The 2023 Mazda CX-50 Is An Upscale, More Attractively Styled Right Sized SUV 

6 speeds is fine, leave them alone. They have refined it enough and it doesn’t gear hunt

I love when people complain about the gears and transmission. But every other car in the same class has a CVT transmission.

I bought the Cx50 turbo premium over the phone sight unseen. The closest dealer is over 200 miles away. When they pulled up in my driveway, I was blown away. It is absolutely awesome. Poly metal gray with terracotta interior is beautiful.

I have a 2014 Mazda and have never been happier with a car. Almost 200,000 miles and absolutely no issues whatsoever. The gas mileage is amazing too.

Don't fix what ain't broke. Nothing wrong with that 6 speed automatic or the styling

The 6 speed automatic is the sweet spot for reliability & function. Plus, the Mazda SkyActiv 6 speed automatic is actually a pretty refined & brilliantly simple design per The Care Care Nut Remix channel guy mechanical breakdown/review of the CX-5. Have fun with those imploding belt/chain CVTs that often fail around the time an extended warranty would expire, or the overly complicated, over-engineered, less-reliable 8/10 speed geared automatics and/or dual-clutch transmissions.

My wife and I just bought this exact model, minus the Terracotta Leather, its too loud for us. aside from a few build quality issues, its been amazing. I actually love the analog cluster, looks high quality. Also the Infotainment is WORLDS better than our prior CX-5. Yes its too far but the turn dial works just fine long as your patient enough to use it. We look forward to many adventures in this thing.

We bought a CX-50 Turbo in this trim and color combo. Very pleased with the power, handling, the ride and the amenities . I don’t have any issues with the transmission. In fact, I think Mazda has one of the smoothest shifting and responsive transmissions around. We are very pleased with all aspects of this vehicle and highly recommend the CX-50 to anyone looking for a new CUV.

I’m glad they stuck with the 6spd and analog gauges. Their transmission is too good to throw away just yet.

Saw one for the first time about 2 hours before this video came out. It's unique definitely stood out.

I actually like the gauge cluster, looks very clean and easy to read. I love the white font. My friend bought a 2014 CX-5 when they came out and we took a 3 hour road trip. Drove ok, this looks like a huge improvement but that’s not really saying much. For a premium brand and heading into year 2023, Mazda has to seriously step it up!

I don't think Mazda's designs is tired at all. They've been lightyears ahead of most other manufacturers in design who are looking way more long in the tooth than Mazda. In any case, I'm loving the look of this vehicle. Going to go test drive it and more than likely put an order in. Going to be one hell of an upgrade from my 2013 Toyota Corolla CE. Also, the hump on the rear is because it's higher off the ground but has a lower roof so they had to put that AWD shaft somewhere.

My biggest frustration with this is that Mazda didn’t use acoustic double paned windows in the drivers and the passenger side doors like the CX-5. It’s quiet but adding the acoustic windows would have made it amazing.

High quality reliable vehicles. I'm looking forward to their hybrid model.

I like the look of Mazda's mechanical gauges and I prefer the smaller variable information screen. Having the speedometer and Tachometer being fixed and always exactly in the same place is a good thing.

More gears =/= better! I see you comment negatively about cars that don't have 8+ gears as if it's an arbitrarily bad thing. 6 gears is PLENTY in these cars due to the low-end torque and overall powerband.

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A lot of the complaints you mentioned are addressed in the CX-60 that they revealed months ago. That vehicle has a full digital gauge cluster, an 8-speed auto trans, plug-in hybrid and inline-6 powertrains, RWD based architecture, etc. The CX-70 that is coming to NA is basically the same, but wider. So we'll see if these features will trickle down to the CX-50 when they refresh the vehicle, or will Mazda reserve them for the more premium and expensive CX-70?

I know that it's not in the same size class, but I paid $44k for our new Tucson Limited PHEV. We're getting 145 MPG with it so far, as we plug it in when the battery gets depleted. We'll likely get over 1,500 miles per fill up with gas. The tech is fantastic, and the blend of electric power to the 1.6L turbo is amazingly smooth. Also, it qualifies for $6,587 in Federal tax credits, bringing the price way down below the CX-50. I really like Mazda, but they need to get their act together and should have offered this with a hybrid option right out of the gate.

