Is the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo a better SUV than a Honda CR-V Sport?

[@crouchb15]

Joe reviewing a cx50 is a Christmas present to me

[@petertorressr7725]

My wife just got the same one same color and she loves it two weeks ago.

[@Blitzburgh17]

The knob is superior. It’s so much easier than leaning forward and trying to tap small icons while you’re driving. Once you get used to it there’s no going back. It’s my favorite feature honestly

[@chetlovesmer9549]

You are 10000000% correct. Not only that, but everyone I know that doesn't have a commander knob, always has gross fingerprints all over their screen. My screen totally clean.

[@aaronf.186]

It feels very familiar to me already because I'm coming from a BMW 330i. It's way easier and safer to navigate compared to touching a big tablet like in the Subaru's. Saying goodbye to the F30 tomorrow 😢but picking up my new 2025 Meridian w/ Apex package tomorrow 😍

[@suspiciousafternoon]

Everywhere I look these days it's a CX-5 or CX-50. Crazy how popular Mazda has become

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

2024 CX-5 Signature here. Spot on lol. I didn’t realize how many CX-5s were out there until I got mine then started spotting them EVERYWHERE.

[@markandjuby]

💯!! Just got mine a month ago and LOVE it! I’ve been sleeping on Mazda for years and ever since I got one, now I see it everywhere. Don’t know how I missed it for so long.

[@c4me540]

I see them everyday , that’s what even got me to look into them,

[@bilalbataineh8367]

Yes, they are doing great job!!I used to have mazda 3 2012, now cx5 2018, and looking to upgrate to cx90.hopefully soon !! They're amazing!!!

[@juliandavis9711]

Last year I felt unique when I'd barely see any CX-50s on the road. Now they're everywhere 😔

[@dudebud72]

The 25’ Mazda CX50 hybrid, shares the same power plant and drivetrain as the Toyota rav 4 hybrid. I had one as a loaner, it was great.

[@ScottSchubel]

Just passed 5k miles on our '25 CX-50 Turbo Premium in wind chill pearl. You said it right, its not too high... Not too low... And really fun to drive around town.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I just hit 26,000 miles on my 2023 CX 50 after coming back from a trip to Murphy,North Carolina!😁

[@chetlovesmer9549]

Joe, you and Lori are the best in the business, my man. BTW - I've owned pretty much this exact CX-50 (even the color of mine is the same) for about a year and a half and I have to say it does everything well. I've been extremely happy with it.

[@RaitisRides]

We appreciate your great support! Thanks for sharing the ownership input!

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

This is a really nice looking SUV inside and out, some say the CX-5 is the better way to go but I think either one of them would be a really nice daily driver SUV.

[@amvet_gwot1969]

2025 Mazda CX-50 Select trim is the best value. I just bought one and already drove it up to the national forest for a weekend getaway and it was flawless. I don’t need all the added options on the higher tier trims.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I have the premium plus trim on the non-turbo because I like all the goodies. I love driving it it to the mountains!

[@Maddizm]

Nice vehicle for 43k, Looks and Power, Clean Interior

[@RahShanProductionsMTU]

Once Mazda has hybrid models for most of their vehicles they’re going to be the best economical brand. They just need to go ahead and bring their trucks to the US too.

[@dudebud72]

It’s the same drivetrain as the Toyota rav 4 hybrid, with a Mazda body

[@theredsalmon612]

That still means it’s better than Toyota.

[@DayTuckErrJoobz]

@@theredsalmon612sure does! Toyota quality for a lower price point…hell yeah it’s better than buying a Toyota.

[@cf7792]

Oooff imagine a hybrid hatchback 😮‍💨

[@kerry1383]

The hybrid version of this has the engine and drive train pulled right out of the RAV4, meaning you also get the CVT. A Mazda with a CVT. What the fuck.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Joe, it was a good overall review. Yes, I think Mazda does do it better in many ways in this segment of the suv crossover market.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Yes of course Joe & I'm actually buying this.

