2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition with Apex Package, available accessories and options shown.
The Mazda CX-50 has always had passionate fans—and now, Car and Driver is among them.
In the May/June issue, the Mazda CX-50 came out on top of an 8-way comparison of similar vehicles that included the Toyota Rav4, Ford Escape and others. They also called it the "vehicle we most wanted to drive and live with.”
From its solid powertrain to its high-quality interior, see what made the Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus stand out to these reviewers.
2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition with Apex Package and options shown
The article first celebrates the look of the CX-50, calling out the “long-hood profile” and “wagon-like proportions,” but it’s the vehicle’s handling and responsiveness that drive it to “the front of the pack.” They especially praised the suspension and the chassis, calling it the “best realized” of the group.
Ultimately, the combination of a solid powertrain and the “winning” chassis put the CX-50 at the top of Car and Driver's comparison. The article concludes that the Mazda CX-50 proves that “the right compact SUV can elevate the mundane.”
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