Daily News | 2023 Mazda CX-50 is a fun ride, but comes with a price tag
Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4 are among the highlights of this crowded segment.The CX-50 is new midsize SUV from the Japanese automaker. It comes only in all-wheel and aims to be a rugged alternative to the CX-5.The 2.5-liter turbo four creates 227 horses when fed with regular fuel . The engine feels fairly lethargic, even running on premium, like it takes a moment to decide, “Oh, OK, we’re really going to go.
In fact, the engine seems most suited to high-speed driving, where it never lacked for oomph when passing other vehicles. And this may also explain the poor fuel economy and reaffirm the need for more gears.The seats at first seemed a little firm, but over the test week I found myself becoming more pleased with the feel and support. We managed a couple 40-mile trips to Philadelphia so we definitely had the seat time.
The gauges announced the inherent Mazda-osity of the vehicle, with the traditional typeface on the gauges and a minimalist approach to information.The rear seat provides great space in the corners, but the middle seat suffers from a giant hump and a seat back that protrudes quite high for any occupants there.The CX-50 cargo bay looks like there could be a tiny third row there.
Towing with the upgraded engine hits 3,500 pounds, more than double the GMC Terrain. Even the CX-50 non-turbo beats the Terrain at 2,000. Advantage CX-50.The Bose Surround Sound 12-speaker premium audio system with Centerpoint and AudioPilot turns the CX-50 stereo into one of the top sound systems I’ve enjoyed. It picks out previously unheard pieces of songs I’ve been listening to most of my life.
The screen is a touchscreen, but it’s on the small side — 10.25 inches — and too far from the driver to be convenient. Still, serious advantage Mazda.Mazda’s HVAC systems can be a little much. The air doesn’t direct well and airflow can be a lot, so it’s a bad combination. Knobs control temperature while hard-to-see buttons lay flat on a dashboard bar, and they handle everything else. The gauges remain a bit small and under-contrasted.
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