The New Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Could Make You FORGET About Toyota!

[@pj8526]

Have 2017 CX5 and it’s still fun to drive at 144,000 miles. Am holding on till next gen CX5 comes out.🤞

[@84imreplica]

If both the CX50 and CX5 came with a hybrid option I'd definitely go with the CX5.

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

Its great that Mazda wants to make their own hybrid. But I think because people are more conscious about reliability, they will prefer the tried and true than be a tester for a new system. Also crazy that Mazda thinks people won't use this as an "adventure" model. Even Toyota has their hybrid "woodland edition"

[@TheNovakReport]

Agreed. I think there will be a Meridian hybrid at some point in the CX-50.

[@dlj1285]

Whoever Mazda has in their design department in recent years, those people know what they’re doing. Mazda is putting out some of the cleanest designs of any manufacturer in recent years as far as I’m concerned.

[@TheNovakReport]

One of the advantages, I suppose of being a smaller company is that your design team works on a styling concept and then sticks with it because you're not large enough to keep changing things up with every model. Their Kudo design language is clean and ages very well.

[@advredbikes]

Thank you, Eric for that awesome video. Always great to see when a Toyota hybrid gets picked up by another manufacturer which they’ve had partnerships with Mazda for a while. Appreciate your video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@TheNovakReport]

Thanks Neal! I very much appreciate your ongoing support and feedback!

[@raquelscar]

Thanks for the video!

[@TheNovakReport]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching it!

[@walu2446]

Nice im thinking to get one soon❤

[@bluemoon3525]

great combination of mazda styling and toyota power train

[@TheNovakReport]

It definitely will garner interest!

[@missingremote4388]

Good car review

[@TheNovakReport]

Thank you!

[@johnwilson2139]

Not seeing RAV4 back seat battery venting in the Mazda?

[@TheNovakReport]

I didn't specifically look to film vents, but there would have to be ventilation in some capacity. It just might not be outwardly visible.

[@mrnarason]

Not a big fan of features being cut out of the US model

[@yournightmare9999]

Buy and add your futures by yourself if you need it.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I agree!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@yournightmare9999 you can’t add the heated steering wheel, the memory in the mirrors, the heated rear seats in the top spec, premium plus trim, non-turbo, and now the hybrid in the US

[@yournightmare9999]

@eleanormassaro5195 Of course, if someone is stupid or can't do it, then obviously they won't add them.

[@mrnarason]

@@yournightmare9999 both your comments are braindead

[@AlmightyJoka]

I’m waiting to see the hybrid version of the CX 5

[@TheNovakReport]

The new CX-5 should be revealed next year, but I don't know if the hybrid will be immediately available upon launch.

[@AlmightyJoka]

I saw some news that the hybrid version might launch in April 2026

[@TheNovakReport]

@@AlmightyJoka I've been doing this for 13 years and I've learned that anticipated launch dates and actual launch dates are seldom the same. But we'll see on this one

[@markhu7454]

smooth transmission? Smooth power switch to and from battery? drive like a typical Toyotas boat? or Mazda? Quiet cabin?

[@TheNovakReport]

Yes. Yes. Drives like a Mazda with a Toyota Hybrid System. Quiet enough, but the 2.5 was a little grumbly.

[@xxxpensive1415]

Solid built like a tank

[@TheTCOLL]

Best looking SUVs in my opinion. Just lacking on drivers assistance on long drives.

[@TheNovakReport]

What do you feel is lacking for long drives? I'm curious to know.

[@TheTCOLL]

@@TheNovakReport Lane keep assist, all the features that the competitors have. Mazda has a slight lane keep assist, but even that doesn't work well.

[@KrisGaskins]

what color is this car

[@TheNovakReport]

This unit was Machine Grey Metallic on the exterior.

[@markz989]

Yes more cx5s sold but look how long cx5 have been around vs the cx 50😂

[@TheNovakReport]

Fair point, but the more aggressive styling and side cladding of the CX-50 don't have as broad an appeal as the CX-5. Mazda targets each model differently.

