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- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Mazda’s updated CX-30 range is now available in South-Africa, and it is one of the Japanese make’s best-selling ranges locally.
Engine:
All CX-30 Editions are still powered by a 2.0 litre petrol-engine that delivers 121 kW of power and 213 Nm of torque. It is connected to a six-speed automatic gearbox.
What’s new?
*Mazda CX-30 2.0L Active AT Edition:
The CX-30 Active may be the entry-level Edition, but it is already equipped with impressive standard features such as Mazda i-Stop, Electronic Parking Brake and a leather-wrapped steering and gearshift knob, to name only a few.
With this update, the following features are added to the CX-30 2.0L Active AT Edition:
Android Auto™ & Wireless Apple CarPlay®, USB (type C) connectivity ports - 2 Ports and a 10.25-inch Display Screen.
* Mazda CX-30 2.0L Dynamic AT Edition:
The Dynamic Edition gets the same updates as above:
Android Auto™ & Wireless Apple CarPlay®, USB (type C) connectivity ports - 2 Ports and a 10.25-inch Display Screen.
* New features on the CX-30 2.0L Dynamic Edition:
In addition to the above-mentioned features, the CX-30 2.0L Dynamic Edition also receives:
18” Alloy Wheels, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Wireless charging (Qi) and Parking Sensors (Front).
*Mazda CX-30 2.0L Carbon AT Edition:
The Mazda CX-30 Carbon Edition boasts standard features like rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, auto paddle transmission switches and black metallic 18-inch alloy wheels.
With this latest range upgrade, the CX-30 Carbon Edition gets:
Power Liftgate and a Sunroof.
This adds to the CX-30 Carbon Edition’s exclusivity and eye-catching style with its black mirrors and red interior stitching.
*Mazda CX-30 2.0L Individual AT Edition:
The Individual Edition is the top-of-the range and will gain all the new features mentioned above. Mazda is proud to introduce a new Retro Sports interior option. With premium new features highlighted by Terracotta upholstery and powerful black contrast elements, this design package brings back the elegance of classic coachwork.
Adding to its premium offer, the CX-30 Individual Edition now also boasts:
Seat trim - Suede & Leatherette (Black & terracotta), 18" Alloy Wheels (Black Metallic), Black outer mirrors, Blindspot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Prices:
CX-30 2.0L Active AT Edition (R531 800), CX-30 2.0L Dynamic AT Edition (R569 400), CX-30 2.0L Carbon Edition AT (R587 500) and the CX-30 2.0L Individual AT Edition (R630 900).
Volkswagen has added two new derivatives to its T-Cross line-up for the 2025 model year. The T-Cross has been the best-selling Volkswagen SUV with over 36 000 cars sold since its launch in 2019.
Volkswagen found a gap in it SUV line-up between the range-topping Touareg and the Tiguan and will fill it with its new Tayron set to arrive locally in the second half of 2025 when pricing and engine specifications will be announced. The Tayron will launch with two equipment lines - Life and R-Line.
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