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Edition touches adds more standard equipment to Mazda CX-30

Having flown under the radar since a range re-adjustment more than two years ago, Mazda has revised the CX-30 line-up once again with more standard features as part of the introduction of the Edition variant across all the various trim levels.

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Still in its first generation that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show five years ago, the CX-30 remains unchanged aesthetically and also on the powertrain front, which for South Africa means the outputs of 121kW/213Nm from the normally aspirated 2.0-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engine.

Sending the amount of twist to the front axle again falls to a six-speed automatic gearbox on all four models.

Spec sheet

Active Edition

With the Edition moniker included, standard items on the entry-level Active comprises a new 10.25-inch MZD Connect infotainment system with dual type-C USB ports, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, Head-Up Display, an eight-speaker sound system and a seven-inch TFT digital instrument cluster.

Also included is:

height-adjustable front seats;
auto-levelling LED headlights;
cloth seat upholstery;
push-button start;
keyless entry;
folding electric mirrors;
LED fog lamps;
cruise control;
all around one-touch electric windows;
seven airbags;
Hill Hold Assist;
Dynamic Stability Control

Dynamic Edition

Moving up a notch, the Dynamic Edition swaps the 16-inch wheels for 18-inch alloys while also gaining new items in the form of a wireless smartphone charger, LED daytime running lights and front parking sensors to go with the already present rears and newly added reverse camera.

*_{No changes have taken place at the rear either. Image: Mazda}*

Carried over is the dual-zone climate control with rear vents and paddle shifters.

Carbon Edition

Introduced as a styling package modelled on the Dynamic, the Carbon keeps its black 18-inch alloy wheels, black mirror caps and red embroidery work inside but receives new additions in the guise of an electric tailgate and a sunroof.

Individual Edition

Completing the range, the CX-30 Individual Edition boats leatherette and suede-trimmed seats Mazda refers to as terracotta, metallic black 18-inch alloy wheels, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

*_{Previous 8.8-inch infotainment system makes way for a new 10.25-inch display. Image: Mazda}*

As with the Dynamic, carried over features include memory function for the mirrors, an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function and the 12-speaker Bose sound system.

Colours and price

In total, six colours are offered; Platinum Quartz, Machine Grey, Jet Black, Polymetal Grey, Soul Crystal Red, Deep Crystal Blue, which replaces Sonic Silver, and Snowflake White Pearl.

Included with each CX-30’s price tag is a three-year/unlimited km warranty and service plan.