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2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo: Pretty and potent

This small crossover is a real looker, but now Mazda offers it with a turbocharged engine that provides dramatically more oomph than the base powerplant can muster.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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This is the handsome and potent 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo.

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This is a seriously attractive vehicle.

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Turbo models come standard with 18-inch wheels.

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Power is provided by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that belts out 250 horses and 320 pound-feet of torque when you put 93-octane fuel in the tank.

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This is a seriously smooth and responsive engine.

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The Mazda CX-30 Turbo's interior is super premium. Seriously, it's nicer than what you get in some luxury vehicles. 

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The latest and greatest Mazda Connect infotainment system is displayed on an 8.8-inch screen.

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This subcompact crossover's proportions are just scrumptious. 

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This vehicle's front seats are comfortable but its aft accommodations are a bit tight for taller adults. 

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For more photos of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo, keep clicking through this gallery.

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