Suv Petrol Automatic FWD 5-seat

Mazda CX-30

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First-generation DM-series Mazda CX-30 using seventh-generation Mazda architecture Current version 2021 Body style SUV
CX-30 is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 651,500
On-road in
ZAR 673,572
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 651,500
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 2,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,300
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 4,200
Insurance
ZAR 9,773
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 651,500
Finance estimate from ZAR 9,457/month Based on 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1998cc (2.0L) Torque:213Nm (157 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:175mm (6.9″) Power:121kW (162 bhp) Boot295L (10.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 15.2 km/l (36 mpg)
City 12.2 km/l (29 mpg)
Highway 17.9 km/l (42 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Mazda CX-30 in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 9,457
Total Interest
ZAR 137,409
Total Payable
ZAR 567,409
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Mazda CX-30

CX-30 is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The Mazda CX-30 fills a specific place in the South African market: a compact premium-leaning crossover for buyers who want Mazda3-generation cabin design with more ground clearance and easier crossover access. The current South African range is 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD. Because every edition shares engine, gearbox and front-wheel drive, equipment use should determine the upgrade decision. All four editions use a 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine delivering 121 kW and 213 Nm through a six-speed automatic gearbox to the front wheels. A five-seat cabin, 295-litre boot and 10.25-inch display are central to the current range. Higher editions add richer upholstery, seat adjustment, audio, camera and active-safety equipment. The natural buyer is someone seeking a compact premium-leaning crossover for buyers who want Mazda3-generation cabin design with more ground clearance and easier crossover access. The raised seating position and compact crossover dimensions work well for commuting, while front and rear sensor coverage, camera views and wheel choice become increasingly important in tight spaces. The 121 kW engine and six-speed automatic provide a consistent powertrain across every edition, allowing buyers to focus on seat comfort, assistance systems and audio rather than performance differences. On faster roads in the CX-30, the useful questions are stability in wind, passing response at altitude, braking with a full passenger load and how often its drivetrain changes gear or calls on a range extender. It is suited to maintained gravel and damaged tar rather than deep sand, rock work or low-range routes. The Mazda CX-30 deserves consideration for its clearly defined role as a compact premium-leaning crossover for buyers who want Mazda3-generation cabin design with more ground clearance and easier crossover access. A proper look at the CX-30 begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a South African price reference of R539,800 sits beside engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol, while a power output of 121 kW @ 6000 rpm sets a practical boundary. Here, a 6-Speed Auto transmission sits beside a front-wheel drive drivetrain, while a front-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary for CX-30. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for CX-30. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for CX-30

Mazda CX-30 — Quick Facts

Mazda CX-30 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Base Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 539,800
2.0 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 588,100
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Top Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 606,800
2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD Flagship Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 651,500
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD Base Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 539,800
2.0 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD Mid Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 588,100
2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD Top Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 606,800
2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD Flagship Petrol Efficiency15.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 651,500
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Mazda CX-30 Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Mazda CX-30 Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for CX-30 can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a South African price reference of R539,800 and engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
Short-trip fuel use can differ materially from a combined claim, while an electrified CX-30 only delivers its best operating-cost case when charging is convenient and consistently used. The urban test for CX-30 should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded
Highway
For highway buyers, the CX-30 needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for CX-30. Run CX-30 at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a front-wheel drive drivetrain, a South African price reference of R588,100 and a South African price reference of R606,800 is more informative than maximum speed for CX-30. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for CX-30
Off-Road
A 6-Speed Auto transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for CX-30. For CX-30, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for CX-30. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for CX-30

Mazda CX-30 — Should You Buy It?

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CX-30 deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Dynamic is the everyday value step, Carbon adds a sport-themed appearance, and Individual is the comfort-led flagship. Buyers comparing the CX-30 should request a written quotation for the exact derivative, ask whether paint or dealer accessories change the financed amount and check that warranty and service-plan start dates are recorded correctly. A fair review of CX-30 should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 121 kW @ 6000 rpm, a 6-Speed Automatic transmission and a 6-Speed Auto transmission can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R539,800
  • ✓Engine: 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 121 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-Speed Auto
  • ✓Drivetrain: FWD
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for CX-30 can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for CX-30 depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written CX-30 quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate CX-30 budget.
  • ✕A short CX-30 test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕CX-30 capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent CX-30 grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published CX-30 figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm CX-30 stock and support terms.

Mazda CX-30 FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Mazda CX-30 run from R539,800 to R651,500, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2.0 Active Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Carbon Edition Auto FWD, 2.0 Individual Edition Auto FWD. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Mazda CX-30 is 175 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Mazda CX-30 is 1998 cc, with output shown as 121 kW (162 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Mazda CX-30 is around 15.2 km/l.

The best buyer for CX-30 can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a South African price reference of R539,800 and engine of 2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

Short-trip fuel use can differ materially from a combined claim, while an electrified CX-30 only delivers its best operating-cost case when charging is convenient and consistently used. The urban test for CX-30 should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a...

For highway buyers, the CX-30 needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for CX-30.

Buyers researching the Mazda CX-30 often compare it with rivals such as Omoda C7 , Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross , Ford Territory , Chery Tiggo 8 Pro , Tata Harrier . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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