I bought the CX50 two months ago and I absolutely love it. First time Mazda owner. Great ride and very good looking! Stylish interior much better than Toyota. I have the exact color featured in this video. Lots of compliments
I'm living in Canada, My CX-50 GT in Ingot Blue will be one year old in December, with almost 15k km. I had the same question, but the CX-50 looks more aggressive and have more room inside. If you look at the front grill, you'll see a lot of inspiration or similarities especially in the headlights with Jaguar F-Pace. I can only imagine how amazing it would be if they did the same as with the CX-5 and made all the bumpers painted. That would be sick! I love my car! The only thing I might change would be the color my favorite is Machine Gray with the Terracota Leather but Ingot Blue is special too since only the CX-50 has this blue tone color (Ingot blue was my plan B because the sales person said no ETA for Machine gray with Terracota).
Good review! Considering your altitude, the zero to sixty time of 7.1 seconds was particularly good. At a lower altitude and using a higher octane fuel, I can easily see this in the low 6 second range.
Great review! I have a 2019 Honda Passport and have considered one of these as a replacement down the road. 7.1 seconds is pretty impressive on 87 octane and higher altitude. A lot of the owners of this or the CX5 or CX30 say the 93 octane makes a significant difference.
Thanks Dave!! This was another fun one. I actually really like the Passports, although I’ve only driven one once (old video of it) and I’m sure the refresh will include the DOHC version of the 3.5 and Hondas 10 speed rather than the ZF 9 speed. Do you mind sharing why you’re thinking of moving on to a different platform? Yeah, absolutely! I’ve only driven these cars with the manufacturer or dealer provided 87 octane, but I’m sure more power is noticeable on these! 😅🤪
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 not at all. Love my Passport. Just don’t need as much room like I used to. It accelerates and rides great, but it is a little too big and unwieldy for my tastes. Whenever I ride in my wife’s 2018 Forester XT, I love how nimble it is. As I’ve commented in a lot of your videos, if they made the Forester XT 2.4L, I would get it in a heartbeat.
If you want to take this puppy or the Premium Plus off-road do yourself a favor and put on a wheel/tire setup like the Turbo Meridian uses. 18" wheels. If it weren't for the $8k turbo Premium this would be my next car. In Soul Red Metallic, of course.
A few glaring issues, such as the gas door not locking when you lock the car. Overall, a comfortable, fun-to-drive with a lot of features. It has physical buttons, quick becoming a rarity in the auto industry. Nice withbody crossover that has a lot of competition in the segment. Good review! Regards.
A couple of people have actually been able to correct me that it’s set to lock after 90s and in the infotainment system it can be set to lock after only a few seconds. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching!!
Compared to CX5 (which still easily outsells it), the 50 is lower and wider, yet somehow with less shoulder/hip room as well as headroom. Less nimble in city driving. And a less sophisticated suspension. As a '16 CX5 owner I'll be looking elsewhere unless they bring out a new gen of the 5 w/hybrid option.
The suspension is definitely a bit more firm than a lot of the other CUVs I’ve driven. But on paved roads around town having 17-20” wheels on various trim level of crossovers like this don’t feel all that different to me. I’m sure on rough roads and hitting pot holes it is very noticeable. But the small sidewall and suspension seem to still have enough bandwidth to absorb paved street irregularities. With that said, I definitely recommend you go out and test drive a few! 😅😉
Thanks! That’s not silly, I also don’t like modern FWD set ups, at least those without excessive room to work on the accessory side of the engine. 🤦♂️
Until the sunroof starts to rattle with no fixes, jerky engine in stop and go traffic, major water leaks from the roof in the rear, CarPlay randomly won’t connect more so than not, etc… dealers will put any issue on the driver to avoid warranty
The Outback has just a couple more cubic feet of room when the second row is up, and quite a lot more storage when the second row is down. 0-60 is basically a wash between them. Outback is probably faster on 87 octane, but maybe a tie or slight loss if on 91 octane. Thanks for watching. I also have a side by side comparison of this car to an Outback XT if you haven’t already seen that.
