2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium: Stamford Buyers Guide

2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Premium at Riley Mazda in Stamford, CT

Quick Answer: 2026 CX-30 2.5 S Premium

The Premium tops the naturally aspirated CX-30 lineup at $33,640 MSRP, adding a 360-degree View Monitor, leather-trimmed sport seats, and a hands-free rear power liftgate on top of everything the Preferred and Select Sport offer. It's the last stop before the lineup switches engines — the two trims above it, the Aire Edition and Premium Plus, both run the turbocharged 2.5 rather than the 186-hp naturally aspirated four. For buyers who want the fullest naturally aspirated CX-30 without stepping up to Turbo pricing or Turbo-only premium fuel, this is the top of that ladder.

The trim that finishes the naturally aspirated story

Three features separate the Premium from the Preferred below it, and each solves a specific daily annoyance. The 360-degree View Monitor stitches camera views from around the vehicle into a single overhead perspective on the Mazda Connect screen — genuinely useful backing out of a tight Stamford driveway or navigating a packed downtown garage. The leather-trimmed sport seats trade the Preferred's cloth-and-textile mix for a more substantial, longer-wearing material. And the hands-free power liftgate means arriving home with grocery bags in both hands no longer means setting something down to pop the trunk.

What doesn't change: the 186-hp Skyactiv-G engine, the six-speed automatic, standard i-Activ AWD, and the 24 city / 31 highway EPA rating that makes the naturally aspirated CX-30 the fuel-economy leader of the lineup.

Premium versus stepping up to Turbo

At $33,640, the Premium sits just $770 below the 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition's $34,410 starting price, which makes the comparison worth running before signing. The Turbo Aire Edition trades the Premium's 360-degree camera and power liftgate for the turbocharged engine's extra power and a head-up display, but runs 2 mpg lower on the EPA sticker and asks for premium fuel to hit its full output. Buyers who care more about visibility aids and cargo convenience than outright power tend to stay with the Premium; buyers chasing quicker highway merges look at the Turbo.

A Premium-range buyer's experience

Teri W.F. described her purchase and ongoing service at Riley Mazda this way: "Jesse Arrico is a fantastic salesman, great product knowledge, finance options and super organized. Also, the Service Dept is really on top of things. Seth in Service always goes the extra mile... an easy transaction and reasonable prices." Jesse Arrico and Seth Gray are both current members of the Riley Mazda team, in Finance and Service respectively — the two departments a Premium-trim buyer is most likely to deal with given the trim's higher price point and financing considerations.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 CX-30 2.5 S Premium?

$33,640 MSRP before the $1,495 destination charge, Connecticut's 6.35% sales tax, registration, and the municipal vehicle tax. The pricing & leasing guide covers the complete stack.

Does the Premium have a 360-degree camera?

Yes, standard starting at this trim. It's not available on the Preferred, Select Sport, Aire Edition, Carbon Edition, or base 2.5 S.

Is the Premium's power liftgate hands-free?

Yes — a kick-activated, hands-free rear power liftgate is standard on the Premium, useful when arriving with groceries or gear in both hands.

Should I get the Premium or the Turbo Aire Edition?

It depends on priorities. The Premium keeps the better fuel economy and adds the 360-degree camera and power liftgate; the Turbo Aire Edition trades some of that for up to 250 hp and a head-up display, at roughly $770 more and a requirement for premium fuel to hit full output.

Where can I test drive one near Stamford?

Check current Premium inventory at Riley Mazda on Myrtle Ave, and apply for financing in advance through the online finance application to speed up the visit.

The bottom line

The Premium is the CX-30 for buyers who've decided the naturally aspirated engine's fuel economy matters more than the Turbo's extra power, and who want the full convenience list — camera, leather, liftgate — to go with it. It's the natural stopping point before the lineup asks for premium fuel.

More 2026 Mazda CX-30 guides

MSRP excludes the $1,495 destination charge ($1,540 in Alaska), taxes, title, license fees, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specifications with Riley Mazda. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Riley Mazda.