2023 Mazda CX-50 | First Drive
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
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Think of the 2023 Mazda CX-50 as a somewhat roomier, slightly pricier, more off-road focused alternative to the CX-5. FYI, CX-50 is not built on the CX-5 platform but it’s actually a stretched version of the CX-30.
While driving, the Mazda CX-50 doesn't try to hide the road. You feel all the imperfections, but the suspension does an excellent job removing the harshness. At speed, the interior is reasonably quiet. As for visibility, quarter windows help provide a mostly clear view all around.
Another interesting aspect of the CX-50 is how it steers. By ratio, the steering actually feels a bit slow. That might hamper fun at slow speeds but it does impart a stable feel at higher speeds. Instead of dart eagerness to turn Mazda favors predictability via their G-Vectoring Control, which imperceptibly reduces torque when turning to put weight on the front tires, creating consisting initial steering behavior.
On higher trims, you can choose a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine whose power bump increases both speed and the tow rating. On that note, the turbo engine gets an additional Tow Mode that does an admirable job creating a consistent drive feel when hauling a trailer around. Meanwhile, the base engine is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder. Both engines employ a 6-speed automatic transmission.
On-road, the CX-50 delivers consistent, predictable, confident behavior. Off the pavement, the CX-50 isn’t the gnarliest of off-roaders but pick you trail and line wisely and this guy can take you places.
The interior is a stylish affair with simple elegant lines and elevated material quality. One complaint, the shiny trim around the transmission selector can shine into the driver’s eyes at certain sun angles.
As for standard features, choose the cheapest 2.5 S trim and you’ll still get blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, full-speed dynamic cruise control, multiple drive modes, and standard all-wheel drive. In fact, Mazda has decided to make all-wheel drive standard on all its SUVs. You’ll also get an 8.8” screen with both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.
Explore higher trims for fancy features like leather upholstery, a power liftgate, ventilated front seats, a 360 camera, and, in a first for Mazda, a panoramic moonroof. Choose the top Turbo Premium Plus trim and you’re looking at an MSRP of $41,550.
As for competition, there’s the Toyota RAV4, Jeep Cherokee, Hyundai Tucson, and Ford Escape, plus a zillion others.
00:00 2022 Mazda CX-50
0:48 Driving Impressions
3:34 Off-Road Driving
9:03 Interior
10:11 Infotainment
11:59 Competitors - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I’m really liking this car aesthetically.
Agreed, I was also moist!
Looks like a Pathfinder...
More brute and masculine than the CX5
Yeah, and I really like how it looks!
I currently have it and I am THE HAPPIEST. I traded in my '19 Subaru Outback for this and the CX50 is just more fun to drive, more engaging, and POWERFUL! Tech loaded and I just have a lot of positives to say. Sure it is smaller than my old one interior wise but wasn't that bad.
Major kudos to Mazda for staying away from those horrid cvts
They may with the upcoming hybrid if a Toyota powerplant goes in it.
A built in self destruct auto component? Auto stealers delight🤮🤑
Hate CVT but hate turbo an engine
I agree. And so glad Mazda didn't put stop-start in any of their vehicles either. Way to go Mazda!
Here here
I would have never stopped almost 85% of the way up a hill. I wouldn’t want to have been stuck like what almost happened. This is a nice suv overall! No Jeep but capable for sure! Mazda knows what they’re doing. It’s a joy everyday to drive my Mazda!
Yeah, stopping is never the play in real life
But that's the true test of how good the AWD system is. A FWD can make a run for it. Sadly, this was more of a tire test in this video due to the wrong tires for the terrain.
I saw a CX-5 with some nice off road tires, it matched really well for some reason. I can’t wait to see what the aftermarket does with this!
Every car reviewer brings their own sensibilities and preferences, and your reviewers seem to hit the mark for to day-to-day use commuters. Some of the other reviewers are gearheads or performance afficionados who have to stretch to imagine what regular people want in their cars. I'm all for advancements in engineering and a zippy ride, but for a car like this, the review needs to address the intended buyers of this vehicle. Well done.
Micah is also great with the family perspective on his own youtube channel, they do family reviews of the cars that he ends up reviewing for KBB. very insightful perspectives there too
I agree, I’ve been looking at the CX-50 as my wife and I are planning to move to Wyoming. The area we are looking at is very remote and would require AWD on bad weather conditions. I have zero interest in taking this thing off-roading for fun.
I got to test drive one of these and it was really nice. Too bad the dealer wanted to add $7k in upcharges when their local competitors aren't doing that.
The command nob is actually very easy to use and I think better than touching the screen and leaving finger prints or having to reach while driving.
Mazda keeps doing things right, I love them! I live in EU so I can’t buy this cx50 but I can’t wait to see the cx60 they recently unveiled for our market, it will have the option for the 6-straight engines !!!
