Should You Buy a Mazda CX-50? | Long-Term Owner’s Review

[@cwqrpportable]

Really glad I found your channel! I drove a CRV today and tomorrow I'm looking at a CX-5, but after watching this, will be paying attention to the CX-50. The fact that the CX-5 is built in Japan really appealed to me but sounds like the quality in this vehicle is top notch as well.

[@dylanhprice]

So what did you end up picking? Just curious because im currently stuck between a new CRV and CX-50.

[@blueaxe27]

@@dylanhpriceGet a CX50. It’s like a muscle car.

[@steverus1336]

Bought a 2015 Mazda3 new and then passed it down to out daughter in 2020 and bought a Subaru Forester. Today we traded the Subaru for a 2024 CX50 which was much better looking and handled much better similar to the Mazda3. I had no problem with the Subaru but it was not as enjoyable to drive and some of the infotainment features were annoying. My daughter is still driving the 3 with 145,000 on it. Maxda makes a good car.

[@BiggieSchwalls]

Any update on your 2024 cx50? Wife and I want to buy one next week

[@notsaeed]

@@BiggieSchwallswait a bit. A hybrid trim will come out soon.

[@rE-ct2ok]

I’m thinking of buying one. I like the design, interior and styling.

[@pobster88j94]

I have the preferred plus and it’s a smooth ride, but the rims are 17 inch. I won’t lie, I got this one over the premium because I hate piano black. I love this cx50 and agree with everything you said about the drive. I’m also a former sports car owner so this cx59 fits me great. I love the steering as well. I’m pretty much the same kind of consumer as you.

[@TheFlyrodder68]

I've watched all 3 reviews, nicely done. This car is still on my list. Thumbs up!

[@benblack9657]

Great review. I agree with many of your comments. I have the same TPP trim, going on 18,000 miles now, bought in May 2022. It handles so amazing for its class, feels like luxury after driving around my NB Miata. There is a setting somewhere related to the XM System settings that will let you turn off the annoying weather alerts. I randomly found it one day, so it’s possible.

[@dino_will_win]

Love that you focus so much on the steering, especially these days because everything has moved away from a hydraulic rack. Please keep doing so! And yes, I subscribed :) Going to buy this car over a Subaru.

[@jubbalandcars]

More steering focused reviews otw 😂

[@blueaxe27]

I am like you…I like me to still drive the car so I like a lot of feedback from the road and more of my input when driving.

[@yvetteflo1274]

I am enjoying your videos. I am considering buying a cx-50 and find the information you provide to be very helpful. Now I am torn between the cx-50 and cx 70. Too many options.

[@jubbalandcars]

70 quite a bit larger. It’s the same as the 90

[@johnl9337]

I agree with most of your comments. My wife has a cx50 turbo premium and she loves the looks of it inside out. She also loves the turbo engine. The only complain she has is that there isn’t a lot of space like cubbies in the interior compared to its competitors. For me the suspension is fine but the steering is too heavy in parking situation. Once the car gets moving then the steering is great, but the only reason I wouldn’t get one for myself is the seats. Maybe is my body type, but to me the seats need more cushioning. They are on the hard side, so for long distance driving I would not take this. I am a former corvette owner and my wife had a Lexus IS350 which I think it rode harder than this in certain road conditions. Overall, my wife loves the car as she has no complaints about the seats.

[@dannyp9090]

Wow! Im new to the channel and was checking out Mazdas, Subarus, Toyotas as my future car! I also saw you are in the medical field and I’m currently in nursing school!🎉

[@xpavar]

Just bought a CX-50 Turbo Premium a coupe of weeks ago. I pick it up on Tuesday.

[@gailenrique2804]

How do u like it?

[@xpavar]

@@gailenrique2804 It's great. I'm coming from a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The Mazda is a lot more luxurious and doesn't drive like a truck or SUV. My only complaint is the small fuel tank. 15.9 gallons, the Legacy had an 18.5 gallon tank.

