Mazda CX-30 Evolve 2020 review: snapshot

The second rung up the Mazda CX-30 2020 model range ladder is the G20 Evolve.
EXPERT RATING
7.9

Likes

Nice styling and bigger wheels
Great safety spec
Adds back seat pleasantries over base car

Dislikes

Engine a bit breathless
No AWD option
Boot is small
Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

2 min read

The second rung up the Mazda CX-30 2020 model range ladder is the G20 Evolve, which has a list price of $31,490 plus on-road costs.

It builds upon the equipment in the base model Pure, with 18-inch wheels, dual-zone climate control, rear seat air vents, rear arm-rest with cup holders, and a leather-bound steering wheel with paddle shifters.

That’s beyond the list of stuff you get in the base car: push-button start, rear spoiler, tyre pressure monitoring, LED headlights, halogen daytime running lights (DRLs), a reversing camera and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, a colour head-up display, an 8.8-inch multimedia system with satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity (but no touchscreen), eight speaker stereo, and a 7.0-inch driver information display. 

Safety spec for all CX-30 models is strong. There’s standard auto emergency braking (AEB) system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist, auto high-beam headlights, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition and driver drowsiness warning. All CX-30 models have six airbags (dual front, front side, curtain).

There’s also an optional safety pack, known as Vision Technology ($1500 on Evolve) which comprises a 360-degree surround view camera, front parking sensors, a system called Cruising and Traffic support (with a degree of semi-autonomous driving at lower speeds), a driver monitoring camera and front cross traffic alert.

The G20 part of the CX-30 Evolve’s name denotes a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 114kW of power and 200Nm of torque. G20 models are front-wheel drive only, and it has a six-speed automatic transmission as standard. Fuel use is rated at 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres.

Read the full 2020 Mazda CX-30 review

Mazda CX-30 2019: G20 Evolve (Fwd)

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 6.5L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $16,170 - $20,790
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$24,510
Based on 9 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$17,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$29,990
Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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Pricing Guide
$17,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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