It won’t sell. Mazda has maximally 15-20 years before they pull out of Europe. Honda is still sticking around because it has money, their motorcycles are selling well and it doesn’t want to be the first to give up on Europe and is waiting on Mazda, Mazda doesn’t have the money to prolongate this.
I don’t think so, Honda has the money yes (for now though) but they’re selling cars people don’t really appreciate nowadays. Of course in the US is different, but recently I saw much more Mazdas rather than hondas. In particular the cx30 sold like crazy where I live, I see one or two around almost every day, Honda civics? Nope! Honda is going strong with CR-V, which is a great car, but that’s it basically. Germans cars are still the top picks of my people, but man Mazda is doing really good while Honda is going down. Toyota is on a whole another level, they’re the ones with the big money!
@@guattodaddo you’re right mazda stock is climbing while Honda’s has been on the decline for years...
I love Honda and Acura’s SUVs but they have zero SUVs that are affordable and don’t look like a flying saucer...
Which the market is big on SUVs now so mazda is soaking up their portion of the market and Toyota’s/ Hyundai
Mostly Honda’s tho...
Even as a Mazda fanboy, I find it so strange they chose high profile 20s for the wheels. Granted, the Meridian edition coming out later this year will come with smaller 18s among other rugged upgrades, but it's an odd choice even for the base vehicle.
The base will have 17 “ wheels
Yeah those 20" are so impractical. One bad turn on some unpaved road and its game.
@@natlovell122 the premium plus non-turbo has 20s which is worst because it only got 187 hp.
Agreed on this. The ride was NOT smooth and made me nauseous in the passenger seat
@@natlovell122 even the Preferred Plus has the 17's and it rides better for it
I’m impressed with the 20s being able to make that climb!
I love my previous gen mazda3, but I may want to upgrade to this. The pandemic has us doing more road trips than international flights. KBB consistently has the most entertaining, funny, and informative reviews.
Amazing video Micah!😸
Looks great and I appreciate the addition of the touchscreen for Android Auto and CarPlay.
Improvement.
Mazda is really killing it in this premium segment just below the entry level luxury segment.
They’re far away from it. All for the looks and marketing, a person who moves from a Chevrolet Cavalier will be impressed. But it’s nowhere near luxury. They use the cheapest stuff so it looks good. Same with technology
@@Brian-jv8iy bro you surely survived that bus hit and run eh
Does Mazda advise to use off-road for snow covered roads, or just normal drive?
Love that it is on the 3/Cx-30 platform. Idk why they didn't decide to do the new CX-5 with the same under pinnings. I have a 3 Hatchback Premium Plus and this makes me want to upgrade. I really ike the direction where Mazda is going
Is the supposed platform of the “new cx-5” confirmed? Right now Mazda has facelifted yet again a CX-5 they’ve been selling for nearly a decade.
Great review. What is the trail brand on the minute 3.05?
I’m digging the cx5 and cx50 but why get rid of the fog lights?
The mazda headlights are bright where you don't need fog lights.
10:40, congrats to Mazda for finally listening.
Do you put it in "off road" mode for "on road" snow?
Why don't you shift the trans on downhills? What tires are on it?
Hill descent control in my Touareg (in Off-road mode) works great on its own.
Mazda is sure adapting what works to make it even more appealing. In my case driving the CX5 feels just so good and my only wish is for them to offer a PHEV with at least 50km of eve range and take all my monies.
Am noticing on inventory search on KBB that every non-turbo CX-50 being shipped now is at around $38,000 MSRP. The Turbo cars are $5,000 to $10,000 higher. This gives you the Premium Plus trim, which is fully loaded. The average CX-5 or Subaru Forester is much less expensive. So it looks like they are definitely going after the Outback with Limited or Touring trim in this market of tight supply.
I love my cx-50, but the backseats I wish were adjustable
We have a CX5 premiere and the same problem: the chrome trim reflects blindingly bright sunlight right into my eyes. We have to cover it with cloth every time we drive on the freeway. This happens to not only the front seat occupants but can strike our back seat passengers at times. We love the turbo charge but it is ridiculous that they have an engine sound amplifier in our Bose stereo system to boost engine noise. The CX5 has excellent external noise dampening but our Mazda 3 sounded slightly quieter. By the way, the chrome reflects in our M3 also which really doesn’t help when you have a headache!
We absolutely love the overhead display! Though I wish it had a curb sensitivity when getting close to a curb when turning. Our M3 is so low to the ground and we have seen far too many folks with side body damage from curb impacts. This feature should be standard on all Mazda sedans with an immediate display to warn you of imminent impact. Frankly we believe it should be a standard feature on all vehicles but in particular for parking lots for pedestrians. Also it would be nice to have clips in the trunk to hold onto grocery bags or to clip cords for securing items from sliding around. Just a couple of many things we have experienced since owning our Mazda‘s. We love our Mazdas!