[@fordTH7335]

Yes. For sure. If you need a hybrid this will check all the boxes

[@RogerSirard]

Thanks for the great in-depth review Joe. I love your style and presentation with a little humour thrown into the mix. I have a 2024 CX50 turbo in the windchill pearl and terracotta interior. I love everything about it but I am tempted to trade it in on the CX50 with the Toyota hybrid system for its great MPG. I also considered the NX350h. I know you reviewed both the CX50 hybrid and the NX350h and would like to know if you think the NX350h is worth the extra money over the CX50 turbo or CX50 hybrid ? TIA

[@RogerSirard]

Where are you for replies Joe ? 😉Crickets...........................

[@jimd6913]

Joe, I'm not sure how tall you are, but it would be really cool to see you actually getting in and out of the vehicles and making that a part of your videos. That's especially important for vehicles like this CX50 that is 4-5 inches lower than other SUVs/ crossovers. Love your videos.....keep up the good work!

[@DriveFastDriveHard]

Bring back the rx7, rx8 and Mazda 6

[@arnick2]

Love the CX50!!!!!

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

The Mazda CX-50 is a cool crossover! It has a sporty design and is known for its fun handling.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Yes of course Joe & I'm really like this vehicle.

[@kobe_dough3702]

Merry Christmas, Joe and Lori!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Merry Christmas 🎅 I like it ! Seems like it has a wide stance to it. I would get the hybrid version and save some gas $$

[@RaitisRides]

Merry Christmas Tom

[@bgrant48234]

Yeah I'm a big Zoom Zoom fan myself, I graduated from highschool in 2000, so I think that might've been right before they started it. I don't think we still had the car when it was going on, but yeah I really enjoyed those commercials. The RX-8 in the X Men movie was also pretty inspirational too though.😕🙂🤓😎🤠😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸

[@LuisUrbieta]

I do love this Mazda cx30 and I feel like this is one dandy of a car. I want to wish you and Lori a merry Christmas and I hope you guys do a lot more reviews in this upcoming year

[@eleanormassaro5195]

The CX 30 is a nice looking car, just may be a little too small for me. I love my CX 50.

[@jacobepstein4009]

Mazdas are very elegant but simple cars yes they are stubborn with no touch screen while all the other cars out there in 2024-5 have dual screens and touch. I wish most cars will add ambient lighting in lower trims more then stitching

[@darkkforest]

A buddy of mine picked up a 2024 Premium version, and he keeps telling me how fun and good this car his. I might upgrade to an hybrid Mazda myself in coming years coming from a 2021 Trailblazer activ.

[@Lone-Wolf516]

i work at mazda in north america, and there is a top trim of the cx50 with a more clear 360 degree camera, maybe do a short video on that if feasible

[@TacoRob72]

We personally passed on this a couple months ago for my wife’s new cx5 Carbon addition. she nor i liked the cx50 it was just too squatty and flared out looking with too much clatting. We did like the center console better but that was about it. After living with it for 2 months we hate the knob only controls for the infotainment screen we use apple CarPlay and touch works about half the time for some reason we have tried her phone and mine same problem. I’d prefer a full time touchscreen.

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@willjam465]

I prefer the direct drive to touch screen myself. Have owned Mazdas for the past 10 years as well as BMWs the last 15. So much easier to use without taking your eyes off the road.

[@Taras-Nabad]

It seems Mazda is doing everything right these days.

[@goatmonkey2112]

You could always tell the guys who moved the Rubik's cube stickers. The stickers never quite lined up right.

[@smooth37]

The Turbo S Premium Plus has the 360° camera. This must be the model right below the top trim. That camera should be available in all models.

