2027 Mazda CX-30 gets more features but loses AWD options

Key highlights

• The 2027 Mazda CX-30 range starts at $34,760 before on-road costs, with prices rising by up to $2,300.
• New G25 Evolve SP and G25 GT grades join the line-up, bringing additional equipment and more choice in petrol powertrains.
• All-wheel drive is now exclusive to the flagship G25 Astina, while several grades gain larger touchscreens and upgraded safety features.

Mazda has updated its CX-30 small SUV range in Australia for 2027, adding equipment, introducing two new grades and trimming the number of variants available with all-wheel drive.

On sale now as of October 23, 2026, the revised range starts at $34,760 before on-road costs for the G20 Pure front-wheel-drive model. Prices have increased by between $400 and $2,300 across the range, with the largest rise applying to the G25 GT SP FWD.

The new G25 Evolve SP and G25 GT expand the range with more powerful petrol engines and additional features. Meanwhile, the G20 Touring LE and G25 Touring variants have been discontinued, and the G25 GT SP is no longer available with optional all-wheel drive.

That leaves the G25 Astina as the only CX-30 grade offering all-wheel drive in Australia. Buyers choosing this flagship version will pay $49,460 before on-road costs, a $2,000 premium over the front-wheel-drive variant.

The move further narrows the choice for buyers who want additional traction without stepping up to the most expensive grade.

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Larger touchscreen and more standard equipment

The entry-level G20 Pure, G20 Evolve and G20 Touring now receive a 10.25-inch Mazda Connect infotainment touchscreen, replacing the previous 8.8-inch display that did not support touch input.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard on the Pure for the first time, bringing the entry-level model into line with the rest of the range.

Mazda has made smaller equipment changes elsewhere. All grades, except the Pure, now receive factory-fitted roof rails, while the Evolve gains illuminated vanity mirrors. Fixed LED daytime running lights replace the previous halogen units on the Pure, Evolve, Evolve SP, Touring, GT and GT SP.

The G25 GT SP also gains ventilated front seats, a feature previously reserved for the Astina. Its former burgundy leather upholstery has been replaced with white synthetic leather-look material and grey suede inserts.

The new G25 Evolve SP gets black 18-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black exterior trim and black cloth upholstery with red stitching. The G25 GT adds features including a sunroof, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and black leather upholstery.

Safety technology gets an upgrade

The updated CX-30 receives improvements to its autonomous emergency braking system, which can now detect motorcyclists, junction turns and direct head-on collisions.

These additions expand the system’s ability to identify potential hazards in situations that may be more complicated than following another car on a straight road. However, driver assistance systems remain a supplement to attentive driving rather than a replacement for it.

The G25 Evolve SP and G25 GT also include a surround-view monitor, driver monitoring camera, front cross-traffic alert and Mazda’s Cruising and Traffic Support system. The latter assists with driving in congested traffic.

On the Astina, adaptive LED headlights gain a glare-free high-beam function designed to improve visibility while reducing glare for other road users.

New colours and revised pricing

The 2027 Mazda CX-30 introduces Zinc Green, a colour that recently debuted on the Mazda MX-5, alongside Aero Grey. Ceramic and Zircon Sand have been removed from the colour palette.

Aero Grey is available at no extra cost, while Zinc Green attracts a $595 premium. Other optional metallic and premium finishes include Polymetal Grey, Machine Grey and Soul Red Crystal, each priced at an additional $595.

The revised Australian range is priced as follows, excluding on-road costs:

With the changes, Mazda has focused on adding equipment and refining the CX-30 range rather than introducing a major redesign. Buyers still have several front-wheel-drive options, but anyone wanting all-wheel drive now has just one grade to consider.

For Australian buyers comparing small SUVs, the updated touchscreen, expanded safety functions and added comfort features improve the CX-30’s standard equipment offering. However, the reduced AWD availability is an important consideration for those who specifically want the extra traction.