Really appreciate your thoughtful delivery and detail. Instead of cranking out a review on the day the media embargo is lifted, you’ve done your own reporting and reflection. The result is a lot of great info other reviewers simply do not address. Thank you for giving us a little dose of truly measured insight in an over-rushed world.
Thank you!! I appreciate the support. I don't like to rush things when not necessary because as you mentioned, items often get left out or incorrectly mentioned. I have seen a number of errors in other creators content around this vehicle either saying the features are there and they are not or just leaving out key differences in the Hybrid vs gas models such as back seat space.
There isn’t a single vehicle that is perfect for most people unless you have the money to buy any vehicle you want. People will always find something to complain about instead of just being grateful that they are able to purchase this vehicle.
I was considering both the CX-50 hybrid Premium and the Rav4 XSE hybrid. The Toyota is about $4k more expensive than the Mazda, but has additional features that the Mazda is lacking...digital rear view mirror, 360 pano camera, large 12.3" digital gauge cluster, better seats and mpg. I don't like the information screen on the CX-50 hybrid. It's an elongated rectangle that looks squished down. So I spent the extra $4k and bought the Rav4 XSE hybrid.
I think the Mazda infotainment (or lack of) is really personal preference. I personally like the minimalist feel of it compared to a bigger touch screen right in the center of the vehicle. Would agree it's not for everyone, maybe not even the majority.
I have a cadillac STS with very, very firm seats. Trying to get away from that, so the seat issue on this vehicle is a deal breaker for me. You are not the only one to point out the seat issues.
Like a new pair of shoes, there is a definite break-in period to the seats that you really have to own a CX-50 to know about. They're never going to be cushy, but six months makes a huge difference in the comfort level.
Totally. The good news is these vehicles are used for many hours prior to arriving to me. Some more than others, so often times I am getting a vehicle with everything broken in to some degree. This one had less miles than some I have gotten but I think the consensus is still that they are on a firmer side.
I have a 2020 cx5 without turbo and like it a lot. I may go test sit one of these soon. Wait no heated steering wheel? I’m spoiled now, that’s a deal breaker
Exactly my views about the CX 50. I love just about everything except those seats. I couldin't find a comfortable spot on them.....Just replace them Mazda !!!!!!!!🙄
I wouldn’t like the Toyota engine(I got the 2023 and like it a lot with 17 inch wheels what gives it a smooth ride and make’s sense when you go off road .The seats in the select I got are fabric and faux leather so they are pretty comfortable).
@@CarsMadeSimple well there’s a lot of settings in the infotainment system that can only be accessed through the infotainment system…so we are forced to use the infotainment system….unfortunately
@@bradley7506 I'm not actively in any vehicle adjusting settings that often so once it is set, it's basically forget about it. Occasionally you might need to adjust settings but it's definitely not that often.
Really appreciate your thoughtful delivery and detail. Instead of cranking out a review on the day the media embargo is lifted, you’ve done your own reporting and reflection. The result is a lot of great info other reviewers simply do not address. Thank you for giving us a little dose of truly measured insight in an over-rushed world.
Thank you!! I appreciate the support. I don't like to rush things when not necessary because as you mentioned, items often get left out or incorrectly mentioned. I have seen a number of errors in other creators content around this vehicle either saying the features are there and they are not or just leaving out key differences in the Hybrid vs gas models such as back seat space.
What mdkimball said! Gr8, thoughtful review. Thank you.
There isn’t a single vehicle that is perfect for most people unless you have the money to buy any vehicle you want. People will always find something to complain about instead of just being grateful that they are able to purchase this vehicle.
I agree with you!
subscribed....love your honest review without glossing over negatives compared to other youtube reviewers
Appreciate it!
I was considering both the CX-50 hybrid Premium and the Rav4 XSE hybrid. The Toyota is about $4k more expensive than the Mazda, but has additional features that the Mazda is lacking...digital rear view mirror, 360 pano camera, large 12.3" digital gauge cluster, better seats and mpg. I don't like the information screen on the CX-50 hybrid. It's an elongated rectangle that looks
squished down. So I spent the extra $4k and bought the Rav4 XSE hybrid.
I think the Mazda infotainment (or lack of) is really personal preference. I personally like the minimalist feel of it compared to a bigger touch screen right in the center of the vehicle. Would agree it's not for everyone, maybe not even the majority.
I have a cadillac STS with very, very firm seats. Trying to get away from that, so the seat issue on this vehicle is a deal breaker for me. You are not the only one to point out the seat issues.
Totally understandable! It really is too bad because the rest of the vehicle is very good.
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Like a new pair of shoes, there is a definite break-in period to the seats that you really have to own a CX-50 to know about. They're never going to be cushy, but six months makes a huge difference in the comfort level.
Totally. The good news is these vehicles are used for many hours prior to arriving to me. Some more than others, so often times I am getting a vehicle with everything broken in to some degree. This one had less miles than some I have gotten but I think the consensus is still that they are on a firmer side.
I have a 2020 cx5 without turbo and like it a lot. I may go test sit one of these soon. Wait no heated steering wheel? I’m spoiled now, that’s a deal breaker
I would check it out for sure!
Mazda is killing the competition.
Exactly my views about the CX 50. I love just about everything except those seats. I couldin't find a comfortable spot on them.....Just replace them Mazda !!!!!!!!🙄
It would be one of the "most perfect" vehicles currently available if I had to choose if they were more comfortable.
@@CarsMadeSimple I'm in the market right now and was seriously considering this but so disapointed with the seat.
I wouldn’t like the Toyota engine(I got the 2023 and like it a lot with 17 inch wheels what gives it a smooth ride and make’s sense when you go off road .The seats in the select I got are fabric and faux leather so they are pretty comfortable).
That's good to hear! Smaller wheels come standard on the lower trims of the hybrid.
This is one of the reasons I avoided the higher trims and went with the mid level (Canada) with 17" rims. The ride is smooth.
Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid 2025 or Outlander PHEV 2025 against .....
The infotainment system just isn’t right in Mazda vehicles….they need to polish it up a bit
I rarely use OEM infotainment systems because Android Auto exists. It's merely a screen and controller.
@@CarsMadeSimple well there’s a lot of settings in the infotainment system that can only be accessed through the infotainment system…so we are forced to use the infotainment system….unfortunately
@@bradley7506 I'm not actively in any vehicle adjusting settings that often so once it is set, it's basically forget about it. Occasionally you might need to adjust settings but it's definitely not that often.
Alabama! Not Georgia
Yeah I messed up! 😅
Too much black cladding for me.