2023 Mazda CX-50 consumer reviews

This is our 2nd Mazda and could not be happier. I think the CX50 handles well, has everything you need, and seems well built. The Soul Red is an amazing color. Everybody I know who has one loves it so I was shocked to see some of the negative reviews. Definitely works for us.

I have had it for a month and absolutely love everything about it. I am now used to the center control panel and think it's great to not have to look at anything to divert my attention from the road.

THIS IS A FUN CAR TO DRIVE. LOVE THE COLOR AND THE LOOK. THE CROSSBARS ADD TO THE LOOK HOWEVER, THE SOUND IT MAKES WHEN YOU DRIVE AT A CERTAIN MILE IS TERRIBLE. THE DESIGN SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER.

My family owned a cx-50 for exactly four months before trading it in. Why? Many reasons. Extremely uncomforatable small seats that have a stripe down the middle that constantly jabs into your butt like a butter knife. The main infotainment screen is a complete joke. Alblum art from siriusxm or apple car play is 1inch by 1inch. The information lines read like 1980's dos computer. You can not split the infotainment screen into two or three sections of information (like widgets) The rear windows only role halfway down. Keyless access only works on the drivers door. Its a six speed automatic vs 8 speed or 10 speed like most others make these day. Torrsion beam rear axel instead of indepedent wish bone so you feel every bump and its loud. Tiny Tiny windows. Buyer beware Mazda cx-50 was a bad purchase.

I purchased the Preferred Plus trim and overall I am happy with it. I also test drove mid-trim of the CX-30, Toyota Rav4 (Gasoline Motor), Toyota Cross, and Honda CR-V (2022 gasoline model.) The interior of Honda and Toyota were fairly disappointing and Honda/Toyota dealers are asking for similar or higher prices as CX-50. I ended up with the CX-50. Things I like about the CX-50. The exterior styling is the most stunting among all the competitions. The feel of driving is better than what I test drove. There were much less body roll when I was twisting and turning in city streets. The panoramic sun roof is a very nice touch during clear evening sky or sunny drive with my family. The base engine is more than enough in city and highway driving. I have not had any issues passing in highway or zipping around the city. The car goes when I press on the gas with no lag. The interior layout and feel are elegant, functional and simple. A note on the steering wheel, it feels fantastic. Things I dislike about the CX-50. The panoramic sun roof is a plus and a minus, the minus is it only opens up to 9 inches. The MPG is an issue. I only get 19 in the city and 25 on highway. I do have a heavy foot, and when I ease up on the gas, I can get it up to 35 in the highway. The seats are less comfortable than CX-5 Preferred trim, as I also own one. Overall, the CX-50 is a stylish in/out, fun to drive SUV with most things I look for. If you are someone looking for a stylish, fun to drive family SUV, then you should give a test drive. If you are hauling large cargo, or looking for a high MPG SUV like a hybrid, you may have to look elsewhere.

Best punch for the buck. This is as close as you can get to bmw without the cost. I love the handling and power of the turbo engine. The interior is beautiful and the outside styling is much cooler than the cx5.

I would anyone in the market for a small semi luxury SUV do an extended test drive with the CX50. If we had we wouldn't have purchased. Very noisy at highway speeds with the 20" wheels/tires. Ergonomics just don't work for long drives, door handles are in an awkward position and even with a tremendous amount of seating positions I could not get comfortable on a 180 mile trip. Bose system is ok but clarity and sound not great at low volumes. Gas mileage (Measured by fill up) was 23.5 miles per gallon on a 360 mile round trip and the trip computer showed 27.6 mpg's Build quality seems okay but you don't get that solid sound when you close the doors. I could go on but it's better to jus take an extended test drive to make sure this is the SUV for you.

Beautifully looking from a distance but not worth its asking price. BMW X2 is cheaper, Lexus NX is slightly more expensive BUT both cars provide build quality several classes above the Mazda CX50. Terrible AC system that can't keep up with 80F weather! All outer panels do not line up and are loose. Weather sealing gaskets around all windows, stick out. Cheap and uneven paint dents easily and all doors make a super cheap hollow sound upon closing. Rear seat lifts up when grabbed with fingers. Interior does not have enough insulation which makes car interior super hot during summer. I have all windows tinted with 15% ceramic film and panoramic roof with 5% - that does not do absolutely anything for heat rejection. Front molding right above the grill literally moves up and down when pressed with fingers. Turbo mounted in the back - behind a motor, makes future service a headache and it makes engine bay super hot. Not sure if that car will last 10 years in that configuration. Really bad gas milage in a city driving due to transmission tuning - it does not let gears shift to low RPMs while "gliding" in a city. If you switching from Kia,Hunday, or Subaru - you might like what CX50 has to offer BUT if you look at Acura, Lexus, BMW build quality - CX50 is truly FAR behind! Go to a dealer and look for yourself. I will be trading mine soon....we have 2021 Lexus NX and most likely we will get another NX or GX460. CX50 while beautiful - disappoints in quality department big time! I think it would improve dramatically if built in Japan...

I mean, this car is awesome. I have very few complaints except for the sound system. I have the preferred plus trim (mid trim non turbo). The engine is perfectly adequate. I drove it a few hours up i70 (windy roads with some steep incline) and it drove like a dream. Connected to the road. Way too easy to accidentally go too fast because the pedal is very responsive and the car has good pick up. I have enough room for all of my outdoor activity things now. Don't love the audio and that's about it. Luckily that is easily upgradable. Gas mileage has been okay. I love android auto and the user interface which might be an unpopular opinion, but I came from a very basic vehicle... so the upgrade has been phenomenal. Handles corners at high speed well. Smooth ride compared to my last car. Minimal cabin noise. I'm very happy with it!

Excellent Car. Well put together at a plant shared with Toyota; responsive throttle, precise, heavy steering, practical interior layout with physical buttons and excellent tactile feel, quality materials and thick leather, beautiful, low, wide stance, it’s an amazing car to drive. incredibly practical, incredibly affordable, incredibly pleasant.