7 Things I HATE About the Mazda CX-50 (Long-Term Owner's Review)

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Today we have another instalment of a long-term owner's review of the 2023 Mazda CX-50. Now I love my CX-50, have been an owner since November of last year and I'm being super nit-picky here. But I do have some minor complaints as I want to be consistent with every car review and be as critical with this vehicle that I would be with any other on this channel. Let me know what you think about the 7 things I hate about the Mazda CX-50!
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2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package
MSRP: $41,000
Engine: Intercooled turbo inline 4-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Horsepower: 227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque: 310 @ 2000 rpm
Curb weight: 3,900 lbs
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - Interior Quirks
02:59 - Remote Start & Door-Lock Actuator
04:34 - Seat Comfort
05:49 - Panoramic Sunroof
06:29 - Wheels
07:32 - Fuel Efficiency
08:32 - Car Inputs
10:30 - Choice of Interior
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@fresnorevivalfellowship 11 ай бұрын

None of which are anything like a big deal.

@scottmijin9463 2 ай бұрын

“Incongruent” is the word of the day

@Mark-rj5pc 11 ай бұрын

Great review as always. Hard to hate the cx50. It's hard to find any good soft-roading videos with this vehicle. It would be dope if you did one.

@michaelfern945 11 ай бұрын

Nice review. Thanks!

@AmmoDude 6 ай бұрын

Good honest review, mostly aesthetics. I own one and find the brakes to be a lot tighter and responsive than my old vehicle (Honda). Also, I am a bit older than you and was taught how to accelerate a 4 cyl. engine. When they first came out, many moons ago, I was taught to slowly and steadily increase pressure on the accelerator and the engine will respond much better than mashing it down quickly, especially when coming out of a turn. That's how I drive mine and have no problem with the inherent hesitation that other drivers encounter and complain about. Ya want quick acceleration, get a v-6 but you'll sacrifice mpg. Also, you can switch between sport and normal driving modes with the tap of the toggle switch. I usually drive in sport mode when driving at or under 25-30 mph, bump it back to normal when driving above. Makes me feel like I'm "actively" driving my car. If you are carrying on conversations with passengers or talking on your cell, your attention is not focused on driving and can lead to accidents, tickets or to you being the recipient of a road rage incident. Best wishes.

@RealKevGotEm 11 ай бұрын

I notice that with the door locking system. You can probably change the locking system in settings to when you put the car in park to unlock all doors

@bobs1755 6 ай бұрын

Great video! What app are you using to track your MPG? Thanks

@jubbalandcars 6 ай бұрын

Fuelly

@alain001 11 ай бұрын

What app do you use to track fuel consumption? Seems pretty decent to me! (I currently have a self-build excel file but it is not that practical).

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

Fuelly - free tier

@alain001 11 ай бұрын

@@jubbalandcars Awesome - thank you! I'll check it out.

@1e2werks15 11 ай бұрын

When you have the car in sport mode, can you just hit the right paddle to shift to the next higher gear? I do this sometimes in my Macan when it is in sport mode.

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

Yes you can manually shift in any mode

@pkmnmaster760 11 ай бұрын

Hey! I love your videos and wanted to ask if you'll consider doing a review of the '24 CX-50? I see them in transit to a lot of dealers around me, and I know they're advertising new dampers and retuned steering for 2024. One thing to note is that, Mazda USA has said that the new dampers and steering are not coming to the 24 model until late November, whereas my dealer mentioned that they all will have the dampers and steering (even the summer 24s). I'd love to hear your take on how the 24 feels compared to the 23, especially since you've been dailying a 23 and are very in tune with the driving dynamics of your cars. Thanks! Keep up the quality content :)

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely! As soon as I get my hands on one I’ll be comparing the two!

@Jack_Hunt 10 ай бұрын

Dampers and retuned steering? How will you know if you get this if you order now?

@yannickadam7054 9 ай бұрын

Just picked up our 24'. How to know if we have dampers and new steering?

