2023 Mazda CX-50

An increasing number of vehicles with sticker prices of $40,000 or less, some much less, offer heated mirrors.

To find the best compact SUV for 2023, we tested six models: the refreshed Ford Escape, the redesigned Honda CR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, the redesigned Kia Sportage, the all-new Mazda CX-50 and the Nissan Rogue.

Automakers continue to roll out new SUVs for 2023 as well as redesigns of their popular SUV nameplates, some offering electrified powertrain choices.

One of our critiques of Mazda’s new 2023 CX-50 is that it doesn't really differentiate itself from the compact SUV pack, but the Top Safety Pick Plus designation will help set it apart.

The CX-50 Premium Plus we recently tested offers little to differentiate it from its CX-5 sibling other than styling that is both more aggressive and curvaceous at the same time.

The all-new Mazda CX-50 is a competent — if uninspiring — compact SUV that does most things well, but it doesn’t do much to push Mazda’s lineup in a new direction.

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition will arrive this fall and feature all-terrain tires, plus trim-specific exterior accents and accessories.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2023 Mazda CX-50.

We got a chance to compare two of the newer entries in the off-road-adjacent compact SUV segment: the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 and the new Wilderness version of the 2022 Subaru Forester.

Meet the 2023 Mazda CX-50, the automaker’s first attempt to join a growing list of off-road-themed vehicles designed to appeal to the outdoor enthusiast.