2.5 S Premium AWD
What the 2.5 S Premium adds over the 2.5 S
| Spec | 2.5 S | 2.5 S Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | 215/65R16 | 215/55R18 |
| 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, 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Silver Metallic Finish, 215/55R18 all-season tires, 360° view monitor, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, AM/FM/HD Radio®, Active Driving Display (windshield type) with Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents, Alexa Built-In, Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration (wireless), Badging - Black (Brand symbol, Car name, AWD, Skyactiv, Turbo* *2.5 T models only), Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system with Centerpoint®2 and AudioPilot®2, Engine Harmonic Enhancer, Gear selector - leather-wrapped, Headlights - LED Signature Illumination with auto-leveling, Headlights - adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system, Parking sensors - front & rear, Power rear liftgate, 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 (LED), Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming with Homelink®, Side mirrors - driver and passenger heated, Side mirrors - tilt in reverse with memory positioning, Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing, Smart Brake Support Reverse, Steering wheel - heated, 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 | 94.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 61.4 in |
| Overall length | 173 in |
| Overall width | 70.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder, Variable-Valve Timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 186 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.1 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 | 4.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed electronically-controlled Sport AT |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3395 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go
- 360° view monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Advanced dual front air bags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Rear View Monitor
- Driver Attention Alert
- LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- 3-point safety belts for all seating positions
- Active Driving Display (windshield type) with Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- 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
- Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
- Headlights - high beam control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist and Auto Hold
- Knee Airbags (Driver and Passenger Side)
- Parking sensors - front & rear
- Rear Seat Alert
- Seat belt warning/reminder for driver, front passenger and rear passengers
- Side impact air curtains (front and rear) with roll-over protection
- Side-impact air bags (Front & Rear)
- Smart Brake Support (SBS)
- Smart Brake Support Rear Crossing
- Smart Brake Support Reverse
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire pressure monitoring system - individual- (TPMS)
Infotainment12 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)
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
- Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system with Centerpoint®2 and AudioPilot®2
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System
- Multi-function Commander control
- Qi Wireless Charger
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- USB Type-C Audio Inputs (2 ports)
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system
- Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
- Illuminated entry system
- Power door locks - speed sensitive with 2-stage unlocking
- Power rear liftgate
- Power windows with one-touch down/up feature (4)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning - dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 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
- 5-passenger seating capacity
- 60/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
- Headrests - height-adjustable, front & rear (3 passenger seats)
Interior21 std · 0 opt
- Steering wheel - heated
- Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming with Homelink®
- 7-inch LCD meter display
- Assist handles - (4)
- Coat hooks (2) Rear
- Gear selector - leather-wrapped
- IP middle Pad - Leather like (black)
- Interior trim with Silver paint finish - IP decoration panel, door inner handles, Shift gate ring, Louver Bezel & Knob
- Map lights (LED)
- Steering wheel - leather-wrapped
- Storage - center console armrest with covered storage compartments
- Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest)
- Storage - glove compartment
- Storage, bottle holder, front (2) and rear (2) door panels
- 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
Exterior28 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
- 18 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Silver Metallic Finish
- 215/55R18 all-season tires
- Badging - AWD badge
- Badging - Black (Brand symbol, Car name, AWD, Skyactiv, Turbo* *2.5 T models only)
- Badging - Chrome (Brand symbol, Car name, AWD, Skyactiv, Turbo* *2.5 T models only)
- Brake light - center high-mount
- Dual exhaust outlets - ⌀76mm
- Front grille - matte black finish
- Grille Signature Wing - Bright Finish
- Headlights - LED Signature Illumination with auto-leveling
- Headlights - adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
- Headlights - auto On/Off feature
- Headlights - daytime running lights (LED)
- License plate lamp (LED)
- Lower Grille Surround - Bright
- Rear combination lights - Signature Illumination (LED)
- Rear roof spoiler - black
- Side garnish - black
- Side mirrors - body-color, 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
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV AWD
- Engine Harmonic Enhancer
- Off-road traction assist
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode and Sport mode
Chassis6 std · 0 opt
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- 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 S Premium
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium add over the 2.5 S?
Against the 2.5 S, 37 features become standard that the 2.5 S does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.