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SUBCOMPACT CROSSOVER GETS A BOOST
2021
BY Benjamin Yong
MAZDA CX-30 TURBO
Though many will probably use the CX-30 in urban settings, the diminutive crossover is built to occasionally tackle the route less travelled. The company’s lauded i-ACTIV allwheel drive is standard and features Off-Road Traction Assist.
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riginally launched to fill the apparent gap between the CX-3 and CX-5 SUVs, the CX-30 made its debut in 2019. Less than two years later, the Hiroshimabased manufacturer has already
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implemented a big change for the subcompact crossover: adding the availability of its SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Turbo motor to the gradetopping GT trims. First powering larger examples such as the Mazda6 and CX9, the boosted four-cylinder mill is trickling down into smaller vehicles and having a significant impact on performance. Delivering
HIGHLIGHTS
MSRP: $36,700 Motor: 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Horsepower: 250 @ 5,000 rpm (93 octane) Torque (lb-ft): 320 @ 2,500 rpm (93 octane) Gearbox: six-speed automatic Layout: front engine, all-wheel drive Fuel economy: 10.9 L/100 km mixed city/highway (observed)
up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque when filled with premium 93 octane fuel (227 horsepower/310 lb-ft regular), a six-speed automatic transmission takes care of the shifting duties. Unlike on other certain models, clicking the Sport Mode button below the shifter actually creates a noticeable improvement. Rather than just creating a lot of low gear engine whine, activating
