2024 Mazda CX-30 update revealed, expected here later this year

The updated 2024 Mazda CX-30 small SUV has debuted overseas ahead of an expected launch in Australia later this year.

With the CX-30 heavily related to the Mazda 3, the revisions are identical to those recently applied to the small hatch and sedan, which arrives in local showrooms later this month with more tech and price rises.

A Mazda Australia spokesperson told Wheels it is unable to confirm local timing for the refreshed CX-30 at this stage, with details expected soon.

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It is headlined by a larger 10.25-inch infotainment system on select grades, up from 8.8 inches.

Locally, the larger screen is fitted to Mazda 3 GT and Astina variants, suggesting it could be standard on the similarly-equipped CX-30 Touring, Touring SP and Astina – and added to the optional Vision Technology package for lower grades.

Globally, ether screen size will support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on select variants, while a wireless phone charger ahead of the gear shifter has been added.

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Other interior revisions include illuminated front USB-C ports, an updated steering wheel with darkened switchgear, new labels for the air-conditioning controls, and slimmer cupholders with the removal of the lid.

In the United Kingdom, the base CX-30 has lost two speakers – from eight to six – but whether Mazda will apply this change to entry-level variants in Australia is unclear.

External revisions are limited to the addition of the ceramic metallic finish, replacing sonic silver.

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Under the bonnet, the 2.0-litre front-drive petrol is likely to receive cylinder deactivation and minor improvements, with a fuel consumption reduction of around five per cent, equating to approximately 6.3L/100km – down from 6.6L/100km.

These efficiency improvements could see the deletion of the mild-hybrid G20e Evolve variant – which is already rated at 6.3L/100km – in a move foreshadowed by the updated 3, with the mild-hybrid G20e Evolve and X20 Astina axed.

However, Mazda Australia has yet to confirm this, and the CX-30 X20 Astina remains available on its consumer website and industry price lists.

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While the local version of the 2.0-litre E-Skyactiv-X engine – launched in mid-2020 – retains a lower 132kW/224Nm tune, an earlier update in Japan and Europe saw these outputs rise to 140kW and 240Nm.

It is unclear if the CX-30 would receive this revised tune in Australia, should the variant remain available to purchase.

It is also not clear if the manual will be retained – solely available in price-leading Pure form – after the transmission option was recently deleted from the 3 and CX-3.

The updated 2024 Mazda CX-30 is expected to arrive in Australia by Christmas, with local pricing and full details to be announced closer to launch.

Currently, the CX-30 is priced from $30,210 before on-road costs for the G20 Pure FWD manual, rising to $48,310 plus on-roads for the X20 Astina AWD auto, with price rises likely to account for the added technology.

VFACTS new-car sales data reveals the CX-30 is Australia’s second-best-selling small SUV with 6098 registrations year-to-date, behind China’s cut-price MG ZS (13,579), but ahead of the GWM Haval Jolion (5523), Kia Seltos (5517), Volkswagen T-Roc (4420), and Mitsubishi ASX (4207).