9,500-Mile Update in our Long Term 2024 Mazda CX-50

Another 1,500 miles of pavement have passed beneath our 2024 Mazda CX-50; and while that isn’t an overwhelming amount of road, it’s plenty enough to weigh in on another update.

First, we’ve seen an increase in efficiency. Our most recent log shows 25.3 mpg, reflecting a small, but welcomed uptick-- and right on par with EPA ratings.

And we’re still as welcoming of all 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque that this engine loves to put down when sipping Premium 93 fuel. This 2.5-liter I4 is impressive; and while you don’t necessarily need the turbocharged variant, we’ve certainly enjoyed our time spinning it up.

Turbocharged engines aren’t the novelty they were a few decades ago, but they still represent an enhanced level of performance. That’s exactly what it does here in this CX-50. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a performance SUV, but the extra oomph provided by the turbo does make things more interesting than the non-turbo four-cylinder.

In the past, we’ve commented on how well Mazda utilities handle, and that includes this CX-50. In our original Road Test, we noted how “direct and quick to respond” the 50 felt on our test course. And even all this time later, we still enjoy the balance struck between comfort and agility.

And the Terracotta-wrapped interior is equally dashing: Premium in appearance and feel, with the amenities to match. One new staffer did have some questions about the command dial system, but after one commute out to one of our testing sites he got it. Very intuitive overall.

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[misterfini]

I love my cx90. Its the base model and for under 38k, its a damn good deal

[dipeachio]

Mazda are in the same place Honda was in the mid 90's, at the top for great cars

[genepatrick]

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a perfect SUV, its just the front needs redesigning, proper headlights (all in one) and a proper design grill and it will be just fine.

[radiosonicfan]

Enjoy my CX-50. Only complaints: 1. Driver seat length a little short. Lacks leg support. 2. Few software bugs: Satellite Radio starts at Station 1 vevery time you want to manually pick a station vs station you are on. Not fun scrolling 200 stations. Additionally, can add a radio station to favorites multiple times. Screen auto-dimming at night was broken. Had to click brightness button on dashboard to maximum and then click one level lower. Finally, I switch between work and personal phones frequently wish the connectivity and devices was not buried as deep in the menu.

[ronniet]

Live in the mountains in Colorado, turbos work better than any 6, 8, or 12 cylinder that I have ever owned

[classiccorvettesmusclecars]

No turbo & no cylinder deactivation is better.. Guy on YouTube has a Mazda 6 like that with over 320k miles..

[Tinyeyes]

Love this car but just want some cool exterior mods on it

[biggeststeppa]

That 'I am bored' song Jeremy had playing while reviewing the Vauxhall Vectra would do well here

[v_n_bot]

Dude 50k really for the claustrophobic suv !

[vwme]

CX-50 is a great vehicle, but not as solidly built as it's "Made in Japan" daddy, the CX-5. That being said, it'll be putting miles on the odometer long after the VW Atlas and Mitsubishi are parked in the junk yard.

[chriszawertany]

Go trade your Mazda CX50 in or any other Mazda model and you will be kicked in the nuts-trade in value on par with Mitsubishi.

[billyrock]

Overpriced and old technology. Crap fuel Economy on premium fuel. Irritating dial. Crap unreliable turbo. Crazy high price. 👎🏼

[steelzmb]

It's simple don't buy turbos there junk

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[losingwill]

I read these have a life expectancy of 80k miles. That’s on the Mazda website, really ?just 80 k?

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[NealKanter]

The non-turbo with outdated six speed transmission has trouble tackling steep hills with the a/c on.

[steelzmb]

Oh one more don't buy Mitsubishi, junk also.

[delcorick]

Anytime u c 1 of these there always brand new or only couple years old, hideous 2 luuk at anyways, same w Mitsubishi, U guys can keep em

[LrulestheworldM]

Turbo mazda? HARD. PASS. These wont be around for long, and owners will be dealing with a headache of large repair bills once the turbo goes out.