@AutomotiveAnonymous208 great, thanks! The outback cvt is a no no, and I think the mazda looks better but all 3 of our large dogs fit in the outback trunk , seats would be up at all times for safety I also am a bit skeptical of the cx50 infotainment vs the big touchscreen on the subie
@@PaintDryLiftingjust my 2 cents but having recently test driven both cars the Subie has a very - very large and distracting infotainment with far too much going on. Mazdas may not be the most exciting but if given time to learn the button placement and how to navigate the donut dial it’s actually great to use. Not to mention Subaru has some weird Times Square/Las Vegas in your face type shit happening with all the different information on that large vertical screen at once whereas Mazdas looks classy and organized. I personally prefer some refinement and Mazda delivers - it doesn’t look like a 4 year olds colouring book 🎨. Edit: Coming from a previous Subaru owner and now switching to Mazda
I really like Mazdas smaller screens and scrolly dial. On the 2023 Miata I owned it was super straight forward and easy to use, it also would very quickly connect to Apple CarPlay wirelessly.
Seems most reviews I see are on turbo models. We have 2 CX-50's a 2024 and a 2025 both are preferred's as well as a 2015 Mazda3. I did not get the higher models for the following reasons. A turbo creates more stress on the engine and reduces its longevity. Turbo vehicles cost more to insure. The normally aspirated engine does just fine, adding a turbo does not put it into a performance car catagory. From past experience sun roofs are not opened often and eventually cause problems and are not useful with A/C. Leather seats are hot, especially in the summer. 20" wheels ride terribly. Premium plus and higher models are expensive and don't really add much to the driving experience. The CX-50 is a great car.
I’m glad you guys are enjoying yours! Sometimes, like in your example less can be more. I also have a review of a non turbo 2025, and I’m excited to put out a hybrid video soon too!
Agreed. I also have the CX-50 preferred trim 2025 and I think it is packed with luxuries. Heated seats, all the high tech. The ride is excellent. Interior is stylish and comfortable. I was really wanting the sunroof, but everyone I know that has one, say they hardly use it. So I stayed with the preferred trim. Absolutely loving the car and loving that extra cash I’m saving each month
Nope, at least not on paved streets. I wouldn’t imagine you’d truly notice any difference in the larger wheel/less side wall of one set up over another until you’re being bounced around off road.
Oh, that’s a good point!! That was a plus feature in the past. But I didn’t notice that on the window sticker or dealer website. Either I didn’t pay close enough attention or it could have been an option added. But I would imagine you’re probably right!
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I have to go back through the video because I know you showed the sticker on the window. Maybe I can see if possibly it shows that or not
This is sad but as soon as I’m done filming I quickly forget many of the specifics of a lot of the vehicles. 😅 Especially by the time I make a video public because I might have filmed it weeks or months earlier depending on its relevancy and everything.
OK, I went to the beginning of your video at around 17 seconds and, yes, it is a premium, not a premium plus so they must’ve added the rear heated seats to the premium model. I would’ve rather them have added the 360° camera than the heated rear seats!🙂
I was looking at this but the 2025 Honda passport refreshed is around the corner. Ill see what it offers before plopping down the cash. I do like the new honda interior design but the mazda interior looks dated.
93 octane and 18" wheels (lighter wheels and tires) makes mine sprint 0-60 mph in the low 6 second range. The 20" stock wheels are fugly looking IMHO....one of the first things I swapped out. Went with "offset" 18" all black wheels with some poke out...fills out the wheel wells. Tires are Michelin, one size taller/wider. The stock Goodyear rubber bands are okay at first, but ride quality, noise, and harshness are no comparison to Michelin.
