2024 Mazda CX-50: DIRT CHEAP and Still WAY BETTER Than a Toyota! 

In 2023 a $32k vehicle is considered dirt cheap? 🙃Inflation is out of control. Good review. 👍 👍

Everything Mazda makes does several things better than it’s competitors for the same amount of money or less. Truly the best brand for the $65k and under market.

I purchased a 2023 CX-30 earlier this year. I had considered Toyota, Honda, Ford and Subaru models. I just couldn't find the quality and features at this price point. I had considered a CX-5 and CX-50; however, I just wanted this one for a San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley daily commuter with weekend camping trips in the mountains (my wife and I don't have children yet). So, I opted for the smaller but very similar CX-30. It's been perfect for this! Best of all: I really enjoy driving this vehicle! It's very...fun. While there are a few things that can be improved, they are fewer and farther between when you compare it with other vehicles in this particular segment (most of which lag noticeably behind in terms of quality). I am confident that I would seriously consider a CX-50 when we have children. Then again, we had family visiting recently. We took several road trips with two adults and a child in the backseat and the CX-30 didn't feel too small (although the longer CX-50 would likely help make it even more comfortable).

Driving 2024 for a month and a half. 4200 miles, about 2200 hwy. Non turbo, 17 inch wheels. Handles like a sports coupe. Delivered with a small paint chip. Dealer provided touch up paint. Pleased so far. Great value.

CX-50 is the coolest SUV in the world.

Reasons I chose the CX-50: infotainment is best in class factoring screen size and wireless CarPlay (makes RAV4 look archaic), dial input is safer and easy, AWD + ground clearance is great for snow and off-road, panoramic sunroof standard, and the two tone mesh and leather seats are amazing and perfect for hot climates. This never gets mentioned. Cloth seats on the competitors are awful and if you want leather they need to be ventilated so you’re way up in the price ranges now. Steering is stupidly good in fact it gets comparisons to Porsche of all things. And finally it obviously looks cool and has tons of cargo capacity too. All this for 30k is a steal.

Finally a review on an entry level vehicle that isn't loaded to the gills with top of the line features … Thank you for that! Mazda is not the biggest player in the automotive market, but what sets them apart is dependability, the quality of materials and most importantly the driving experience. My daily driver, a 2000 MX-5, 24 years old and it still puts a smile on my face!

I bought a 2017 CX-5 new.. Zero issues so far. Only thing I don't like about the CX-50 is the cup holder placement and the 40/60 split seats, the Mazda CX-5 wins over these trivial differences. CX-50 looks beefier and more rear seat leg room than the CX-5. Mazda all the way! Good video!

Just test drove the base model, after an obsession of the chevy trax. And was totally blown away with everything. The salesman at Gladstone Mazda let me and my Sister "Play" with the slightly confusing infotainment system. It's the non- Bose system. But, so much better than my 2013 Chevy Sonic! Love the built in roof rails to add roof rack later! Totally made my mind up! The seat felt so nice!

Amazing car. I'm looking to buy one. Just wish Mazda gave the Cx50 a V6 option instead of turbo engine for the higher trims

I work at a mazda dealership. Tried to get one. Mazd hasn't been producing the base models in cx50 for a while. That was months ago so hopefully they are actually going to produce some. I ended up woth a cx5 base myself. Couldn't say no to a cx5 for nearly 6 grand less lol. The next one will be a 50. I really do like them a lot.

I'm an old soul but 26K and under to me is considered dirt cheap.

Just traded out of my 2014 Mazda 3. A few elements of the interior didn't wear super great, but the Mazdas I test drove recently definitely had improved interiors as you've been noting. Really reliable (non-turbo for me); basically just changing oil and filters. If you can't find that Honda or Toyota, check out similar models with Mazda.

The engine is the same as my 2012 Mazda 5 Sport with more horse power and an extra gear. This is going to be on my list. Thanks for sharing✌

how long is the cargo area with the seats down? and does it have remote start, adaptive cruise and lane keep?

They need to come out with that hybrid version they've been teasing, that will totally knock it out of the park.

My wife just purchased a premium plus one. It’s fun, sporty, great practicality, very nice interior and the bose sound system is sick! And it’s an attractive car for sure.

I just got the 2023 CX 5, I wish I would've looked into the CX 50 a bit more. Maybe next time.

Cup holders are in a ridiculous location. Other than that it's a gem. Just wish the non turbo had at least 200 hp but it is what it is

Where was this Manufactured? And how this is compared to the CX5 in terms of quality and reliability?

Hiii, I just want to ask the feedback of Mazda CX-50 since I am planning to buy soon, does the seat really uncomfortable to use? And is 2.5L engine better than 1.5L?? please enlighten me. thanks!

