Mazda CX-30: Distinctly Japanese with seamless style and delivery

Mazda CX-30: Distinctly Japanese with seamless style and delivery

The latest addition to the Hiroshima-based manufacturer's Crossover SUV-heavy line-up, the Mazda CX-30 is a compact and convenient family vehicle that is strong on style and driving characteristics in what is an often humdrum segment of the modern automotive market. Created with subtly European flavours but a distinctly Japanese character, the CX-30 is Mazda's second smallest crossover SUV and slots in between the CX-3 and CX-5 models, but forgoes the expected CX-4 moniker, as that is already occupied by a Chinese market model produced by Mazda in a joint venture with the FAW Group.

Dramatic demeanour

Designed with Mazda's classy and contemporary "Kodo“ design language, the Mazda CX-30 is characterised by its jutting fascia, lunging profile and athletically urgent sense of momentum. A dramatic design undoubtedly, the CX-30 seems to be in motion even when still and, like most modern Mazdas, has a distinctly sporting styling sensibility. However, the CX-30's sportingly assertive style is fused with a smoothly flowing and wavy elegance in its lines, profile and surfacing, rather than taking the blunt, brash and overtly aggressive aesthetic approach to creating a dramatic intent and road presence.

Seemingly ready to sprint forward with its curt rear, high-set bulging rear lights and contrasting sharp-edged,