[@noville452]

And hopefully the cx5 will not have CVT , wouldn't that be wonderful .

[@84imreplica]

I really like this vehicle.....the huge side cladding no so much.

[@robertwilliam9558]

The side cladding is a deal breaker. Ugly

[@TheNovakReport]

The side cladding is kind of what distinguishes it from the CX-5.

[@frankveronese1290]

After owning two Mazda CX5s, one with 2 liter and one i have now 2.5 which seem to be bullet proof. I would not consider buying another with a Toyota drive train. If i wanted a Toyota i would by one!

[@TheNovakReport]

Mazda and Toyota have partnership agreements. They have a joint production facility in Alabama where the CX-50 and the Corolla Cross are made. It's becoming more common to see automakers partner with each other just like Toyota and Subaru have also done. Mazda will have their own designed hybrid system put into the next gen CX-5 coming out next year.

[@Jimmy-ph8xn]

42 mpg isn’t bad at all

[@TheNovakReport]

Not bad at all. I'm not sure I'd be able to get that over a full week, but even if it was closer to the posted 38 US MPG, that's still decent compared to the regular SkyActiv powertrain.

[@peterforint2663]

Agreed. The Mazda style beats Toyota's!

[@TheNovakReport]

This is definitely an interesting combination, and I can see how it could be quite compelling for buyers.

[@demetriustatum672]

Torque needs to be increased

[@TheNovakReport]

I initially thought the same, but unless one plans to tow or is willing to give up on fuel economy, I'm not sure it's as necessary. It never felt underpowered when I drove it, even when entering a major highway.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This or Jaguar E Pace

[@TheNovakReport]

Oh wow. I can't say I've ever considered the two in a comparison. I reviewed the E-Pace at least a couple years ago, so I'd have to look back but they seem like two unlikely comparisons.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@TheNovakReport okay

[@lorimcquinn3966]

An 8 speed auto short of a purchase. Unfortunate.

[@TheNovakReport]

Why so?

[@lorimcquinn3966]

@@TheNovakReport A CVT is a cost cutting measure, makes a vehicle louder and unresponsive in performance.

[@TheNovakReport]

@@lorimcquinn3966 not really noticeable here. I've driven many CVTs over the years, and some of the early ones were brutal. But this eCVT is a far cry from the earliest versions.

[@lorimcquinn3966]

@@TheNovakReport I have over 100K experience with CVT's and while the e-CVT is better than earlier CVT's, it's no substitute for a responsive, clean shifting conventional automatic transmission.

[@formerlyknownashammerofthegods]

It’s a 2025.

[@TheNovakReport]

Correct. But at this time of year we get model years messed up. Even the Mazda PR guy said 2024 once or twice. It changes nothing though about the vehicle itself.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Stay away a time bomb 💣

[@TheNovakReport]

Care to explain?

[@mossmiller]

@@TheNovakReport Problem is Mazda technicians will now have to service this. A recipe for problems.

[@TheNovakReport]

General mechanics can repair all makes and models. I don't see a Mazda technician lacking the ability to learn a new drive system. It's simply about having the right reference materials to learn from.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

BOOOOORRRRING!!!...the ONLY engine to look at from Mazda is the turbo .....full stop .

[@TheNovakReport]

I'll let them know not to save you a hybrid.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

@@TheNovakReport Thanks Sir.

[@zenon3021]

turbo's generate heat which makes them unreliable. But hey, enjoy spending more money at the gas station every week.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

@@zenon3021 So sorry you can't afford to drive a fun car , if you treat a turbo car with respect it will last ...in the Mazda turbo the transmission and torque converter are bigger and stronger than in n0n-turbo .....so enjoy the Toyota/ Mazda sewing machine .

[@zenon3021]

@@patrickgagnon9662 keep all your oil change receipts, so when your turbo engine blows you can get it covered under warranty