8 WORST And 8 BEST Things About The 2024 Mazda CX50

[@dwnshft]

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[@2004cyrus]

Agreed

[@TheHillrat4wd]

As a Mazda lover and a 40 year automotive tech. I don't want all this extra electronic crap. I'm glad Mazda is keeping it somewhat simple.

[@jacekciesielski2952]

Tipycal modern boys complaint about the lack of tech on a Mazda that make you forget how to drive. Listen to what Mazda says. You drive the car not the other way around. They're right

[@user-gq2vn1xj2r]

*bois

[@edschobs5204]

My wife hates the fact that my CX-50 doesn’t drive itself like her Hyundai….i always tell her that I actually love DRIVING my car! I don’t need it to drive for me!

[@denzelfashington3110]

Mazda is more of a car rather than a gadget as most of the vehicles today, and it’s a giant plus

[@bryanmack5410]

I just bought my 4th (cx50 meridian) because, unlike all the others in its field, it wasn’t trying to be a futuristic robot with a billion blinking things. It’s a car, first.

[@MrGuitarfreak132]

I don't want my car to drive for me. I think the fact Mazda "lags" behind in technology is a major plus. Less crap to go bad when the car hits 100k miles. Still plenty of safety features and gosh it drives better than the competitors. Also cargo volume is less important if it isn't useable. While the CX-50 has less volume than the CX-5, its longer meaning I can lay in the back, I can carry longer objects. For me the length is usually more useful than height. If I need to haul something huge you really need a truck or pull a little trailer with this anyway.

[@jasperthesweetlab7778]

I bought CX-50 about 2 month ago, and still enjoy driving it. This is a great fun SUV. You could drive it like Mini Countryman S, playing with a paddle shift in sport mode. No other competitors in its class (with similar price range) can drive like this CX-50. It provides much enjoyable driving than a normal BMW X3. It feels little bit more fun in city driving, compared to my previous Audi SQ5. If you can't believe it, just do some test-drive! -From the previous Golf R, SQ5, Mini owner :)

[@jayp4114]

There are some sporadic maintenace issues, as they work out the kinks with the new CX-50, but it is a very beautiful automobile.

[@ericschmitz357]

Totally agree with you. And, this coming from a guy who owns a CX5 turbo (CX50 much better handling and less porpoising). Fortunately, our cx5 turbo is my wife's car.

[@bill7481]

I honestly do not understand this obsession with screen size or tactility. No wonder people are so distracted on the road!

[@dalbriggss]

Personally, I prefer a built in dashboard screen vs. the floating screen on the top of the dashboard, the built in dashboard screen brings it a little closer to the driver, and would enable a full touch screen experience.😊

[@MrGuitarfreak132]

100%. I vastly prefer all the real buttons Mazda provides and the dial to navigate the screen instead of touch. My eyes can stay on the road much easier and frankly its less effort for me and easier. Mazda's design is brilliant. I hope they don't listen to the haters and change the design.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Some of us don't want a big screen to mess with for everything ....Mazda does not want it either .

[@brooklyn560]

You can provide a bigger screen and also keep the knobs tho. I personally prefer the knobs in my cx50 over getting the screen dirty by touching it. But a bigger screen is always welcome

[@preoksaha4504]

Some of us do want a bigger screen 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@oatbear8243]

The screens on the Subaru are terrible. It’s ugly and has the performance of a 2010 knockoff iPad. Glad Mazda doesn’t go this route.

[@josephsimontacchi2285]

I can’t stand the Overage of tech on these cars. Acura is out of its mind. No Gearshift lever. Just a finger switch and Track Pad. What is that. Crap. They think driving a Laptop is what we want. ?

[@sandykavor8434]

And big screens are completely unnecessary. Everyone is slapping those inside cars and it's getting ridiculous.

[@edschobs5204]

I just traded my 2017 RAV4 for a 2024 CX-50 Premium and I’m very satisfied. I love how sleek it is. Ride quality is a big step up from my RAV4. Loved the Toyota but this Mazda has it all….. Big fan of the actual buttons and knobs. My wife also likes that because her car everything including the heating/AC is all on the touch screen. Panoramic Roof is pretty awesome. The premium is their middle package and it has more than enough features.

