Mazda CX-50 Turbo - Why It's The More FUN AWD SUV!

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The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is a handsome mid-size SUV with off-road creds. In a sea of SUVs, what makes the CX-50 turbo simply more fun and engaging to drive? We tested the CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus which includes full time AWD, leather, Bose audio, heads up display and the more powerful engine.
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@fokker4uify 10 ай бұрын

I've been driving Mazda since 1996 and don't think I'll ever switch to another brand.

@HerbieMiata 2 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 2016 CX-5 and an 1997 MX-5 both so reliable and the customer service they provide is top notch. They’re not constantly pressuring me to trade up. They also honour warranties which I feel is so important.

@JVizGamer 8 күн бұрын

Are they reliable?

@richardleach7 Жыл бұрын

10:52 You can use the touchscreen while in motion by adjusting the settings through the phone settings. Nice review 👍

@timothygibney159 10 ай бұрын

I purchased mine from a CVT Kia Soul. Omg such a difference. The Mazda cx-59 is the best car I ever owned

@michaelcoglianese4292 Жыл бұрын

In the Settings you can set the Car Play Touchscreen to work while the car is in motion

@rk1356 11 ай бұрын

Yay. That’s exactly what I wanted to know.

@malcolmnotinthemiddle Ай бұрын

Definitely proud of my new CX-50 Turbo

@jimmysmith9209 25 күн бұрын

great review, I'm sold on the handling!

@davidwayne9982 11 ай бұрын

GREAT REVIEW... of a GREAT CAR...

@randomgameuploads1162 9 ай бұрын

I’m getting this for sure

@gesu1742 Жыл бұрын

Correction: a couple of inches wider (not narrower) than the Rav4 at 1:42

@maxxbenzz7842 Ай бұрын

They softened up the suspension on post Nov 2023. production cx 50s for the 2024 year model

@davidwayne9982 11 ай бұрын

After two weeks of watching videos and thinking of others -- like the GX460 (fun and more capable but gas hogs)..I think I"ve settled on this one... LOVE this design.

@maxxbenzz7842 Ай бұрын

And probably 10k more expensive

@davidwayne9982 11 ай бұрын

Torque is because of the REAL transmission- and the 6 speed is PERFECT- 8 is too many- strains at certain levels and is just too much. This I think is the one I have settled on-- and yes- FAST ENOUGH-- it meets the speed limits with no issues-- don't need a damn hotrod.. I think I'd like the Meriditian trim.. but I LOVE that color-- like the crystal red too... but can't get that on the meridian trim..

@SaanichtonMinistries 4 ай бұрын

We like ours so far. Wish it had lane centre assist, like my Honda, but am learning to live without it for now. We got the desert sand color. It is an engaging ride for sure and a nice change from Honda

@HerbieMiata 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mazda for not using CVT transmissions. They actually care about the driving experience.

@maxxbenzz7842 Ай бұрын

Exactly. I refuse to drive a cvt

@michelleporch1475 11 ай бұрын

I love my cx-50 2023. Best part is 360.

@MzPenspeaks 11 ай бұрын

I am testing this case out right now and find that driving it isn't smooth at all to me. This had been my top choice until driving it.

@DeAudiofilosyLocos Жыл бұрын

you can make it full time touch screen in the menus. look it up

@Jack_Hunt 9 ай бұрын

nope. Only on android and apple

@johnrobinson9974 2 ай бұрын

You can have apple carplay all the time, even while driving. I's buried in the setings and all you need to do is hit the switch to enable it fulltime.

@maxxbenzz7842 Ай бұрын

Why dont you have your seatbelt on? 🤔

@goliathyeti1669 3 ай бұрын

I bought my first new car at 18. I bought a brand new 2019 cx3 and it’s treated me so well i have had no complaints thinking about upgrading to the 50

@chrisfree6372 11 ай бұрын

That price is close too if not in the Acura RDX arena..

@maxxbenzz7842 Ай бұрын

A little cheaper. The RDX is boring to drive imo

@plightn Жыл бұрын

Wonder if the meridian is a bit softer.

@gailenrique2804 11 ай бұрын

It has 18" wheels with Falcon all terrain tires.

@insho08 11 ай бұрын

The wireless phone charger sucks!

@RogerSirard Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your canyon carving. I felt like was your passenger, lol. They just released the 2024 CX50 upgrades to the suspension and steering. Do you believe the steering upgrade and the more comfortable ride due to the dampers would be worth waiting for. The steering is what most of you reviewers appreciate in the 2023 and I am concerned I will be disappointed in the 2024 steering upgrade. Anyway, I hope to get your opinion on my query.......... and great review ! TIA

@revmatchtv Жыл бұрын

It's hard to say what the differences will be so I can't really say if they are worth waiting for.

