2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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Hybrid Preferred - $35,390 MSRP
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$33,376Prices based on sales in GA thru 6/2/25
Final assembly in USA
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Biff , 02/27/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid premium. At first the vehicle looked amazing. However, after a week of owning the vehicle the idle was rough at startup. It was so much that I called dealership. Pretty much a complete run around and dismissive. Then the passenger side door was running against the front fender. It is so bad paint was coming off the door. Long story short, I contacted Mazda Customer Service who pretty much told me they have no power over dealerships. I learned Mazda does NOT stand behind their products and obviously quality control is a major issue. As far as warranty work, good luck with that. Once you buy the vehicle it's yours. So unless you can be 100% sure the car is without defects don't boy. I thought because it had a Toyota engine in it that it would be good. In the end, I'll lose, at minimum, $9,000 trying to get out of this huge mistake.
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Bring ear plugs. Road noise bothersome
onerichcpa Melbourne, FL, 02/10/2025
updated 05/12/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
The good: hybrid getting 39 plus mpg overall. Nice red/black seats. Good looking from front, blah from the back. Corners well. The bad: deafening road noise on highway. We measured at 80 to 85 dcb which is equivalent to a manuf.factory floor. You feel every bump /rut. Steering very heavy. Exhausted after a 45 min. drive. Confusing media tech interface. Very hollow, tinny feel to doors when closing. Will be trading in for a Lexus nx350h. Mileage up to 41.3 after 2500 miles. In shop once for a recall on the hybrid system software. Still very noisy on the interstate, but drives more quietly on smooth roads at 45mph. Definitely test drive on a highway if a quiet cabin is an important feature to you.
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Quiet and Powerful
MLG, 11/08/2024
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my first hybrid so it’s going to take a bit to get used to! But so far I love it. Has everything I would need technology wise. It’s spacious and comfortable.
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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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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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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MOM WAGON WITH STYLE BUT SOME QUIRKS
JustaCarGuy, 03/20/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful, functional vehicle. Its large interior is of good quality. The engine is the A25A FXS from Toyota, with transmission and some suspension if I'm correct. My first impression of the vehicle is that the door has a solid thunk when closed. We purchased the 25' hybrid premium. Coming from a 21' CX30 Premium there are some trade-offs in offerings I"'ve noticed: no heads-up display, no swivel adaptive headlights, and the seat belt straps are not as thick as the 21' cx30 or 21' cx5. It may be me but the vehicle does not feel as solid as my 21'CX5 GT or the 21 CX30 Premium it's noticeable when the rear truck closes it's feels a little hollow if that the correct term. Small tires for the size of the vehicle, however I understand the hybrid is all about MPG. Also when you put the car in reverse the side mirror does not tilt down as the other two models mentioned which was a very useful feature. If you are not used to a hybrid engine you will hear a hum of the engine when accelerating. I drove a Prius for many years so it was not an issue. This vehicle is not as sporty as the Cx30 or Cx5 so I would recommend this vehicle be driven as a cruiser and brake ahead, I've read some alleged reports of premature front brake and rotor wear or replacement. Stay on top of the oil changes on this vehicle. Overall the build quality is good but the models built in Japan are better IMO. Also, I noticed the Mica Black paint on the cx30 was darker, deep black vs this mica black which appeared to have more of a grey hue to it as I compared them side to side when trading in the CX30. Much remains to be experienced on this vehicle. The leather on the seats is on par with Mazda Quality. I do enjoy the panoramic sunroof. There is a rattling noise in the top passenger side which I will have the Service depart. address. The Bose system is nice 7.4 out of 10. One grip I do have about the software update. I used to plug in my iPhone and was able to use SIRI with the Voice assistant button on the steering wheel. Well that's gone, It's now plagued with the Alexa app or the Native Mazda commands which are slow at best. This is a big deal for us since we utilize Siri Apple care play daily. MAZDA YOU NEED TO DUMP ALEXA AND FIX THIS! Infotainment is large and easy to read. Overall were pleased with the vehicle thus far. There seems to be some give and take as each new iteration is offered. Mazda seems to have taken away some standard features on the hybrid premium which were previously associated with other premium trims so it's best to weigh out what features you will need or want the most. We have gotten a few compliments on the look of the vehicle and blacks seems to mute out the large body cladding well.
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Not for tall people
Allen , 12/11/2024
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great looking car but I’m 6’4” and have long legs so unfortunately the cars legroom was lacking
Loving it so far
Rick, 11/25/2024
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Just got the new hybrid abs so far loving it Traded in my CX50 turbo for this with no regrets
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Buyers Remorse
Diane from Scottsdale AZ, 06/02/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased the 2025 Mazda CX50 about 3 months ago. Sorry to report I am experiencing buyers remorse. I wanted a mid size SUV Japanese hybrid and did extensive research on Toyota, Honda and Mazda. At the time of my purchase, the Mazda seemed to win out the competition. What I’ve learned since driving it extensively is a major concern for me. There is a design flaw on the front hood making it difficult to judge in an attempt to park correctly. What you can see from the drivers seat is NOT the entire front hood but a portion of it on both sides. There is approximately 8-10 inches on both sides of the front hood that is not visible from the front seats of the car. This makes it difficult to park between cars, as the drivers side will actually line up almost directly on the left line on the parking space giving the right passenger side a lengthy width of space. I thought I would adjust to this after the discovery but it still remains troublesome for me. I even purchased a seat cushion to give me about 2 inches of added height in the drivers seat to no avail. I am a 5’7 female driver. I also have adjusted the drivers seat to the highest position in hopes of a better view outward, which didn’t help at all. Additionally, the hybrid idles in park extremely loudly, so disturbing that I will be calling the dealership to look at the engine. Another issue is there are NO sensors in the front of the car making it almost impossible to parallel park and even garage parking is difficult. Lastly the car has NO get up and go to enter the highway or even when accelerating after a stoplight. I’ve noticed many drivers go around me to pass me due to the lack of acceleration. It’s frustrating. I will say I appreciate the great gas mileage and the fact that premium gas is not required for this car. The price was also reasonable which was a purchase factor. Oh about the circular wheel in the console which controls and interfaces with the software screen…it is a bit annoying as well but I can tolerate that unlike the other issues I’ve described. Unfortunately, I’m uncertain about our future together. What a bummer.
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Love ❤️ it
Xgenius , 05/13/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Everything is perfect just need to familiarize myself with new vehicle 😌.
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Nice car
Tay6029, 05/30/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love it!!! Drives nice and everything. Great gas mileage. Glad I chose the hybrid
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CX-50 upscale look and drive!
Rick Bonavita, 03/06/2025
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Mazda ÇX-50 Hybrid Preferred is the best Mazda + Toyota hybrid co-op that gets 40+ mpg typically.
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