[@crouchb15]

Fr

[@JacobDecker-u4i]

2 trims below t premium and t premium plus

[@smooth37]

@JacobDecker-u4i Just the Turbo model? Got it. That explains the blank buttons.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@JacobDecker-u4i for 2025 it’s either the Meridian, premium or premium plus on the turbo models. And they’ve added features that the premium plus had to the Meridian and the premium version.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I noticed that the push button start has the black trim around it instead of the chrome so it’s probably a premium version turbo

[@treyjohnson3230]

I love the way he reviews cars

[@milktop1]

It’s a real pleasure to drive

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Merry Christmas Brothers

[@dorsia4167]

Merry Christmas Joe 🎄

[@elizabethpayette9115]

Giant cookie that you can gnaw on for a week, how can you not love this channel.

[@OceanWave-k4g]

Hows the cx50 reliability for long term any problems willing to upgrade from cx5.

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

Joe, don't worry about the confession.rubix cubes were difficult for most people anyways.we don't hold it against you😅😅😅 Whenever you get a chance try and see if you can review a Buick Regal Tour X. It's a car i have driven before, considering buying right now. Nice thing about it it's an AWD WAGON and the 2.0L turbo four is very responsive to tuning

[@Eugene05]

I test drove the cx50 but went with the crv. It felt more refined and quieter.

[@lukejeung4615]

This is best both world! Toyota & Mazda,but I wish they had a little wider seats for North American market,imho.

[@duanrgillis5103]

Just got one 7 thousand off 4 thousand miles 24 turbo

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Joe, when it comes time to replace my tires on my CX 50, I think I’m gonna go for a Michelin brand as opposed to the current Goodyear Eagles that are on it. I used to have the Michelin brand on my Lexus RX 350.

[@Perambulator219]

Nice comparison to the CRV NoT

[@martinn4186]

Merry Christmas! Are we going with the Turbo or with the Hybrid?

[@angusmacdonald5300]

3:59 there is a forward facing camera on the Turbo Premium Plus

[@eleanormassaro5195]

That’s good to know!

[@millerlite502]

Looks like all new cars a bath tube upside down😎

[@DriveFastDriveHard]

😂

[@rafaga212]

Also remember ... In 1990, Mazda introduced the first-ever GPS system for automotive navigational use

[@wisamputrus6196]

Great vehicle to buy..

[@VileSinner666]

Yup, I need one.

[@1JUVI1]

The engine “cupholders” 🤣

[@יובלנחשון]

I ❤ MAZDA

[@RaitisRides]

That is so really wonderful!

[@sandrahinds2346]

Do the back seats recline?

[@Mickieshelton]

Im gonna have to resort to Turo to rent one of these things....

[@pm7805]

Does it take regular gas or premium to give 23/29 mpg?

[@jennifergraham9679]

So is this cx-50 or the new 2025 VW Tiguan which is better.

[@wisamputrus6196]

Drive each one and decide… the Mazda is a much better driving machine

[@pelster900]

god i hate that black plastic cladding

[@angusmacdonald5300]

It’s supposed to be a bit more “off-roadable” than the CX-5, so has a bit more protection against scuffs etc.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

9:46 3 months in to my CX50 TPP, and after a recent 4500 mile road trip, I also love the control knob. The muscle memory develops quickly. You can also use Siri and Alexa voice commands. It’s a great car.

[@pelster900]

@@angusmacdonald5300 yeah i love my 17' cx-5

[@Michael-ls5dx]

You don’t have the top trim so no zonk on the camera. The turbo premium plus (top trim) does have it. I’ll also add that even though the interior “looks” premium the materials are not premium. Mazda did a great job creating that illusion, and that’s not a dig. The CX50 is awesome!

[@gerardgalletta6943]

The CX 50 needs a capless fuel fill

[@Irishmanbikes]

I guess we are not having a live Q & A session this week?

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

I don't like the criss-cross sticking on the dashboard and the doors. It looks weird and too busy. Why didn't Mazda use the normal sticking pattern?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I like it!

[@franciso-hb6cx]

Joe which is better Mazda CX50 2.5 turbo or Honda CRV 2.0 turbo?

