From highway cruising to navigating tight city streets, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 feels like no other model on the subcompact market. Put it up against SUVs like the Buick Encore GX and the difference is clear: the distinctive drive of this Mazda SUV is in a class all its own. Drivers at Joe Myers Mazda have made their preferences clear — explore this comparison to learn why the Mazda CX-30 stands atop its competition.
Performance
Get behind the wheel of the 2025 Mazda CX-30 and you’ll feel the difference immediately. The new Mazda SUV features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering a responsive 191 horsepower. That’s almost 40 percent more than the 3-cylinder, 137-horsepower engine in the Buick Encore GX. Add the available turbocharger to raise the power of the 2025 Mazda CX-30 to 250 horsepower, more than enough to leave the Buick SUV in the rear-view mirror.
Driving Feel
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 isn’t just more powerful than the Buick Encore GX. It also offers the distinctive feel of Mazda driving dynamics thanks to features like G-Vectoring Control Plus, which automatically adjusts to steering input by preparing the car for a turn. Between these design features and standard all-wheel drive, which is only available with the Buick SUV, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 is the only option if you enjoy hitting the open road.
Connectivity
Keep your attention on the road with available Alexa Built-In™ for the 2025 Mazda CX-30, which lets you use natural language commands for playback, messages, and more. There’s no hands-free operation of the infotainment system in the Buick Encore GX. Your drivetime soundtrack will sound different, too, as the available Bose® premium sound system has twice as many speakers: 12 for the 2025 Mazda CX-30, versus only 6 in the available system for the Buick SUV.
Safety
Both the 2025 Mazda CX-30 and the Buick Encore GX come standard with suites of proactive safety features, but there are a few additional features that make driving the Mazda model easier and safer. Adaptive Cruise Control is a standard feature on the 2025 Mazda CX-30, giving you the perfect space cushion for your daily commute, but it’s only available on the Buick Encore GX. Plus, the unique Adaptive Front-Lighting System, which adjusts your headlamps in the direction of a turn for clear vision, is only available on Mazda models.
Test-Drive the 2025 MAZDA CX-30 in Houston, TX
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 delivers a classic crossover drive that the competitors can’t keep up with. Stop by our Houston, TX Mazda dealership and try out these features in person. Talk to our team about Mazda financing, then take a test drive today!
