2023 Mazda CX-50 | Compact SUV Family Review
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The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is an all-new compact SUV that competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Bronco Sport. In this video, we drive a CX-50 to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective. #MicahDrives
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2023 Mazda CX-50
2.5L Turbo
227 hp, 310 lb-ft
6sp Automatic
All-Wheel Drive
23city/29hwy
Base CX-50: $26,800
As-Tested: $41,945 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Plus $1,225 destination
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00:00 2023 Mazda CX-50 Review
0:16 Information Explosion
0:37 Interior Review
3:33 Safety Features
4:32 Arm Rest Test
5:06 Exterior Review
6:50 Driving Impressions
9:12 Evie Drives
10:35 Off-Road Review
11:41 Emotion Factor
13:19 Infotainment Review
14:51 Engine Choices
16:33 Which Mazda CX-50 trim is best?
17:03 Mazda CX-50 Competitors
17:21 Synopsis
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I have no regrets buying this car! I own it for almost 3 months now and i just keep falling in love with it!
"It looks like the interior was injured and repaired in stylish fashion". I will never look at car stitching the same way again.
@antoinemaxima6036
2 жыл бұрын
23 city with these gas prices ?
@prathameshdatar5565
2 жыл бұрын
I felt the interior is far too minimalistic
@duhitsbautista
Жыл бұрын
😂😭😂
FYI, dash settings like the HUD on/off are saved with the seat profiles. So if you make changes you want to keep, remember to save your seat settings again once you make them.
Crazy how this is considered a compact SUV
Another amazing review! Thanks Micah and fam ❤️✨
Just actually bought one today. Just arrived a dealer 2 days ago and got the white. Looks great! Good review guys.
You are the reason I bought my 2022 Honda clarity just on time before the car crisis 🇺🇸🦈🇵🇷 Thanks Man love you and your family show 😀
I do love a heads up display! I experienced it in a CX-9 that I rented to take on vacation. And I really liked it!
I subscribed for the family approach to the car review :)
Saw that exact spec at a local dealer a couple weeks ago, loved it! Wish I had the need for a vehicle like that.
Thank you for the family perspective
Great review. Looks good
Excellent review guys, it’s almost time for the Windowless White Van!😸😸
I love the CX-50 styling and functionality. Seriously considering this as my next Mazda.
Love family reviews.
This CX-50 SUV from Mazda is absolutely BEAUTIFUL !! It is rugged Fluidity; very sensual styling, just BEAUTIFUL !!
They are really going after the Subaru Outback with the CX-50. The interior of this trim level is similar to the Outback Touring. Great review!
I just bought one. A fun car. The seats do suck for long drives but it handles better than 90% of cars with exception of Suburu and Ford Broncos. AWD is nice and it's fun to ride. FYI it's touch screen. You have to dig in the controls
I can't even lie this Suv looks great, i would actually buy one myself.
I think some people get confused with who this is targeting. It's not a Cherokee trailhawk competitor or a bronco competitor but more targeting that Subaru crowd. People who occasionally go camping etc....it doesn't need A/T tires and a huge lift.
@differencemaker242
2 жыл бұрын
This is also targeting Rav 4 buyers. It matches it in every way
I hope this is just the start of Mazda taking off road more seriously. Maybe wishful thinking, but, I’m dying to see a CX9 size version that’s even more off road ready. I firmly believe that Mazda should make a competitor to the Grand Cherokee that’s sporty and just as capable (or at least almost as off-road capable)
Really considering this as my next vehicle this fall. It looks great and Mazda makes quality vvehicles.
@SergioR2707
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, this one is made in a Toyota plant in USA
@NeoGee
2 жыл бұрын
@@SergioR2707 It's a Mazda/Toyota plant. It was co-built by them with each having 50% ownership.
@potentatewags
10 ай бұрын
I swear someone always points out the Toyota half of the new plant. It's like they want people to think Mazda can only be good because of that, but Mazda quality surpassed Toyota before the plant was built.
Overall, I like it. As an owner of a 2019 CX-5 Signature, I prefer the 40/20/40 spilt rear seat and I don't like the offset "center" dash vent. Love the Terra Cotta interior. Looking forward to seeing the hybrid model. Thanks,
Smart kid. New car smell is usually off-gassing glues and stuff. Don't sniff glue!
you are getting very close to reviewing a windowless white van... but DANG is the cx-50 such a stylish CUV for the segment
I noticed the exact same thing with the Lane Keep assist!
Oh man, we're getting so close to WWV time!!
Im ok with the high belt line. It makes it a lot safer.
