Mazda CX-50 Turbo - Why It's The More FUN AWD SUV!

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is a handsome mid-size SUV with off-road creds. In a sea of SUVs, what makes the CX-50 turbo simply more fun and engaging to drive? We tested the CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus which includes full time AWD, leather, Bose audio, heads up display and the more powerful engine.
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[@fokker4uify]

I've been driving Mazda since 1996 and don't think I'll ever switch to another brand.

[@HerbieTheMiata]

I’ve got a 2016 CX-5 and an 1997 MX-5 both so reliable and the customer service they provide is top notch. They’re not constantly pressuring me to trade up. They also honour warranties which I feel is so important.

[@JVizGamer]

Are they reliable?

[@richardleach7]

10:52 You can use the touchscreen while in motion by adjusting the settings through the phone settings. Nice review 👍

[@michaelcoglianese4292]

In the Settings you can set the Car Play Touchscreen to work while the car is in motion

[@rk1356]

Yay. That’s exactly what I wanted to know.

[@timothygibney159]

I purchased mine from a CVT Kia Soul. Omg such a difference. The Mazda cx-59 is the best car I ever owned

[@gesu1742]

Correction: a couple of inches wider (not narrower) than the Rav4 at 1:42

[@maxxbenzz7842]

They softened up the suspension on post Nov 2023. production cx 50s for the 2024 year model

[@DeAudiofilosyLocos]

you can make it full time touch screen in the menus. look it up

[@Jack_Hunt]

nope. Only on android and apple

[@malcolmnotinthemiddle]

Definitely proud of my new CX-50 Turbo

[@davidwayne9982]

After two weeks of watching videos and thinking of others -- like the GX460 (fun and more capable but gas hogs)..I think I"ve settled on this one... LOVE this design.

[@maxxbenzz7842]

And probably 10k more expensive

[@JonathanHarger-v8m]

Nevermind the fact the 460 is 20 k more expensive

[@davidwayne9982]

Torque is because of the REAL transmission- and the 6 speed is PERFECT- 8 is too many- strains at certain levels and is just too much. This I think is the one I have settled on-- and yes- FAST ENOUGH-- it meets the speed limits with no issues-- don't need a damn hotrod.. I think I'd like the Meriditian trim.. but I LOVE that color-- like the crystal red too... but can't get that on the meridian trim..

[@jimmysmith9209]

great review, I'm sold on the handling!

[@MzPenspeaks]

I am testing this case out right now and find that driving it isn't smooth at all to me. This had been my top choice until driving it.

[@randomgameuploads1162]

I’m getting this for sure

[@davidwayne9982]

GREAT REVIEW... of a GREAT CAR...

[@photog1529]

I'm considering a 2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian. Watched a lot of reviews, but not a single reviewer has made mention of the cylinder deactivation (base engine) or the start/stop i-Stop feature (turbo engine). Cylinder deactivation is absolutely a no-go for me, which leaves only the turbo consideration. Not fond of the engine shutting down when coming to a stop either. Why? Can the i-Stop feature be disabled or somehow permanently disabled?

[@revmatchtv]

I'm not sure. Maybe check some forums. I only had the car for a week.

[@user-jo4en1zl7b]

I am not positive but I think 2023 was the last year for that I hope😢

[@Ninvus2]

i-stop can be disabled but it has to be disabled every drive. As far as I know there's no way to permanently turn it off. You have to push the brake down pretty far for it to activate so it doesn't turn on very often for me.

[@photog1529]

@@Ninvus2 I went with a 2024 CX50 turbo premium model...didn't care for the Meridian after all. Once in a while I'll forget to disable the i-stop feature...just wish the button was a bit more visible. Had it now since April...very impressed with it so far. My very first Mazda was a 1979 RX-7...this is now my fourth Mazda...very reliable vehicles.

[@terrywalker7127]

We keep our cars for more than 10 years. We are considering the cx-50 but concerned about the electronics loke the heads up display lasting. We are also considering Subaru outback ltd xl turbo but concerned about the longevity of their cvt. And recommendations?

