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2026 CX-30

Mazda's subcompact SUV, with standard all-wheel drive, an available 250 hp turbo and Canadian pricing from $29,300 MSRP, according to Mazda Canada. A research reference built around the questions small SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The CX-30 is Mazda's smallest SUV, and every Canadian model comes with i-Activ all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic. The GX, GS and GS Kuro Edition use a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 186 hp and 186 lb-ft, and the GT Turbo and GT Kuro Edition use a 2.5-litre turbo with 250 hp and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel. For 2026 every CX-30 gets updated dampers and a brake limited-slip differential, and two Kuro Editions join the lineup. Prices run from $29,300 for the GX to $41,350 for the GT Kuro Edition. Prices, output and equipment on this page are from Mazda Canada; MotorMouth's review notes cover earlier model years, so they are not used for 2026 figures.

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Compare the Canadian CX-30 lineup.

Starting MSRP as published by Mazda Canada. Freight and PDE ($2,095), fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2026 Mazda CX-30 trim comparison

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QuestionGX and GS2.5L, AWDFrom $29,300GS Kuro and GT2.5L, AWDFrom $34,400TurboGT Turbo, GT Kuro EditionFrom $40,600
PriceTrims and MSRPMazda Canada pricing.GX $29,300
GS $32,200		GS Kuro Edition $34,400
GT $38,200		GT Turbo $40,600
GT Kuro Edition $41,350
PowertrainEngine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder2.5L Skyactiv-G turbo four-cylinder
Output186 hp, 186 lb-ft on regular fuel250 hp, 320 lb-ft on premium fuel; 227 hp, 310 lb-ft on regular
DriveSix-speed automatic, i-Activ all-wheel drive, brake limited-slip differential, Off-Road Traction Assist
Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada.9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg US) city, 7.5 L/100 km (31 mpg US) highway, 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg US) combined10.5 L/100 km (22 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg US) combined
TechnologyScreen and phoneGX: 8.8-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
GS: 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging		10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Stop and Go, Smart Brake Support, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Added on upper trimsGX: cloth, heated front seats, 16-inch wheels
GS: heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, 18-inch wheels		GS Kuro: moonroof, 10-way power driver's seat, Cruise and Traffic Support
GT: 360-degree camera, head-up display, black leather, power liftgate, Amazon Alexa		GT Turbo: turbo engine
GT Kuro Edition: 12-speaker Bose audio, SiriusXM, Mazda Online Navigation, 18-inch black wheels
WarrantyMazda Canada.3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km
GX and GS From $29,300
Trims and MSRPGX $29,300
GS $32,200
Engine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder
Output186 hp, 186 lb-ft on regular fuel
DriveSix-speed automatic, i-Activ all-wheel drive, brake limited-slip differential, Off-Road Traction Assist
Fuel consumption9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg US) city, 7.5 L/100 km (31 mpg US) highway, 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg US) combined
Screen and phoneGX: 8.8-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
GS: 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Stop and Go, Smart Brake Support, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Added on upper trimsGX: cloth, heated front seats, 16-inch wheels
GS: heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, 18-inch wheels
Warranty3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km
GS Kuro and GT From $34,400
Trims and MSRPGS Kuro Edition $34,400
GT $38,200
Engine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder
Output186 hp, 186 lb-ft on regular fuel
DriveSix-speed automatic, i-Activ all-wheel drive, brake limited-slip differential, Off-Road Traction Assist
Fuel consumption9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg US) city, 7.5 L/100 km (31 mpg US) highway, 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg US) combined
Screen and phone10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Stop and Go, Smart Brake Support, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Added on upper trimsGS Kuro: moonroof, 10-way power driver's seat, Cruise and Traffic Support
GT: 360-degree camera, head-up display, black leather, power liftgate, Amazon Alexa
Warranty3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km
Turbo From $40,600
Trims and MSRPGT Turbo $40,600
GT Kuro Edition $41,350
Engine2.5L Skyactiv-G turbo four-cylinder
Output250 hp, 320 lb-ft on premium fuel; 227 hp, 310 lb-ft on regular
DriveSix-speed automatic, i-Activ all-wheel drive, brake limited-slip differential, Off-Road Traction Assist
Fuel consumption10.5 L/100 km (22 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg US) combined
Screen and phone10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Stop and Go, Smart Brake Support, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Added on upper trimsGT Turbo: turbo engine
GT Kuro Edition: 12-speaker Bose audio, SiriusXM, Mazda Online Navigation, 18-inch black wheels
Warranty3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions CX-30 shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 1,044 CX-30 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

Is it big enough for me?

