First Drive! 2023 Mazda CX-50, it can do almost everything! Everything you need to know about CX-50.

[@ohcanadaeh]

For Mazda it is all about driving feel rather than numbers on a piece of paper. If you care about driving, Mazda is your choice.

[@Calwinn]

Mazda really did a great job with the design/shape of this

[@torqueguy1]

Nice job on your report. uSB-C is good observation. I bought a 23 turbo premium and it’s as fast as I want to be at 65. Crying baby days are long gone but I do go camping in it with my dope smoking, alcoholic retiree buddies. REI air mattress fits perfect behind the drivers side.

[@GoBrand0n]

Thank You Mazda for not using CVT Garbage

[@zero2sixty244]

I love these AWD tests cause yes I want to know about the features of a car like most reviewers do but they leave off on that, so knowing if a car can confidentially take me places, get unstuck (or avoid it all together) or even just feeling confident and well grounded while driving in snow, rain, or mild off-road is the best

[@ericdiekmann2308]

As far as off road the tires are the main thing that rother helps or hurts, it's all about the tires for off-road

[@TheNarutoCrusader]

Nice review. I liked your content but some constructive criticism if I may; Someone else mentioned sound was low and I agree, camera operator was shaky in many shots, for the interior section of the review I couldn't see many features because the black levels/shadows were so incredibly low. Also the thumbnail is what drew me in to this video and I wish you focused more time on that off-roady area as this is supposed to be the more adventurous and outdoorsy of the Mazda lineup if I'm correct. (Also yes I know this is just a first-drive video so apologies if this all sounded harsh) Looking forward to more content.

[@coldsun2939]

I don't know why all car reviewers don't point out that when it comes to USB ports and charging all you needs is a small power inverter that works better/quicker than any USB-C port???? Truly puzzling that nobody mentions

[@kennungesser3203]

Been waiting for a REAL off road review for this car. Also, please take no offence but dude, you sound like Christopher Walken. I LOVE that guy!! What a fun review. Thanks!!

[@SamCarLegion]

No offence- i love that dude

[@SamCarLegion]

You are also not alone

[@Zen_walker]

😄 I thought the same about his voice, close your eyes and it's a Walken car review! I mostly watch Sam's Drag race videos but never noticed the similarity until now.

[@RosalesMarcus]

Love Mazda, and good review. Take a shot for every time you hear “standard CX-5”. 😂

[@SamCarLegion]

Hahahah

[@lukha225]

I really like the styling. Kudos to Mazda 👏👍. But 20 in. wheel and off-road, no 👎

[@msiahpush]

Many thanks for the excellent review. A couple of questions please. Is the cabin quiet, for example compared to CX-5? Is the stitching in the center of the seats uncomfortable? How tall are you?

[@SamCarLegion]

6.2

[@seb42]

@@SamCarLegion I'd also like to know the answer to the rest of those questions

[@kevinbrown7966]

The stitching in the center of the seats isn't noticeable while driving. But the lower seat bolsters are. You cannot sit slanted or slumped. Not that big a deal. The car is quiet, but not Lexus-quiet. Definitely above average. Hold out for the '24. Easier steering feel and softened suspension. I have a '23 and a '24. Yes, that good a car.

[@phathuneluvhada4668]

It's the 1st time watching your review. Good job. Much love and peace from ❤️✌️South Africa 🇿🇦

[@zonapainter]

All season tires in the mud. What did you think it was going to do? 🤣

[@GranTigerGaming]

The hill at 18:00 is pretty intense and muddy, but do you think it could have done it with better off road tires in "offroad" mode?

[@RKmndo]

'Needs armor and better wheels/tires. A multi-mount winch can go in a receiver hitch.

[@omegalamda3145]

I’ve the 2024 CX50T Meridian Zircon Sand w/ Terra Co seats. I’m looking into a NuCamp 340 Teardrop @ 2148 lbs weight . This will tow the Teardrop W/ very easily. with 682lbs ❤to spare. Add 5lbs air pressure to each tire for less rolling resistance while towing will diminish some of the drag as well . With 320 lbs trq The Long and Low wagon style on steroids ride design it’ll be a bad~ assed Rollin set of wheels. All 6 of them.

