2023 Mazda CX-50 Premium Plus

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Polymetal Gray(a$395 color
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2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD Course: Compact Crossover Miles driven:

617 Fuel utilized:
25.2 gallons CG Report Card Area and also Comfort B + Power and Performance B + Fit as well as Finish B + Fuel Economy B Value B-Report-card qualities are derived from an agreement of test-driver assessments. All grades are versus other lorries in the very same course. Value grade is for details trim degree assessed, and also might not mirror Consumer Guide's impacts of the whole model schedule.

Big & & Tall Comfort

Large Guy
B

Tall Guy
B

Big & & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. "Big" ranking based on male tester considering about 350 extra pounds, "Tall" ranking based on 6'6"-high male tester.

Drivetrain

Engine Specs
227-horsepower 2.5 L

Engine Type
Turbo 4-cylinder

Transmission
6-speed Automatic

Drive Wheels
AWD

Real-world fuel economic situation: 23.4 mpg

Driving mix: 55% city, 45% freeway

EPA-estimated gas economy: 23/29/25 (mpg city/highway/combined)

Fuel type: Regular gas

Base cost: $38,700 (not including $1125 destination cost)

Options on test car: Special paint ($395)

Price as evaluated: $43,170

Quick Hits

The terrific: Classy cabin, lots of power

The excellent: Fun to drive character, respectable fuel economic climate, choice to operate regular-grade fuel

The not so excellent: Knob-centric infotainment system routes competitors in simplicity of operation, Premium Plus trim level expensive for a mainstream-brand little crossover

A lot more Q3 rate and accessibility info

CG Says:

Mazda's new-for-2023 CX-50 stands for a significant expansion in emphasis for the brand. Traditionally, Mazda vehicles have been primarily tuned for on-road driving dynamics, yet the CX-50 is much more overtly focused on off-road driving and also active-lifestyle adventures than any type of Mazda in current memory. Mazda says it's "purpose-built for outside enthusiasts." Dramatically, the CX-50 intends to supply enhanced all-terrain capabilities without compromising the interesting on-road driving character that is Mazda's stock-in-trade. Thinking about that even the most active exterior adventurers will certainly spend the majority of their seat time on smooth roads, this is a sensible path for the CX-50 to follow.

There's absolutely nothing especially new under the CX-50's hood ... at the very least not yet. It debuts with Mazda's familiar 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine in either normally aspirated or turbocharged form. The only transmission choice is a 6-speed automated, and it pairs with standard "i-ACTIV" four-wheel drive. The naturally aspirated engine is ranked at 187 horse power, while the turbo receives a 227-hp rating (which raises to 256 hp on 93-octane premium-grade fuel). Mazda says electrified variations of the CX-50, consisting of a standard hybrid version, will certainly be included the future.

The CX-50 is readily available in an outstanding 9 trim levels, the leading 3 of which feature the more-potent turbocharged engine. We spent time with the top-trim 2.5 S Premium Plus, with comes fully loaded, leaving shoppers to decided just on color as well as dealer-installed accessories.

On the road our only disappointment is available in the kind of some throb from the engine as well as an obtuse infomercial user interface that essentially outrages participants of our team. Fact be told, the CX-50 control systems is easy enough to accommodate to, yet needs far way too many steps-- and pushing down and also knob switching-- to execute what must be simple tasks.

The CX-50 cabin, particularly in greater trim degrees, is a sophisticated affair, and aligns well with Mazda's mentioned strategy to take the brand name upscale. No sporting activities automobile, the '50 takes care of well, and also the turbocharged engine provides plenty of power, though sounds a little crude doing so. You can review our original review of the CX-50 right here.

We don't assume the picture of the CX-50 as an active-lifestyle device expansion of the Mazda brand name has actually created fully yet, however our examination automobile proved capable of handling modest off-road obstacles on its all-season tires. Rates on top end plainly drops in line with Mazda's aforementioned desires as a superior brand name, but in general the CX-50 is a very desirable enhancement to the compact SUV class-- whether you're driving on-road or off-road.

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