New 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Select Sport

Mazda is aiming to become an entry-level luxury brand, and the 2025 CX-30 has shown that goal is within reach. Among subcompact crossovers, its upscale styling and interior quality are hard to beat. Thankfully, this luxury-adjacent direction doesn't come at the expense of one of Mazda's best attributes: sporty driving dynamics. The CX-30 is easily one of the most entertaining choices in its class, though for the full performance potential you'll want to upgrade to the more powerful turbocharged engine. It is held back by a comparably small cargo capacity, so for utility-minded shoppers, the Volkswagen Taos and Chevrolet Trailblazer provide more space. In the top trim, the CX-30 is a more affordable alternative to the BMW X1, Audi Q3, or Mercedes-Benz GLA. As one of our favorites in its segment, the Mazda CX-30 has also earned a spot on our Editors' Choice list for 2025.