• the all-new 2020 mazda cx-30 will be priced starting at $22,945, only a few hundred dollars more than the mazda 3 sedan, which starts at $22,420.
• the cx-30 will be equipped with the mazda 3's 2.5-liter inline-four engine, which makes 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque.
• the compact crossover is expected to go on sale in early 2020.

with mazda's desirable crossover body style and the underpinnings of the mazda 3, the all-new cx-30 was only missing an attractive price, and now it has one. even though it was not named cx-4, it fits neatly between the cx-3 and cx-5 in mazda's lineup. starting at $22,945, the all-new 2020 cx-30 is just over $500 more expensive than the mazda 3.

the cx-30's four trim levels all come equipped with the mazda 3's 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. unlike on the mazda 3, a manual transmission is not available. front-wheel drive is standard on the cx-30, but each trim level comes with available all-wheel drive for $1400. we expect mazda's spark-controlled compression-ignition skyactiv-x 2.0-liter inline-four to be optional after the cx-30 reaches the u.s. market early next year; it’s already available in the mazda 3 in europe.

the lineup closely mirrors the options available with the mazda 3. the all-new vehicle comes with a standard 8.8-inch touchscreen and mazda connected services, which allows owners to lock and unlock, remote start, and monitor their vehicle through the mymazda app. the cx-30 also comes standard with bluetooth, two usb inputs, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, and automated emergency braking.

the select trim level ($24,945 to start) adds apple carplay and android auto capability, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and keyless entry. the preferred model starts at $27,245 and adds 12-speaker bose audio, a shark-fin antenna, heated front seats, a memory eight-way driver's seat with lumbar, a gloss-finish black grille, and three months of siriusxm. the top trim level, the cx-30 premium, has a head-up display, leather seats, a power liftgate and moonroof, paddle shifters, and led head- and taillights. that model is priced starting at $29,245.

we expect the cx-30 to go on sale early in 2020.