[@AskChef]

You lost me at hating that beautiful terra cotta leather..... it's beautiful

[@Jonathan-bv7qs]

Bro! It's exactly what I was thinking!! Terracotta interior LOOKS LUXURIOUS!

[@yournightmare9999]

​@Jonathan-bv7qs but morons can't agree with that

[@karenreichenbach2495]

you can enable the touch screen, after you add your phone go back to the connectivity option and there is an option there to enable touch screen

[@jerrystandefer9128]

It's too bad you didn't get to review a CX-50 with the revised suspension tuning and steering effort, which is supposed to make the ride more compliant on and off road as well as lighten the steering assist some. It was a mid-year change starting with November 2023 production. How can I tell the vehicle you reviewed doesn't have it? Another small change that was made was swapping of the HVAC on/off and AC buttons. There were complaints that the AC button was in an awkward spot tucked away in the lowest and furthest position from the driver, while the rarely used on/off button was in a prime spot. Given the complaints about the stiff ride quality on anything less than perfect roads and overly heavy steering, I am interested to see how much of a change the revisions actually make. Otherwise, nice video!

[@plightn]

Test drove this baby and my main gripe with it was that huge hood in front and tiny windows,, it was like I was trapped inside, and far from the road.

[@jarituomi1859]

Huge hood and tiny holes. 😋🥕🏒

[@marct6650]

i agree, i test drove one as well, windows on the driver side was small as well

[@BaileyBlurbs]

I felt the same. I can’t see over the hood at all.

[@jarituomi1859]

Silly Silly Silly far from the road? Aaalritythen....

[@vinyltopia8989]

I just got the 50 2.5 s se in black and i love it. Coming from having a 23' hrv , drives buttery smooth and has great pickup and seats are super comfortable. And I love the knob for the infotainment system. Coming from the honda with buttons i hated having to reach over while driving which is dangerous.

[@2004cyrus]

Congrats! I love Mazda! I currently have a 21’ CX-5 and a 2016 CX-9 and a 2016 Mazda 3 for work commutes. All have been great. I’m thinking of adding a 50 in June when my CX-5 lease is up.

[@Eelgnotsa]

In the last five years, I have a CX three and a CX 30 I love the entertainment system with the dial and the hybrid touchscreen. I don’t why people always nitpick on trivia foolishness about touchscreen all the time

[@Eelgnotsa]

I’m a tech person a mechanical person, I’m a mechanic by trade..I fix and maintain my own vehicles and let me tell you the Mazda vehicles, the entire line is some of the best cars you could buy for the money..the troubles is a lot of people don’t know it..I recommend a Mazda to a few people and they love it

[@edschobs5204]

@@EelgnotsaI agree. For the features I got in my CX-50 Premium…I’d have to pay more for in a RAV4 and a CRV. Heated seats was the main thing I wanted because I love the heat on my back especially after a tough workout. But I paid $34,500 for my CX-50 yesterday and to get heated seats in a RAV4 or CRV I couldn’t find anything under $36,000….and with my CX-50 I got a panoramic roof…I don’t think the rav4 or CRV have that standard like the CX-50 does at premium and above trims!

[@t.k.morris]

@@2004cyrus Did you get a cx-50?

[@aperson5062]

"Autonomous driving". Mazda has some driving philosophies I tend to agree with. One, if you are driving, then you should have your hands on the wheel and drive. Driving aids should aid the driver, not replace him. Although the radar assist cruise control is the exception for me (and Mazda). Infotainment goes in the center screen, driving info in the gauge cluster.

[@dalbriggss]

I wish Mazda would have a charcoal grey interior for the CX50 & CX-5. As a lady, I don’t love the black because it tends to be dark & masculine, and the terracotta is nice, but doesn’t always pair well with all of the car colors. The charcoal grey would look awesome with the machine gun grey, the black, the white, and the red.

[@johnsanford3596]

Yup. I'm a guy who grew up in Las Vegas. As a result, I HATE black interiors. Black leather? No. Way. In. Hell. Give me a medium gray or tan, preferably cloth.