[@mattmekhaeil]

There is no crv 2.0t…

[@eleanormassaro5195]

It’s a 1.5 L turbo on the CRV

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

Having owned a 2003 Protege 5 hatchback from 2010-2021. It was rusted out on the underside. Do modern Mazda's rust out?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Raiti, I thought the name of that color on the Mazda CX50 is windchill pearl!😅

[@mainek2132]

I own one, a '25 Premium in black, and it crushes the CRV and RAV, both of which are zero fun to drive, whereas the 50 Turbo gets after it and looks bad-ass. The CRV has way too much road noise too, and the gas RAV is a dog. I don't love all the added tech nonsense or the location of the I-Stop button (I turn it off every time; I loathe valve deactivation), but for the money, the 50 cannot be beat. I own a 2019 CX-9 too, love it. (And a '22 Mach e., very cool ride.)

[@Chiroman527]

Joe, I wonder what your impressions were of the rear Torsion bar suspension?? It is a nice looking vehicle which as a 73 YO, retiree who still likes to feel the Zoom-Zoom in a car, ths one is climbing up the list as a replacement for my 22 MDX Advance. I truly LIKE (I reserve love for people) my MDX which has been totally trouble free for over 3 years, with great handling, comfort, and an excellent SH_AWD system and outstanding ELS Stereo system. I can buy my MDX with 22.5 K miles on it for $38,400 by Febuary 15, 2025, Lease another new 25 MDX (A-Spec Advance ) or go for another vehicle on the List. I intend to test drive this one with the Turbo vs the new CX50 Hybrid too. But I have a feeling I will enjoy this ride more. PSS....f the new 25 Acura RDX went with their new TouchScreen, That would have received more serious consideration I am impressed with 23/29 MPGs on the Mazda vs 19/25 MPGs on the MDX. In my experience driving in Suburbia primarily, my MDX returns about 13-14 MPGs in City/ Suburban - nowhere near the EPA Number ratings.

[@freddymarinelli9907]

Sorry Joe but this isn’t the top trim. And, the top trim does have a forward facing cam. Merry Christmas, love you

[@Emadjazem]

was gonna say the same. missing 360 camera, heads up display, and sensors. unless the trims are different in the USA than Canada

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@Emadjazem this one does have the heads up display, Joe said it earlier in the video. I’m not sure about the 360 camera because they have added things to the Meridian and the premium trim that were only available on the premium plus trim for 2025.

[@SpringfieldTony]

MERRY CHRISTMAS you big Italian brother

[@RaitisRides]

You too my Pizan

[@kendradaniels1831]

What is the price for this model?

[@347lucky5]

Should i buy this or cx5 ?

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

As much as I like the CX-50 I hope they keep and update the CX-5 as well, I like the size and styling of it better.

[@davidjym]

yes, the CX-5 is a more compact size and CX-50 is just too wide to fit into tight spaces.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@davidjym oh geez, it’s not that wide!

[@davidjym]

@@eleanormassaro5195 oh geez, the CX-50 is as wide as a Highlander which supposed to be a 'mid-sized' SUV

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@ oh, geez, it is not!I’ve been driving a CX 50 for two years. I would know

[@Sunjib12345]

Hi Raiti's Rides How Are You 2025 BMW Z4 M401 And 2025 BMW XM Label Merry Christmas

[@RaitisRides]

I sure am! Merry Christmas

[@TfamSoprano]

wtf is this comment 💀

[@HALWG51]

No 360° camera is a deal breaker.

[@maxxbenzz7842]

What is the point of a 360 camera? Honestly seems gimmicky to me

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Someone on here on the comment section said that the premium trim which Joe is driving does have a front camera so I’m not sure why it would not have a 360 camera. You might want to check Mazda‘s website because they did add some features to the Meridian and premium trims that the premium plus trim has for 2025.

