Finally saw one together with a cx-5... both were this dark blue.. its a mehhh.
Mazda to Start Assembling CX-30 in Malaysia
(source: https://www.carguid*.ph/2021/03/mazd...0-in.html#more)
CX-30 Turbo
That 250hp crossover hot hatchback put a smile to Doug DeMuro's face [emoji1787]
Too bad Mazda PH is unlikely going to bring this turbo charged skyactiv engine here.
The Mazda CX-30 Turbo Is Today?s Version of a Hot Hatchback
Mazda CX-30 Turbo | It's Too Premium For You - YouTube
CX-30 continues to reap awards.
It was also named Top Gear Philippines COTY.
But I wonder how the real world sales are here in the Philippines?
I hardly see any on the road in the few times that I am out.
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Walang benta. Usual naman yan for Mazda - dami awards, walang benta. The Mazda 3 has been their most successful model locally but still has not outsold the Civic or Altis.
Am a happy Mazda owner but hindi talaga siya designed for mass market success - masyado masikip and mahal for the typical car buyer.
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Agree. May benta naman pero very small compared to other brands perceieved with high resale value.
With Mazda's premium slogan which puts their models on top of the average Honda/Toyota model but cheaper than the luxury brands like Lexus and Euro brands, it will be a huge challenge for them to achieve better sales.
I guess Mazda is not really aiming for mass appeal. They are going for the premium brand and high quality that can compete with the luxury brands without the high pricetag.
A few of my neighbors have Mazda3, Mazda6, CX5, and CX9. Wala ako napansin na CX30. Mas marami pa naka Explorer at LC200 kaysa CX9.
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The CX30 came out during the pandemic after the BP3. Not many out there.
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I can still vividly remember my conversation with a coworker who has a family biz buy/sell car. I told her I prefer the Mazda3 over the Toyota Altis and Honda Civic. Driving dynamics, simplicity of the interior controls (physical buttons better than touchscreen), elegant exterior design.
She told me "but Mazda has very low resale value"
To which I said "I don't buy a car for high resale value. It's a long term relationship for me. I buy something because it will meet my daily driving needs, and because I love the car."
Yes, I have an emotional attachment to all the cars my family has owned.
Most cars depreciate value after being sold. Resale value is not a huge factor for me.
CX30 is the ugly duckling of the kodo family. Huge wheel arches on a lifted hatchback looks awkward af. 1.5M for the base model, its priced not to sell. Just like the Rav4.
No wonder we're seeing so many Ford Territories and Geely Coolrays. Looks, power, and price make for a best seller in the subcompact crossover segment never mind if its from China.