The RAV 4 has more space when the second row is down, I also think its visibility is just slightly better. I’m thinking all the powertrains are likely very reliable but this Turbo is faster than any non PHEV Prime RAV4 and it also ‘feels’ more sporty or sharp to drive, but ultimately they maneuver about the same. That’s at least my experience and thoughts. 😅🤔
I would strongly suggest you test drive both. The Mazda has much better AWD, if that matters to you during the winter time. I don’t think I personally would want a CX-50, but I might consider the current gen Hybrid Rav4 if I were to put some good AS or AT winter rated tires on it to compensate for the worse AWD.
Just did a test drive of a 2025 Subaru Outback, then a Forester. Then I went over to Mazda to test drive this model CX-50. I prefer the larger nav screens without having to squint to read text. So Mazda models and their small screens won't cut it for me. Too bad, as it's a really cool car otherwise (except for those console french doors, omg, really ??).
This car sucks. It’s way overpriced, had no legroom in the back seat and the turbo engine isn’t even all that powerful. Plus I’ve had multiple mechanical problems with it since buying in 2 years ago.
So $45,500 after tax’s. Same vehicle will be $50,000 next year under Emporer Trumps reign! How about paying $450 for your paint, your paint! You think you’re going to get a break on your Insurance for all that safety crap? No, it jacks up the price so you pay more! Oh, BTW, the way you talk and slam and jerk stuff in a vehicle you don’t own, you might want to lay off the Red Bull!
Its still well below average in terms of technology. Probably 5 years behind the competition. It looks good probably the best looking SUV on the market but the material used is very cheap especially interior material.
I bought the CX50 two months ago and I absolutely love it. First time Mazda owner. Great ride and very good looking! Stylish interior much better than Toyota. I have the exact color featured in this video. Lots of compliments
That’s awesome! I’m glad you’re enjoying it, and thanks for watching!!
Do you ever take a breath?!? lol. Thanks for the review. Very in depth
Haha I need to. I make videos basically as my hobby and I don’t have as much time to fit them in as I hope to one day have. 😅
We ordered a cx50 turbo premium plus . I really hope we made the best choice. We were between then cx5 signature and the cx50 …
I'm living in Canada, My CX-50 GT in Ingot Blue will be one year old in December, with almost 15k km. I had the same question, but the CX-50 looks more aggressive and have more room inside. If you look at the front grill, you'll see a lot of inspiration or similarities especially in the headlights with Jaguar F-Pace. I can only imagine how amazing it would be if they did the same as with the CX-5 and made all the bumpers painted. That would be sick! I love my car! The only thing I might change would be the color my favorite is Machine Gray with the Terracota Leather but Ingot Blue is special too since only the CX-50 has this blue tone color (Ingot blue was my plan B because the sales person said no ETA for Machine gray with Terracota).
Good review! Considering your altitude, the zero to sixty time of 7.1 seconds was particularly good. At a lower altitude and using a higher octane fuel, I can easily see this in the low 6 second range.
Absolutely!! I wish I could test it like that haha. Thanks for watching!
I was waiting for this one. Thank you
I hope it was worth the wait, I’ll also release a quick ‘one take’ extra driving video of this one soon. 🙂
Great review! I have a 2019 Honda Passport and have considered one of these as a replacement down the road. 7.1 seconds is pretty impressive on 87 octane and higher altitude. A lot of the owners of this or the CX5 or CX30 say the 93 octane makes a significant difference.
Thanks Dave!! This was another fun one. I actually really like the Passports, although I’ve only driven one once (old video of it) and I’m sure the refresh will include the DOHC version of the 3.5 and Hondas 10 speed rather than the ZF 9 speed.
Do you mind sharing why you’re thinking of moving on to a different platform?
Yeah, absolutely! I’ve only driven these cars with the manufacturer or dealer provided 87 octane, but I’m sure more power is noticeable on these! 😅🤪
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 not at all. Love my Passport. Just don’t need as much room like I used to. It accelerates and rides great, but it is a little too big and unwieldy for my tastes. Whenever I ride in my wife’s 2018 Forester XT, I love how nimble it is. As I’ve commented in a lot of your videos, if they made the Forester XT 2.4L, I would get it in a heartbeat.
