Mazda CX30 has arrived

Japanese automobile giant Mazda has launched its new subcompact SUV, the CX30, which sits somewhere between the smaller CX3 and the souped-up CX5. The CX30 is a true head-turner at first glance, thanks to a sleek aerodynamic exterior that reflects Mazda’s kodo philosophy of “breathing life into a car.” Inside, you have refined aesthetics similar to those of European cars: tasteful design, modest color schemes and a lot of automated comfort facilities, including an electronic sunroof and a lift-gate opener. The CX30, which is powered by a Skyactive-G 2.0-liter engine, is available in three types, and is priced from B989,000 to B1,199,000. We’re betting it’ll give the Toyota CH-R and Honda HR-V a run for their money.