by Thom Taylor. Published on February 6, 2023. 2 min read. The inline-6 engine is experiencing a resurgence after being shoved in a corner by V8 engines beginning in 1949. Sixes continued to be available for decades after, but always in the shadow of V8s. More is always better, or so thought many automakers. But a funny thing is happening.
For 2023, the CX-30's base engine gets a boost in horsepower (191, up from 186) and an increase in gas mileage of 2 mpg both in the city and on the highway. Otherwise, there are no major differences between the 2022 and 2023 CX-30 models. Here are the key changes for the Mazda CX-30 over the last few years:
Mazda Navigation System; Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink Ž 6; Smart Brake Support-Rear 7; Rear Cross Traffic Alert 5 with Smart Brake Support - Rear Crossing 8; 360° View Monitor 9; Traffic Sign Recognition 10; Traffic Jam Assist 11; 2.5 Turbo Hatchback features:
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