[@Connie-ke1ld]

I just got the CX-50 Select and absolutely love it. I have a Toyota Highlander which drives a little better but that car is more expensive and it’s a bigger car so it should drive better. I also have a Subaru Forester and Outback which are great cars but I love the look of the Mazda the most and the drive is very smooth.

[@vindee5670]

I'm in the market for either the CX-50 or Forester. What year is your Forester? Which of the two would feel more cramped with 4 to 5 adults?

[@Connie-ke1ld]

I have a 2019 Forester. You will get a little more room if you are putting 5 adults in the Forester. You really can’t go wrong with either car. I think the look and the drive is better in the CX-50 but the Subaru is a very solid and reliable car.

[@vindee5670]

@@Connie-ke1ld Good to know. Thank you!

[@ErinHinnen]

The cladding makes sense because it'll be cheaper to replace those parts vs paint matching the cx5 if you do offroad though.

[@yournightmare9999]

This guy's don't think in future

[@ricklaemmle556]

Thank you for great info and scoring system

[@trekbiker2916]

No mention of the less desireable CVT transmissions in some of the competitors compared to the proven 6 speed automatic transmission in the Mazda. Good commentary on cup holders (OK that was sarcasm, but $8-9 thousand CVT replacement is worthy of mention IMHO).

[@bryanmack5410]

I just took home my 2024 Meridian - I have no problem admitting it was the looks that made it worth the money. Also, the turbo impressed me. I traded in my 2022 Mazda3, so I am kinda biased 😊

[@dystopia-usa]

I personally consider both start/stop (iStop) & cylinder-deactivation engine tech as "worse things". Two over-engineered, added-complexity problems waiting to happen, just so Mazda can have an easier time meeting fuel economy regulations/targets. So glad that my 2022 CX-30 has neither of those "features", & that was one of the main selling points for me, as well as having a standard, moderized-version 6-speed automatic transmission instead of a crappy, delicate belt/chain CVT or DCT.

[@brooklyn560]

Hate to break it to you, but cx30 does have cylinder deactivation. I believe nonturbos has cylinder deactivation, while turbo has start stop. Since you don’t have start stop I’m guessing you have the non turbo

[@dystopia-usa]

@@brooklyn560 the 2023+ CX-30 does indeed have cylinder-deactivation now. My 2022 Carbon Edition (non-turbo) doesn't have that or stop/start (iStop). The 2022 is the sweet-spot year for the CX-30 IMO & I haven't had any issues, defects or problems thus far after 2 years now. Not even a token cabin rattle to annoy me yet.

[@dalbriggss]

I wish you could turn off the on/off option in settings and leave it off if you prefer. Just another example of the big man sticking their noses-in places 🤦‍♀️

[@legionmartin]

I saw several tests that shows the CX-50 (turbo) short shifts and gets out of the power early. I supposed this is offset by the high torque for around town driving, but once on the highway the revs falls off early. This vehicle could really use an 8 speed transmission.

[@Kodabonesies]

I’ve been debating downgrading my cx9 to the 50 after seeing the disappointing cx70. The only thing I’m worried about is the stiffer suspension with the bigger rims.

[@HowAboutThat224]

Big rims only come on the highest trim. Lower trims have smaller wheels and bigger tires. They look better IMO.

[@user-gq2vn1xj2r]

@@HowAboutThat224 Every Turbo trim comes with the 20 inch wheels.

[@vin2689ny]

I agree about the soul red with the cladding. I hate the way the 50 looks in soul red however, every other mazda looks stunning in the soul red

[@Jonathan-bv7qs]

@4:50 I am so confuse why did you say cx-5 is the most expensive???????? I spent months comparing models, make, trims and price which I listed it all literally before I made a purchase, ultimately cx5 is the cheapest of them all.

[@momichaux5054]

I own a 2023 CX-50----- Had to replace MASTER WINDOW SWITCH and the BELT Tensioner just last week which Mazda refused to pay for, I had to plunk down 583.00 bucks for this, I am not happy at all...

[@MrGuitarfreak132]

I would fight with Mazda about that. Is that not covered in the initial bumper to bumper warranty?