[@revmatchtv]

FWIW, the heads up display in my 17 year old Corvette still works fine, and it also does also in my 5 year old Supra. It's just an LCD panel. Longevity has to more with the brand than the technology.

[@honestabe1940]

The Turbo will go first depending how you drive. Maybe 3 years.

[@squaremango5841]

I just recently drove the Outback and the CX-50 back to back. The Mazda is DEFINITELY built with a better fit and finish compared to the Subaru. I think you can't say too much in terms of reliability, they both have comparable tried and true powertrains in their respective brands. Definitely sit in both, but the Mazda won on almost every metric compared to the Subaru. Granted you are paying a little more depending on the trim with the Mazda.

[@michelleporch1475]

I love my cx-50 2023. Best part is 360.

[@plightn]

Wonder if the meridian is a bit softer.

[@gailenrique2804]

It has 18" wheels with Falcon all terrain tires.

[@johnrobinson9974]

You can have apple carplay all the time, even while driving. I's buried in the setings and all you need to do is hit the switch to enable it fulltime.

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

How do you not have the seat belt on?😊

[@revmatchtv]

I'm wearing my belt. I ALWAYS do. It's just the same color as my jacket and goes under it if you look closely.

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

@@revmatchtv 🤔😊

[@davidwayne9982]

How bad is the TURBO LAG??? I'm thinking of going non- turbo and later installing a supercharger.. (mazda made for this engine)..

[@revmatchtv]

It's average. Not too annoying, but it's still there. It's not a sports car by any means, so set your expectations accordingly.

[@davidwayne9982]

@@revmatchtv THANKS- I appreciate the honesty. I will later have it SUPERCHARGED if needed-- they make one specifically for this engine and they're FAR better than turbos.. for MANY reasons..I's spoken to 50 master mechanics, engineers, and racers- and they ALL say- SUPERCHARGER all the way..

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Supercharged? Why would you dump money for a Supercharger into a CX 50?

[@goliathyeti1669]

I bought my first new car at 18. I bought a brand new 2019 cx3 and it’s treated me so well i have had no complaints thinking about upgrading to the 50

[@Ticona2]

Does it come with remote start?

[@CT-ob2bw]

This trim package does eg via the app.

[@HerbieTheMiata]

Thank you Mazda for not using CVT transmissions. They actually care about the driving experience.

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Exactly. I refuse to drive a cvt

[@decorelone51]

​@@maxxbenzz7842Even a Toyota

[@gegezz]

It would also help if you told us the color of the vehicle.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

This is the Ingot blue color

[@mustafahusseinmakarov]

You don't have to upload videos in 4k or 2k unless you've a powerful camera.. the high video resolution costs frame drop.. sucks

[@revmatchtv]

High resolution does not cost frame rate. I shoot at 24fps intentionally. KZbin supports multiple frame rates at multiple resolutions, but I agree, this one does look a bit choppy for some reason.

[@B.D.TRX4]

That price is close too if not in the Acura RDX arena..

[@maxxbenzz7842]

A little cheaper. The RDX is boring to drive imo

[@RogerSirard]

I really enjoyed your canyon carving. I felt like was your passenger, lol. They just released the 2024 CX50 upgrades to the suspension and steering. Do you believe the steering upgrade and the more comfortable ride due to the dampers would be worth waiting for. The steering is what most of you reviewers appreciate in the 2023 and I am concerned I will be disappointed in the 2024 steering upgrade. Anyway, I hope to get your opinion on my query.......... and great review ! TIA

[@revmatchtv]

It's hard to say what the differences will be so I can't really say if they are worth waiting for.

[@jameshoptry1521]

I get 27.5 mpg in mixed driving.

[@RogerSirard]

Is that with the turbo ? If so, that is great ! Unless you drive like my mother, lol.

[@jameshoptry1521]

Yes with the turbo and drive it zoom zoom fun!

[@Ed-sh8jt]

seatbelt?