[@Maddizm]

Joe Raiti and Jay Leno should Team Up for One Ultra Review Lottery Choice Cars

[@RaitisRides]

Now we are talking’

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 LOOK SOOOO BOORRING COMPARING TO CX-50 WHICH IS EXITING AND UPLIFTING!

[@somejackball]

love those rims and low profile tires! 🙂

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I love the look of them, but they do contribute to a little bit more harsh ride!

[@morrisf3957]

i think the one with the Toyota motor will sell like hot cakes.

[@EdgarJChavez]

Why couldn't they use the same real functional exhaust tips on the CX70--CX90????

[@markscott3446]

I'm looking at the 2025 RDX technology package not much more money than this car what do you think

[@eleanormassaro5195]

To me, and this is a personal opinion, the RDX technology package is missing things that you get on the Mazda that’s almost on their base level Mazda trims, such as rain sensing wipers. That’s just an example.

[@armandorivera1153]

Hey Bro, do you know about the news that Nissan and Honda plan to work toward a merger. Would you make a video about it? Is this good for both?

[@SehnamGtrr]

NEWS Flash there is a front Camera come on Joe.......How could you miss it. :-)

[@togurilee1548]

Wish it had a digital dash... all digital

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Just wish it had ambient lighting in the top trims. For 42k it doesn't have the premium look. Analog gauges in the premium plus? Yawnnn

[@greendro6410]

Not bad at all

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Maybe the build quality will be better for the 3rd yr of production. So disappointing the turbo has awful stop/start.(don’t care that u can turn it off) The non turbo doesn’t have that garbage.

[@kazr1411]

Cx50 boot… 12 volt plug????

[@kazr1411]

Boot

[@richki.24]

I luv beer !!!!!

[@leisagomez6304]

No turbos they wear your engines out faster

[@dvrn1]

That’s the norm with all manufacturers. Maintenance is the key to longevity and reliability.

[@mattmekhaeil]

That’s why you go with something that’s naturally aspirated

[@angelo747]

Juat dont become a Politician. They'll use that Rubiks cube story against you

[@siomelsavio2156]

10:11 how does he know 🥲

[@honestabe1940]

Never did say what model it was. Premium, Premium Plus?

[@eleanormassaro5195]

It appears This is the premium trim level

[@davidp2888]

Merry Christmas, Joe! Best wishes to you, Lori and Oscar.

[@MartinA-vw5tx]

Finally years of living with the burden, you got it off your shoulders!

[@alengreen589]

it´s not bad

[@bruceleeupk]

Fwd? Im in

[@jimd6913]

Those pillars are thick.🤨

[@Letsberealish]

Another screen that appears to just be a tablet glued onto the dash.

[@garys2157]

OMGS, did you come up with that all by yourself, I has never ever hears this before, you must be a novelist, thank you for your literature contribution.

[@Letsberealish]

@garys2157 You're welcome :-)

[@JonathanChow180]

Nice

[@devilefan]

I much prefer my outback over this or any SUV out there, and as for the infotainment system, Subaru as a whole does it much better than anybody else by integrating the system into the dash instead of having it look like a separate piece.... I don't like the positioning or placement of most of the infotainment systems in other vehicles, to me they look out of place... and as far as any other aspect, I still choose my outback over anything else, hence the reason I got one, did a lot of research, and looked at a lot of SUVs, and when it was all said and done, nothing impressed me more than the outback.... to use one of your phrases, the only "ZONK" I will give the outback, and actually not just the outback, but most newer cars these days, is the STUPID auto start/stop feature which in my opinion serves no purpose other than to be annoying, which is exactly what it is, in my opinion.... they say it saves gas, that's a crock, for the very, very, minute amount of gas, you "might " be "saving", you can put that little bit of pocket change towards the purchase of a new starter more often.... other than that the outback, again in my opinion, is the best overall crossover on the road, value, comfort, safety galore, and a consumer reports recommended, ads up to a great crossover... that's what I consider the outback, a crossover between an SUV and a station wagon