Space, cargo and rear seats come up in 82 comments. The CX-30 is Mazda's smallest SUV, and owners in the comments often say it suits singles, couples and small families who want something easy to park and fun to drive. One owner put it simply: "It is not supposed to be bigger. That is why it is called a compact. So sick of that comment on compact cars. Love my CX30. Great driver."

Take this to your test drive

Bring the gear you carry most and anyone who rides in the back, and try the rear seat and cargo area before you decide.

02

Should I get the turbo?

Engine and power come up in 225 comments. The 2.5-litre four makes 186 hp and 186 lb-ft. The turbo makes 250 hp and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel, or 227 hp and 310 lb-ft on regular, and comes in the GT Turbo at $40,600 and the GT Kuro Edition at $41,350.

Take this to your test drive

Drive the 2.5 and the turbo on the same route, including a highway merge, to see whether you want the extra power.

03

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 148 comments. Mazda Canada lists the 2026 CX-30 at $29,300 for the GX, $32,200 for the GS, $34,400 for the GS Kuro Edition, $38,200 for the GT, $40,600 for the GT Turbo and $41,350 for the GT Kuro Edition. Freight and PDE add $2,095.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and list the features you want to see whether the GS covers them.

04

What tech comes with it?

Interior and tech come up in 226 comments. The GX has an 8.8-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the GS moves to a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and wireless charging. The GT adds a 360-degree camera, a head-up display and Amazon Alexa, and the GT Kuro Edition adds 12-speaker Bose audio and Mazda Online Navigation. Mazda Connected Services are complimentary for one year.

Take this to your test drive

Pair your phone on the test drive and check which trim adds the features you will use every day.

05

Does the design stand out?

Styling comes up in 184 comments. For 2026 the GS Kuro Edition adds gloss black emblems and 18-inch gloss black wheels with white leatherette seats, and the GT Kuro Edition pairs the turbo with 18-inch black alloy wheels. Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Grey Metallic are among the premium colours. A CX-30 Premium owner wrote: "I have the Red Mazda CX-30 Premium it was the best decision I’ve ever made for my brand new car."

Take this to your test drive

See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the Kuro Editions with the regular GS and GT.

06

Is it ready for a Canadian winter?

Winter driving and all-wheel drive come up in 61 comments. Every Canadian CX-30 has i-Activ all-wheel drive with Off-Road Traction Assist and heated front seats. The GS adds a heated steering wheel and heated mirrors, and the GT adds a front wiper de-icer. A turbo owner wrote: "Winter driving is great, never got stuck, using all weather Michelin tires."

Take this to your test drive

Budget for winter or all-weather tires, and ask which trim adds the heated steering wheel.

07

Is there a hybrid, and how much fuel does it use?

Hybrid and electric power come up in 91 comments and fuel economy in 61. The 2026 CX-30 is offered with gas engines only. Natural Resources Canada rates the 2.5 at 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg US) combined and the turbo at 9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg US) combined.

Take this to your test drive

Reset the trip computer at the start of your test drive and include some highway driving to see the figure on your own route.

08

How does it drive?

For 2026 every CX-30 gets updated dampers for ride comfort and a brake limited-slip differential, along with G-Vectoring Control Plus. Viewers who own one are positive about the drive. A 2025 owner wrote: "I own a 2025 Mazda CX-30. It's a very quiet car to drive. There's hardly any wind noise or road noise inside the cabin."

Take this to your test drive

Take it over some rough pavement and a few corners, and listen for road noise at highway speed.

Source ledger

Show the work.

Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. Mazda Canada, 2026 CX-30 pricing and packaging, December 2, 2025 Canadian trims and MSRP, freight and PDE, engines and output, AWD, what is new for 2026, standard and trim equipment, colours, connected services.
  2. Natural Resources Canada, 2026 Fuel Consumption Ratings City, highway and combined fuel consumption for the 2.5 and turbo.
  3. Mazda Canada, unlimited mileage warranty, July 21, 2026 New vehicle and powertrain warranty terms.
  4. MotorMouth audience research 1,044 CX-30 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current CX-30 and lightly cleaned for readability.

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