[@momichaux5054]

@@MrGuitarfreak132 it happened at 41k miles, they said it was out of warranty

[@MrGuitarfreak132]

@@momichaux5054 dang I’m sorry to hear that how frustrating!!

[@momichaux5054]

@@MrGuitarfreak132 and now my Fuel Gauge readings are off bigtime.... I fill the tank up til the pump shuts it off and the Gauge says half fuel, I brought it in yesterday and they said they can find nothing wrong... this is happening allot now

[@jarituomi1859]

-23...41 K mls? Hmmmm...🤔... a problem.. Well, ain't no fair... Try Fiat 500 next... Should be better motorvehicle, no?

[@Bruno-sq1px]

The CX-30 produces 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft torque, while the CX-50 delivers 187 horsepower and the same torque. Both models offer ample power for your daily commute or weekend adventures, but the CX-30 has a slight advantage in terms of horsepower.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dwnshft]

And each come in the turbo 😈

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Yeah, I’ve been a little puzzled as to why the CX 30 and the Mazda 3’x got the 191 hp and they didn’t put it on the CX 50 or the non-turbo CX 5

[@alfonsoguevara7512]

I LIKE BOTH, CX5 AND CX50. THEY LOOK GREAT. I WISH I HAVE THE MONEY TO GET BOTH ! 😂😂

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

The 50 gets an “A” for styling but too many other negatives. Not built in Japan and only in its 2nd year of production. (New model bugs) Cylinder deactivation and stop/start ( I stop) on this turbo model is a negative for engine longevity. A guy on KZbin has a 2016 Mazda 6 with 350k miles on the original engine/trans. No turbo, no cylinder deactivation and no stop/start are why..

[@2004cyrus]

Agreed! I have a 21’ CX 5 with NA engine and it’s been flawless as well as my Mazda 3. Not sure about this 50.

[@crouchb15]

NA 50's don;t have this

[@noodlehat3250]

You can get a hybrid starting with the 2025 model

[@blakespower]

I am happy with my select trim. the standard features are enough for me its got rain sensing wipers, radar cruise control apple car play. Remote start with the mazda app, I like the generous cargo space too since my previous vehicles were all cars, so I couldn't transport large things in, I like how the rear doors open up 90 degrees so its easier to load and unload stuff from the back seats, my only complaint is the bad sound quality of its stereo system, will be looking how to upgrade it, its very tinny and cheap sounding. but it does have a 13 band Equalizer you can fine tune the sound with tried to take out as much as the high pitched frequencies that annoy me as possible

[@ericschmitz357]

We own a 2024 CX5 turbo...if you are bothered by porpoising then this is not the car for you. IMHO the cx50 does a much better job in regards to Porpoising. On the highway this is a non issue. Around town on undulating roads from truck traffic, this is very noticeable. Fortunately for me, the CX5 is my wife's car and she does not wear contacts. If you wear contact lenses, try the cx5 around town on your most frequent roads before you buy.

[@trippinwithdumas1382]

Good job, first video I've seen of yours.

[@imaashrit]

Why Mazda doesnt have fog lamps though?

[@vindee5670]

I am so disappointed! Went to a Mazda dealership today to check out the CX-50. Beautiful car inside and out for the most part, though I saw a lot of cheap plastics on the door - front and back. Many would like if it was built in Japan like the CX-5, but what shocked me when looking at the sticker was that the engine was from Mexico and not Japan like the transmission is. Why? The new CR-V is assembled in the US, but at least the engine and transmission are from Japan. Also, as Savage Geese pointed out how cheap the back seat is by easily picking it up and shaking it up and down, I was able to do the same. Not very sturdily built. The Car Care Nut also pointed out the speakers at the top front of the door panel partially blocking the air vents that defog the windows, this is so true. Who was the genius that decided to put speakers in front of air vents? The CX-50 was on the top of my list above the Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V. Unfortunately, due to the engine not being from Japan, this may be a deal breaker. Yet, I might still go for a test drive.

[@t.k.morris]

What did you decide? Did you consider the cx-5?