I feel like this is 5x better than the new CR-V in terms of quality of materials and options. Great looking car

My wife just bought a CX50 Turbo Premium. We had it for a week. It is a pretty nice car, but I wish it was quieter inside while on the highway and it had more interior storage places. It has a rattling noise coming from the back. I did not expect that from a new car. My wife old car was a Honda Accord touring and it was quieter. Great things about the CX50 are the leather quality is way better than Honda and the AC is way cooler and it looks great, but the back seat of a Honda was way bigger. My wife is very happy with the CX50. She loves the wireless android auto the most and I love the ventilated seats. We are in Texas after all.

i seen one 2 weeks ago near me. its very hunkered down in good way but personally id still get a CX5

I seen one of these in person the other day, it has a lot of character and is very handsome.

Nine trims currently in US but only 2 trims in Canada. That's why our CX-50 starting price is higher but better equipped. For example, the base model is equipped with power tailgate and panoramic moonroof.

Thanks for all the content!

Just bought my CX-50 premium plus turbo in the same color. Love it.

The Mazda design will never look tired. It is simple, therefore it will be classic for a while. I've got a 2015 Mazda 6, and it still catches heads. Gas mileage is 34 on the highway at 70 miles an hour, and almost 40 miles per gallon if I slow the car down to about 65.

I really like your vlogs..especially the way you go in detail covering the mechanical and tech stuff.. Can you please advise of mazda cx50 turbo is mechanically any different (same engine and gearbox) than mazda cx5 turbo? Does the engine and 6 speed transmission looks improved for cx50? I mean on paper it seems to have the powertrain carried over from cx5..

Love that color. I’ve seen a few CX-5 in this color and looks awesome. I think the front turn signals are ridiculously and dangerously low tho.

That interior color is beautiful 😍🔥🤩🥵! I wish Mazda had that shade of brown in the Signature trim on the CX-5

15:20 - this is confusing, later in the video you've said you are using regular gas, not premium and Mazda says regular is about 227hp, while premium is about 256 hp, so I wonder what results would you get on premium gas ? maybe 6.2s ?

6 Speed is enough. It's light years better than a CVT.

Saw this in person yesterday and it really is a handsome car inside and out. And that pano sunroof 😍. My only gripe would be that I thought it would be roomier inside. This would probably be a ding for those looking for a family driver. But if I was looking for a bigger car than my CX30 I’d consider this strongly

I see you cranking out videos left and right lately. When you get these week-long loaners, you must get 2-3 at a time then? Keep up the good work!

Mazda USA website has them listed at $26K but nearly every dealer in Los Angeles has them at $35-$45 its nuts!!

Now I just wished that Subaru Outback offered: head up display, 360 view & electric folding mirrors but manual is ok. But I’m loving head up display & 360 view for sure!

If it's more efficient than their higher 8 speed auto, why change anything? 6 speed auto is fine, if there's nothing wrong then leave it

I'm waiting for the CX-90 or CX-70 to come out in the US before making a decision. For the money, this CX-50 looks pretty solid though.

Finally saw one on the freeway, it is much more stylish than the CX-5, the longer and lower look with the prominent fender bulges is pure high style.

When going on a straight line, the firmness of the suspension is not because it has a rear twist beam suspebsion versus an IRS. The difference will be noticeable when you go through a corner & it a bump. Bump steer is the main negative of a non-independent rear suspension.

I placed an order for CX-50 with ingot blue exterior last month. Can't wait!

Bought the Soul Red version of this vehicle, love it and the CX50 was made for Soul Red.

Love Mazdas. Great mix of modern and classic design.

Sofyan I'm curious, why is a 6 speed transmission 'falling behind the competition' that's putting 10 gears in their transmissions? What's the benefit of adding 4 extra gears? Would Mazda be ahead of the competition if they had an 11 gear transmission?

Hope it doesn’t have the same issue I’m have with my 2.5 turbo 2021 Mazda6 carbon edition! Engine started using oil at 15000 miles in between oil changes! For some reason odd reason at lower rev and coming to a stop the engine stalls and misfires whole car inside just rocks back and forth. Only put 93 gas dealership can’t find the problem and I have took it to them 3 times! But they’re aware of the oil consumption but doesn’t have any solutions as of now!

Man i really wish mazda would make their vehicles slightly bigger on the interior. Its kind of sad a cx 9 has about the same volume for cargo as a 2023 sportage.

