The Mazda CX-30 is a standard-setter among subcompact SUVs, boasting refined accommodations, engaging performance, and sophisticated design, in a nimble package. It's also generously equipped, offering many premium amenities across eight trim levels. The 2026 Mazda CX-30 sees a handful of trim level updates, including more accessible amenities and new dark-themed Aire Edition variants. To help you determine the ideal match for your Knoxville or Asheville-area drives, here's a quick look at a few highlights from each tier.
2.5 S
- i-ACTIV AWD® with Off-road Traction Assist
- Brake limited-slip differential
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- 7-inch LCD Meter Display
- 8.8-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 6-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics audio system
- Smart Brake Support
- Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Driver Attention Alert
- High Beam Control
- Blind Spot Monitoring; Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
2.5 S Select Sport
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents
- 8-way power driver's seat with memory
- Heated front seats
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
2.5 S Preferred
The Preferred trim adds style and seating enhancements like:
- Gloss-black grille
- Rain-sensing wipers
- One-touch power moonroof
- Leatherette-trimmed sport seats
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless charging pad
- Smart Brake Support-Rear and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
2.5 S Aire Edition
- Gloss black badges
- 18-inch black metallic aluminum alloy wheels
- Black roof rails and side mirrors
- Gray suede-like interior trimming with light gray stitching
2.5 S Carbon Edition
Builds on 2.5 S Preferred
- Polymetal Gray Metallic exterior paint
- Black-painted, heated side mirrors
- Red leather-trimmed sport seats
- Black-painted alloy wheels
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio
- Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror
2.5 S Premium
- Signature LED headlights and taillights
- Adaptive Front-lighting System
- Power liftgate
- Leather upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Mazda Navigation System
- Full-color Active Driving Display
- 360-degree View Monitor
- Traffic Sign Recognition
2.5 Turbo Aire Edition
This new trim is similar to the 2.5 S Aire Edition. However, it upgrades to a turbocharged 2.5-liter SKYACTIV® engine, generating up to 250 horsepower/320 pound-feet of torque with premium fuel.
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
For discerning Skowhegan shoppers seeking the most deluxe Mazda CX-30 experience, this fully loaded top-tier trim adds several technology enhancements, including:
- Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo four-cylinder engine
- Paddle shifters
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Cruising and Traffic Support
- Front and rear parking sensors
Test-Drive a New Mazda CX-30 near Bristol and Kingsport, TN
Reach out to Johnson City Mazda for more information about the updated 2026 Mazda CX-30 and to schedule a test drive. We'd love to give you a tour.