[@vindee5670]

@@t.k.morris I didn't really like the cx-5 - the looks and It felt a bit cramped in there and I'm only 5'6" and 145 lbs. Almost pulled the trigger on a CRV, but Honda didn't want to deal a the time. I was lowballing them, but they didn't even come close half way of what I was willing to sign for. Ended up with the Subaru Forester. Got a pretty good price. It is easy to drive. Not sure how to explain the meaning of that, but it just seems easy to drive. My daughter likes driving it which is important as she will be driving it to school in the near future.

[@johncorman8715]

You say you'd really like to have the Meridian version. But doesn't that kick up the price considerably and couldn't you buy your own roof gear for a lot less than the upgrade to the Meridian?

[@user-gq2vn1xj2r]

Everyone seems to have the sunroof rattle. That's enough for me to go with the Preferred over Premium.

[@AJFerrer-s1s]

Which version of their grey did you have here? Machine grey or polymetal?

[@tommy13965]

I would take the cx5 over the crv and rav4.

[@jarituomi1859]

I would take cx-50 over cx-5, rav-4, crv....why not?

[@tommy13965]

@@jarituomi1859 we have both the cx50 and 5.👍🏻

[@t.k.morris]

@@tommy13965 Which do you prefer if you could only have one? N/A or turbo engines?

[@tommy13965]

@@t.k.morris I have both but I love the turbo more because I always have at least 3 passengers so I need the extra torque and hp. If you mostly drive by yourself or with another passenger than the regular naturally aspirated is fine.

[@t.k.morris]

@@tommy13965 Thanks, it would mainly be for my wife as a daily and just the two of us on weekends. I drive a 2023 Mazda3 Premium H/B 6 speed manual daily.

[@pootinplays]

AM im weird in thinking its kind of cool the entire front dash isnt covered in screens and gadgets

[@timhawbaker3793]

You mentioned something about the headlights, but didn’t follow up on them. Can you go over your thoughts?

[@tommy13965]

No worries the digital dash will be coming on the refresh it always start on the higher model first which is the cx90.

[@imdone1967]

Then I won't buy one..

[@BBnissanZ]

I think its funny they were griping on the price so much. When comparing technology and price among honda and toyota and this, i felt there was more tech for a lower price than they even had. Toyota and honda riding too much on their name brand, and i felt got out competed here

[@albertchen5501]

Give it a shot on Ford Escape pls. How does it compare to the CX-50?

[@dgdave2673]

Lack of a hybrid or a PHEV in this category, especially the CX50 is a huge miss by Mazda and it will cost them in the long run. They should bring the 4 cyl PHEV asap to this.

[@johnsanford3596]

2025 CX-50 Hybrid is due at the end of 2024. It uses the Toyota powertrain from the RAV4

[@aborn24]

Seat confort?..

[@dwnshft]

Better than cx5

[@andrewk.1310]

Looks great but trunk space is limited, rear passenger is tighter over other competitors. With older tech, it is a pass.

[@andrewk.1310]

Forgot to add that if Mazda increased the space inside the cabin, improved the tech and added hybrid options, it would be more competitive

[@craigwhitman5064]

Watch your front brakes if you buy one of these. My inner front pads are completely gone at 23500 miles and the outer ones are hardly worn but no warranty for it and the damn things cost $140 for just pads!

[@dyva422]

Cx5 over cx50 for me

[@t.k.morris]

I am shopping both, can you tell me why you got the cx-5?

[@dyva422]

@@t.k.morris cx5 is more luxury while the cx50 is more rugged. Personal preference really..

[@michaelstoianoff8143]

What paint color is this?

[@Eelgnotsa]

But you see what you get for the extra money with Mazda though! they save money by offering one drive system who needs a front wheel drive as an option in an SUV these days

[@proflex310]

It's Mazda 3 platform !

[@bill7481]

This is a nice vehicle, but it’s way overpriced. I owned a 2017 CX-5 GT for three years, and I had a 2024 CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus loaner for over a week. It’s clear that Mazda spent more time and money on the interior of the CX-5. Design is subjective, but there is no argument against the fact that Mazda used better materials in the CX-5. The turbo variant of this vehicle is a gas guzzler. I barely averaged 20mpg with it during a week of driving. Having said that, though, the exterior looks really good!