I test drove both Mazda CX-50 & CX-5 a few days ago! Haven’t tried Mazda for 15-20 years!? I’m in love with Mazda & super impressed. However, I’d choose CX-5 over CX-50 because the CX-50 has a massive blind spot for me (A pillar & driver side mirror) so CX-5 seems to fit me better. If I could, I’d buy (1) CX-5 and (2) Subaru Outback 😆 but the CX-50 is extremely good looking 👍👍👍

I just bought this same exact vehicle today!

Anxiously waiting for cx90

Man this car got a lot more to offer than the RAV4 in the same tier

And the engine cover has built-in cup holders for hot beverages. Nice.

Good review. Thanks

I have a 2016 CX 5 with 74K and it’s a good vehicle. The only bad thing about it was the infotainment system was horrible from the beginning.They tried to fix it but it loses a signal with Bluetooth or even with usb connected and will periodically go to the main home screen while trying to listen to your music on your iPhone. I noticed it seems to do this more so when the weather gets hotter. I think that was one of the years they had problems with this. Other than that it drives really well and I’m not shy about my driving at times. No major problems or repairs have been needed for my vehicle so far. Gas mileage is decent. The one thing I do like about my CX five is the sports boost switch feature especially getting onto the freewayThis next service for my vehicle I’ll probably get the plugs changed and probably the brake pads done just to stay ahead of any potential problems

We need a hybrid!!! I will definitely buy this over any suvs on the market! what an attractive luxury suv for under $40k!!!

Mazda has been killing it lately. Would love for them to make a bulky, midsize SUV like the Honda Passport or Jeep Cherokee.

still love my mazda 6, running smooth with 140K on my 2015 model. I am not surprised they stopped making my model though but hoping they bring the truck back. any word on the bt 50? im looking to getting a 4 passenger pickup. as always great videos! almost to the 1M with subs !

I seen one on the road recently and do like the mean aggressive look on them.

I love those wheels but I hate that excessive black plastic cladding on this car. I think it would look better with an option to get the car full body color wheel arches, side sills, & bumper pieces like the CX-5 Signature trim

$43k plus some dealers are using the newness and scarcity of this vehicle to charge a $11k dealer mark-up, I was quoted $54k for one at Mesquite Mazda in Dallas. I told them where to stick their best offer and went and purchased a Hyundai Palisade SEL Premium AWD instead.

Is there going to be a new Mazda 6 and if so when is it coming out?

Mazda didn't get the word that Pandora isn't as popular in America as Spotify. Should have both.

Your voice and your aspect reminds me an Umpa Lumpa

Disappointed by the cost cutting measures in the second row, I thought Mazda would do better given their reputation

The way the sunroof opens looks like it will hit things you may have on the roof (cargo box, ski’s, bike etc)

How do I get that plastic black piece in the hood?

Imo Mazda doesn't seem to follow the fads that other carmaker have. Kudos for them not offering a complete digital dash and same with the 6 speed automatic. It still get more then decent gas mileage and it's less likely to hunt for the right gear. As far as the exterior looks go it's still the best looking SUV out there. Even more considering it's price point. As a Subaru owner I'd take the Mazda over a new Subaru because Mazda doesn't have a CVT.

I like that color. Too bad Acura only sticks with basic colors and does not give you a wide range of color options like other brands.

Love the Mazda CX-5/50 for sporty styling & drive handling. Definitely getting the turbo is worth the spend vs the standard 2.5L engine. Among a few small missing features, I hate the remote fob button placements making it hard to find the buttons by feel. The worst feature they went with is the remote start where you have to use the Mazda App but kills the engine as soon as you open the doors, imagine loading your groceries or car seats in the heat or cold & the remote start stops. I'm also not a fan for the lock button sensor on the door handle where it doesn't have a delay lock if any doors are still open. What else are in your wishlist to make the CX-5/50 the ultimate mid SUV?

I’m def waiting for the hybrid version of this.

Soyfan - what do you think of these CUV designs that don’t really have much of a bumper beyond the rear hatch? It sure seems short sided. If you get bumped in the least it looks like your hatch is totally compromised! What are those street parking folks going to do when they want to play “bumper cars” while parking??

This guy does my head in.