Hi from Vancouver! Great video thank you. I test drove Mazda CX-50 & CX-5 on Tuesday!!!! I drive a 2011 Subaru Forester now and I have my eyes on an Outback next. I’m in love with Mazda now, truly impressed with driving experience and premium feel & aesthetics. BUT huge issue for me is the A pillar & driver side mirror - worst blind spot ever :( Mazda CX-5 fits me better you might say however overall visibility (either Mazda models) can’t compete with Subaru Forester or Outback. As a city dweller :) and if I were rich, I’d still love a Mazda and yup, even the CX-50, mega blind spot and all. This is such a good looking vehicle and it feels solid.
Cool review Micah. I recently shopped crossovers and this seems as capable as others I drove. I love the style and already see them on the roads here in Florida.
I very much like the look. 🤩
I like your video, greetings from Indonesia.,
Nice content, thanks. But no discussion of the dash? Unless I missed it... Which is possible.
I love the styling, but why does the "rugged off-road" SUV have rubber bands on 20" rims? Seems there is some disconnect between what this vehicle is advertising itself as, and what it actually is.
@waled121
2 жыл бұрын
The lower trims come with 17 inch wheels. There’s an off-road trim coming with 18 inch a/t wheels. This trim is for mall crawlers. The most off-tossing they’ll do is a mall parking lot.
The only thing I want- is to see it in a SNOW test--- WET icy snow- not the powdered stuff.. We get wet sloppy winters here lately... and NEED the awd... (if it's any good).
Putting 93 in the tank really increases the emotion!
I’m definitely in that market for a new vehicle. I’m comparing the cx50 and the Toyota venza.
Which do you feel is better off road capability, the Subaru Crosstrek wilderness or the Mazda CX-50? Which is overall better regarding tech, interior, etc…?
Can you tell me what car seat you are using. Im looking for something exactly like that.
I currently drive a 2012 Subaru Impreza hatchback and looking to upgrade for more space for my daughter and dog. What are your thoughts ? Right now i’m eyeing a used outback. Maybe a 2020 or 2021. Or maybe get a new Mazda CX-9 size version of this
Tow mode in 2.5T premium plus turbo is 3,500.
Those huge wheels for something that’s marketed as off-road was a huge oversight
@ErikS308
Жыл бұрын
Get the Meridian edition. Proper wheels for dirt roads.
I feel like the 2.5 S Preferred Plus would likely be the most popular trim if I were to recommend something below the top. For $3,740 more than the Select (for $31,940 total), you gain power seats, heated seats, LED headlights and the pano moonroof. I think the pano is a big deal for this car.
@eleanormassaro5195
2 жыл бұрын
Plus if you prefer the turbo, just get the trim just under the premium plus. It has plenty of amenities!
@justinroe9271
Жыл бұрын
The roof is one of the reasons I went beyond base model this time. I was gonna go preffered plus but the bigger wheels and some more premium options lured me in. The 20" wheels on my black cx-50 look fantastic.
I’m ordering a Mazda CX-50, but I don’t know if I should pick their Red color or the blueish grey
I really like this car, it is my favorite Mazda vehicle. Way better looking then the CX 5
@salzerilli4789
2 жыл бұрын
This and the MX 5 are the best looking Mazdas
How is the road noise and engine noise on highway drives?
Nice looking car, beautiful scenery. (I always wanted to go to California)
@gregelguapo2661
Жыл бұрын
Hey, you gotta go. I wouldn't live there but it's the most beautiful State...definitely top 5. The pacific Northwest in general is the most beautiful region of the Country to me. Others to see: Utah, Washington State, Arizona (crazy diverse, has snow capped mountains and desert) and Florida coast.
Nice
I do hope the seats and ride are softer thank the current CX5.
I just want to know where you got the T-shirt!! I want one!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
That shirt was a collaboration with Blipshift for my channel. We might need to do another run of shirts at some point.
Premium interior as long as you ignore the hard trim around the center console and all over the back doors
Damn those gloss black pillars are all scratched up lol. You can PPF those lol. You can PPF The black interior trim if that’s an issue. Or put on some trim overlays in carbon fiber, blue, red, chrome look from what I seen so far.
@Jaykayhong
2 жыл бұрын
Is there specific site to order the trims over the gloss black? I couldnt find out one for cx-50 yet
I agree that you should be able to disable the HUD and not have it enabled every time you restart the car. I’m hoping that Mazda would be able to easily fix that with a software update. However, a workaround is to lower the position so that it’s our of your line of sight. We did that for our 2021 Mazda CX-5 and it works well enough.
You're definitely going to lose the latch covers if you don't know how to operate the center console storage. 😁
Also, I saw this top-of-the line trim for msrp around $37k at the dealership, but the dealer markup was askiing for $48k....
@Kingjay814
2 жыл бұрын
This was something that stopped me. I was looking for a mid-spec turbo model. But the dealer here had a 15k markup on the top trims they had.