I have a CX5 and I have NEVER had an issue with sunlight blinding me. You are lying.
How does it compare offroad to the Subaru Wilderness Edition models??
If the hybrid version is based on the rav4, this would be a winner! Great mpgs, with a more sophisticated interior and exterior than the Toyota? Count me in
I'm really interested in the hybrid powertrain. It would make this a near perfect compact SUV!
Wait for the CX-70 this fall!
Maybe at the end of the next year.
@@salocin911 The wait is killing me.
The hybrid option will be powered by Toyota!
@@rkgsd really? Thats not good, Toyota has some really outdated hybrid technology. Stuck in the 90s
Futuristic and yet classic.
It will age well.
With the fuel prices, Hybrid or electric.
Or a car with a proper engine? Hybrids aren’t for fuel economy. They have other advantages like 50 km on electricity.
But my combustion engine 300 hp coupe does 50 mpg highway, around 45 city.
@@Brian-jv8iy What kind of car does 45 city with 300hp?!
It's is time for Mazda to bump up its class, waiting for the new redesign CX9 (something like this, wider, longer but in elegant way) and make it full size SUV.
No more cx9 they have will cx60-cx70 and cx90
Mazda CX-50... I hope you in México 😀😀😀
I think is a winner. Kudos mazda
Thank god, Mazda finally adding touch screen functionality and wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. I would certainly buy it if I didn't already have my CX-5. Let hope the CX-90 will be even better. I'm waiting for that one.
I think wireless is overrated. You'll have it plugged in to charge anyway.
Thinking about replacing my '18 Crosstrek with the Meridian edition. Time will tell, need something a little bigger with more power but ready for some mtn snow.
Do you know why the doors are that high?
Which has more cargo space, the CX5 or the CX 50?
Can’t wait to see the hybrid
How does it compare with the CX5 driving performance?
The lane keep assist might have different levels of sensitivity. My accord has one setting where it warns me AFTER I cross the line. I use that setting bc I like showing off my headlights & finger to whoever is cruising in the PASSING lane… so I peep to the side a little and recenter without and warnings.
#WeMissedYouMicah thanks for the great review!!!
I loved the CX-5, but it had smaller trunk space, and limited knee space. I always felt cramped in the drivers seat. Hopefully the CX-50 fixes the later.
This or the outback?
Do all Mazdas have the option for touchscreen in Apple CarPlay?
As of now, just this one as far as I know
I like it but waiting for plugin hybrid with battery ev credits. Then I'll upgrade.
It’s very handsome. Looks like a prettier Lexus.
Can someone identify the brand of that trailer?
3:00
Very nice design
That's a sweeet car!
カッコよすぎる〜〜！
I'm really looking forward to this as an alternative to a Subaru without CVT and with a nicer interior.
It looks nice
Love Mazda SUV, but their small cargo space has always been the dealbreaker for me
What this price?
I think the 18" all terrain wheels should be an option on all trims.
It seems like there is a lot of cabin noise. You did not mention that.
Where is the PHEV
The is the first Mazda in a very long time 🤔 I’d actually buy 😃
Few of these will be driven off-road. But, “rugged” and “black” seems to be the fad of the day for some SUV’s. I’m more interested in comfort and refinement, so I’ll stay tuned for the US-spec CX70 (?) and the new 90 is more than I need/want as I near the end of my disappointing NX lease.
I test drove the CX-50 and my first pass thoughts were that I liked the car. But here’s some things that I wish they offered. A V6 Gas engine, or offer the 4 Cylinder Turbo engine as a one price add on option for some of the lower trim levels. The regular engine is lagging and a little loud when accelerating, and the Turbo trim gets pricey. Since Mazda’s interiors are mainly dark and I wish they offered the lighter upper interiors to lighten up the inside of the car. And if you like to rest your arm on the window ledge, you can’t because it’s a bit too high.
I'm guessing you're tall so you can't raise the seat, thus the reason for your comment about the armrest.
It’s really a shame that you no longer do all the KBB reviews
check out the Micah Muzio channel for the Micah Drives videos
@@antonroux6737 thank you, I remember doing it, but the reviews were of a very different style. I’ll give it another try though, thanks
MAZDA ROCKS!
Micah RULES!
ngl this Mazda is really handsome
Price range??????
7:26 I'd much rather see how easy/ hard it is to get stuck on an un-plowed road like many of us are forced to deal with every winter.
I prefer Mazda’s infotainment system with its command knob. It is very easy to use while driving. In my opinion touchscreens have no place in a car. They are dangerous and I don’t understand when folks complain about not having a touch screen. Awesome car though. I have been holding out on Mazda coming out with something like this over the other brands because I don’t want a cvt that is bound to die early.
the styling cue's on this is really starting to grow on me... it looks really good.. and I'M NOT even a Mazda fan!
