Mazda CX-30 remains a chic and dependable crossover pick
That is a considerable length of time in modern motoring terms, but the sleek, curvaceous aesthetic appeal of the model remains as desirable as it was then.
Pricing ranges from R531,800 for the basic Active version while R579,400 gets you into the Dynamic grade. The Carbon Edition, with its dark accents, is R597,800 and the range-topping Individual we tested costs R641,900. Pricing includes a five-year/unlimited mileage warranty and service plan.
On the outside, the 18-inch, glossy black alloys are the biggest differentiation of the Individual versus its lesser siblings.
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