[@gailenrique2804]

@xpavar that 18.5 on the legacy might be about 14.1 usable as the rest is for reserve when you are low on fuel. I remember that because I used to have a '05 Toyota Camry it had that size of a tank.

[@eriklocs1231]

I got my 2024 Mazda Cx50 pearl white with black trims. It's definitely a nice and underrated SUV.

[@pigro2]

I'm a proud owner of an ND Miata but it's just not practical for me anymore since I have a wife and daughter. This is super compelling to me as someone who doesn't want to give up a nice driving experience

[@josephkachmarsky7655]

Traded In my 23 Kia Sportage for my cx 50 not regretting it at all

[@amandag3778]

Excellent review!

[@bradh6185]

I think I would be most interested in a Premium Plus with Meridian wheels and tires.

[@KostaAugoustidis]

Bought my CX-50 tpp 3 months ago. Love it! Although my wife and i were driving back from NYC and we got into an accident with it. Anywho its in the body shop and its been there for 4 weeks so hopefully ill get it back this week.

[@ericschmitz357]

Nice Review - we too found the 6 speed transmission satisfactory with the turbo engine. Drove the Honda 2.0t w/ 10speed transmission for comparison; for me there were just too many (unnecessary?) gear shifts w/ the 10 speed. Much preferred the Mazda 6 speed. Also, when in a gear, the Mazda is less apt to downshift which I preferred over the 10 speed. Both my wife and I preferred the seating position over the CX50 and felt since driving around town was our regular usage, we went with the CX5.

[@aadavanelangovan1630]

The somewhat inconsistent throttle and braking response is a hallmark of Mazdas. I own a 2023 Mazda 3, and I can confirm I felt this way to. That's actually due to how the transmission works, due to its lockup clutch setup. If you want to kind of avoid it, the manual shift mode fixes it IMO. However, if you do get the pedal to kickdown mode, the throttle is 100% and feels normal.

[@neilmahalanobis2865]

I got 245/45R-20 PIRELLI P7 AS PLUS 3 SL - game changer for ride quality and comfort. I would say minor difference in handling but its a better trade off and also lightens up the steering. Mazda should make these the stock tires! I also have the TPP

[@jubbalandcars]

Awesome!

[@RealKevGotEm]

Is the torsion beam suspension make the car a really rough ride?

[@neilmahalanobis2865]

@@RealKevGotEm I don't notice the torsion beam unless you are turning over a big bump. The tires on such a big rim definitely help soak up the vibration coming through. The springs seem quite tight and responsive but makes it a much sportier ride than one would expect from a grocery getter that can have some fun in the twisty canyons and occasional camping trip.

[@RealKevGotEm]

@@neilmahalanobis2865 ok good that was my biggest concern. Also is the cabin quiet? Im in a 22 CX 5 and it’s very quiet

[@neilmahalanobis2865]

@@RealKevGotEm I find it pretty good

[@daniellocke9534]

Just ordered the right angle IPhone cord,thanks!

[@jubbalandcars]

Hope you enjoy!

[@jimbush80528]

I did manage to disable storm warning so it is possible.

[@jubbalandcars]

How?

[@torenpeterson7914]

Information > Siriusxm travel link > weather alerts > options > alert notifications

[@Sig_ben2]

I'll take the 2024 select with 17 inches for 27k. Bigger wheels mean high on gas and heavy.

[@KyrieIrvingfan-p4u]

Just bought a cx-50 in white today and traded in my 2023 civic which I hated I can tell you the Mazda feels like a Lexus

[@jubbalandcars]

Enjoy the cx50!

[@stedye]

User -tb did you cross shop this against the Lexus NX ?

[@curseknight5]

Did you consider the current RDX A-spec for its handling and car-like feel on the road? I think it gives really sporty characteristics by pushing all that power the outside rear wheel in turns.

