It seems like this crossover trend is far from over, and Mazda is looking to capitalize. The Mazda CX-30 splits the difference between the tiny Mazda CX-3 and the larger CX-5, which makes it about the same size as Mazda’s beloved Mazda 3. With declining small car sales, and surging demand for compact crossovers, the 2021 CX-30 seems expertly placed to grab the consumer that is looking at a hatchback but also wants that higher seating position. For 2021 Mazda adds its 250 hp, 2.5-liter turbocharged I4 into the mix. With a declining presence of hatchbacks in the US, this could be the formula for companies that want to still grab the hot hatchback buyer … without the hatch.

On this episode of Quick Spin, Wesley Wren takes the reins of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 with the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. Wren walks you around the car showing off its features and highlights before taking you along on a real-time drive review. Between those segments, Wren talks with Jake Lingeman about the CX-30 and expands on the segments. Wrapping the show, Lingeman and Wren breakdown the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine’s importance in the CX-30.