Mazda CX-30 2026 Unveiled with New Aire Edition and More Features

Mazda reveals the 2026 CX-30 with new Aire Edition, 10.25-inch touchscreen, LSD, and enhanced comfort features. Pricing starts at $25,975 in the U.S.

Mazda has revealed the 2026 CX-30, emphasizing clear progress over the current 2025 model. The headline addition is the Aire Edition, offered with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines. These trims bring gloss-black exterior badges, 18-inch black wheels, and a bright interior with gray suede-like inserts and contrast stitching, creating a more open cabin feel.

The technical upgrades go further than styling. All 2026 CX-30s now feature a Brake Limited Slip Differential to improve traction and stability, along with updated dampers for enhanced ride comfort. Standard i-Activ AWD, G-Vectoring Control Plus, and Off-Road Traction Assist remain core to the driving experience.

The infotainment package has been modernized: the Preferred trim now receives a 10.25-inch touchscreen, while Select Sport gains wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. New additions such as wireless phone charging, a heated steering wheel, and a 360-degree view monitor were not available on the 2025 model.

Pricing has risen by about a thousand dollars over the current 2025 model year, starting at $25,975 for the base 2.5 S and topping out at $37,900 for the Turbo Premium Plus. In 2024, CX-30 sales reached 87,640 units in the U.S., exceeding 2023 levels, though analysts note early signs of a softening market and a shift toward the larger CX-50.

Reviewers continue to call the CX-30 one of the most engaging crossovers to drive, praising the added equipment for 2026 and the Aire Edition’s cabin materials and design. Deliveries of the 2026 model are expected by late 2025, with full test drives likely appearing this fall.