Such a good looking vehicle!🥰🥰😊
Awesome car, a family sports car! 👍🏻
It sure is!
If you want to take this puppy or the Premium Plus off-road do yourself a favor and put on a wheel/tire setup like the Turbo Meridian uses. 18" wheels.
If it weren't for the $8k turbo Premium this would be my next car. In Soul Red Metallic, of course.
A few glaring issues, such as the gas door not locking when you lock the car. Overall, a comfortable, fun-to-drive with a lot of features. It has physical buttons, quick becoming a rarity in the auto industry. Nice withbody crossover that has a lot of competition in the segment. Good review! Regards.
A couple of people have actually been able to correct me that it’s set to lock after 90s and in the infotainment system it can be set to lock after only a few seconds. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and watching!!
My wife really likes the new Toyota Crown Signia.
And YES it has Brown Leather interior 😁
I need to go watch a video of the Crown! A lot of people have been talking about it but I’m still ignorant of that new sedan haha.
Compared to CX5 (which still easily outsells it), the 50 is lower and wider, yet somehow with less shoulder/hip room as well as headroom. Less nimble in city driving. And a less sophisticated suspension. As a '16 CX5 owner I'll be looking elsewhere unless they bring out a new gen of the 5 w/hybrid option.
this guy hits everything he touches
🤪
Great review! how about ride quality? was is pretty firmer than non-turbo trim due to much bigger wheel size?
The suspension is definitely a bit more firm than a lot of the other CUVs I’ve driven. But on paved roads around town having 17-20” wheels on various trim level of crossovers like this don’t feel all that different to me. I’m sure on rough roads and hitting pot holes it is very noticeable. But the small sidewall and suspension seem to still have enough bandwidth to absorb paved street irregularities. With that said, I definitely recommend you go out and test drive a few! 😅😉
Poly metal better than machine grey?
I wonder if it drives similar to the drivers CUV.. the Mini Countryman JCW
Just got my CX-50 Turbo Premium and I absolutely love it! If you guys are deciding and have a question, I will be happy to respond!
That’s awesome, I’m glad you’re so happy with it! And thanks for this comment!!
Same model. Waiting for mine to arrive. How do you like the gas mileage?
Hi there! How is the real life gas mileage? Thanks in advance.
@@rehaerman6519 23 city/ 29 highway got the turbo
WHY do the backup trajectory lines NOT MOVE!!! My 2014 Ford Escape base trim has this????????
They have a beautiful interior, I must say we'll stick with our forester
Great video. I know this may come access silly but the sideways engine would be too awkward for me.
Thanks! That’s not silly, I also don’t like modern FWD set ups, at least those without excessive room to work on the accessory side of the engine. 🤦♂️
The gas cap does lock but it gives you idk how log but a few minutes to open it
And then it locks
Until the sunroof starts to rattle with no fixes, jerky engine in stop and go traffic, major water leaks from the roof in the rear, CarPlay randomly won’t connect more so than not, etc… dealers will put any issue on the driver to avoid warranty
That's why we buy the CX5 that is made in Japan and shipped to the United States. Better quality
Cross shopping this with the 25 outback Xt, is the trunk in this as big as the subie and how does the 0-60 compare?
The Outback has just a couple more cubic feet of room when the second row is up, and quite a lot more storage when the second row is down. 0-60 is basically a wash between them. Outback is probably faster on 87 octane, but maybe a tie or slight loss if on 91 octane. Thanks for watching. I also have a side by side comparison of this car to an Outback XT if you haven’t already seen that.
@AutomotiveAnonymous208 great, thanks! The outback cvt is a no no, and I think the mazda looks better but all 3 of our large dogs fit in the outback trunk , seats would be up at all times for safety
I also am a bit skeptical of the cx50 infotainment vs the big touchscreen on the subie
@@PaintDryLiftingjust my 2 cents but having recently test driven both cars the Subie has a very - very large and distracting infotainment with far too much going on.
