2025 Mazda CX-50 Consumer Reviews
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2.5 S Select - $31,720 MSRP
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Prices based on sales in OH thru 6/2/25
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Smooth ride!
Robert, 04/13/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car gets slightly better gas mileage than advertised. I live in the Land of Perpetual Traffic and have put about 1000 miles on the car so far. My total average is 39.1mpg for combined city/hwy driving. This car handles extremely well. The corners at a slow speed are nice and tight, but even taking an offramp at speed doesn't feel like it's throwing you to the wall. I don't find the road noise excessive at all, even on freeways. The stock stereo is pretty weak, so don't expect that to blow you away. The seats are comfortable, with the lumbar support providing more than needed. The console takes some getting used to, but once you do everything makes sense. I even prefer the "Mazda Dial" now over the touchscreen since I don't have to reach all the way up there. Safety features are well programmed and have caught me once or twice not braking hard enough. Ample storage room and ample leg room. Overall, outstanding experience.
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2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred: Ownership Experience
Rosee, 02/15/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'm having some frustrating issues with my brand-new 2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred, leased in Mesquite, TX, in November. Here are my observations: * Clunking Noise: A noticeable clunking noise started at just 156 miles, occurring in both the front and rear when accelerating from a stop. The dealership told me it's "normal" for this model and would disappear after 1000 miles. I'm now at 2500 miles, and the noise is still there. Has anyone else encountered this? * Side Mirror Visibility: The side mirrors feel very close and offer a limited field of view. Even with the seat adjusted back, it's difficult to see without turning my head, impacting my peripheral vision. The shape of the mirrors also seems to limit visibility, especially for checking the third lane. While the blind spot monitor is helpful, I'd prefer better mirror visibility. * Seat Comfort: The seats are quite firm and uncomfortable, causing back pain for both my wife and me. Additionally, the front seats seem positioned quite low, making it difficult to see out the front for shorter drivers (like myself, at 5'6"). * Unlit Switches: Several interior switches don't illuminate at night, making them hard to locate and operate in the dark. I have to turn on the interior light to find the right buttons. * Remote Start Issue: This is a big one. When I use the remote start, the engine shuts off as soon as I open the door, even though I have the key with me. This seems completely counterintuitive. It should stay running since I have the key, preventing unnecessary wear and tear on the starter. This is a real frustration. * Media Shut-Off: Another annoyance is that the music/media system shuts off immediately when I press the engine start/stop button. There should be an option to keep the media playing even after the engine is turned off. It's frustrating to have the music interrupted every time I park but want to stay in the car for a few minutes. * Drive Mode: I also feel that the CX-50 should default to front-wheel drive (FWD) for better fuel efficiency. It should have a selectable button to engage all-wheel drive (AWD) when needed. Living in suburban Texas, I really don't need AWD all the time, even though the vehicle seems to automatically engage it. Having the option to choose would be much more efficient.
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Drove all the comp. 1st in my book
Michael Morse, 12/23/2024
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Very well Built all most no Plastic in the cabin Better milage than reported
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Beautiful but uncomfortable
Trace2001, 02/05/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall a very nice SUV. Love the design inside and out and with the turbo motor very sporty for a small SUV. Did and extended test drive and the handling and acceleration were great only had 2 issues that were deal breakers for me. Infotainment system was hard to operate and not very user friendly. The biggest complaint were the seats. While they look great they are extremely hard and uncomfortable. Not great lateral support and the seam down the middle of the seat I would compare to having a rock in your shoe.
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Fun to drive, interior setup needs work
LP, 03/05/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall the drive is great. The hybrid gets amazing gas milage, the main reason I picked this one. But the interior setup is very poor. There is hardly any storage, the piano black huge gear shift cover scratches, and the cupholders are tucked under the dash buttons. The main storage is the center console that has the dual opening doors. This looks cool, but it's just one giant bucket. There's no additional storage anywhere else on the dash other than the above glasses holder. There is a huge chunk of the gear shift cover that is this beautiful glossy bright piano black, the only drawback is that it scratches just from looking at it! It makes me sick to think about what this thing will look like in 5 - 10 years, and I don't even have kids. And lastly, the cup holders are tiny and tucked up in front of the gear shift / under the dash buttons. I can hardly fit anything larger than a medium sized drink in there. Last week I tried to get my cup from home out and it got water all over the gear shift and electric buttons that are contained there.
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