Turbo? But will it last up til 300 k- 500k miles
I think it looks great. Shhhhh no one tell Subaru that it’s possible to make a non hideous vehicle.
Is that a Magnum PI shirt?
I am 6 ft 4inches wonder how much room there is
This car with a 2 inch lift and beefy AT's and it can probably get you through 95% of the trails you want to drive on. Sure, it's not a rock crawler, but they didn't build it to be one. Mazda sure knows how to make good looking cars.
I might be mistaken but you have to pay for the AWD .Subaru comes standard AWD which been around for 50 years .MX50 was my 2nd choice btw great looking car .Happy Trails .
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Mazda has decided to make all-wheel drive standard on all of their SUVs. There is no front-wheel drive version of the CX-50.
I really want to get one of these, but with gas going at $9.50 per gallon in my area, I may need to look at something else.
@tl4633
2 жыл бұрын
$9.50 - ouch
I was really looking at getting one of these. I ended up going with a slightly used Honda Passport Elite AWD. I absolutely love how this looks and the interior is so good looking.
@gabevillarreal96
2 жыл бұрын
I think you made the better choice with the Honda for sure even though the Passportis in a differentclass. That would have been my choice as well. I drive a Honda 2015 Accord EX-L with a V6. Love it!
@adamesd3699
2 жыл бұрын
The Passport is much larger than the CX-50. I have a Passport and it’s great. Sucks on gas, though.
@gabevillarreal96
2 жыл бұрын
@@adamesd3699 The trade off is a reliable dependable phenomenal sounding punchy HONDA MADE V6 that will last as long as you want it to with minimal maintenance. I'll take that trade any day if the week. The intake sound plus the snarl of that v6 is intoxicating when punched! I have thecsane motor with the super reliable honda made 6 speed automatic ! Love it!
@matsudakodo
Жыл бұрын
@@gabevillarreal96 you can say all of the same things about the Mazda motors. I would make the decision based on other needs/factors.
@gabevillarreal96
Жыл бұрын
@@matsudakodo All things being equal... I love the sound of a Honda v6 over a Mazda. Although that new Mazda inline 6 sounds pretty good!
Would have loved to have seen the meridian edition reviewed instead
Press Veh, hope Mazda dsn't use Marty Feldman for the stitching on the doors again. Wait for Hybrid if it comes later.
Do you think you could get a rear facing car seat behind the driver in the CX-50?
@Magsbravo
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on how tall are you.. I’m 5’10 and we have a rear facing car seat behind my driving seat in our new CX50
💥 what’s destination mean $1225 please
Which has the best off-road capabilities? CX-50 or Bronco Sport Outer Banks?
@gregelguapo2661
Жыл бұрын
Ford has several recalls. They are making crap these days. Don't do that to yourself.
Looks really nice; hoping for a hybrid version
@tmklunk
2 жыл бұрын
Why
@matsudakodo
Жыл бұрын
@@tmklunk because no gas in slow city driving, 40-50 mpg combined would be nice
What I’m looking for is a toe feature towing a little travel trailer camper may be 14 theater 17 feet max and 2500 pounds anybody know the specs on that how that works it’s gonna be a good car for that or is it too small??
@gregelguapo2661
Жыл бұрын
turbo version tows 3500 lbs
To me, it looks like a smaller CX-9 with a tad more muscle
i want that body but with an ev option!
Looks like a decent replacement for a Subaru Outback
I love the way it looks, but the AWD warning light while driving on paved roads is a huge red flag. The CX5’s rear differential is borrowed from the CX9 and is designed for high torque. There’s also always load being sent to the rear diff on the CX5 and CX9. The CX50’s rear differential is borrowed from the CX30 and is not designed for constant load.
@panzer_TZ
2 жыл бұрын
Gave me Kia Seltos dual clutch heating issues flashbacks, for sure. However, we don’t know exactly what he was doing to cause it. I don’t think, it’s an actual issue for real driving. Dave Coleman said the CX-50 uses a beefier powertrain designed for towing and no other review has mentioned this issue. In contrast to the Kia Seltos, where multiple reviews showed the DCT overheating from minor off-roading. You mention the CX-30, but it also uses the same turbo engine and no one has mentioned an AWD warning.
How do you like the butt floss installed in the middle of the seats? I heard many people don't like it.
@RCEOLP9
Жыл бұрын
you dont feel it at all
With these compact SUVs, why is it that the Tiguan is frequently not mentioned as an alternative?
@tl4633
2 жыл бұрын
Because it is a piece of junk!
@anp1781
2 жыл бұрын
@@tl4633 Because?
I wish the vehicle was a bit bigger. Then it would be perfect.