Mazdas may not be the most exciting but if given time to learn the button placement and how to navigate the donut dial it’s actually great to use. Not to mention Subaru has some weird Times Square/Las Vegas in your face type shit happening with all the different information on that large vertical screen at once whereas Mazdas looks classy and organized. I personally prefer some refinement and Mazda delivers - it doesn’t look like a 4 year olds colouring book 🎨.
Edit:
Coming from a previous Subaru owner and now switching to Mazda
I really like Mazdas smaller screens and scrolly dial. On the 2023 Miata I owned it was super straight forward and easy to use, it also would very quickly connect to Apple CarPlay wirelessly.
I hated the dial screen. That is why I traded it in. Trying to dial while driving was horrible.
Seems most reviews I see are on turbo models. We have 2 CX-50's a 2024 and a 2025 both are preferred's as well as a 2015 Mazda3. I did not get the higher models for the following reasons. A turbo creates more stress on the engine and reduces its longevity. Turbo vehicles cost more to insure. The normally aspirated engine does just fine, adding a turbo does not put it into a performance car catagory. From past experience sun roofs are not opened often and eventually cause problems and are not useful with A/C. Leather seats are hot, especially in the summer. 20" wheels ride terribly. Premium plus and higher models are expensive and don't really add much to the driving experience. The CX-50 is a great car.
I’m glad you guys are enjoying yours! Sometimes, like in your example less can be more. I also have a review of a non turbo 2025, and I’m excited to put out a hybrid video soon too!
Agreed. I also have the CX-50 preferred trim 2025 and I think it is packed with luxuries. Heated seats, all the high tech. The ride is excellent. Interior is stylish and comfortable. I was really wanting the sunroof, but everyone I know that has one, say they hardly use it. So I stayed with the preferred trim. Absolutely loving the car and loving that extra cash I’m saving each month
Do you think the larger wheels are much more bumpy of a ride vs the tires on the meridian or lower trims?
Nope, at least not on paved streets. I wouldn’t imagine you’d truly notice any difference in the larger wheel/less side wall of one set up over another until you’re being bounced around off road.
Most people who bought models with 20" wheels are selling them and going with 18x8 ET45 wheels and 245/55/18 tires for a better ride.
Waiting for hybrid review
I hope to drive one soon, thanks for the recommendation!!
I think you have a premium plus version there, not a premium because it has the heated rear seats, unless they added it for 2025 on thepremium trim🤔🤔
Oh, that’s a good point!! That was a plus feature in the past. But I didn’t notice that on the window sticker or dealer website. Either I didn’t pay close enough attention or it could have been an option added. But I would imagine you’re probably right!
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I have to go back through the video because I know you showed the sticker on the window. Maybe I can see if possibly it shows that or not
This is sad but as soon as I’m done filming I quickly forget many of the specifics of a lot of the vehicles. 😅 Especially by the time I make a video public because I might have filmed it weeks or months earlier depending on its relevancy and everything.
OK, I went to the beginning of your video at around 17 seconds and, yes, it is a premium, not a premium plus so they must’ve added the rear heated seats to the premium model. I would’ve rather them have added the 360° camera than the heated rear seats!🙂
Thank you for confirming this!!
I was looking at this but the 2025 Honda passport refreshed is around the corner. Ill see what it offers before plopping down the cash. I do like the new honda interior design but the mazda interior looks dated.
I think that’s wise to wait. I LOVE the Passport and new Pilots interior. So many cup holders and a Honda V6 engine. 😍
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I own a turbo charged car and nothing beats a natural V6.
93 octane and 18" wheels (lighter wheels and tires) makes mine sprint 0-60 mph in the low 6 second range. The 20" stock wheels are fugly looking IMHO....one of the first things I swapped out. Went with "offset" 18" all black wheels with some poke out...fills out the wheel wells. Tires are Michelin, one size taller/wider. The stock Goodyear rubber bands are okay at first, but ride quality, noise, and harshness are no comparison to Michelin.
