5 Reasons to Buy a 2023 Mazda CX-50

The Mazda CX-50 is a fun, ruggedish SUV with proven powertrains. Despite that, I have mixed feelings on the car so today I'll explain what I mean. The CX-50 takes on the likes of the Honda Passport, Subaru Outback, Toyota Venza along with compact crossovers too.
Thank you, Royal South Mazda for letting me test drive the CX-50 for today's review!
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[@pobster88j94]

I just traded my rav4 for the cx50. I missed having fun when driving and the cx50 fits the bill. Mines not turbo but it’s peppy, and I love the steering and ride. It feels good all around.

[@falee2959]

tried cx5 already,50 not yet,hopefully go to try some days,and think about is cx50 better than Subaru Forester

[@RizHail]

I am planning to buy CX 50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo 2024 in Canada it is call CX 50 GT Non-Turbo. How is the road noise Behind Passenger Rear Seat, my child non verbal and really hates road sound. How is rear passenger seat road noise vs Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

Bought one last month. Love it.

[@ralphg3454]

I literally just bought one today. Love it

[@iBike2Live]

“LITERALLY!” 😊

[@girlperson1]

I purchased the CX-50 Select model with the naturally aspirated engine. I love the car but yes, at lower speeds the transmission hunts a lot. I always laugh because it seems to me the car wants to go faster so it hunts for transmission shifting. I love the interior and all the cargo room in the rear (I lowered the two back seats). The car comes with the 17 inch tires which ride a lot better than the 20 inch version. Safety features and crash data at the IIHS give it a top rating with the added congratulations of earning the IIHS's PLUS award. Like I said, I love the car.

[@JesusHernandez-gh7wl]

How many inches is the cargo in this car ? Because I'm having a girl hang out with me in this same car and it's my parents car

[@girlperson1]

@@JesusHernandez-gh7wl I'm not going to ask why the girl can't sit in a seat ;) I'm 5'8" and can pretty much lay down in the cargo area with the rear seats down. There's a lot of room. I keep a three-step ladder and four large boxes in the back area and still have plenty of room left for other stuff.

[@MrGuitarfreak132]

I have the same issue with the shifting at lower speeds in mine. Not gonna lie its the one thing that annoys me about this car. I wish the computer was better at picking gears at low speeds with my non turbo. Otherwise I love it.

[@supertruckertom]

Saw an older CX5 in Odessa TX with AWD 2.5 NA with over 250k miles on it. The lady does grub hub deliveries to the remote oil rigs in the Permian Basin desert. Most miles on dirt or gravel and rough pavement.

[@RahShanProductionsMTU]

Cx50 looks cool I might want to get one of those. Wish it was better mpg but it’s alright.

[@Realistick]

2025 cx-50 now offers the current rav4 hybrid setup!

[@kizo172]

Mazda designs gorgeous cars

[@RealKevGotEm]

I like the body shape of the CX 50 but wish the CX 5 was like it. I don’t like the cladding and don’t like the rear suspension

[@jeffmorse645]

The ride probably suffers in a lot of the trims since they come with 20" wheels and low profile tires. Basically almost all the turbo trims and the premium plus naturally aspirated models. The 17" wheels and tires like the preferred plus in the video you're standing beside might be a little more comfortable.

[@Realistick]

You would think but I drove this one back to back with the outback and it’s still not great. I can’t say it feels noticeably better than the 20s (though i drove that awhile ago now)

[@CRVgarage]

@@Realistick I just don't get it. Off-road oriented models usually come with a soft suspension but this is the opposite & may be Mazda needs some more time to master the offroading subject.

[@michaelkovalsky4907]

@@CRVgarage Not a single aspect of the CX50 is meant for any real offroading. Goin on a gravel road is something my Mazda6 can do just fine. IIRC, regular CX50s don't have a skid plate, whereas the Meridian trim (the wannabe off roader) does.

[@jj5515]

I'll wait for the model right before the refreshed model

[@mackbell]

I like the rugged looks of the CX-50 over the CX-5, but IMO, the CX-50 drives like a yacht and lists during turns, whereas the CX-5 is tight and nimble. I've only done a few test drives with them both and am waiting for the dealer market price adjustments to disappear before pulling the trigger on a CX-5.

[@Realistick]

The irs really helps the cx5 in the more technical, imperfect stuff, best of luck in finding one, you will probably just have to travel for it! There’s a website that points out all markup free dealers too btw.

[@hustler539]

@@Realistick link?

[@Realistick]

@@hustler539 markups.org/

[@macu8451]

Love my Meridian

[@SupraDRFT]

I didn’t realize the guy from fitment industries grew taller and did regular car reviews too

[@SgtKillmorez]

I bought a CX-50, but am not entirely convinced after owning for a month either. I wish it felt as premium as the CX-5 considering it's a lot more expensive than one, and had a similar ride quality, with the CX5 not being that comfortable in the first place. It doesn't have acoustic glass which my wife's CX5 has, and it is undoubtedly firm, to the point of feeling like a sports car. They should have made this upscale like the CX5 and marketed it as an off roading luxury car rather than compare to broncos and dedicated rock crawlers. They should have put on acoustic glass, made it a tad bit softer with the suspension, and I think it would have been perfect. I don't feel the interior is really lacking honestly, not the engine. I do however, enjoy the looks which is probably the number one seller, the seats fold flat which is nice for car camping, has a pano roof which I also love and my son loves it, it feels solid and planted on the road, I don't mind the heavy steering since it's more stable, it's got a reliable engine and transmission from the CX5, and it just looks freaking good, plus the interior is simple without any fuss. The CX50 could have been executed better and every time I drive it I think of acoustic glass and softer ride. Basically I wish it was a CX5 in every way besides how it looks lool, and if CX5's came with pano roofs.