It’s interesting this motor is used across the range, but the starter sounds so different compared to the CX five

Insane Mazda Ben !! 🤍🤍

Dang, that intro, what's the hurry?

I love this crossover. I was hoping for an 8-speed transmission with the ‘24 update, but that was wishful thinking. Mazda loves this, and it’s still a great buy. My next lease for sure!

Maybe change "DIRT CHEAP" to "LESS EXPENSIVE". Calling it "DIRT CHEAP" seems over sensationalized.

I LOVE these---the design is GREAT-- and the QUALITY is far above what most makers are doing---- but DIRT CHEAP??? Obviously YOUR idea of dirt cheap and mine are VERY DIFFERENT... It's NOT Dirt cheap-- but you DO get WAY more for the money than you pay for-- IN MY opinion..

Nice of them to put cupholders under the hood 👍🏻

20 years ago(minus metropolitans) I could buy a home for that price. Good gracious! Government regulations are slowly mentally killing me.

Calling this dirt cheap is crazy

I have exactly like this one shown & I love it =D it gives Panda

cheap? people gone crazy! people are the reason car prices are like this.

I’m going between this car or the sxe Prius prime

1. Needs a better pano roof opening like normal ones work 2. Remove the rear bumper fake vents 3. Color matching cladding

Anyways, Merry Christmas 😊

I’ll get a 2025 cx-50 when interest rates come down a bit.

I’m a fan of lower trim models. It’s a great looking vehicle. The non turbo model shouldn’t have the awful stop/start. It’s a deal breaker for me even though u can turn it off. My 22 CX9 is a base model sport. I don’t need 10-12 grand in unnecessary options. If they still make these in 5yrs without being a hybrid or putting stop/start on it I’ll be a buyer.

$54k in Canada for the mid trim level

dirt cheap? I wish and after all the dealer mark ups and taxes its always over 36,000 I have tried every imaginable combbination

So 32k is “dirt cheap” now huh? Crazy

Anyone has any latest out of door price?

Absolutely love the looks of the CX-50. Some skid plates like Subies would be cool.

Overall, I think its about prefference, but when I drive my new 2023 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium it has so much technology that I was almost afraid to buy it. It sounds like I'm in an aircraft when I change the gear selector to park with the automatic parking break I think, but you can hear all these mechanisms working. I never test drove the Maxda CX 50, but in my oppinion I still prefer the RAV4, the inside is more roomy, the view is better and it sits higher, not to mention it has 203 hp with an 8 speed regular transmission, plus the AWD is optional not forced to buy it and additional gas to run it on.

Mazda really went cheap with the front silver headlight accents. Instead of actual led DRL accents.

0 percent financing for 60 mos. on these in select markets right now.

Awesome way to lose $18k in two years with depreciation.

Im torn between the Cx 30 Turbo, Cx 50 turbo, or the jeep compass. Are jeeps really that unreliable? Or is it because people off road them and beat the crap out of those vehicles?

I wouldn't these dirt cheap. Looking at a 2024 CX-50 turbo...actually have a test drive set up for today. Didn't really want a turbo, but the non-turbo engine has that damn cylinder deactivation 'feature', which is a no-go for me. That feature can only be disabled when driving in 'sport mode'. The turbo model has auto-stop which I really don't want either, but that can be disabled by the flick of a switch on the dashboard. I've owned a 1979 RX-7 (bought new), a 2005 3, and currently a 2014 6. All told, 500k miles with only a failed air compressor on the 3 and a failed sensor on the 6. Very reliable vehicles, which is why I'm sticking with Mazda again.

Would have been nice to hear comments on the apparent new suspension dampers/ steering calibration Mazda changed for 2024

Not hydraulic hatch. Those are gas charged.

Dirt cheap sounds to me like bad quality. Would affordable be a better word? I paid for mine $40K. To me that's not dirt cheap.

Go on the forums and read about the complaints with the cx-50 ...not all Mazdas. But the 50 . Rear differential, over all appearance of QC ..

I sure hope this isn't a replacement for the CX5. Some people may not want that much rugged plastic cladding . And the CX60 isn't affordable for everyone like me who chose the CX5 for it's affordability.

Had my new CX-50 for 36 days..... 1200 miles on it... Already have to replace my rear differential. I'm soooooo extremely disappointed... I was debating between a Subaru Crosstrek and this...Should have went with Subaru.

Correction, it is touch, when you connect to Android Auto or Carplay.

Is the world ending tomorrow? Slow down, less caffeine.

