2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | A True Toyota Collaboration

We review the new 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, a more efficient version of the fun lifestyle SUV.
We discuss the changes, the Toyota engineering, and the pros and cons of how it drives. Others to consider are the Honda CRV, Hyundai Tucson, Chevy Equinox, and Toyota RAV4.

#cars #engineering #technology

Index:
00:00 Interior, Exterior and Mechanical Changes
3:39 Driving Impressions
12:18 Final Thoughts

[johnconcentrius]

Toyota drivetrain + Mazda architecture is genius

[richardnavratil]

Really smart of Mazda to go this route. It's basically a better-looking (subjectively) Rav4.
It'll always sound like s*it when it's floored. People wanting the mpg boost won't care.

[superalain]

The CX50 will sell because RAV4 are hard to get, so this will direct Toyota buyers to try the CX50 because it has Toyota DNA !!

[Suction_]

I drove it when they first got one at my dealer. It really is a great blend of toyota's great hybrid powertrain and mazda's ability to not produce an absolute shitbox like the rav is.

I left with a cx70.

[skoprowski]

Funny, Sergio Marchionne got laughed at when he said companies are going to have to share technology to build electric/hybrid cars and designing everything in house is not sustainable. Years later they are all doing it- Honda/GM, VW/Rivian. Mazda/Toyota etc

[ccmaster]

Was waiting for this release from Mazda to consider a new car. Wanted a CX-50 for a while now, the Hybrid is definitely the cherry on top.

[Glideslopes]

Very intriguing partnership between these two. I'm liking what I see. It will be interesting to see how the RAV4 differentiates itself with the 6th Gen in 2026.

[ToolGT]

The RAV4 hybrid powertrain is amazing, except for when you floor it, it sounds like absolute crap.

[OldRustySteele]

My only gripe about the CX-50 is the overly wide matte black plastic cladding around the wheels and rocker panel. Makes it look cheap. At least it’s not as bad as what Subaru did with the newest Forester and Outback. It’s what I call “Playskool Design”. (Yeah, I’m dating myself with the Playskool reference. For those of you who don’t understand the reference, they make cheap plastic toys for little kids).

[labradachig]

You gotta love the Toyota hybrid system. Subaru definitely missed the chance to have it in their Outback.

[PurpLe-gt]

Essentially a Toyota with Mazda Style and a Mazda Price Tag. Cork FTW!

[PaulHojda]

Really like the look of the CX-50, and I see it as a huge plus that it has a tried and tested, reliable Toyota hybrid system. I'd probably get it over the RAV4 and definitely take it over the CRV. I can't stand those.

[billyrock]

Topgun Hybrid SUV #1.

Congratulations Mazda!! 🏆

[Joe-nbfs]

One my more favorite reviews of yours. I liked how detailed you got during the driving section and comparing against the close rivals!

[radiosonicfan]

I love my 2024 CX-50 Premium. Only serious complaints: fabric seats are fraying after not even 6 months and short seat (lack of thigh support). Fun driving dynamics and enjoy the wagon-like feel.

[maxburgess]

Mazda hybrid all day versus the Rav. CX50 has better build quality, nicer interior, far superior sound system to the JBL, and it looks better. This is the best of both worlds for a good price.

[rborja]

Oh boy, need that upcoming comparison video ASAP!

[misterjay]

Can’t wait for the cx 5 hybrid in the next few years

[Molloy]

You guys have perfected the art of blending technical reviews of cars and cinematography. Brilliant! Can’t thank you enough

[akoscielski]

0:30 the geese flying in the background 😘