2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD

The CarCody take

The 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD is a small sport utility vehicle that runs on gasoline and sends power through 4-wheel drive. Its 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and six-speed automatic return 25 MPG combined, with 22 MPG city and 30 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,700, and tailpipe CO2 is 353 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small gasoline SUV with 4-wheel drive Owners who spend many miles on highways

What it is

The 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD is a gasoline SUV in the small sport utility vehicle 4WD class. It uses 4-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. See more Mazda cars.

The numbers

Its combined rating is 25 MPG. The split is 22 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. Those figures describe how its gasoline use changes between slower, stop-and-go trips and steadier highway travel.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $2,700. Tailpipe emissions are rated at 353 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

This CX-30 is categorized as a small 4WD SUV, with a 25 MPG combined rating. You can weigh that figure against other entries in other SUVs by checking their combined, city, and highway ratings.

Who it suits

It suits a buyer who wants a small SUV with 4-wheel drive and prefers a gasoline turbo four-cylinder with automatic shifting. The 30 MPG highway figure favors drivers whose miles are mostly on the open road.

Trade-offs

City driving is rated at 22 MPG, eight MPG below its highway figure. The 2.5-liter turbo engine and 4-wheel-drive layout are paired with a listed annual fuel cost of $2,700.

Verdict

Choose this CX-30 when a small SUV and 4-wheel drive matter more than minimizing fuel use in town. Its 25 MPG combined figure gives it a clear running-cost reference, while the 30 MPG highway rating can work well for long-distance routes. Drivers focused on city mileage should consider the 22 MPG city number before deciding.