@fossilhunter09887 11 ай бұрын

what app are you using to monitor your fuel mileage?

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

Fuelly

@eorx8eo 11 ай бұрын

How about the headlights bc it seems like the inner lights are fake they don’t work or I don’t know how to turn them on . Do you know if they are real and if they are how do you turn them on

@jordannjustin 3 ай бұрын

I know what you’re talking about and it seems that the entire housing lights up but only on the highest trim level.

@chuckwalla2967 2 ай бұрын

Test drove this power train combo in several Mazdas over the years and they always felt not all that powerful and feel strained and coarse when you really step on it.

@michaelcoglianese4292 11 ай бұрын

Interesting feedback. Most of the things on your list fo not bother me at all, but I kind of agree on a few of them. 1. The middle vent does look a bit out of place, but as long as it can be positioned to blow where you want it, I don’t really mind it. 2. The cargo door not opening unless all doors are unlocked is a bit if a pain. I picked someone up from the airport, pulled up to the loading area and tried to open the hatch and nothing. I’ll admit it took me a couple extra minutes to figure it out. 😏 3. Gas mileage could be better I agree. On a related note, I know you didn’t mention the IStop feature, and I know a lot of people don’t like it, but to my knowledge, mine has never engaged so I’m wondering if that’s hurting my gas mileage even more? 😕 4. I have no problem with the seats and can’t imagine anyone feeling the stitching on their butt crack unless they’re driving naked. (Or they have the whole “ Princess and the Pea” thing going on)😏 5. One thing not mentioned here is that my CX50 gets water spots something terrible😡 Noticeably worse than any other car I’ve had. I’ve had it waxed, but may need a ceramic coat or something 😢

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

The fact we can only point to such minor things shows how great of a vehicle this is

@user-kn6ki6ub1u 6 ай бұрын

Great review, the seats are definitely very uncomfortable , I believe the leather seats are the culprit, I can totally feel the stitching in the middle of the leather seats, so if you are buying this car definitely test drive and spend a good amount of time to see if the seats are comfortable or not. Most cars have shitty wireless chargers , the best one I have seen so far is Toyota crown. I didn’t like the key fob too, it’s super light, feels like a toy and button on the side are just stupid. The position of cup holders in the center console is definitely weird if you put a taller bottle it starts coinciding with the dashboard. I like driving my car however the uncomfortable seats just ruins the driving experience.

@carlosrobles1264 11 ай бұрын

If you lock the doors.. then try to open the door.. it won’t open.. the trunk is the same way so it makes sense. I haven’t heard anything about the power train having problems so if these are your complaints, the car is a 10/10

@Torusya 3 ай бұрын

Aesthetics aside, MPG is one of my biggest issues, I drive very little in the city and I get ~17mpg. On highway long trips, we got to ~25MPG at best... that is just not what they advertise and WAY lower than what competition can do. But I own it now, so I get to live with it.

@1badsr 10 ай бұрын

Get a pedal commander for your 50. I got one for my cx9 and it changed it to a different beast. I could not believe the difference in throttle response. Try it!!

@ericschmitz357 5 ай бұрын

1. Grab handle interferes with my knee - we got the cx-5 instead which has a nicer interior. 2. Vents are neither thoughtful nor aesthetic. 3. Doors sound tinny when closing. 4. Would love it if the pano-sunroof were optional...the downside is like putting an extra 150 lbs on the roof. 5. Throttle and brake on the cx5 turbo are GREAT - why not the same on the cx-50? 6. Why not have same wheels as cx-5? Looking forward to seeing the 2025 updates.

@user-iz2pj5tj3k 2 ай бұрын

Silly question, but please let me know how the bottom of the doors clean up! I hate road sludge getting in and not washing out without extra effort

@Tyler-gv8ev Ай бұрын

All purpose cleaner and pressure washer

@ericracz4230 12 күн бұрын

With respect- seems like all of these issues won't occurre if you would have gotten the base model. (Plus a savings of $11 grand.) To each his own but I'm personally considering the base model.

