Small, fast and fun.

That’s the easiest way to describe the 2025 Mazda CX-30, a subcompact SUV which I recently got the chance to experience.

Specifically, I tested a 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Turbo model. The 2025 CX-30 sees little change from the previous model year.

The CX-30 is Mazda’s smallest SUV model, and it features a bold design, tiny interior, and a perky powerplant that packs a lot of punch into this small package.

As the market for tiny SUVs continues to be a popular one, especially with younger buyers who can’t afford or don’t want the behemoth SUVs of the past, vehicles like the CX-30 have a major opportunity for growth.

Read on to learn more about how this fun little ride compares in the segment — which includes offerings such as the Volkswagen Taos, Chevy Trailblazer, Hyundai Kona and more.