My CX-70 PHEV Premium has 21” wheels with 275/45 rubber (neither Goodyear or Michelin). 0-60mph in 6 sec. flat
Rated @323hp 369 lb-ft torque
6 sec. is pretty impressive for the CX-70 version weighing 5k?
The 18 inchers are disgusting.
@@DeeEllEffyou’re referencing the GVWR. The curb weight is 3864.
Have these things changed much at all from '23-'25? It doesn't seem like there are many changes from year to year so far
No, they seem to be very similar. I would imagine a mid generation refresh could happen in the next couple years.
Yes. They made the ride softer in the 2nd model year.
How does this compare to the Toyota Rav4.
The RAV 4 has more space when the second row is down, I also think its visibility is just slightly better. I’m thinking all the powertrains are likely very reliable but this Turbo is faster than any non PHEV Prime RAV4 and it also ‘feels’ more sporty or sharp to drive, but ultimately they maneuver about the same. That’s at least my experience and thoughts. 😅🤔
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208So which do you buy, I can't make up my mind.
I would strongly suggest you test drive both. The Mazda has much better AWD, if that matters to you during the winter time. I don’t think I personally would want a CX-50, but I might consider the current gen Hybrid Rav4 if I were to put some good AS or AT winter rated tires on it to compensate for the worse AWD.
Just did a test drive of a 2025 Subaru Outback, then a Forester. Then I went over to Mazda to test drive this model CX-50. I prefer the larger nav screens without having to squint to read text. So Mazda models and their small screens won't cut it for me. Too bad, as it's a really cool car otherwise (except for those console french doors, omg, really ??).
Is CX-50 a SUV or a Wagon? - I am not able to determine that...
Haha, I’m not sure either. I would think SUV since it doesn’t have a long overhang.
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thx!
Needs to be lowered 1 inch
It cannot go 460 miles on a tank of gas. Maybe 400 if you get good gas mileage.
Yeah, max range is often very difficult to achieve, especially without stalling out on the roadway haha.
As soon as they offer one with all that trim painted I will trade up
It’s a shame that they don’t.
Just get black.
Too cramped in the rear seats.
Way too much. $42000
Yeah, $42k ain’t cheap! But these are the times we live in. 😅
Take a look around. Every vehicle has significantly increased in price. York buck busy 25% less than it did four years ago.
@@scooter5940 true but the prices are coming down , due to the used car market being flooded with used csrs
No power!
This car sucks. It’s way overpriced, had no legroom in the back seat and the turbo engine isn’t even all that powerful. Plus I’ve had multiple mechanical problems with it since buying in 2 years ago.
I’m sorry to hear all that but thank you for sharing your experiences here!!
This was a bunch of minutiae, not what I wanted to hear.
The 8-10m driving videos I put on out some cars like this are primarily just extra thoughts beyond my more structured review of it.
No. Give us a dishonest review
You got it! 😉
So $45,500 after tax’s. Same vehicle will be $50,000 next year under Emporer Trumps reign! How about paying $450 for your paint, your paint! You think you’re going to get a break on your Insurance for all that safety crap? No, it jacks up the price so you pay more! Oh, BTW, the way you talk and slam and jerk stuff in a vehicle you don’t own, you might want to lay off the Red Bull!
Thanks for watching!!
Its still well below average in terms of technology. Probably 5 years behind the competition. It looks good probably the best looking SUV on the market but the material used is very cheap especially interior material.
Another example of you having to pick and choose what matters the most. We can’t have it all unfortunately, lol. 😅
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 yeah some people dont like tech and some dont like quality material you are right.
Turbos are not brilliant. Put a bigger engine in it! 2.5 natural is fine.
I think a NA 3.5 V6 would have been a nice option if you want bigger displacement.
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I love sixes, especially in-line. We will never see that again…
Mazda does now have an inline 6 engine, but with a turbo, lol.
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Don’t think their concern is longevity…