Madza interior be looking good

I love that the instrument cluster is not fully digital. they always look stupid to me when they are, look now way as good as the traditional gauges, this is probably the best mix in terms of asthetics

I love the more traditional interior dashboard and layout... I also love the traditional shifter... But the main problem here in America for the Mazda SUV's (and crossovers) - like the CX-5, CX-9, etc) was the lack of interior room - including lack of headroom. I was really hoping the new redesigned crossovers and SUV's would fix this major problem. So far with the redesigned CX-50 - I am disappointed. The interior still is cramped.. We would like more interior room - raising the roofline and making a taller roofline would improve so many things. It would increase all around comfort, interior room, increase headroom, increase driving enjoyment, and improve visibiility and improve safety - you see out better - means less accidents.. I know this (a higher roof) would make the vehicle slightly less fuel efficient.. But I would gladly trade bit less gas mileage for better visibility and better safety and the other benefits I mentioned earlier.. Hopefully Mazda remembers this when redesigning future SUV's/crossovers.

I really hate how manufactures require remote start to be activated through an app. What if I don't want to keep paying for the 4/5g service to allow the car to talk to my phone? Not everyone wants to do everything through their phone.

I really like the design of this Mazda

My cx 5 turbo got 32.8 mpg on the highway to Florida. Yes the same 6 SP transmission you keep criticizing. The forest with the CVT cannot match it in pickup or hyw mileage.

I have a 6 speed automatic 2012 Mazda 3 with around 120K miles on it and it has never been in a shop except for regular maintenance

Nicely done!

9 trims is way better than multiple package combinations like other manufacturers do.

everything with decent engine you have to opt all these lux features and is near 40k now... kinda crazy wish they brought the turbo in lower trims

Now the third trim (in Canada) the Meridian Edition has been added.

I love Japanese cars but my last mazda had some quality issues. I bought a kia sportage 2 years ago and its been faultless. The Koreans are making great cars now.

I got a CX-50 Preferred plus in red a few weeks ago. I love it.

6.7 second 0-60 with regular fuel ain't bad, I guess it could be a couple of tenths faster with premium fuel

No one ever talks about AWD parameters. Subarus generally send some torque to the rear at all times and can shift up to 90% to the rear. I assume this Mazda is FWD only until slippage occurs and then can only send 50% rearward? And of course the big front overhang says FWD platform, which bugs me. I hope the rumors of a RWD Mazda platform are true.

Mazda's problem is combinations / options. People want black headliners and less chrome (like they have in the Mazda 3 hatchback). At least there is a choice of leather in the highest trim instead of them making you have dark brown / red. I've bought 5 new Mazda 3's over the past 7 years and they keep getting better and better.

Honestly, for me, larger than the CX-5 isn't a plus, and the repercussions of it's larger size and weight, and the cost tutting makes this a likely no-go. I'll stick with the CX-5.

I have owned a mazda 3 2008 hatchback and I have a 2014 mazda 3 hatchback and this is my next car I am buying I love mazda both cars I have owned went over 220,000 miles on them.

I don't believe the MPG claims. When you're lead footing the turbo the real world MPG will drop dramatically.

I'd still go for the "antiquated" 6-speed auto over the yucky CVT!.

What about road / wind noise?

I got rid of my CX-5 a couple years ago. It was only 2 years old. Everyone already had Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so the fact that Mazda didn’t offer this was ridiculous. It wasn’t something I considered much when I bought the car. The blind-spot mirrors were very buggy (would light up in the right lane on the passenger side), and a few other items were less than reliable as well. It was a nice engine and I like the look of the vehicle inside and out. I opted to dump it and pick up a Tucson. The Tucson has so many more safety features, Apple CarPlay, remote start/lock/locator, better braking, and really seems much more modern technology-wise. There’s no reason for a vehicle in the price ranges we deal with that they shouldn’t include reliable blind spot monitoring, lane assist, CarPlay or Auto, collision avoidance, or other safety features we see on many models now. Mazda is charging the same prices for cars that exclude what others give you for the same or a tiny bit more cost.

How does this compare to the Kia Sportage? Nobody is doing that comparison

they really need to have a larger engine for their suv's the turbo 4 cyl is great for the smaller cars but it really needs a 6 cyl.

I’m obsessed with ground clearance & fog lights. Funny how Mazda didn’t add fog lights. Maybe on the CX-50 Meridian edition? In any case, my wish list is: city dweller CX-5 and Subaru Outback wilderness 😃

The CX-50 is pretty nice

Still waiting to see the off road tire package...Meridian edition.

Nothing wrong with a bullet proof tried and true tranny that is reliable efficient and uncomplicated. Thanks for the review.

nice, but can't complete with the new Sportage hybrid, which is cheaper in SX Prestige trim.