[@revmatchtv]

I was wearing it throughout the entire video.

[@TrunkMonkey42]

Would be great cars if they had comfortable interiors and modern features like lane centering. The seats are terrible. Why is the center console switched around in the CX-50 versus the other models? The wireless charging is not large enough to fit ultra size phones. Where is the wireless charging for the passenger's phones? I do not really like not being able to see outside the small rear window on compact cars. Maybe the rear view mirror should have a rear view camera like some other cars have. The entire dash could be rear view screens. Need to get rid of the chrome inside. Is there a black out kit? Hate the high contrast white on black infotainment. Does Mazda need to update to a dual clutch 10 speed transmission?

[@angusmacdonald5300]

I blinked and missed your “ off-road” drive

[@Jack_Hunt]

Like a damn station wagon

[@photog1529]

Nah...the Subaru Outback is a gussied-up station wagon.

[@SaanichtonMinistries]

We like ours so far. Wish it had lane centre assist, like my Honda, but am learning to live without it for now. We got the desert sand color. It is an engaging ride for sure and a nice change from Honda

[@JonathanHarger-v8m]

Best thing to do is just look at the road and keep it in the little lines yourself hope this helps!

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Why dont you have your seatbelt on? 🤔

[@revmatchtv]

Why are people commenting this? I always wear my seatbelt when driving. Should I wear it when I'm parking and explaining the vehicle too? Look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnVnWeYg9qBf8Usi=Bg2eL_mmASTYh5tn&t=204 It's clearly visible

[@maxxbenzz7842]

@@revmatchtv you should have your seat belt on.

[@revmatchtv]

@@maxxbenzz7842 I do. If it were off, the warning chime would be going off. Look at the video where I'm driving.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

The LKAS is dangerous, as it tries to keep you in the lane that you had to leave because of a crazy driver or dead animal in the road. As far as I can tell, you have to turn off all safety systems, including blind spot monitoring.

[@Rockybalboa541]

For 2024 they softened the shocks

[@angusmacdonald5300]

And the steering

[@oligarchy-usa]

Too large & squared-off for my taste personally, & turbo engines from any automaker don't usually age well & are just a variety of problems waiting to happen. Love my 2022 CX-30 CE non-turbo though, so hats-off to Mazda.

[@jclouw321]

Turbo technology has been excellent for years and years now. Brands like Toyota, Volvo, Saab (rip) and others have been making extremely reliable turbo engines for decades now. Heck I’ve got 2 turbo Volvo wagons in my garage totaling almost 500k in miles between the two, both on their original turbos and without needing any major engine work. And that’s not unheard of at all, at least with that brand. Mazda seems to have done a great job keeping their turbo system basic and low pressure, two things that tend to lead to long lasting turbo engines. Being wary of turbo technology is like how people where wary of fuel injection in older engines. Was it always reliable? No. But the tech has advanced so far that not adding a turbo is doing a disservice to power output and efficiency in many cases.

[@cwqrpportable]

You're living in yesterday's world with regards to modern turbos

[@oligarchy-usa]

@@cwqrpportable They used to be worse, but they still aren't reliable long-term, especially if your typical driving/commuting & maintenance routines match that of most people. Go watch the Car Care Nut video on turbo engines, their inherent shortcomings/problems, & how to maximize their lifespan. Smaller-displacement turbo engines are the worst of modern turbos though & are a pretty bad investment. I'll stick to naturally-aspirated engines myself. My 2.5L 186hp 2022 CX-30 CE is plenty peppy without a turbo & gets reasonably-good MPG at the same time, so I'm happy.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@oligarchy-usa All that counts is that you're happy. I watch all of AMD's videos, he's a good man. I agree with you that, to run a turbo efficiently and for long term use, an owner has to be vigilant about maintenance, no arguing that. I run a fleet of turbo charged engines in pick up trucks and heavy machinery in my open pit mine and quarry. I too am very happy with the longevity of these turbo engines, run in extreme operating conditions. The benefits of these forced induction engines far outweighs the risks. Downtime due to mechanical issues is a big problem in a business. I'm currently shopping for a small SUV and have narrowed my list to the '24 CR-V EX-L hybrid and the '24 CX-50 GT Turbo, I love the Ingot blue in that model. It doesn't scare me at all to buy the turbo motor in that 2.5 Skyactive; I've been around turbos a long time, including in smaller engines. I've only test driven the turbo GT, maybe I'll see if they have a non turbo model for me to compare. At this point I'm open to comparisons. Keep enjoying your CX-30, they seem like a nice little ride. I appreciate Mazda's approach to design and performance and their warranty is superb.

