Small Crossover Matchup: 2021 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2021 Buick Encore GX

When it comes to small, affordable crossovers there is no shortage of choice. We sampled the 2021 Buick Encore GX ST and the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus. While not direct competitors, there was a lot to like about both. Highlights of the Buick Encore GX: 1.3L Turbo 3 cylinder engine 155 hp @ 5600 rpm 174 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm CVT 8" diagonal color touch-screen Head-Up Display Adaptive Cruise Control Power liftgate Keyless Open and Start Starting MSRP: $29,795 MSRP as tested: $32,215 MPG: 28/31/29 (city/hwy/cmb) Highlights of the Mazda CX-30: 2.5L Turbo 4 cylinder engine 227 hp @ 5000 rpm 310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm 6 speed Sport-Tuned Automatic 8.8" color infotainment display Head-Up Display Adaptive Cruise Control with stop & go Lane Keep Assist Keyless Open and Start Starting MSRP: $30,050 MSRP as tested: $35,400 MPG: 22/30/25 (city/hwy/cmb) Check out our review of the Mazda3:    • But Is It a Hot Hatch? 2021 Mazda3   Have a unique ride we can film? Email us at [email protected] Find out more about GT: Garage Talk at https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/ Buy GT: Garage Talk merch: https://teespring.com/stores/gtgarage... Shop some of our favorite gear: https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/gear Support us on Patreon:   / gtgaragetalk   Get Social With Us   / gtgaragetalk     / gtgaragetalk     / gtgaragetalk   Listen to our Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xeeut8... Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/all-e... Web: https://www.gtgaragetalk.com/podcast #GTGarageTalk #BuickEncoreGX #MazdaCX30 #Buick #Maxda #EncoreGX #CX30 #GTReviews #SmallCrossoverMatchup #TXAutoWriters #TXAutoRoundup #TexasMotorSpeedway