020, 07:57 PM | #38 |
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Really? I had that specific car as a rental back in February in Chandler, AZ, and I really liked it. What didn't you like about it? I know it's heavy, and the engine isn't gonna win any awards, but it flowed through traffic pretty well and was capable off-road.
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09-20-2020, 09:06 PM | #39 | |
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09-20-2020, 09:50 PM | #40 | |
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I think it's more attractive when you look at used 2020s - some were like $12k off MSRP with 8k miles. There's a dealership in NH that has a bunch of used 2020s, I'd guess demos or exec cars? Doesn't matter now, my wife chose the Ascent. Which I'll say does feel like way more car for the same money. |
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09-20-2020, 10:14 PM | #42 | |
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My wife likes my 6 year old beater Mazda 3 more than her brand new Sportage. The new cx-30 would be a perfect upgrade for her in a few years.
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09-21-2020, 08:38 AM | #45 | |
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I was impressed with Hyundai's Santa Fe, Tuscan, but Sportage was a little different. I too think the previous gen Mazda3 drove better. I too think the CX30 is going to be a hit for the new Mazda/Toyota plant. You guys seen the new plant? The premise is HUGE.. is so big they can easily land a 737, to give you an idea. |
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09-21-2020, 08:43 AM | #47 | |
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09-21-2020, 08:47 AM | #48 | |
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The Miata I wasn't a huge fan of, the engine isn't very special and the shifter was just ok. Handling was certainly great. Just not my kind of car I guess. |
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09-28-2020, 10:51 AM | #49 |
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I had a CX30 last week as a service loaner, it's really nice for the size and price category. Drives great, looks good, interior is primo for being cheap, decent amount of space for a couple. I'd say it should be a hit but so should a lot of their products and they just can't seem to close the deal. At least it's not unusably tiny for more than 2 humans like the CX3 was.
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2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo First Drive Review: Mazda’s Long March Upmarket
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