[@daniellocke9534]

Nice background as always!if nothing else your videos are always well formated!Nevada?California?

[@jubbalandcars]

Nevada for most

[@joensd]

Interesting about the wireless charger. Mine works perfectly fine. Although my car is a 2024. Yay. So far love everything about the car. Except for the new monthly payment 😂😂

[@jubbalandcars]

Looks like iPhone camera bump is enough to make it useless, but other cars can handle the iPhone camera bump fine

[@narnold87]

I test drove the non-turbo CX-50 and thought it was much more fun to drive than the CX-5. I would have gotten the CX-50 if the MPGS weren’t so crappy…

[@jubbalandcars]

fuel efficiency def not the strong suit

[@samsteiner7786]

do you have any thoughts on the long term reliability of these cars? I love your reviews and you have fully convinced me to get a cx50 turbo

[@10tenman10]

If I could I would skip the moonroof altogether. It seves no function. If I could I would get smaaler wheels bigger tires (eg 17"). Finally I woul like better mileage.

[@Orange-yp9bl]

How's the road noise and how's the steering wheel feel ... For example the Nissan Rouge is a soft feel And my current cx5 2016 it has this heavy but very sporty responsive feel Thanks

[@jubbalandcars]

Road noise is average. Steering is heavy but precise with tons of feedback. Love the steering

[@christopherhoenig5155]

People who watch these kinda videos to figure out if a car is right for them…… are defiantly the good drivers out of us all

[@jubbalandcars]

We are defiant!

[@matsudakodo]

Agree on the wheels. They are only for looks. They certainly don't make for a comfortable daily drive nor provide off-road properties.

[@jackdawson3983]

Just an FYI, the Meridian Edition panoramic roof opens all the way back, both windows.

[@jubbalandcars]

Don’t think so

[@jackdawson3983]

@@jubbalandcars Yep all the way back. I own one.

[@zhanatomarov3984]

This CX50, is only for north America market. Faring./Miles on the dash Board, can Europe buyers convert to metric: Celc./Km??? And FM 88-108 even numbers on media sistem?

[@RealKevGotEm]

I have a CX 5 and I love the ride. I want something different now and this is I’m looking at I’m just nervous about the roughness from the torsion beam

[@ShadowBend]

Its quite a bit worse in that respect. We have a spread of Mazdas in my family currently including Cx5, CX30, and CX50. All have their positives and negatives but the IRS ride of the CX5 is substantially better.

[@RealKevGotEm]

@@ShadowBend oh wow. Thank you for sharing with me this. I will keep that into account when I look

[@paco728]

Great CX-50 reviews! It's on my list. Question: What made you buy the CX-50 over other CUV's? I'm looking to buy my wife a new one to replace her 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have been looking at Honda CRV hybrid, Mazda CX-5 and CX-50, Hyundai Tucson , Kia Sportage and Toyota Rav-4. I want her to experience some of the sporty fun I have driving my '93 Honda Del Sol (she doesn't drive stick) but still have the practicality of an SUV. Thanks!

[@jubbalandcars]

Interior quality, driving dynamics, styling, value

[@_evilalien_]

This is an awesome review. I test-drove a Meridian Edition, loved the steering and overall driving experience on both road and gravel. I have the same sports-car biases. I'm cross-shopping the CS-50 Meridian vs the Subaru Outback Wilderness vs the Audi A4 allroad. Have you driven either of the other crossover / offroad "estates"? (easiest way to drop the weird wagon stigma is use the european term for the body style :D)

[@AK-bw8xk]

I went w the meridian after having a subaru wrx mt for 18 years. Wanted the subaru wilderness bad but infotainment system and cvt trashmission were a deal breaker. The meridian has smaller rims and more tire so softer ride. I did research as for all the unnecessary tech stuff and mazda is the least intrusive.

