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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Mazda
The Mazda CX-30 is a subcompact crossover that punches well above its size on material quality and driving feel.
Model profile
Mazda revealed the CX-30 in 2019 and it reached the US market as a 2020 model. It sits on the same platform as the current Mazda3 and slots between the tiny CX-3 and the larger CX-5. There has been one generation to date, with a mid-cycle update that added the turbocharged engine to the US range for 2021 and later refined the trim structure.
Powertrain and equipment
US CX-30s centre on two petrol fours. The standard 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated engine produces around 186 hp and 252 Nm, a smooth and willing unit for everyday use.
The CX-30 is a five-door, five-seat crossover only. US trims run from the base model through Select, Preferred, Premium and the Turbo and Turbo Premium Plus grades. Higher trims add leather, a Bose sound system, a sunroof, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display and a 360-degree camera.
Vehicle selection
The CX-30 sells strongly in the US, so availability of used examples is good across model years and trims.
A US CX-30 makes sense for the driver who wants premium feel and sharp handling in a compact footprint, and especially for anyone chasing the 2.5 Turbo AWD combination that offers hot-hatch pace in an understated crossover.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): 5-door subcompact SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): 5 |
| Engine | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): 2.5 L turbo inline-4 (Skyactiv-G) |
| Power | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): approx. 227-250 hp |
| Torque | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): approx. 434 Nm |
| Transmission | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): i-Activ AWD (FWD on base) |
| 0-100 km/h | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): approx. 6.0-6.5 s |
| Length | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): approx. 4.40 m |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): approx. 2.65 m |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): approx. 1,500-1,600 kg |
| Fuel | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): Petrol |
| Cargo (rear up) | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): approx. 570 L |
| Model years | Typical figure (2.5 Turbo AWD): 2020 onward |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Mazda CX-30 reliability is a strong point, and the mechanicals are well proven, but a few Mazda CX-30 common problems deserve attention. The naturally aspirated 2.5 can experience carbon build-up over time, mitigated on later engines by cylinder deactivation and by keeping to service intervals. Early cars had software niggles with the i-Activsense driver aids and the infotainment, largely resolved by updates.
Germany and Europe
US cars run miles per hour, US radio bands and psi tyre pressures, and the rear lighting and headlight beam pattern follow US standards.
Expect to verify or convert the headlights to European specification, confirm a working rear fog lamp, and have the odometer read and documented in kilometres.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Whether a duty benefit may be available for the specific vehicle is assessed individually. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the case and provide non-binding support through the process.
Yes. The turbocharged CX-30, often with i-Activ AWD, is one of the main reasons buyers here import a US example.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
It is among the more dependable cars in its class, provided the service history is complete and intervals were kept.
US headlights usually need verification or conversion, and a rear fog lamp must be fitted and working for approval.
Around 570 litres with the rear seats up, competitive for a subcompact crossover.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker; you pay the vehicle price plus transparent import costs.
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