@photog1529 4 ай бұрын

I'm considering a 2024 Mazda CX-50 Meridian. Watched a lot of reviews, but not a single reviewer has made mention of the cylinder deactivation (base engine) or the start/stop i-Stop feature (turbo engine). Cylinder deactivation is absolutely a no-go for me, which leaves only the turbo consideration. Not fond of the engine shutting down when coming to a stop either. Why? Can the i-Stop feature be disabled or somehow permanently disabled?

@revmatchtv 4 ай бұрын

I'm not sure. Maybe check some forums. I only had the car for a week.

@user-jo4en1zl7b 4 күн бұрын

I am not positive but I think 2023 was the last year for that I hope😢

@Ticona2 Жыл бұрын

Does it come with remote start?

@CT-ob2bw Жыл бұрын

This trim package does eg via the app.

@Jack_Hunt 9 ай бұрын

Like a damn station wagon

@photog1529 4 ай бұрын

Nah...the Subaru Outback is a gussied-up station wagon.

@gegezz Жыл бұрын

It would also help if you told us the color of the vehicle.

@eleanormassaro5195 Жыл бұрын

This is the Ingot blue color

@Rockybalboa541 7 ай бұрын

For 2024 they softened the shocks

@davidwayne9982 9 ай бұрын

How bad is the TURBO LAG??? I'm thinking of going non- turbo and later installing a supercharger.. (mazda made for this engine)..

@revmatchtv 9 ай бұрын

It's average. Not too annoying, but it's still there. It's not a sports car by any means, so set your expectations accordingly.

@davidwayne9982 9 ай бұрын

@@revmatchtv THANKS- I appreciate the honesty. I will later have it SUPERCHARGED if needed-- they make one specifically for this engine and they're FAR better than turbos.. for MANY reasons..I's spoken to 50 master mechanics, engineers, and racers- and they ALL say- SUPERCHARGER all the way..

@maxxbenzz7842 Ай бұрын

Supercharged? Why would you dump money for a Supercharger into a CX 50?

@jameshoptry1521 Жыл бұрын

I get 27.5 mpg in mixed driving.

@RogerSirard Жыл бұрын

Is that with the turbo ? If so, that is great ! Unless you drive like my mother, lol.

@jameshoptry1521 10 ай бұрын

Yes with the turbo and drive it zoom zoom fun!

@johnnysunrocket8618 Жыл бұрын

How do you not have the seat belt on?😊

@revmatchtv Жыл бұрын

I'm wearing my belt. I ALWAYS do. It's just the same color as my jacket and goes under it if you look closely.

@johnnysunrocket8618 Жыл бұрын

@@revmatchtv 🤔😊

@TrunkMonkey42 5 ай бұрын

Would be great cars if they had comfortable interiors and modern features like lane centering. The seats are terrible. Why is the center console switched around in the CX-50 versus the other models? The wireless charging is not large enough to fit ultra size phones. Where is the wireless charging for the passenger's phones? I do not really like not being able to see outside the small rear window on compact cars. Maybe the rear view mirror should have a rear view camera like some other cars have. The entire dash could be rear view screens. Need to get rid of the chrome inside. Is there a black out kit? Hate the high contrast white on black infotainment. Does Mazda need to update to a dual clutch 10 speed transmission?

@Ed-sh8jt 9 ай бұрын

seatbelt?

@revmatchtv 9 ай бұрын

I was wearing it throughout the entire video.

@romeropostali520 8 ай бұрын

Rugged? I don’t see this as rugged at all and if that’s Mazda’s marketing directive with the cx50 they are barking up the wrong tree. Sporty and refined/premium would be a much better take.

@davidwayne9982 11 ай бұрын

Nothing " OFFROAD" about that-- hell we have DRIVEWAYS that are FAR worse than that...

@matsudakodo Жыл бұрын

I would call it a "larger CX-30". It's not a higher-end CX-5. Otherwise good review. Also darker colors are better on this one to better hide those plastic fender covers and fake rear vents.

@dystopia-usa Жыл бұрын

Too large & squared-off for my taste personally, & turbo engines from any automaker don't usually age well & are just a variety of problems waiting to happen. Love my 2022 CX-30 CE non-turbo though, so hats-off to Mazda.