@XD-uh8ye 9 ай бұрын

To be honest the upshifting is super slow only in the cx50, the upshifting is faster in cx5, cx30 and 3/6 turbo models, but it shifts extremely slow in the cx50 at full throttle, I don’t know why mazda tuned this transmission this slow on the cx50

@markanderson980 11 ай бұрын

What do you think about the paint issue? I have seen a few comments that Mazda's paint quality is a bit lacking.

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

Haven’t noticed any problems on mine

@DanielBeard-bt7mn 6 ай бұрын

The soul red metallic paint is extremely thin and fragile. Chips very easily.

@tedunguent156 9 ай бұрын

Word of the day: congruent.

@chuckwalla2967 2 ай бұрын

Haven't heard it since my high school geometry class.

@IVMTAB 3 ай бұрын

Very minor complaints but also very important for the ones who are serious about purchasing this vehicle

@jubbalandcars 3 ай бұрын

🫡

@SteelxWolf 11 ай бұрын

I just got my own CX50. Is there something wrong with mine? Shouldn't these have mirrors that sync with the seating position? My 2020 Mazda 3 Hatch was a preferred package and had the ability to move the mirrors when I hit my seating position. My M3 had much better features tbh. If anyone wonders why I seem nitpicky on this it is because I work at a job during the winter where my car has to sit out all day in the snow. Trying to scrape off Ice or snow at the end of the work shift sets my mirrors off. My M3 made it so they would reset right to where they should be. Although I do enjoy being higher up off the road given the weather here in the northeast. It just lacks a few things IMO. I managed to land a turbo which is great! Lost out on my Bose sound system sadly.

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

Mine remembers mirror position with seating position

@SteelxWolf 11 ай бұрын

@@jubbalandcars apparently after doing some more digging, its only a feature for the mirrors on yours. The Turbo Premium and Turbo Premium Plus. I wonder if its just a programmable thing that they dont do for the other trims. I just have the basic Turbo trim

@manfredstrappen7491 10 ай бұрын

Turning on the heated mirrors would seem to eliminate the need to scrape.

@SteelxWolf 10 ай бұрын

@@manfredstrappen7491 I dont think I have heated mirrors on my trim tho I have the basic turbo. Not what he has

@johnrobinson9974 11 ай бұрын

You use the word "hate" but then you admit they are "nit-picking" things. Cosmetic issues that you make a big deal of and a few things that seem like legit issues but your video demeanor comes off as nit-picking as a whole. Couple of real complaints are things that you could have figured out and knew about from your test-drive and examination, hence no complaint like Gas mileage and response (a million reviews on youtube, detailed breakdown on handling and throttle-brake response.). Panoramic -you should have seen the limits on first look at the vehicle. Better wheels to fit the off-road feel ( again a million youtube reviews detail the smoothness/luxury aspects rather than off-road prowress - but your wheel issue would have been solved by buying the Meridian PKG. I speced a Meridian for $42K with all-terain tires - off-road capable more than the reg tires you "hate"... again.. you saw them at test drive right? I think the title of this video should have been "5 minor concerns and a couple of pay attentions"

@jubbalandcars 11 ай бұрын

I love my CX-50 but the title needs to appease the KZfaq gods

@diswaydatway3693 7 ай бұрын

I love my CX5 ,but I am still looking for someone to explain to me are these SUVs or cars. Do to the wheel size, these are not ment for offroading and the stiffness of the struts, they are too stiff over the smallest of bumps! Those are my main complaints ,also coming from a 2019 Mazda 3 premium .

@burns1210 3 ай бұрын

That weird little vent is the first thing I noticed about the interior

@hlhl2691 4 ай бұрын

Not much to hate, good review

@jeffrusterholtz5734 10 ай бұрын

You have to hit the door unlock in order to open the rear hatch while it is running.

