2026 Mazda CX 30 Turbo | More Than Just My Favorite Mazda

Forget any complaints I have made about Mazda's turbo and 6-speed automatic in their larger vehicles, because this combo is pure gold in the smallest Mazda in America: the CX-30. It's so good in fact that if you're shopping for a Lexus UX or Acura ADX, I'd recommend dropping by your Mazda dealer for a spin first, then deciding exactly how much an A or L on your next car's steering wheel is worth over the humble M.... Here's why we don't talk about reliability much: https://youtu.be/WicesuUvTXo And resale value? Same thing: https://youtu.be/635cX7A3E_Y Join this channel to get access to perks! https://www.youtube.com/@AAutoBuyersGuide/membership Support on Patreon: patreon.com/autobuyersguide Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod: https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoBuyersGuidePodcast EV Buyers Guide: https://www.youtube.com/c/evbuyersguide The Mountain Garden: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMountainGarden Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/ #FordMaverick #MaverickLobo #2026Maverick #FordMaverickLobo #MaverickReview #MaverickvsRidgeline #MaverickVsSantaCruz #SmallTruck #CompactPickup #TruckReview #CarReview #AutoBuyersGuide 0:00 Intro: Maverick's Rise & What Makes the Lobo Different 0:32 Pricing History: From $21K to $43K in Four Years 2:20 Exterior Design & Lobo-Specific Styling 4:34 Size Reality Check: Nearly 201 Inches Is Not Compact 6:34 2.0L Turbo, the Second-Gear Delete & How It Gets Faster 8:24 Torque-Vectoring Rear Axle Deep Dive 9:49 Interior, Front Seats & Back Seat / Child Seat Fitment 15:50 Infotainment, Controls & Dashboard 18:16 0-60, Braking, Handling & Ride Quality 24:53 Fuel Economy, Pricing & Full Competitor Comparison