@jclouw321 Жыл бұрын

Turbo technology has been excellent for years and years now. Brands like Toyota, Volvo, Saab (rip) and others have been making extremely reliable turbo engines for decades now. Heck I’ve got 2 turbo Volvo wagons in my garage totaling almost 500k in miles between the two, both on their original turbos and without needing any major engine work. And that’s not unheard of at all, at least with that brand. Mazda seems to have done a great job keeping their turbo system basic and low pressure, two things that tend to lead to long lasting turbo engines. Being wary of turbo technology is like how people where wary of fuel injection in older engines. Was it always reliable? No. But the tech has advanced so far that not adding a turbo is doing a disservice to power output and efficiency in many cases.

@cwqrpportable 6 ай бұрын

You're living in yesterday's world with regards to modern turbos

@dystopia-usa 6 ай бұрын

@@cwqrpportable They used to be worse, but they still aren't reliable long-term, especially if your typical driving/commuting & maintenance routines match that of most people. Go watch the Car Care Nut video on turbo engines, their inherent shortcomings/problems, & how to maximize their lifespan. Smaller-displacement turbo engines are the worst of modern turbos though & are a pretty bad investment. I'll stick to naturally-aspirated engines myself. My 2.5L 186hp 2022 CX-30 CE is plenty peppy without a turbo & gets reasonably-good MPG at the same time, so I'm happy.

@cwqrpportable 6 ай бұрын

@@dystopia-usa All that counts is that you're happy. I watch all of AMD's videos, he's a good man. I agree with you that, to run a turbo efficiently and for long term use, an owner has to be vigilant about maintenance, no arguing that. I run a fleet of turbo charged engines in pick up trucks and heavy machinery in my open pit mine and quarry. I too am very happy with the longevity of these turbo engines, run in extreme operating conditions. The benefits of these forced induction engines far outweighs the risks. Downtime due to mechanical issues is a big problem in a business. I'm currently shopping for a small SUV and have narrowed my list to the '24 CR-V EX-L hybrid and the '24 CX-50 GT Turbo, I love the Ingot blue in that model. It doesn't scare me at all to buy the turbo motor in that 2.5 Skyactive; I've been around turbos a long time, including in smaller engines. I've only test driven the turbo GT, maybe I'll see if they have a non turbo model for me to compare. At this point I'm open to comparisons. Keep enjoying your CX-30, they seem like a nice little ride. I appreciate Mazda's approach to design and performance and their warranty is superb.

@reddfoxx897 6 ай бұрын

BMW has some of the best modern day turbo engines in existence. Everything at some point has an issue, I mean look at the human body or even our cell phones.

@jcsdesign Жыл бұрын

I agree with you how the seats are not the most comfortable. In fact, no review has ever said the seats are comfortable. They are quite firm to the point that they aren't comfortable for a long drive. Also, the panoramic sunroof has one of the worst opening of any panoramic sunroof. For the first attempt, it is very disappointing. As nice the exterior, interior and features that this offer I feel like this car's excitement will wear off fast.

@eleanormassaro5195 Жыл бұрын

Still loving mine after over six months! i’ve gotten used to the firm seats. Especially since they fit the curvature of my back perfectly! I’ve already done three road trips in my CX 50, and I’m getting ready to do my fourth one next weekend. I still love having the wider glass on the panoramic roof. Yes, it would be nicer if it opened up wider but it’s no big deal living here in Florida. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably get the turbo model for a little bit more power😁

@eleanormassaro5195 Жыл бұрын

The Bose system could use more bass? Perhaps your settings weren’t set right. I feel like there’s plenty of bass on the Bose system.

@ZacharyT94 Жыл бұрын

@@eleanormassaro5195 The Bose system does indeed have plenty of bass but there is a bit of bleed into other frequencies and it can get a bit sloppy, but only a minor gripe (I have a ‘22 CX-5 Akera turbo, known as Turbo Signature in US) in an amazing car, I do not regret the choice I made buying mine.

@eleanormassaro5195 Жыл бұрын

@@ZacharyT94 I remember I originally had my centerpoint surround sound setting up to three and I noticed it was getting kind of tinny sounding in the cargo area and in the back seat speakers, so I toned it down to a two which is quite a bit better

@ZacharyT94 Жыл бұрын

@@eleanormassaro5195 I’ve got mine on 1 for both centerpoint and audio pilot, it did clean it up a fair bit compared to when I had both on 3, to be honest it’s only a minor gripe anyway, I still like the sound system quite a lot and love the car.