The new Mazda CX-30 HEV offers taste of hybrid power

The new Mazda CX-30 HEV now has higher equipment levels, including enhanced safety and convenience features, as it cements its position as the most elegant in the market.

The CX-30 combines the bold stance of an SUV with the sleek profile of a coupe. The award-winning design is a sophisticated evolution of Mazda’s KODO design philosophy and embodies Utsuroi—using the interplay of light and shadow to form the foundation of its captivating design.

Mazda’s signature wing on the CX-30 takes a sharper and deeper form, achieving a strong, refined look, while the diagonal angle of the rear window gives the vehicle a distinct silhouette. The narrow arch shape of the tailgate makes for a powerful stance, with no compromises to its luggage capacity. Further elevating this sporty elegance is the signature wing’s new Black Chrome finish. Piano Black window garnishes complete the exterior changes.

For 2024, the new CX-30 is available in six colors—Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, Platinum Quartz, Polymetal Gray, Deep Crystal Blue, and Snowflake White Pearl.

“The Japanese master craftsmen have always prized simplicity of form, of being beautifully pure,” says Steven Tan, President and CEO of Mazda Philippines. “This inspired our designers to trim back elements and create something dynamic yet elegant, restrained yet vital. This is how we perceive Japanese aesthetics—a sensibility that has created emotionally moving cars.”

The CX-30 is powered by a 2.0-liter e-Skyactiv-G engine equipped with the 24-volt Mazda Hybrid system. This innovative system captures and stores energy that is normally wasted during braking into a lightweight lithium-ion battery. That stored energy is then used to drive an integrated electric motor that sends additional power to the drivetrain, while also powering the CX-30’s electrical system. In certain circumstances, it can coast on electric power alone. The compact motor generates an extra 6.9 PS and 49 Nm, helping boost overall outputs to 164 PS at 6,000 rpm and 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm. This is mated to a Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic with Sports Mode and Paddle Shifters.

The 2024 Mazda CX-30 2.0L HEV is priced at P1,995,000 and is offered with Mazda’s industry-leading ownership package—a 5-year free service plan which covers the expenses of periodic maintenance at either 6-month or 10,000-km intervals for up to five years or 100,000 km.