What You Should Know About the 2023 Mazda CX-50
December 22 2022,
If you are looking for a new compact to midsize SUV, you have probably noticed that Mazda now offers the 2023 CX-50, but you might not know what makes it stand out from its competition and from Mazda’s own CX-5.
Two advanced SkyActiv powertrains
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 can be powered by one of two powerful and efficient SkyActiv engines paired with the standard i-Activ all-wheel drive system. The standard powertrain is a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that delivers 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. This gives the CX-50 a good level of performance and a surprisingly high fuel efficiency for its size. For drivers who want more power under the right foot, the CX-50 GT adds an available turbocharged version of the same engine, and the Meridian Edition makes it standard. This powertrain can generate up to 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque when using 93-octane premium fuel or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque when running on regular 87-octane.
The most capable Mazda vehicle
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 displays a more adventurous look than other models in its category and indeed within the Mazda lineup due to its raised suspension and its large amounts of protective cladding. Combined with the all-terrain tires that come with the Meridian Edition, this makes the CX-50 more capable than any other Mazda vehicle when it comes to off-road driving. In order to satisfy buyers who are looking to tackle tough terrains with their CX-50, Mazda offers a range of accessories that are geared towards off-roading and wild camping, such as a rooftop luggage platform and a tent that can be installed on this same platform.
Larger, wider, and lower
Since both the 2023 Mazda CX-50 and the 2023 Mazda CX-5 share the same showroom and occupy a similar place in the Mazda lineup, it is easy to draw comparisons between the two models. The CX-50 is more of a premium model than the CX-5, which is why it is more expensive but also why it is slightly less capacious. Indeed, the CX-50 favours a sleeker profile and a higher degree of comfort, which means that the CX-5 can offer more interior room despite the CX-50 being longer, lower, and wider.
