These are the BORING differences between my '21 CX-30 and '24 CX-5 (given as a loaner)

I have a 2021 Turbo CX-30 and was given a brand new 2024 CX-5 (both with premium package) on loan while the valve seals are replaced for the oil burning issue (reminder to do this for all you pandemic turbo owners).

The differences between these cars have been discussed ad nauseum so I figured I'd focus on the teeny ittle things to help future buyers.

Others can weigh in on whether these are differences due to model year, due to CX-5 vs 30, or due to Turbo / non-Turbo. If anyone has specific questions I'd be happy to answer.

• Steering wheel controls: CX-5 buttons are squishier and the info button is nested between two buttons in a way that's even harder to successfully press on my 30.
• Trip button: No longer on the left of the Odo, I don't know where it is or if it exists
• MPG Average Fuel Meter: Blue on CX-5, neutral/white on mine. Perhaps new color screen in other places too?
• HVAC Controls: Overall squishier on the CX-5, less luxury feeling. The screen on the HVAC controls also appears to be lower resolution.
• HVAC Cold/Hot Knob: Feels much better and premium in the CX-5, like Audis.
• Volume knob: No left/right skip feature on the CX-5! This stinks, but the feature is still on the wheel.
• Center console: Very shallow in the CX-5, only good for small items. One could argue the CX-30 is TOO deep, but adding a cheap shelf from Amazon solves this. CX-5 has USB-C, mine has A.
• Seats: CX-5 has white leather vs my black. The white leather is sexy and really adds to the car's luxury feel
• Engine Auto Start/Stop: My car doesn't have this feature at all, CX-5 does. I hate this. If I have to push "off" every time I get in this car (like in my wife's Forester) it would remove it from my consideration list.
• Speed bumps: Everything you've read about the CX-30 torsion beam rear end is true. My car slams over big speed bumps with a loud and uneasy thump. This car rolls over them like every other quality vehicle.