[@SpudForceable]

Got the soul red version of this car, love it.

[@JULCEVIR]

Came for the CX-50 video but wow, new subscriber here from Mexico; fun, great technical facts and production, I liked the drone shots

[@4xhappinessinc.884]

You look like Jay Leno with Christopher Walken's voice.

[@panaoutsios1990]

Mazda makes beautiful cars For city is good demio For faster axela or cx3 is good

[@rickytomatoes]

Leather loafers in Canadian Spring? Bold move, Sam.

[@EternityRecordsUSA]

Fantastic video

[@mazdarene]

Maybe with atv tire have a better off-road performance when trying to climb the hill. But overall I think Is a acceptable beginning to Mazda

[@truthseeker924]

Mazda cx50 is nice urban car but it is not for offroads. Even though it is advertised as one.

[@bens2603]

For city and highway driving only which SUV (CX-5 or CX-50) is quitter, handles the potholes better, and more comfortable to drive?

[@faustohernandezgonzalez7324]

cx5 is quitter, i have both

[@bens2603]

@@faustohernandezgonzalez7324 Thank you for your reply. Which one do you enjoy driving more? I didn't like the brakes on CX-5. I ended up getting a Genesis GV70 four cylinder and the darn thing has horrible gas mileage. I am lucky if I get 12 miles per gallon in the city.

[@faustohernandezgonzalez7324]

@@bens2603 more power, more gas i guess lol. cx50 more fun :)

[@priapicpear4200]

Holy crap this was such a good review you made me want to get one myself. And pretty dang funny too boot XD that baby line got me good! You my friend, are the next Jeremy Clarkson👍

[@dhrumilpatel8156]

Which color is this exactly? Is it the new blue ingot or machine gray?

[@Mastererictv]

I got Mazda cx-50 meridian edition 2023 Huge performance thought. Try to review that meridian edition by a chance.

[@hustler539]

This guy reminds me of actor Stephen Rea.

[@austinatomTV]

With better off road tires maybe it could go up the hill!

[@LexxLuther100]

The volume was really low on this video. Great job anyway

[@erickim28]

great review!! waiting cx70. when would you get it? and last question. what would you pick the outback or this one?

[@kennedy9072]

We need an Off-road review of the Outlander, I've been waiting since you released the video of your review on that thing.

[@SamCarLegion]

Will try :)

[@0135827]

Which one would you prefer, RAV4 vs CX5 ? Thanks, nice review.

[@SamCarLegion]

CX5 all day

[@Robert-de5xg]

Toyota all day....and I drive Both , Toyota and Honda are much better...

[@michaelp.3485]

@@Robert-de5xg CX-5 all day. I drive Toyota, Honda and Mazda. Mazda wipes the floor with them.

[@AlexLopez-pz1qr]

@@michaelp.3485 Honda and Toyota low quality material on interiors Mazda CX-5 it’s the Audi alternative and more luxurious of course!

[@ronaldchan3401]

@@Robert-de5xg Stop bit liar...

[@seanboxer1521]

Good video 👍

[@mattamuskeet]

Good review! I just want to say, it is extremely misleading, dangerous and irresponsible the manufacturer supplied a travel trailer that is only 30 pounds under the max tow rating for this vehicle. Tow rating also includes payload; so with people, gear and a trailer that is actually loaded (water, batteries, supplies) this vehicle cannot safely tow that R-Pod.

[@wanderflores7406]

The brand doesn’t tell you to tow a 3500 pound what ever … they say towing capacity is 3500 .. it’s up to you to get a trailer or whatever You need to tow that is less … so if you’re the person the needs to bring half a trailer of equipment the means you need to get a truck and not a small suv like this ..

[@CRVgarage]

Its being said that parking brake auto engages everytime we put the CX50 in park. Is that true??

[@SpudForceable]

I just bought mine two weeks ago, haven't encountered anything like that.

[@tlr-nut7275]

It does. Also turns off when you put it in drive. Completely transparent.

[@prof.papellapapvonlappstoc2690]

I need to get one of these in Germany...

[@chelsieleal1240]

How does this stack compared to the Outback? Which would you prefer?