The CX-50 looks like a smaller Kia Telluride. So, it looks good 👍🏼
I knew it look familiar. Good eye.
Smaller wheels with A/T tires will make it climb like a goat.
That's where the Turbo Meridian edition comes in. It has 18" wheels and A/T tires. Don't need the Turbo? You can buy the S Selecr, preferred, and preffered plus. Those have 17" wheels. You can buy A/T tires for those.
Would you take the CX-50 over a Subaru Outback?
The reviewer that drove the CX-50 on TheStraightPipes said he'd choose it over a Subaru Forester
Nope
Outback is ugly as hell. Actually, that is Subaru’s corporate style
Yes. But then again I don’t like Subarus. Had a 2010 Impreza Outback Sport and it had no balls. Merging on the highway was terrifying. Got rid of it as soon as I could. I’ve driven my SIL’s newer Outback and it seems to have improved and doesn’t drive as big as it is. That said will still never buy a Subaru
@@jakegolding8388 outback is more off road/family practical.
Mazda is a more fun/stylish car.
They don't really compete against. eachother.
Mazda has improved so much in these last years...Subaru is sleeping.
Boring looking designs and are so late with their technology 🙄.
20" road tires are not ideal for that hill climb. But, it went up and down the hill. Speaking of going down the hill, it has a forward facing camera.
The only mazda model in the lineup that has the front facing camera. The rest down from Turbo Premium, Meridian, and below do not have it.
I have a CX5 and the screen is touchscreen, it will be disabled when in motion tho. But it is touchscreen 🤷🏻♂️
If all you can find is a model with those absurd 20 inch wheels, how much in the aftermarket to put 17 inchers on?
The base model, S Select, Preffered, and Preferred Plus have 17" wheels. You would have to buy A/T wheels for it. The only model that has 18" wheels with the A/T tires on it is the Turbo Meridian.
Amesome 😎👊
Mazda is best in crossovers
I wish they had design CX30 axactly like CX50 just make it the same size has it is
That's off-road? Most cars can travel those dirt roads.
it's hard to know why they bothered when they already have the cx-5. and what does this cx-50 compete with and beat?
The cx5 was never in the same segment as the rav 4, santa fe or crv its in a smaller suv segment like the tucson or corolla cross. Now the cx-50 is in that segment as those above
why this car is not coming to EU? I really don't get it!
10:44 Yes you can touch it, it's just kinda too far away to touch it lol
Those front blinkers are almost impossible to see. Seems like a safety hazard
Perfect car for Thailand
No one is going to look at this cruising up to Port Perry like they do with my Mustang.
Noice! 😃🤚
I own VW Tiguan SE, it would be great if you compare those 2 cars. I think Tiguan is a real competitor
the competition looked so stale and bland when you compared them at the end there lol
It’s not any less generic or attractive than those. These are all bore cuvs
Its good it doesnt have CVT
Used to more boxy (and affordable?) vehicles. The approach angles are ok. Why don't we get the vehicles other countries get with fuel sipper engines? Speed kills. A 1.5 liter diesel could get 55 mpg.
Review the new Toyota GR 86
Nice looking. But this car is too wide for North NJ city and town roads and the gas mileage is meh. I wish the CX30 looked like this. Until then I prefer the Impreza RS hatch.
They should had just called this the CX-7, that way people won't be confused 🤣😂
It looks way better than the cx5
The cx3 is a smaller platform than the cx5, the cx50 is bigger than the cx5??..what's with that..
The cx 50 is built on a stretched platform of the cx 30.
Interior would look better with a black headliner.
Kudos to Mazda for staying away from CVT’s. But Mazda needs to have longer warranties if it wants to be a premium brand. Also, the infotainment dial needs to go, and requiring premium gas would be a deal breaker.
They need to also offer 8-10 speed
Two things that are a deal breaker for you are the epitome of a premium brand. Dial gives options besides the touchscreen and premium fuel is always better, even for engines which don’t need it.
Mazda isn’t a premium brand. Using thin (compared to other brands) barely padded leather and barely working safety systems or terrible headlights just to say they have LEDs is all marketing. These are delusions of being a premium brand.
Road noise!! Mazda forgot to fit the amazing torsion beam rear suspensions!!
The difference is so small that nobody will notice.
So does it have that rear torsion beam suspension that gives the CX5 such a terrible back seat ride?
Uh, CX-5 does not have torsion beam...
@@lukerinderknecht2982 I guess you are right. It was the Mazda 3 and CX-30.
Yay no cvt
I agree. No stop-start either.
The non Turbo models have cylinder deactivation. Works on 2 cylinders at speeds up to 40mph to save fuel. All the Turbo models have iStop. If you press the brake and hold it, the engine will shut off and start again once released. The iStop button will turn it off, but only for the duration of the vehicle time on.