[@reddfoxx897]

BMW has some of the best modern day turbo engines in existence. Everything at some point has an issue, I mean look at the human body or even our cell phones.

[@insho08]

The wireless phone charger sucks!

[@OutdoorHorizonsWK2]

Rugged? I don’t see this as rugged at all and if that’s Mazda’s marketing directive with the cx50 they are barking up the wrong tree. Sporty and refined/premium would be a much better take.

[@jcsdesign]

I agree with you how the seats are not the most comfortable. In fact, no review has ever said the seats are comfortable. They are quite firm to the point that they aren't comfortable for a long drive. Also, the panoramic sunroof has one of the worst opening of any panoramic sunroof. For the first attempt, it is very disappointing. As nice the exterior, interior and features that this offer I feel like this car's excitement will wear off fast.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Still loving mine after over six months! i’ve gotten used to the firm seats. Especially since they fit the curvature of my back perfectly! I’ve already done three road trips in my CX 50, and I’m getting ready to do my fourth one next weekend. I still love having the wider glass on the panoramic roof. Yes, it would be nicer if it opened up wider but it’s no big deal living here in Florida. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably get the turbo model for a little bit more power😁

[@eleanormassaro5195]

The Bose system could use more bass? Perhaps your settings weren’t set right. I feel like there’s plenty of bass on the Bose system.

[@ZacharyT94]

@@eleanormassaro5195 The Bose system does indeed have plenty of bass but there is a bit of bleed into other frequencies and it can get a bit sloppy, but only a minor gripe (I have a ‘22 CX-5 Akera turbo, known as Turbo Signature in US) in an amazing car, I do not regret the choice I made buying mine.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@ZacharyT94 I remember I originally had my centerpoint surround sound setting up to three and I noticed it was getting kind of tinny sounding in the cargo area and in the back seat speakers, so I toned it down to a two which is quite a bit better

[@ZacharyT94]

@@eleanormassaro5195 I’ve got mine on 1 for both centerpoint and audio pilot, it did clean it up a fair bit compared to when I had both on 3, to be honest it’s only a minor gripe anyway, I still like the sound system quite a lot and love the car.

[@matsudakodo]

I would call it a "larger CX-30". It's not a higher-end CX-5. Otherwise good review. Also darker colors are better on this one to better hide those plastic fender covers and fake rear vents.

[@davidwayne9982]

Nothing " OFFROAD" about that-- hell we have DRIVEWAYS that are FAR worse than that...

[@HawkGTboy]

I wish car reviewers would stop talking about the dash “materials” and how it “feels” when scraping their fingernails on it. Literally no one cares!

[@revmatchtv]

I care. I prefer nice materials to cheap ones. I think most people do.

[@joed3264]

Just another reason to NOT live in California.

[@imdone1967]

Where do you live? I bet I can come up with many reasons to not live where you do. One is you're there...and that's enough for me...

[@joed3264]

@@imdone1967 deep South. You would not like it here.

[@imdone1967]

@@joed3264 yeah , I hate stupid people.

[@alexsmba]

@@imdone1967 don’t get so butthurt that not everyone wants to live in CA.

[@imdone1967]

@alexsmba then don't, I don't care!

[@bothropsatrox7234]

Turbo not good for this one. Cx50 turbo the Best. I get mine cz50 premium plus but not turbo. It's worthless in the cz50

[@obinna12]

are u drunk?