Is the 2023 Mazda MX-30 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 30.1 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.4 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 64% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $54 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 64% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the MX-30 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 30.1 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 21.0 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the MX-30 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,110 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 143 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | No |
| Length | 173.3 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 6.2 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the MX-30 a good commuter car?
Yes. $54 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $54
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
Is the MX-30 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.4 in clearance, 61.4 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the MX-30 a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the MX-30 worth the money?
No. Priced 64% above cars like it.
- Price, FWD
- $34,110
- Predicted price
- $20,764
- Gap
- +$13,346 (+64%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the MX-30 a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-30 FWD | $34,110 | 6.2 cents | 21.0 cu ft | 143 hp |
| Hyundai Kona EV SE FWD | $33,550 | 4.7 cents | 45.8 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | $33,840 | 6.0 cents | 54.6 cu ft | 180 hp |
Compared with 1,163 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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