Mazda CX-30 Touring 2020 review: snapshot

The third step up the Mazda CX-30 model range is the Touring, and it marks an important point in terms of spec and options for buyers.

The Touring comes with the choice of the G20 2.0-litre petrol engine (114kW/200Nm) with 2WD and a six-speed auto, or the G25 2.5-litre petrol engine with 139kW and 252Nm - plus it is available with the choice of front- or all-wheel drive.

The G20 Touring costs $34,990 plus on-road costs and comes with a slightly different grille to help differentiate it from the Evolve, along with additional spec items like advanced keyless entry, electric front seat adjustment, front parking sensors, auto-dimming rearview mirror and a sunglass storage box. This model marks the point where black leather is standard, too.

Explore the 2019 Mazda CX-30 range

• Mazda CX-30 2020 review
• Mazda CX-30 Pure 2020 review: snapshot
• Mazda CX-30 Evolve 2020 review: snapshot
• Mazda CX-30 Touring 2020 review: snapshot
• Mazda CX-30 Astina 2020 review: snapshot
• Mazda CX-30 2020 review: Touring FWD
• Mazda CX-30 2021 review: X20 Astina
• Mazda CX-30 2022 review: G20 Pure
• Mazda CX-30 2023 review: G20E Evolve
• Mazda CX-30 2023 review: G25 Astina

That’s above and beyond the list of stuff you get in the lower grades, such as 18-inch wheels, LED headlights with halogen daytime running lights, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, 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.

The G25 Touring 2WD priced from $36,490 (plus on-roads), and just nets you that bigger engine. If you think you need all-wheel drive, you’ll have to pay $38,490 (plus on-roads).

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 ($1300 on Touring models) 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.