[@pobster88j94]

It’s not supposed to. It’s supposed to be more rugged. The cx5 is more cushy and soccer mom. It’s a preference thing.

[@iBike2Live]

I don’t understand; why on EARTH would you buy or lease a CX-50 if you prefer the CX-5 in almost every way? What a waste of hard-earned cash. 😢

[@alengreen589]

I think that this midsize SUV is perfect for the American market because the interior is not modern like other new SUV´s, it has a lot of analog buttons and a analog gauge cluster where a lot of Americans like. And the car has a old tech. 6 speed Autom. and it has not a modern engine with Hybrid system where also a lot of Americans not like.

[@lazarsekulic2694]

I think you are wrong. Americans have no Idea what is good, what not

[@alengreen589]

@@lazarsekulic2694 that was good

[@dcartellone2659]

With everything nowadays being turbos. It’s nice to have a n/a engine being offered. If your not considered about numbers, I think this is the way too go.

[@front2427]

is the club Royale a good club?

[@rafalpgresiak629]

Love the cx50

[@RizHail]

I am planning to buy CX 50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo 2024 in Canada it is call CX 50 GT Non-Turbo. How is the road noise Behind Passenger Rear Seat, my child non verbal and really hates road sound. How is rear passenger seat road noise vs Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

It’s this or the passport. Passport has better AWD, suspension. But Cx-50 provides good value and elegance.

[@crafty24]

Is the seam in the middle of the front seats noticable or bothersome on the backside?

[@Realistick]

It’s noticeable, not bothersome for me but I’ve hear otherwise from different people!

[@ASMCourtney]

It is not to me, had 3 mo now. Done multiple 4-6 hr trips now. My list of things is... -transmission is a little sluggish (Never been an issue for me and I'm not a super fast driver, it has tons of pickup and I never feel lacking for passing even at 70. I do have base engine) -Slightly stiff ride (Again, it feels glued to the road and I like it much better than the outback which felt like a less grounded Cadillac though it's fully subjective, I do love the outback also tbf) -thats mainly it, not a lot of aftermarket stuff yet This is one of my favorite cars Ive ridden in that wasn't 80k And even then, I like how it feels in general more than my friends bmw x7 (entertainment display is way better in the BMW) wireless car play works perfectly and I love having mainly nob controls. The adaptive cruise control is amazing Seriously I've loved this car so far.

[@dg7438]

I was underwhelmed when I drove it. Personally I'd rather get a better off roader like the Bronco Sport

[@MaxFromSydney1]

Maybe the CX-50’s greatest achievement will be to sell more Outbacks, Foresters and CX-5s?

[@pobster88j94]

Doubt it. Unless you’re a soccer mom or lesbian, the cx50 is so much better.

[@chriskeele5516]

The poorly placed cup holders and cramped driver's seat have me leaning toward an Outback instead. I test drove the CX-50 and had to fully lower the seat, plus pull out the steering wheel all the way, just to get in without contorting my legs.

[@Realistick]

Why are the cup holders poorly placed? I feel that argument is only valid on the cx5 though it definitely feels more cramped than the Outback which definitely has the best seats in the class!

[@chriskeele5516]

@@Realistick Just not enough space to fit a large cup without the dash interfering

[@Striker50_]

@@Realistick Some Mazdas have the cup holders to the driver, instead of between the shift knob and center console area. Putting it in park can trap your cup

[@Realistick]

@@Striker50_ I haven't had that issue yet but I'll test that next time!

[@piotrmajchrzak3861]

Outback= electric problems

[@Timpala44]

I thought this was made or assembled in Mexico?

[@Realistick]

No, there’s a lot of misinformation on it.

[@billelliott5811]

New Alabama plant shared with Toyota, hence a possible upcoming CX-50 Hybrid using Toyota hybrid system

[@Timpala44]

I think the 2.5 liter engine will be made in Alabama. The 2.0 engine will be made in Japan.I have worked with the people in Alabama and I can only say the THEY ARE STUPID.

[@Doc1855]

My 2011 Rav 4WD Limited with a 3.5 V6 has 269hp mated to a 5spd automatic transmission. I raced a Subaru XT (turbo). Sorry Subaru, you lost the race. I get 26mpg all day long on the freeway with the cruise set on 75mph. I’m sure it’ll do better after I install a 3” Borla exhaust system.

[@uploadtime1780]

How many miles do you currently have on it? It was Toyota fastest production car back then, I believe.

[@Doc1855]

@@uploadtime1780 106K

[@uploadtime1780]

@@Doc1855 nice! My Wife's is about to hit 175,000.

[@Doc1855]

@@uploadtime1780 It should last until around 275K miles

[@c0r8d877]

2011 Rav 4WD Limited with a 3.5 V6 takes 6.3 seconds from 0 to 60, outback xt does it in 5.9 according to motortrend.

[@davedavis2410]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Doc1855]

Every automobile manufacturer still has the Depressing grey or death black interior colors of 1990. 🤮