[@ronripley9197]

I agree that the mediocre gas mileage on both the NA and turbo engine is pretty disappointing. Watched another YT video about gripes of current CX-50 owners and poor gas mileage was near the top of the list. Most were not even getting the EPA published mileage numbers.

[@Springfield_Duck_Sammich]

Mazda making the best looking cars at that price point 👍 Jaguar/Audi vibes

[@dwnshft]

Totally 😎

[@davidwayne9982]

Meridian best looking? you have to be kidding-- that puke green they call sand or that dull gray.. (gag)... NOW- I'm NOT being negative on the car-- I LOVE THESE and have decided to get one-- naturally aspirated and have a SUPERCHARGER put on it-- BETTER for the engine- better mpg, and WAY less expensive if something goes wrong. IN fact-- if you're out and the Supercharger stops working- you just DISCONNECT the power to it and keep driving- and it won't effect the car-- TURBO failure means TOW it to the garage immediately!!! Just no good.

[@garysimmeth4776]

CX-50 over CX-5 hands down!

[@HowardBurns-g2d]

Does anyone know if the all wheel drive stay on all the time i had a subaru and it stayed on all the time that wears everyhing out faster 😢

[@kendaniels2179]

All the time.

[@neiljuedes1661]

The plug in hybrid is a joke. All it adds is more money out of the pocket of the consumer.

[@neiljuedes1661]

The Mazda is twice the vehicle the KIA or Hyundai are for quality and longevity !

[@ItsTheSidJ]

Green Bay here 👋

[@dwnshft]

#locallove

[@kencoleman8929]

I'm a subscriber, but did i miss something? Who's the new co-conspiritor? 😊👍👍

[@dwnshft]

That’s paolo - he’s been on the channel before but not for a year or so

[@williamh1973]

Yes, I do hate to catch my nub.

[@preoksaha4504]

Fun fact: X3 tows 4400lbs

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Good luck with that if you plan on owning it past warranty , especially with towing , that will quickly turn into a Bavarian Money Waster.

[@normanlittle1911]

Funny, young people, infotainment. I don't care about that the way you have tone on getting spoon fed information that pleases you like a baby that needs a toy. When I drive I like it quiet as my mind is working on new ideas or varying aspects of perception. A bit of music, ok but my mind kicks in & I turn off the tunes. My attention is on the traction attainment on varying changing road surfaces, it's driving on changing surfaces. How does it maneuver on icy surfaces to actual muddy road versus a stage set-up oh look at me I'm cool driving in some mud & so I'm daring & blah blah blah. How does it work in a full lock slide unexpected? Or traction on a zig zagging course thru vehicles stuck in snow on a slight incline?

[@davidwayne9982]

NO HYBRID??--- THANK GOD - they haven't f...d these up with that mess. Hybrids are crap.. they're good at first til you begin to have issues- then it gets EXTREMELY expensive quickly--and they're hell on the environment when junked.. ALSO- most companies are not making "spare" battery packs for them-because they're too expensive to "get stuck" with several in stock-- so when they stop making this version of vehicle it's in-- you WON"T be able to get replacements. (and on the miracle that you DO find one in stock- it's $8000 or MORE..)

[@beardedmuggle]

THE WIPERS ARE TERRIBLE!!!! The way the cleaner comes out of the arm it doesn't do anything to the passenger side of the window. It doesn't clean or get any fluid on the window itself. Also the split console lid was a terrible idea! you cant access with just one side open so you have to open and close each side every time.

[@johnsanford3596]

That crazy double open console lid of the RAV4 is DA BOMB. They must have a patent on it or others would be using it.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I have this crossover and its ok other than it would be appreciated if it was available in the phev like in the toyota RAV4 prime the hyundai tucson the kia Sorento & sportage

[@dwnshft]

Totally agree

[@2004cyrus]

I wish the presenter would remove the sunglasses so we can see his eyes and know who he is.

[@ronlaskiewicz7134]

You guys do good reviews and will be better once you realize you are not comedians 😊.

[@dwnshft]

Thanks…?

[@maggieyoung8090]

@@dwnshft lol 😂 Don’t sweat it! 😉