@jubbalandcars 10 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a silly quirk that isn't consistent with other doors on the vehicle

@jeffruebens8355 11 ай бұрын

Most are not happy there is no hybrid option available yet, like the Corolla Cross built at the same factory in Alabama. It looks like the CX-70 will have the hybrid option instead of the turbo inline 6, for a bajillion dollars for a 3 row.

@manfredstrappen7491 10 ай бұрын

“Most”? Based on how few CX-50’s there are on dealer lots I’d argue that’s not the case. Plenty of people looking for a simple, fun-ish reliable car avoid hybrids and EV’s like the plague. People who enjoy driving Mazdas often like driving actual cars, not soulless batteries. EV’a are for people who are more into their phones than their cars.

@Jack_Hunt 10 ай бұрын

i disagree. they get them to save money on gas dude. Don't be a moron@@manfredstrappen7491

@rabd3721 9 ай бұрын

@@manfredstrappen7491Depends on what people are looking for. If you want an economical crossover with a bit of edge and a touch of luxury, this model is pretty good. If your priority is extreme comfort, amazing mpg, and efficient ergonomics, something like the new Honda CRV is your best bet. Just depends on the person.

@LopezZeta 16 күн бұрын

@@manfredstrappen7491 phones? Uh or we can just like maximizing mpg, driving is a chore for some people, we see cars as tools, not as family members.

@salaschristopher 7 ай бұрын

Randomly noticed you are driving through Cardiff? lol

@jubbalandcars 7 ай бұрын

Yes

@BlackNAVYAmericanVET 11 ай бұрын

#1 the Vent 😢 #3 stitching 😢 # 4 your iPhone bump 😢.

@chaoticpuppet1 10 ай бұрын

I don't need this but I want this

@johnmagar7759 7 ай бұрын

You have a very familiar voice. Are you Kevin Jubbal from med school insiders?

@jubbalandcars 7 ай бұрын

Yes

@hunterboyreactions7805 24 күн бұрын

I love your pov video.. Can you do a pov without talking? 😅

@jubbalandcars 24 күн бұрын

Sorry not what this channel is about

@user-qb8gc1zv3l Ай бұрын

the plastic fenders suck. i barely brushed into it with keys in my pocket and it scuffed it up. Nothing got it off except a magic eraser and now the finish is all fucked.

@Tyler-gv8ev Ай бұрын

You just need dressing dude. Itll bring the plastic back to life. Not a big deal easy fix

@legionmartin Ай бұрын

How is the audio system? I'm not generally a fan of BOSE.

@jubbalandcars Ай бұрын

Bass a bit boomy but overall still good

@kolyan1980 3 ай бұрын

Test drove two times, trying to understand the philosophy and purpose of this vehicle: I found it too stiff , too uncomfortable . Also feels very heavy. But really love the design, bought the Eclipse Cross Ralliart instead, no regrets at all

@jubbalandcars 3 ай бұрын

The inputs are heavy but the vehicle feels light IME

@smokey2459 Ай бұрын

I’m a huge Mitsubishi fan too ! In the past 10 years I’ve had 2 Outlander Sports and one Outlander. Over 250k miles trouble free. ZERO factory defects and excellent gas mileage of 27 city and 32 hwy with air conditioner on. My opinion is they are a bargain.

@user-jo4en1zl7b 6 күн бұрын

Mazda needs a v6 insted of a turbo and dont even think of putting in any cvt,s like other companys have no one wants them😊

@jubbalandcars 5 күн бұрын

They have an I6 now

@RealKevGotEm 11 ай бұрын

The sunroof is a joke, but it’s mostly meant for to look outside explorin

@VertebralVisions 4 ай бұрын

wait so the sunroof doesn't open all the way??

@jubbalandcars 4 ай бұрын

Correct

@smokey2459 Ай бұрын

Sunroof opens all the way on Turbo models. Of course they are $40k and up too.

