GWM Haval Jolion vs Mazda CX-30
What's the difference?

GWM Haval Jolion

$15,965 - $34,990

2024 price

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Mazda CX-30

$22,850 - $41,950

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Summary

2024 GWM Haval Jolion

2024 Mazda CX-30

By Emily Agar

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.5L

Inline 4, 2.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

8.1L/100km (combined)

6.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Passenger space feels class-leading
Pretty on-road looks
Solid ongoing costs are impressive

Value
Practicality
Safety

Dislikes

On-road performance is underwhelming
Annoyingly intrusive safety tech
Technology usability is hit or miss

Dated interior
Fuel efficiency could be better
Bit noisy

2024 GWM Haval Jolion Summary

The new GWM Haval Jolion Lux sits second from the bottom in the Jolion line-up but offers a longer features list than most of its competitors. A boast that stands it in good stead from the outset.

But the question is how do those features perform in the real world? In this review we unpack how the new Jolion handles urban life.

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2024 Mazda CX-30 Summary

If you’re in the market for a city- and family-friendly compact SUV, you’re in luck.

The small SUV segment is one of the most heavily populated and hotly contested in the Aussie new-car market and the Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP FWD is pitched against a seething pack of at least 10 similarly sized, generously specified and highly-credentialed competitors.

So, stay with us on a mission to determine whether this high-end version of one of Mazda’s best sellers is worthy of a spot on your new-car short list.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 GWM Haval Jolion 2024 Mazda CX-30

Verdict

The GWM Haval Jolion Lux offers affordability in a modern, attractive package. However, the execution of some of its features isn’t always convincing. So yes, it’s sharply priced but it also feels underdone in some respects which doesn’t necessarily equate to value. But if affordability is at the top of your priority list and one or two shortcomings doesn't mean the end of the world, this could be the urban SUV you're looking for.

Verdict

About to enter its fifth year in market the Mazda CX-30 is holding up well and this GT SP FWD grade delivers solid value relative to its key competitors, of which there are many. It’s also space-efficient, practical and performs well with top-shelf safety, decent refinement and good dynamic ability.

Alternately, it’s crying out for a hybrid powertrain to improve fuel efficiency, the interior form and function is starting to date and while it meets the market the ownership promise could be sharper. But this little SUV is still worthy of a spot on your new-car short list.

GWM Haval Jolion vs Mazda CX-30 What's the difference?

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GWM Haval Jolion vs Mazda CX-30
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