This is based on the Mazda 3 platform is it not? This vehicle confuses me. The $41 k ask is steep when compared to the C-X5 Signature. I mean who is REALLY going to take this thing off road? Mazda’s by design are built for “indoorsmen” like myself. Hence my extreme satisfaction with my lovely ‘22 CX-30 Turbo Premium+
@bloodgirl4
2 жыл бұрын
It's a stretched cx-30 platform.
@DJL78
2 жыл бұрын
@@bloodgirl4 Which is exactly the Mazda 3 platform. That’s what I thought.
I'd really prefer a hybrid version of the CX-5
@eleanormassaro5195
2 жыл бұрын
I like that idea too!
Micah, can you tell me if this car is made in Japan or the US? I would not buy a mazda made in the us
@SimpIyIvan
2 жыл бұрын
Mazda CX-50 is going to be built in Huntsville Alabama in partnership with Toyota at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Plant. Hopes this helps
They've stopped production, configured orders are not being taken due to Chip shortage Dealers tell me.
Took one for a test drive yesterday. I told my wife to step on it to see what happens. The first thing she says, "This thing needs a turbo."
@jamesk1255
2 жыл бұрын
Did she drive a turbo model or non?
@thermalman
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesk1255 It was a non-turbo model. I would love to see the Muzio family test drive the non-turbo version to get their opinion.
outback killer?
I like the Mazda style compared to Toyota, Honda, GM & Ford...but no Hybrid in the days of extremely high gas prices? That's why the Koreans are kicking it!
I prefer Mazda's simple, smooth, and elegant exterior design, so imo they peaked with the new Mazda 3. The CX5 design refresh is not different enough, and I don't like where the design language is going with the CX50 and CX60. I was so close to pulling the trigger on buying a CX5 GT Premium Package, the better fuel economy and driver assists made me go with the Tucson Hybrid Limited
Those are not latch anchors, that system is called Isofix
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
In America it's called LATCH, Lower Anchors & Tethers for CHildren. ISOFIX is a European designation.
Mazda №1
Hey Micah, does that CX-50 have the optional Police Package? Did you have some fun and pull people over with those flashing headlights?
The exterior cladding is excessive, in my personal opinion.
Beautiful family and Beautiful car! But 6 speed auto??
@gregelguapo2661
Жыл бұрын
If it ain't broke...
THANKS- GREAT REVIEW.. and I'm even MORE leaning toward the CX-50 IF I F I can get one WITHOUT the retard 20" wheels and moon roof- the rest is GREAT.. Although I think ALL infotainment crap needs to be OUTLAWED.. (I was tow driver for years and 87% of the accidents I worked, were CAUSED by some fool playing with a screen, phone or stereo instead of driving!! and after you clean up after some accidents where small kids and babies get killed by a stupid fool and a SCREEN-- you hate them too.) It's great for backing up or watching what is next to it-- but should be OFF in going forward.. PERIOD.. and NOT work at all unless you are STOPPED or backing up ONLY!!
Is that her normal voice?
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
No, we alter it digitally in every video just to get people to leave comments. The system works!
@Maria-xd8yc
2 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio Why would you do that to her! Could have done it to yourself.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
@@Maria-xd8yc To clarify, of course that’s her normal voice. My previous response was sarcasm.
What about the cx5…?
@koukimonzta
2 жыл бұрын
The 5 sits higher
you are so energetic i have so fun watching you.......
isn't the cx 30 the compact one. i thought it went compact , regular , full size
@gregelguapo2661
Жыл бұрын
This is a compact SUV. Mazda wanted 2 of them because there are so many buyers in this segment. Cx30 is a sub compact
@gaelguilloteau3179
Жыл бұрын
@@gregelguapo2661 oh ok
Those fake vents- would be the perfect place to put OIL SLICKS, rear mounted guns, or other James Bond stuff!! :) Smoke screen would work well from there too.. :) Kidding- I LOVE the CX-50 and have been investigating it and many other vehicles and so far it's FAR ahead of everything else for MY needs.. The RIDE qualtiy you're talking about-- is partly BAD becasue of those RETaRD inspired 20" wheels and rubber band tires.. that's just STUPID on any vehicle but especially on a "sport" look vehicle they are going for. I also would have to AvOID or DO WITHOUT the moon roof-- that's just a stupid LEAK waiting to happen. THe rest I LOVE-- the 6 speed REAL transmission is great- no fake tranny without gears and fake "changes" by the computer.. that's ridiculous. The turbo is good for that car too- and even though it wears engines out FASTER-- I won't be driving it all that much anyway..
More gears, more hunting. 6 seems just fine to me.
@gregkramer5588
2 жыл бұрын
It was 15 years ago for sure. Not competitive against modern transmissions.
Pity about the rear suspension
Those tyres look too thin ..need more rubber
Torsion Beam rear suspension? Cheap!