2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus Review - Really Improved Over 2023? 

Yes, to add to that, you go into your device in Bluetooth settings (not on your phone, but the infocenter thing) to enable it.

How exactly is this done? I’d be very prudent with touchscreening when in motion just to avoid being so preoccupied with the wheel.

Can't remember exactly but it's in your car under the communication settings and you find the phone connected and it should be under there "enable touchscreen in motion"@@Baldissimo

🚨🚨CARPLAY TOUCHSCREEN WHILE IN MOTION🚨🚨 Settings -> Connectivity Settings -> Bluetooth/iPhone Connectivity settings -> iPhone -> Touchscreen in Motion

@@skills4u2envy I did manage to change it in Settings, and it works really well.

Same here, had a 2007 Mazda 3 manual for few years and now have a CX-5. Looking forward to get a mx5 if my budget allows 😂

CX50 and RDX would be a great comparison

Not really an apples to apples comparison. The Acura is quite a bit more money (here in Canada an A-spec is about $6-8K more than the top CX-50 Turbo) and has a more performance/handling oriented true AWD system more inline with the Audi quattro system. Whereas the CX-50 is essentially a FWD with rear wheels that engage on and off as the front wheels loose traction. It's designed so you have better bad weather and light off road traction. Its not a system that enhances handling. Both really nice vehicles but no comparison in driving dynamics with the Audi being much better. The question is would most people appreciate the difference in day to day driving and is it worth the extra $ to you? The Audi is a little more up scale but the CX-50 is pretty nice and good value for the $

I would add, 40/20/40 rear seats and a cargo cover attached to the rear hatch like on the CX-5.

Agree!@@rdm925

And maybe make the hips a little less obnoxious

The move to the torsion beam rear suspension is because it allows for significantly more towing capacity (3500 for CX-50 vs 2000lbs max for CX-5) and its more rugged for off roading. Not that this is a serious off road vehicle but in light off roading and bumpy back country roads the torsion beam is much better than the more fragile IRS. The cladding is personal preference but these are the reasons there is a still a CX-5. If you want a little more refinement get the CX-5 if you want a bit more rugged looks and ability then get the CX-50. I agree about the hybrid option and its coming soon.

​@spinedoc893 Man I guess that's why so many Jeeps, Land Rovers, Subarus, Toyotas and more have Torsion beams in back... oh wait. Well, anyways they can't tow as much as the CX-50 with their rear suspension setups... oh wait. Well, we all hear about all those independent rear suspension failing all the time... oh wait. Well anyways at least the CX50 has a ton of rear cargo capacity because of the tors... oh wait.

Most of these issues are resolved in the 2024 model.

Did you test drive a 23’ or 24’? Some 24’s I think have the old seat feeling but as long as it was built after November 2023 I think it doesn’t.

Maybe something for the NE, which should be coming soon

Mazda pulled one over on consumers with that nonsense. Hopefully they offer some kind of upgrade option to early buyers. Seems like a lawsuit in the making to me, charging more for the same car as the 2023.

Can you please explain what you mean? Just in the market and curious what hasn't been updated?

@@jayt2266 it would be nice if we could get those upgrades on the 2023 CX 50

None: For your height cx 70 coming out soon, or cx90. Try to choose them with 4 cylinder proven engines.

Thank you for the information. I really like the 2024 Mazda CX 50 ingot blue exterior with the terracotta interior. Do you think with my height at 6 ft 4 in that I would fit confortable in the driver seat of this car?

I’m 6’3” and I’ve not had any problem with the headroom. It is possible for me to raise my seat up enough that my head grazes the roof.

Test drive both on all road conditions. Just got a 2024 CX-50 and wish it had a smoother suspension. Turns out only the 2024 models manufactures after November will have the upgraded suspension and steering, mine was a september build, not very happy about that.

Great details, thanks and your commenters ask great questions. I will test drive both models this spring, I promise.

No way to mount the inline 6 transversely in this front drive platform with out complete re-engineering of drive train to mount it longitudinally (and like wouldn't physically fit). I TOTALLY agree with your mind set though. I'd love to see an SUV this size and nice looking with the in line 6, rear biased drive train. What I was hoping was that the CX-70 would be a rear drive inline 6 sized between the CX-50 and CX-90 (ie a North American version of CX-60). Alas the CX-70 is just a CX-90 with the 3rd row seat deleted. Nice vehicle but bigger than I need/want. I love the CX-50's size and looks but don't care for front drive biased vehicles. Was hoping Mazda would make a vehicle similar to a Genesis GV70 at a little more affordable price point. Right now to get a mid sized rear biased system and ample power you need to buy fairly high end vehicles. ie Audi, BMW X3 and higher, Acura, Genesis etc.

Totally with that, truly wish we got the CX-50 styling and look just bigger in the CX-70 with a simple NA six option. @@spinedoc893

Lighter steering and better “padded” ride Depends if you want a more “sporty” ride or comfortable ride

You are ok with the CVT?