[@_evilalien_]

@@AK-bw8xk I drove an Outback Wilderness on the weekend, including both road and empty dirt lot full of mild hills. It was a surprisingly fun drive in both cases, despite being a bit of a bloated vehicle. The infotainment was surprisingly bad, not only is the UI/UX terrible, but the screen tech itself is as well. Easiest way to spot a terrible screen is wear polarized lenses. A good screen works. The Subie's didn't. I also drove a CX-50 GT Turbo (fun, simple-yet-engaging tech, well-designed... but jarring on rough roads with the 20" wheels), an A4 (sedan, allroad this evening), and the tech and control interfaces in the subaru (where are my damn buttons?!) takes it out of the running despite how it drives.

[@yzhan225]

Pls review CX90 inline 6 and do comparison of cx50 vs cx5

[@fishonkayakadventure]

you do realize this is an OWNERS review. he's not just reviewing random vehicles. I doubt he's running out to buy a CX90 just for a review.

[@yzhan225]

@@fishonkayakadventure Ya no shit sherlock I read the title. Maybe if you actually knew his channel you would know he does all vehicles and does different reviews/POV drives with them. He doesn't need to buy anything. Its called Press vehicles/loaners.

[@MzPenspeaks]

I am testing out this car right now and as much as I fell in love with it, living in a place full of hills, I feel like I have to do too much to get this to accelerate up hills and it felt like I could feel every little thing so now I'm back to square one because I honestly did not love driving it. It may just be me. 🥺

[@BrentFarrar]

If you didn't drive the Turbo then you will not get the pep, the naturally aspirated engine leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to acceleration.

[@GranTigerGaming]

With the speed alert, Vegas drivers will see they are going literally double the speed limit all the time. 😅

[@Nomad-X]

I'm considering a '24 CX50 Turbo Premium Plus. Is the IStop annoying?

[@vashuzhang3432]

Nice review, is that Fort Apache lol How much that total out of door? I was waiting 50 for so long, but in the end dealer tried to cost me total 50k out door. Well, if it’s hybrid I won’t held myself tho. Also, I heard people said that wind noise is louder than CX-5.

[@navidn1353]

Thanks for ur detailed review. Have u driven Genesis GV70 base 2.5T as well. It's almost the same size, wheel base , and height. If yes, how does it compare to Cx-50 in terms of driving dynamics, power, fun factor and offering a quiet smooth ride when u need it.

[@jubbalandcars]

Way softer, more comfortable but not as sporty or fun to drive

[@navidn1353]

@jubbalandcars oh thanks, I was thinking Gv70 would be more fun to drive since it has a rear wheel drive based architecture, and the engine is mounted longitudinal. I watched reviews from Brian Makse (also a racing driver like u r), and he likes both of these cars but wanted to hear your opinion on this.

[@tommymas1]

40k+ and the panoramic sunroof doesn't really open more than 5 inches? Wow...that's absurd. My Subaru Forester XT 's sunroof opens almost all the way...the entire roof. What's the point of having all that glass if you can't open it? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🙄

[@DaiJusko]

The keyless entry has always bothered me with this car. Passenger side door wont open regardless the person opening has the keyfab as long as the driver is inside and the engine is on. It needs to be manually opened by the driver. Basically the spare keyfab is useless.

[@codyfrisbee]

There is a setting to open all doors in keyless or have it open the dry door only

[@williamhowland7909]

Where can I find your review of the Kia Sportage? I do not see it on your You Tube channel page.

[@jubbalandcars]

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[@omegalamda3145]

Is that the Polymetal Grey. Or is it the blue.

[@neilmahalanobis2865]

I am supposed to get a TSB flashed for the transmission this Friday - some people are saying that it makes the transmission smoother... I think that takes care of the minor issues I have. Oh you might want to try adjusting the settings for wireless charging, it worked for me by reducing charging speed

[@jubbalandcars]

How does one change the charging speed

[@neilmahalanobis2865]

​@@jubbalandcars You have to go into the infotainment settings and adjust the AM radio interference setting and reduce power output when charging.

