I transitioned from my fully paid 2022 CX-30 to a fully paid 2026 Mazda3 sedan approximately four years after acquiring the CX-30. I experienced no issues with my CX-30 and appreciated it, but I am enamoured with the latest Mazda3 sedan and am eager to acquire one now that cylinder-deactivation has been removed from the 2026 models. The arrival of the 2026 sedans from Japan, likely influenced by tariffs, was an unforeseen advantage.
My sole significant complaint regarding the CX-30 is the bulky, unremarkable, and overwhelming matte-plastic cladding and bumper that detracts from the otherwise sophisticated and high-end aesthetic of the automobile. However, it remains my preferred CUV available in the United States.