@Jack_Hunt 10 ай бұрын

Yes i noticed the brake was crap on this CX-50 compared to the CX-5. Very frustrating. My other pet peeve is lack of head room in rear. The rest is fine. Also i wish they would stop calling this an SUV. It's not. It's a damn car. To me a SUV is taller has much more room than these. Brands have just found a way to sell 'cars' glorified sedans and hatchbacks and call them SUVS. It definitely is not an OFF-road vehicle. That's marketing crap. You want to go off-road get a JEEP wrangler. Not this.

@Tyler-gv8ev Ай бұрын

It’s a crossover relax buddy

@patrickgagnon9662 9 ай бұрын

My CX-5 has aluminum door handles inside ...you sure it is plastic.

@ChadwickJames 11 ай бұрын

Same gas mileage as my Jeep at 9000 feet in the mountains.

@stachowi 11 ай бұрын

people complain about how much fuel this car uses.

@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours 11 ай бұрын

Mazda makes the most fuel inefficient cars 😂. I have two and they are fuqin terrible

@fortyacres 11 ай бұрын

this or outback xt?

@tomnelson5815 9 ай бұрын

Outback cladding is stone hideous.

@danielcull5054 2 ай бұрын

@@tomnelson5815 no kidding, they absolutely ruined the outback with that god awful cheap black plastic everywhere - it scuffs sooo easily too and looks terrible.

@charleskittler4330 10 ай бұрын

Turbo and AWD the gas mileage will always be poor IMHO

@AskChef 3 ай бұрын

Not hating but you are just NIT picking the CUV is great!!!

@jubbalandcars 3 ай бұрын

Agree it’s great

@chez622 4 ай бұрын

Turn off the NIC on your phone to wirelessly charge.

@jubbalandcars 4 ай бұрын

Nope doesn’t help

@chez622 4 ай бұрын

@@jubbalandcars That's fair. I fought with my dealer for months about the wireless charger, only to discover that it was my NIC settings on my phone. I set up a routine on my phone that when it connects to the car it automatically turns off the NIC setting and it's worked beautifully ever since. (But, of course, I need to take off the case.) Note: I hate that the old-time "radio" look of the temp control has the fan on a button, rather than the knob. I get why they did it, but I adjust the fan way more than I adjust the temp. It just feels unnatural.

@saneepeopleonly Ай бұрын

incongruous

@timothybrahler5621 19 күн бұрын

Why did he buy the car? Did he do his homework before the purchase ?

@ze_german2921 9 ай бұрын

It needs the entire suspension overhauled. I just test drove a 2024 Turbo. It was horrible. Body Roll like hell, can’t hug a turn, weak breaks, rental car quality driving experience. Go drive an Audi and I promise you will trade in your Mazda

@jayp4114 5 ай бұрын

You'll pay at least $8K+ more, for that Audi. Everything in life is a Cost-Benefit analysis. Mazda made the Top 5 list for lowest annual maintenance (Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Mazda, Nissan).

@susanpease7572 10 ай бұрын

What about the placement of the cup holders? You literally have to lean up to grab your drink and larger cups are very cumbersome.

@jubbalandcars 10 ай бұрын

Yeah cup holder placement pretty bad for sure

@Jack_Hunt 10 ай бұрын

i agree on that. Too far forward on CX50 and too far back on CX5. On the kia sportage its perfect but they have shit engines apparently. I have one but never had an issue. But hard to get right now

@AK-bw8xk 7 ай бұрын

I got the meridian edition so smaller rims = softer ride. Here's the biggest problems I have. Need much better AC with bigger vent openings. AC is not cold and loud. Transmission should 8 speed with crisper shifts spongey as hell. Over electrified cars in general. Emergency brake should be mechanical. If I want to drive with lights off and seat belt unfastened that's my choice.

@MzPenspeaks 11 ай бұрын

So it's not just me🥺 I hate the way this thing drives. It's like I press it to go and it takes time to catch up and it honestly has me slightly hesitant.

@Tyler-gv8ev Ай бұрын

Sport mode