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I had a great time in the all-new Mazda CX-30 with the premium package. The CX-30 is a compact crossover. It features Mazda’s striking design language. The model I drove had a very premium fit and finish and exceptional materials. That made it enjoyable driving as far west on I-70 and I-270 to the Western parts of Maryland. I also drove on I-81 to the Northeast and parts of West Virginia. In addition, I did driving around the Washington Metropolitan area on I-495 driving up I-95 North. I experienced an exceptional balance of power styling in a nice premium package.
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Underneath the hood is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder skyactiv g engine that makes 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque.
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In my drives around the Washington DC metropolitan area, it was more than adequate. There’s also a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Another thing I loved was the steering assist and the safety technology. I especially enjoyed the adaptive cruise control. I also enjoyed the Bose sound system.
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I was able to listen to my song Paradise that I wrote with the music department at Carnegie Mellon. It features 12 speakers and the sound was rich, especially the piano melodies. It brought a sense of calm to me. In addition, the model I drove also had an all-wheel drive system.
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Which made for excellent handling and driving. There’s an 8.8-inch full-color telematic system where I was able to integrate Apple CarPlay. It also has Android Auto capabilities. The power liftgate came in handy on my several trips to the grocery store.
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Driving in and out there was also a lot of cargo space. I was able to carry some materials in the trunk. I rode around with my family who really enjoyed the quality of the seats. Other features include a sunroof and LED lighting. It all came in a fuel-efficient package.
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The CX-30 gets an EPA-rated 33 miles per gallon on the highway. Starting price of the Mazda CX-30 is $21,900. The CX-30 is very critical in Mazda’s lineup. It slots right behind right below the CX-50 that is now being manufactured in Alabama. The CX-30 is manufactured in Mexico. For more information visit www.MazdaUSA.com