2026 Mazda CX-30 · Trim vs trim · five-seat SUV

2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium vs 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition: what's the difference?

The 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition costs $770 more. It starts at $34,410 as a five-seat SUV with the Skyactiv-G 2.5L · 227 on 87 octane, and the 2.5 S Premium at $33,640 with the Skyactiv-G 2.5L · 186 hp. The 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition changes the engine, wheels, top, seats and exterior trim. It gets 25 , 2 less than the 2.5 S Premium's 27. It makes 227 hp, 41 more than the 2.5 S Premium's 186.

Our CX-30 data has all eight U.S. 2026 , both engines and their standard factory equipment. It doesn't have other and markets, paint and interior selections, port/dealer and option-adjusted weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

2.5 S Premium, as it comes
2.5 S Premium$33,640
2.5 Turbo Aire Edition, as it comes
2.5 Turbo Aire Edition$34,410

What changes, as they come

Numbers
What2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Aire Edition
Horsepower2.5 S Premium186 hp2.5 Turbo Aire Edition227 hp
Combined mpg2.5 S Premium27 mpg2.5 Turbo Aire Edition25 mpg
City mpg2.5 S Premium24 mpg2.5 Turbo Aire Edition22 mpg
Highway mpg2.5 S Premium31 mpg2.5 Turbo Aire Edition30 mpg
Parts
What2.5 S Premium2.5 Turbo Aire Edition
Engine2.5 S PremiumSkyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder · 186 hp2.5 Turbo Aire EditionSkyactiv-G 2.5L turbo · 227 hp on 87 octane
Wheels2.5 S Premium18-inch Silver Metallic alloy wheels2.5 Turbo Aire Edition18-inch Black Metallic alloy wheels
Top2.5 S PremiumSilver roof rails2.5 Turbo Aire EditionBlack roof rails
Seats2.5 S PremiumBlack or white leather seats2.5 Turbo Aire EditionWhite leatherette seats with gray synthetic suede inserts
Exterior trim2.5 S PremiumBody-color mirrors and bright grille wing2.5 Turbo Aire EditionBlack mirrors, grille wing and badges

The same on both: cargo behind the rear seats (20.2 cu ft).

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The 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition five-seat SUV, as it comes

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2.5 Turbo Aire Edition

 

2026 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition8″ CLEARANCE104.4″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS

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  • Has AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Heated wheel
  • Has Surround camera
  • Has Bose audio
Drive
i-Activ AWD · standard
Transmission
Six-speed automatic · Sport mode
Torque
310 lb-ft on 87 · 320 on 93 octane
City / hwy
22 / 30 mpg
Cargo, folded
45.2 ft³ · row 2 folded
Seats
White leatherette seats with gray synthetic suede inserts
Rear legroom
36.3″
Tires
215/55R18 all-season tires
Center display
10.25″ · wireless phone connection
Touch function
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto on 10.25″ display
Audio
Bose 12-speaker audio
Roof
Power sliding-glass moonroof
Camera
360 View Monitor
Liftgate
Power
Driver assistance
Radar cruise with Stop and Go · attentive driver required
Rear seats
60/40 folding bench · two rows

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Lower starting price than the CX-30

2026 CX-30: $26,375

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Higher available horsepower than the CX-30

2026 CX-30: 227 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the CX-30

2026 CX-30: 27 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

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