[@jaguar2164]

Same question

[@vitreoushumor]

Outback has a cvt. Don't bother with that

[@ajmunn1229]

Drove both side by side yesterday, drive response is great in the cx50, infotainment is superior in cx50. Outback xt won on power, space front and back, seat feel, safety features, and road noise suppression. Outback. Also thought the harmon Kardon blew the bose out of the water. Outback wins for me with a wife and child, the rear facing car seat was not great in cx50, no issues at all in outback.

[@JuanDavidMaya]

@@ajmunn1229 which safety features were superior specifically?

[@niranjang7245]

What's ur opinion on the non turbo engine version of this cx 50 for a regular daily car..what's the fuel economy of that if you got to drive it Sam..from ontario

[@davemckeraghan3585]

Will there be a CX50 PHEV?

[@cruzito4life571]

Can u post the Mazda vs the Nissan please!!

[@mariana-kl7pb]

VERY GOOD, When come to Indonesia 🙁

[@nitheeshkumar2558]

I was looking into Mazda CX 50 premium and Hyundai Santa Fe 2022 Sel premium. Can you please give your suggestion which is better and what may be trade value after 5 years for both ?

[@know916bound]

I work in selling auto parts. I've seen a few 21' and 22' model year santa fe owners come in with the engine burning a very excessive amount of oil, all were about a quart a day, I forget the mileage on all of them but I know one was 30k miles and another was 40k miles. All blowing puffs of white smoke out the tailpipe. I Hope you didn't go with the santa fe!

[@truthseeker924]

Mazda definitely would be better, but Toyota is much better. You can drive them forever.

[@ivanfromtexas5858]

Needed all terrain tires or a Subaru…to climb

[@pandaland1]

8:17 I have the same problem myself 😏

[@kiramiftari9486]

I am so confused: at which trim level does the Turbo gets added?

[@SamCarLegion]

Turbo GT

[@thiyagarajanvaradhan8236]

What is the model and brand of the watch he is wearing??

[@SamCarLegion]

Tag Monaco

[@Indy1980123]

Off topic. But what watch are you wearing ?

[@SamCarLegion]

Tag Monaco

[@Volta24]

Cx 50 or Toyota Prime ?

[@danito5185]

18:15 you welcome.... 😂

[@ref1c]

That was your off-road test? One hill?

[@SamCarLegion]

Does this look like an off road video? Or a Jeep Wrangler?

[@dan_6915]

I lost hope in asian car design. But this looks awesome ! Good jerb, Mazda !

[@glistud8178]

U weren’t scared that ur gonna flip over?? 🤣

[@SamCarLegion]

Nahh

[@glistud8178]

@@SamCarLegion nice! It's a good looking car

[@duongminhduc8808]

I need M.T

[@SalmonLeon]

还好，英语是必修课，nice car

[@JeepXtreme4x4]

Which watch is he wearing? Tag Monaco?

[@SamCarLegion]

Yes sir

[@stephens471]

I have the same. Came with a pair of shoes

[@truthseeker924]

That was so bad. It could not even climb up a little bit.

[@shaanidesi]

It’s a copy of 2022 MDX

[@scottobrien963]

What does drive up the side of a dirt hill do for you!?? Pointless…

[@JDMEXforme]

This is just an average FWD bias AWD crossover. Its not a real 4 wheel drive. Its a slip detection system. When the front wheels slip the rear wheels kick in to help. But it isnt spinning all the time like a wrangler or other 4x4s vehicles do. Or like a Subaru. Its not a rock crawler like a true 4x4 with a transfercase with 4Lo gearing. This is what seperates 4x4 from a basic clutch base slip detection AWD system. The reason why you dont see AWD vehicles offroading. Im sticking to my real 4 wheel drive Jeep. With 4hi 4lo gearing. All the wheels move all the time.

[@kwhite145]

That’s terrific

[@RomanticPopPunk]

This is a family car, no doubt. Wrangler’s interior is too crappy for the price

[@kwhite145]

That infotainment screen looks silly!

[@jjchockey]

Looks beautifully integrated to me. If you hate this I'm curious what you think of the hideous slab of plastic in the new Lexus NX?

[@sebastianpereira684]

Diletant

[@lextmb]

in europe we have only CX5 and i dont like it