[@christopherhoenig5155]

The chime is one of the best parts. I fools

[@jubbalandcars]

Lulz

[@jeffdavenport4939]

When front windows are down.. the side mirrors diverts the wind into the cab .. annoying

[@jubbalandcars]

Ah I never drive with windows down so never noticed

[@christianblackmtlrlz]

How often must the key fob battery be replaced assuming I make this my daily driver?

[@tommymas1]

What? Why?

[@christianblackmtlrlz]

@@tommymas1 why what?

[@tommymas1]

@@christianblackmtlrlz You're asking about key fob battery life? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@boristeplitskiy7632]

Have you driven the cx-5 turbo? The driving dynamics are even better. Steering is amazing.

[@10tenman10]

I saw the CX90 for $47,000. Am now wondering whether it would be a better purchase

[@imdone1967]

That's the base , good luck finding one...

[@10tenman10]

@@imdone1967 No, it's 2 up from the base. They have one in stock in Memphis.

[@fortifiedgaze8688]

How much does safety influence your purchase? Saw this was top safety pick+ on iihs for 2022.

[@user-jo4en1zl7b]

Not to sure about those turbo,s I know one thing there not for me I have not heard anything good about them😢

[@jubbalandcars]

no issues here, and it has gobs of torque

[@manichowdary3716]

How much it total cost msrp+tax+*+*

[@doax3333]

Yes

[@armandoluna6160]

Is this Polymetal Gray Metallic?

[@jubbalandcars]

Yes

[@armandoluna6160]

@@jubbalandcars thank you.

[@Thomas-Tsai-NYC]

Great review. I like the cx5 better for the ride. Cx50 is too rough. But cx50 has car play navigation on the heads up but not cx5? Crazy... Need a smooth riding cx50 . Maybe with 17" get a smoother ride? Anyone has 17" wheel ona cx 50?

[@soupy607]

I was considering buying a 2024 cx50 but you talked me right out of it . Too many complaints for me . Thanks

[@Polymerbob]

What's a CUV?

[@koukimonzta]

I would buy a Meridian than driving a 20 incher turbo

[@maxxbenzz7842]

U don't get the Bose though😢

[@koukimonzta]

@@maxxbenzz7842 well stepdown to premium and just buy better aftermarket off-road looking 18inchers

[@J1W5M7]

43k? Nope guess not.

[@macula_]

Have you tried the Mazda3 before? I'm kinda curious to know how the CX-50 compares to that car. Great review as always

[@jubbalandcars]

Tried prior but not current gen

[@lewisbrazil5485]

3000 miles in 5 months?

[@bluestreak3321]

Absolutely crazy. Why buy a $42,000 car and not drive it anywhere?

[@Scott-mu4xw]

Throw some 17’s on it and it’s a different vehicle

[@jorgecampos9659]

I’ll say in par with Audi.

[@xxstealerxx]

3k miles is not a long term review what are these clickbait titles

[@jackdawson3983]

Looks like a CX-5 on steroids. You said CX-50?

[@oligarchy-usa]

Call me crazy, but I like both the CX-30 & CX-5 better.

[@steve8803]

Funny how Americans say it. Mahz-Da

[@jccancel5941]

It’s missing a full digital cluster

[@sunshinecycling]

"need to hit the gym"

[@fishonkayakadventure]

please stop talking about 'off roading' in the cx 50. all mazda said was it's more capable offroad than the cx5. they did not say it's an offroad vehicle. 90% of going off pavement is tires anyway.

[@jubbalandcars]

I once drove over a pebble. It’s essentially a Japanese Raptor

[@pualsmall5378]

Trying to buy 2022 Premium Plus if we can come to terms

[@ernestogalvan143]

3000 miles is not long term. Can you milk it any longer ?

[@jubbalandcars]

🥛🐄