2023 Mazda CX-50 // 7 Days Later... are we STILL Impressed??

Here's the ALL-NEW 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus! We're going to do an IN-DEPTH 7-Day Review of this all-new Mazda crossover to see if the hype is worth it! Or did we discover some quirks we're not fans of? Should you buy a Toyota RAV4, an all-new 2023 Honda CR-V, or Nissan Rogue instead?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
6:17 Interior Design & Technology
17:04 Rear Seats & Cargo
21:56 Test Drive & Impressions
30:30 Pricing

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[Idakooz]

Owner of cx-50 turbo over a month now. All I got to say is to feed this with only premium fuel! Although regular can be used, the engine feels a bit sluggish with it. Putting in premium octane, the engine is noticeably more powerful and smoother.

[kevinwen]

Thanks for the video. I also just got the turbo premium plus and I ABSOLUTELY love it. The car has great style and nice features.

[timothygibney]

I bought the non turbo version. Still very sporty and I get 29 mpg easily on the highway

[brianlee]

Great video Mason and Drew! I'm proud of both of you two!

[Ham]

For a family of 5 members, including 3 little kids, this is perfect. Well done Mazda and Car Confections. Great review.

[Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

My first Mazda SUV! Awesome video bro.

[Oneofthetwelve]

Before choosing a CX50 you should consider the following:
1. The GT’s 20” rims and standard Goodyears (Canada) cannot be considered an off-road tire. Hopefully it works in winter but you don’t have much tread depth.
2. This is no competitor to a Subaru product as there is no suspension travel, little ground clearance and a metric tonne-load of plastic under the Mazda (can you find the oil filter DIY’s)
3. Fussy interior: Beautiful sure but it marks so easily and that surface around the shifter is hard to clean and scratches easily.
4. How do you clean the heads-up display that sits in the well in the dash and do you find the display in the glass distorted or clear?
5. Don’t count on great mileage and oil change intervals seem to be more frequent.
6. Body: so many crevices to trap sand and salt over winter = early rust potential? Just wondering (had literally miles of weather strip components)
7. Rear storage: Disappointing! The problem is the roof height. If you travel with small family (4) you must consider bringing empty luggage to the dealership. You may find a CX5 works better as luggage can stand vertically back to back?Try it! Or reconsider other brands. Don’t simply rely on volume data.
8. Purchase experience: Maybe this is happening every where but freight and PDI seems greatly inflated and acting like a surcharge.
9. Ergonomics: Not bad. Glad to see some buttons but the stitching on the steering wheel isn’t smooth, spokes are awkward and grip width at the 9 and 3 position aren’t good. You might agree after 500 miles.
10. Chassis should be an inch or 2 taller to achieve a better ride and provide greater ground clearance. Isn’t this meant to be a better off-asphalt Mazda?
11. Seats. Be sure you are ok with the Mazda designed butt-floss. This is weird and should be changed mid-production. Seats are hard. Bolsters are very hard. Access and egress for taller front passengers is a pain.
12. Look hard at the CX5 before you buy the 50.
13. Outward visibility is poor due to the tall door sills and low seating position. This is greatly annoying and further, the shape of the mirror looks nice but is less functional. I recommend looking at Subaru as outward visibility is fantastic.
14. Decorative exterior panels scratch very easily.

[micah]

The Mazda brand is so underrated; love me Zoom-Zoom!!

[sawyermartin]

Enjoyed this one guys. One thing worth mentioning, is that outside of the CX-50/CX-5 Turbo models, there is actually one competitor with similar "fun" level & performance, & that would be the current Outback XT.

[husq]

No one seems to be addressing the glaring difference between the five and the fifty, the five has a very cramped cockpit!

[capitanothegreat]

Is it Safe to say this Vehicle is Handsome and Beautiful at the same time. That is how i see it

[reynodrone]

For long rides which one is better the cx-5 or cx-50?, which one is more comfortable and has the quietest cabin?

[baljindersinghsidhu]

Why i don't like mazda, they r sooo compressed..🥺other than that they make really good vehicles..

[traceyhobdell]

Drew & Mason !!🤗👍 AWESOME !!! Review as Always ~ You Hardesty Brothers do an Amazing Job 🚗

[RizHail]

How is the highway Road noise for passengers in rear seats in Mazda CX50 GT Non-Turbo in Canada, and in USA called CX50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo? How noise compares to Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?

[jpnorth]

I sat in one and then there’s almost no room for a 6 footer except in the driver’s seat if you move it all the way down. Mazda seems fully committed to making cars with less than average space for passengers—especially with legroom. It seems to be all about design. If that’s their niche then ok.

[GuerrillaDaDa]

Another delicious and thorough review. Got to love it!

[gch]

Inside looks and feels like a BMW /love it ❤

[cablebrain]

I found that start-up chime especially annoying. Is it as loud and obnoxious as it sounded in the video?

[terrystarr]

Great review, great job love Mazda. I'm looking at the turbo models is there a saving on fuel if driven conservatively and is there a probelm with that engine. Regards