Mazda CX-30 2024 review: G25 GT SP | What it's really like to live with the Volkswagen T-Roc rival

The 2024 Mazda CX-30 is happily chugging along in the small SUV segment, which is increasingly evolving with the arrival of new hybrid and fully electric models, while the Japanese contender is happy sticking with its petrol engine options, which continue to be naturally aspirated no less, albeit tweaked.

In fact, the CX-30 did have two mild-hybrid powertrain options, but they were short-lived due to low buyer interest. Point being, Mazda is sticking to its guns for now, but that doesn't mean the small SUV is being left untouched, as a recent model-year update ushered in a revised line-up, with the six-speed manual transmission option axed.

That said, the headline act is the new G25 GT SP variant, which brings black exterior trim and Burgundy leather upholstery, among other features, to the higher-spec offering. In this expert review, CarsGuide Journalist Chris Thompson spends three months living with it to find out how well it stacks up day to day.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Pricing and features
01:39 Ownership
01:50 Design
03:29 Practicality
07:34 Under the bonnet
07:53 Efficiency
08:20 Driving
09:56 Safety
10:38 Verdict
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