Anyone driving a Mazda Cx-50?

[Jay3702]

Drove one over the weekend. I like it, might be ordering one.

 

[PimTac]

What was your impression of the fit and finish? This is a US assembled vehicle out of MTMUS.

 

[Jay3702]

Interior was nice, I wasn’t too crazy about the radio controls but overall nice. 2.5 turbo had decent power too. Awd standard, which I guess is ok even though I really don’t need that
My wife was set on the Mustang Mach E but maybe not anymore

 

[PimTac]

Interior was nice, I wasn’t too crazy about the radio controls but overall nice. 2.5 turbo had decent power too. Awd standard, which I guess is ok even though I really don’t need that
My wife was set on the Mustang Mach E but maybe not anymore

The radio station control can be simplified by setting your favorite stations as Favorites then you can cycle through those. Selection is either with the commander knob on the console or the steering wheel buttons. However it might be different these days.

 

[Oillover]

Never had experience with one, but I did have experience with a couple CX-5's.
Only thing I can suggest is driving one before putting a deposit on a CX-50.
Most auto reviews rate the CX-5 as being far superior to the CX-50.

I can honestly say, for being anti-SUV that's the only one I'd seriously consider purchasing.
That's in comparison to things like a SantaFe, Q5 etc.

 

[K-Man]

The dealers report the CX-50s are often sold the same day they arrive. Others are pre-sold.

Nice position to be in with a new model.

 

[Finklejag]

The dealers report the CX-50s are often sold the same day they arrive. Others are pre-sold.

Nice position to be in with a new model.

That‘s pretty much every make and model in today environment.

 

[K-Man]

That‘s pretty much every make and model in today environment.

But they're selling even faster than the other Mazdas. No comment on how I know.

 

[john_pifer]

The dealers report the CX-50s are often sold the same day they arrive. Others are pre-sold.

Nice position to be in with a new model.

I bet they do!

 

[UG_Passat]

Never had experience with one, but I did have experience with a couple CX-5's.
Only thing I can suggest is driving one before putting a deposit on a CX-50.
Most auto reviews rate the CX-5 as being far superior to the CX-50.

I can honestly say, for being anti-SUV that's the only one I'd seriously consider purchasing.
That's in comparison to things like a SantaFe, Q5 etc.

Torsion beam rear suspension on the CX-50

 

[Bladecutter]

Torsion beam rear suspension on the CX-50

And on the Mazda 3, and on the CX-3, and on the CX-30, and on the MX-30.
What's your point?

It doesn't handle like a 1986 Pontiac P6000, it handles like a Mazda.

BC.

 

[UG_Passat]

And on the Mazda 3, and on the CX-3, and on the CX-30, and on the MX-30.
What's your point?

It doesn't handle like a 1986 Pontiac P6000, it handles like a Mazda.

BC.

The CX-5 has a rear independent suspension, which gives the handling a more premium and precise feel.

 

[drtyler]

Torsion beam rear suspension on the CX-50

It worked for Porsche 911 from 1965 - 1989. I'm sure it will be satisfactory on a Mazda cute ute.

 

[Oillover]

It worked for Porsche 911 from 1965 - 1989. I'm sure it will be satisfactory on a Mazda cute ute.

A 911 has a lower center of gravity, a Mazda "ute" has a higher center of gravity.
Hardly an "apples to apples" comparison.

 

[DriveHard]

Have you looked at the Genesis GV70?

 

[Leo99]

I'm holding out hope for a summer arrival of the CX-60 with straight 6 plug in, hybrid powertrain.

 

[PimTac]

I'm holding out hope for a summer arrival of the CX-60 with straight 6 plug in, hybrid powertrain.

That will be the one to watch. I haven’t seen anything to confirm a SkyActiv X six cylinder on a hybrid power train. The CX-60 reviews I’ve seen had the 2.5 four cylinder instead.

I hope the styling inside and out is the same as the US will get the CX-70 with a slight chassis difference.

 

[tyman]

They do look pretty sweet and that turbo or hybrid both look legit

 

[Pew]

What's the point of the CX-50 compared to the CX5? It looks like they're trying to market the CX5 to the camping craze of late and cheapened out on the interior.

 

[tyman]

What's the point of the CX-50 compared to the CX5? It looks like they're trying to market the CX5 to the camping craze of late and cheapened out on the interior.

It's slightly bigger and they're trying to make it more "rugged/off-road" looking, yeah. Personally, I think it's stupid to have 2 different vehicles for the same segment...just offer a more "offroad version" as a trim package, not an entirely different vehicle with 9 ****ing trim levels.