2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD
What the 2.5 Carbon Turbo adds over the 2.5 S
| Spec | 2.5 S | 2.5 Carbon Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3419 lbs | 3527 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Cylinder Deactivation | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo |
| Front headroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Tire size | 215/65R16 | 215/55R18 |
| Total interior volume | 94.1 cu-ft | 93.8 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.25" full-color center display with touchscreen functionality in AA/CP, 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish, 215/55R18 all-season tires, 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, AM/FM/HD Radio®, Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents, Alexa Built-In, Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration (wireless), Badging - Turbo badge, Dual exhaust outlets - Large, Engine Harmonic Enhancer, Front grille - gloss black finish, Gear selector - leather-wrapped, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Interior trim with bright finish - IP decoration panel, steering wheel switch, inner handles, front door decoration panel, heater control dial and ventilation louver bezel & knob, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system, Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass, Qi Wireless Charger, Rear combination lights - Signature Illumination, Roof Rails - Black, Roof Rails - Silver, SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine, Seat material - leather (black or white), Seat material - leatherette (terracotta & black suede), Side garnish - piano black, Side mirrors - black, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators, Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated, Side mirrors - tilt in reverse with memory positioning, Steering wheel – leather-wrapped, Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest), Storage - front seatback pocket (passenger), Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder, Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions, Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 45.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 20.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 93.8 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connect |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 61.7 in |
| Overall length | 173 in |
| Overall width | 70.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder, Variable-Valve Timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 250 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.3 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| Tire size | 215/55R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed electronically-controlled Sport AT |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3527 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety23 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go
- Smart Brake Support with pedestrian detection (SBS)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Advanced dual front air bags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Rear View Monitor
- Side impact air curtains (front and rear) with roll-over protection
- Side-impact air bags (Front & Rear)
- Driver Attention Alert
- LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Child safety rear door locks
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Front & Rear safety-belt pretensioners with load limiters
- Headlights - high beam control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist and Auto Hold
- Knee Airbags (Driver and Passenger Side)
- Rear Seat Alert
- Seat belt warning/reminder for driver, front passenger and rear passengers
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire pressure monitoring system - individual- (TPMS)
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- 10.25" full-color center display with touchscreen functionality in AA/CP
- 8-speaker audio system with Mazda Harmonic Acoustics
- AM/FM/HD Radio®
- Alexa Built-In
- Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration (wireless)
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System
- Qi Wireless Charger
- USB Type-C Audio Inputs (2 ports)
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
- Push button start
- Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system
- Power windows with one-touch down/up feature (4)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory
- Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
- 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
- Seat material - leather (black or white)
- Seat material - leatherette (terracotta & black suede)
- Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest)
Interior12 std · 0 opt
- 7-inch LCD meter display
- Gear selector - leather-wrapped
- Interior trim with bright finish - IP decoration panel, steering wheel switch, inner handles, front door decoration panel, heater control dial and ventilation louver bezel & knob
- Steering wheel – leather-wrapped
- Rearview mirror - manual day/night
- Steering wheel - tilt & telescopic
- Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions
- Cargo area light (LED)
- Floor mats - carpeted
- Storage - front seatback pocket (passenger)
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy
Exterior26 std · 0 opt
- Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish
- 215/55R18 all-season tires
- Badging - AWD badge
- Badging - Turbo badge
- Brake light - center high-mount
- Dual exhaust outlets - Large
- Front grille - gloss black finish
- Headlights - LED
- Headlights - auto On/Off feature
- Headlights - daytime running lights (LED)
- License plate lamp (LED)
- Rear combination lights
- Rear combination lights - Signature Illumination
- Rear roof spoiler - black
- Roof Rails - Black
- Roof Rails - Silver
- Side garnish - piano black
- Side mirrors - black, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators
- Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated
- Side mirrors - tilt in reverse with memory positioning
- Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent
- Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer
- Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass
- Rear window defogger with timer
- T135/80D17 temporary spare tire
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV AWD
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Engine Harmonic Enhancer
- Off-road traction assist
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode and Sport mode
Chassis5 std · 0 opt
- Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes
- Rear Suspension - Torsion Beam
- SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
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Common questions about the 2.5 Carbon Turbo
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Carbon Turbo add over the 2.5 S?
Against the 2.5 S, 37 features become standard that the 2.5 S does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.