I'd buy one

I think the next generation of CX 50 shouldn’t be a rugged suv especially if Mazda is trying to move further upmarket

MPG sucks! Needs a hybrid! And better than a dated 6 speed transmission!

Why the swipe at Toyota?

Ben's videos are commercials.

speeds through his reviews without much detail. Maybe cut down on the expresso shots before you review

The 2024 Base CX5 with painted plastic and acoustic glass, lower ground clearance and independent suspension made in Japan and lighter vs the Lower, wider and longer CX-50 that leaves out these niceties is such a close Match. I own the CX5 and just test drove the base CX50 they are just so close. I honestly can't choose. I will be test driving a Grand Cherokee in base Laredo trim and with Sales can be withing 5k of a cx5/cx50 and vastly superior Vehicle... Perhaps that will end the deadlock or focus me even more on my Mazda Conundrum. Classy vs Sporty rugged Plastic...

Head room sucks for ppl over 5’9”

Like the NA engine. Needs a couple more cylinders though. 🤷‍♂️

Yeah idk about "better than" toyota in terms of reliability. It has a turbo! Which means more problems in the future and more maintenence

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I’m buying this next year I’m claiming it in the name of Jesus .

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Why did they cheapened on stealing the Tweeters from the front!!! They are already saving money on stealing Independent rear suspension. Whats next to take away ? This is way over 30K dollars already with no lease incentives. Almost if Toyota marriage diluted Mazda of features so RAV4 looks better and not so cheap in comparison. I hate when these politics affect Mazda .

That is not a naturally aspirated engine. It's a GDI engine notorious for carbon build ups....... Bad engine, but beautiful car ..

If it came with a physical key, a CD player, and Outback style roof rails I'd buy one.

I wish it could have more hp and torque without having to resort to turbo.

Can barely understand you. You really need to slow down your speech a bit 🙂

I noticed the build quality is so cheap on cx50 when i went to look at one.

I just recently bought a 2024 CX-50 (Premium). In general, I'm loving it. However, I can't help but think that the central control area/console was designed by fools. Two main things stand out: 1) The cup holders are stupidly placed and too small. The circumference doesn't support larger cups or water bottles. Even worse, they are located so far forward that anything larger than a 12 ounce soda can comes into conflict with the dash and climate controls above it. Just 2 or 3 inches back would make this infinitely more usable. It clearly seems that this was an afterthought or just something where they said, "Cram it in anywhere." 2) The wireless charging pad is poorly placed and poorly designed. The pad is located so far back and tucked under the storage console that it's hard to see. What's FAAAR worse is that it has very limited functionality. If I try to use it to charge my phone I get a message "Wireless charging not available." I asked the dealership about it and they said that it appeared to be a size issue (though a Google Pixel 6 Pro is NOTTTT an overly large phone by today's standards. I then looked in the user's manual. It says the phone must be Qi compatible at under a certain voltage (which it is). However, then there's a little note that says it may not work if, "The mobile device is placed in a position extremely deviating from the center of the charging area." What this REALLY means is the charging pad is so poorly designed/sized that it will only work with a very limited range of phones. Since this was one of the main reasons I went up to the premium trip, this really pisses me off. I frankly feel like I've been the victim of a bait-and-switch -- they claim they have a feature (semi-universal wireless charging) which they do not. So, in general, a nice car, but some really stupid things:

Mazda I better than Toyota, 2014 and 2020 cx5 owner.

Mazda is great except for one thing..they need hybrid engine upgrades available 👍😁

Dude talks so fast. Great test drive. NOT

CX5 is way better than the 50 for sure.

Get rid of those big 1990s plastic wheel trim guards and that same 90s dash information center and Speedo cluster.

I'm buying a new car in 1 month and yes the CX5 WAS my 1st choice until I heard this from my mechanics yesterday. My mechanic works on my car since day 1 and a very honest & good guy. He said: stay away from Mazda. Mazda is good for mechanics not for you. Sorry Mazda. Gotta go with the Camry XLE.

Can't listen to this speed freak!

It just looks cheap and basic, the backup/ entertainment screen looks like they just threw a phone up there LOL

It's pointless without the turbo~

please speak slower

Way to basic

Its a Mazda, this car is worth 25k tops, we don't' sell them where we are at. I think it's a good car for the money. But fully loaded around 40k with the turbo, and other options, its way overpriced. This car is only slightly overpriced at lower trims, to way overpriced at higher trims. I'm making too much money scalping Kia's, Toyota's, Honda's, RAMs, Hummers, and etc. Mazda is one of the ones we don't sell.

Lol@better than Toyota. Who you fooling rookie? If you want to keep away from the garages and keep your car forever BUY Toyota