2020 Mazda CX-30 Comes To America With 186 HP From $21,900

Update: We’ve added new images of the Mazda CX-30 small crossover from the 2019 LA Auto Show floor in the gallery below

Not long after the 2020 Mazda CX-30 was announced for global markets, the crossover has been showcased in U.S.-spec at the ongoing Los Angeles Auto Show.

All CX-30 models sold in the United States will come as standard with a 2.5-liter Skyactiv four-cylinder engine delivering 186 HP and 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) of torque mated to a Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission.

Style Around The World: Europe’s 2020 Mazda CX-30 Reveals All Its Secrets In 206 Photos

Crossovers like the Mazda CX-30 spend the vast majority of their lives handling everyday driving duties on regular roads, but Mazda has equipped its latest model with an off-road traction assist feature that helps drivers on uneven terrain.

According to the automaker, the system kicks in when the diagonal wheels lose traction, reducing the engine torque and increasing the brake force on the wheels that slip. This transfers power to the wheels that do have traction, enabling the driver to have control of the vehicle. Other important aspects of the vehicle’s drivetrain is G-Vectoring Control Plus and front-wheel drive as standard as well as Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive that’s available as an option.

Visually, the crossover looks virtually identical in U.S. guise as it does in international form. It is Mazda’s second model to adopt the latest evolution of its Kodo design philosophy, has a sleek silhouette and will be available in seven body colors.

The cabin features Mazda’s human-centric cockpit. There is an 8.8-inch central display as standard and an available Head-Up Display. Also included as standard is an eight-speaker sound system with HD Radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, a host of storage cubbies, and two front USB ports. One step up in the range from the entry-level model brings customers to the CX-30 Select that gains Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Mazda’s Advanced Keyless Entry.

One step further up in the range is the Mazda CX-30 Preferred, which includes a Bose 12-speaker premium audio system, gloss finish speaker grilles, shark fin antenna, heated front seats, eight-way power and memory driver’s seats with lumbar support, memory position door mirrors, and SiriusXM with a three-month trial subscription. Last, but not least, is the CX-30 Premium that adds Mazda’s Active Driving Display (HUD), leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, Adaptive Front Lighting system, roof rails, paddle shifters, cylinder deactivation, and LED Signature headlights and taillights.

Key safety features that come standard across the range include Driver Attention Alert, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Smart Brake Support, and High Beam Control.