The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Surprised Me

[@JB-fq9dp]

The 19" wheel is perfect. The non-hybrid 20" is way over the top.

[@EvolanderX]

CarPlay and AA can be touch screen while moving too, there’s a setting in the menu that you checkbox to enable.

[@z-reviews3706]

They should offer those rims on the standard Premium trim as well. The smaller rims on the Premium are rather cheap looking for a $40,000 crossover

[@RetroCarsForever]

Mazda continues to be one of the few manufacturers to deliver truly good-looking crossovers, I completely understand why they sell so well. (Even though I think the phone-connected touchscreen that doesn't work while driving is kinda dumb...Does any other manufacturer do that??) I also didn't realize how much Toyota and Mazda were collaborating these days. Make me wonder if there might be a merger/buyout at some point in the coming decades.

[@revmatchtv]

Toyota owns 5.1% of Mazda, but along with Subaru, they collaborate on power trains and other bits too. The screen issue is the result of not designing it to integrate properly from the ground up. However, they are working on updating this technology. It’s a bit far to reach when driving so the knob isn’t bad.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

@@revmatchtvI thought the screen “issue” is because Mazda prioritizes safety, keeping driver attention on the road in front and not a touchscreen while in motion.

[@angusmacdonald5300]

5:35 no, in the settings, you can set touchscreen in motion for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

[@mwwhatever]

the simulated shifts are completely stupid. I don't understand why everyone complains about "the drone". That's the most efficient way to move an ICE vehicle

[@TomasCatalan-i3w]

It's an e-cvt, it doesn't have simulated shifts.

[@rickmoriarty4956]

Those aren’t leatherette seats. They’re real leather. And the eCVT doesn’t have simulated shifts.

[@revmatchtv]

I stand corrected

[@angusmacdonald5300]

@@revmatchtv Rushed review? maybe do your research more pre review? You keep saying MX-50 instead of CX-50.

[@zigarten]

I think some models are leatherette

[@gsnt4597]

I agree with you, the seats are very uncomfortable!! After a 45 min drive my back was hurting.. and yes! I did multiple trips greater than 45 minutes and still my back was hurting 😢

[@bogart5131]

thats sad if thats the case. i rather go with pathfinder then

[@farcinue]

On my shortlist for next car. I have a mazda3 and love it, but want a crossover next.

[@FullySpooled]

Great review Eric! Let me know the next time you go spear fishing. I'd love to join.

[@revmatchtv]

How about we go for some BMX jumps beforehand to warm up?

[@bogart5131]

219 hp? is it not too slow? do you think 2.5 hybrid turbo should have been better?

[@zigarten]

The hyundai Kia are 1.6! 😂

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

The most exciting, reasonably priced, utility vehicle on the marker

[@pn3940]

actually, I think the touch screen only works while you're driving.

[@timpoos4635]

Is the trunk even big enough to hold a golf bag?

[@ryansheridan2853]

Sure is. I fit 3 in mine with the backseats up. Mazda actually has a diagram in their manual for golf bags and how to for 1, 2 or 3 haha

[@Taras-Nabad]

I hope thr CVT does not become standard on Mazdas. Many people buy Mazda for the standard automatic transmission.

[@revmatchtv]

The entire powertrain is from Toyota, so the eCVT is integral and specifically designed to work as a system. It’s not really a stand alone unit as I understand it.

[@tails300]

The eCVT is also more reliable than the standard automatic which is already excellent.

[@Taras-Nabad]

@@revmatchtv interesting

[@xBlOodxCrYsiSx]

It's not really a CVT, even though they call it that. No belt and chain, but it really is a great transmission and probably the most reliable transmissions made for modern cars.

[@aastanton251]

Indeed

[@jeet0119]

Hi Eric, i am planning to buy a new mazda, but confused between cx 50 gt turbo and cx 50 hybrid. My annual drive is about 25k kms. But i am also not sure how the hybrid drive as compared to gt turbo. (Difference between 260hp &219 and 320 torque vs 163) Please share your opinion which car should i go for? Thanks

[@zigarten]

One uses gas, the other uses a combination, really depends what you are looking for. Need more information

[@jeet0119]

@zigarten thanks bro but I already bought gt turbo and Its awesome. Although the fuel economy is not the best in class but the driving experience doesn't let me fell that at all. I am pretty happy with my investment.

[@gablopezuk]

Don't tell me that all this for only 32k on the best trim?, take my money now!!! 😅😅😅😅

[@Festus2022]

Surprised me by how SLOW this car is. I need more HP.. -->0-60mph in over 8 sec is NOT gonna cut it.

[@zigarten]

It's a hybrid, if people want performance, they're not buying a hybrid. Tradeoffs

[@kenrobertson9570]

not leatherettenreal leather

[@pn3940]

the downside is there is no garage opener capability. the passenger seat is manual. The horn seems low volume, compared to the CX5.

[@JohnSmith-m5v9f]

Garage opener capability in both premium and premium plus. Passenger seat is NOT manual, and the horn is LOUD as hell. What are you talking about?

[@kenfrank2730]

I don't like the information display. It looks squished down.

[@Elevendyeleven]

Id love a mazda but can't stand those interior colors, beyond the fact they are about 10 years behind every other make mechanically and technologically but somehow more money. I don't know what these companies are thinking with bad color choices and body designs that also haven't changed for 10 years. You can't tell the difference between new cars and old ones from the outside. Mazda does a little better with body design.

[@kenfrank2730]

Some of the interior colors are awful. I don't like the excessive plastic cladding around the wheels.

[@revmatchtv]

Red is purposely chosen for media test vehicles.

[@Elevendyeleven]

@@revmatchtv the rest of us get a choice between black & black, lol!

[@zigarten]

You need to look into the drivetrain specs, its not 10 year old technology.

[@Elevendyeleven]

@zigarten oh! You're right! Theres a CVT in there.