Mazda 2021 CX-30 interior review

At the price point of the 2021MazdaCX-30, no small crossover can boast a more luxurious and upscale interior.This makes perfect sense, considering that's exactly whatMazdais aiming for in the entry-level luxury segment.

Mazdalikes to talk endlessly about ergonomics and tweaking the interior to best suit the driver, not just talk.It's designed to be beautiful by nature, but it's also fun to use.As a crossover, the driver's seat entry and exit is high enough to slide right in without needing to squat or elevate yourself - I prefer a low-slung car, but there's no denying that over-the-knee overhead is great for old knees is beneficial.

Once inside, you'll experience Mazda3 vibrations immediately.That's because it's nearly identical to 3 (shown in red almost at the bottom right), albeit with some notable differences.First, the top of the dashboard is slightly different.It's still a two-tier design, but the infotainment screen integration is done differently.They accomplish the same thing, but the Mazda3's top layer and extra stitching feel more classy.Mazda also employs a rounded outward element, unlike the sharp Mazda3.Nice integrated air vents on either side of the steering wheel and hidden in the passenger side trim panel, while the simple climate control interface is tactile.

All the buttons, knobs and things you interact with appear to be intentionally designed and, like a more expensive Mercedes-Benz or Audi, are well damped.The soft leather steering wheel isn't overly thick and doesn't have any artificial sportiness.Even the metallic buttons are intuitive, as there are prominent tabs for things like volume and cruise control speed, making quick, hands-free adjustments easy.The theme inherits the controls for the audio and infotainment system.