Verdict
At RM144,409 versus RM154,409, the Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium asks RM10,000 more than the Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ 2WD. The catch is that the hard numbers barely move: both use a 1,998 cc petrol engine with 162 hp and 213 Nm, both quote 6.4 L/100 km, both have 430 litres of boot space and seven airbags. The real change is front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive. For most Malaysian buyers, the 2WD is the rational buy unless AWD is a must.
2.0G High+ 2WD
Pick the Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ 2WD if RM10,000 saved matters more than getting all-wheel drive.
2.0G High+ Premium
Pick the Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium if you specifically want all-wheel drive and are happy paying RM154,409 for the same 162 hp and 430-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ 2WD RM144,409; Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium RM154,409
- Driven wheels: Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ 2WD Front Wheel Drive; Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium All Wheel Drive
- Engine output: both get a 1,998 cc petrol engine with 162 hp and 213 Nm
- Fuel economy and top speed: both quote 6.4 L/100 km and 196 km/h
- Practicality: both have 5 seats and a 430-litre boot
- Safety and warranty: both get 7 airbags, auto emergency braking and a 5-year warranty
2.0G High+ 2WD
- RM10,000 cheaper
- Same 162 hp and 213 Nm
- Same 430-litre boot and seven airbags
- Front-wheel drive only
- No fuel economy advantage over the Premium
- No spec advantage beyond the lower price
2.0G High+ Premium
- Gets all-wheel drive
- Same 6.4 L/100 km claim as the 2WD
- Same seven airbags and auto emergency braking
- Costs RM10,000 more
- No extra power: 162 hp in both
- No extra boot space: 430 litres in both
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 144,409✓ | RM 154,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp | 162 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,453 kg | 1,453 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R56, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 | Toyo Proxes R56 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Driver Monitoring, Cruising & Traffic Support, Emergency Stop Signal | Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Driver Monitoring, Cruising & Traffic Support, Emergency Stop Signal, Off-road Traction Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 10-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable 10-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 439 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
2.0G High+ 2WD vs 2.0G High+ Premium FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ 2WD or Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium better?
For value, the 2WD is better: it is RM10,000 cheaper while matching the Premium for power, torque, fuel economy, space and safety figures. The Premium is better only if you specifically want all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium costs RM154,409 against RM144,409 for the Mazda CX-30 2.0G High+ 2WD, so the gap is RM10,000.
What does the extra RM10,000 buy?
It buys all-wheel drive. Power, torque, top speed, fuel economy, boot space, airbags, warranty and road tax are unchanged between the two variants.