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2024 Mazda CX-50
Crossover · 2023–2026 · CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2024
- Starting prices: −$400 to +$2,150 (8 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: 2.5 S
- Trim dropped: 2.5 S Preferred Plus
- Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.5 DOHC with Cylinder Deactivation → SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Select)
- Ground clearance: 8.3 in → 8.6 in (2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus)
- Seats: Leather → Synthetic Leather (2.5 S Premium)
2024 CX-50 trims
| 2.5 S Preferred | 2.5 S Premium | 2.5 S Premium Plus | 2.5 S Select | 2.5 Turbo | 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition | 2.5 Turbo Premium | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||||
| Starting MSRP | $31,650 | $34,000 | $37,500 | $30,300 | $38,000 | $40,800 | $41,300 | $43,300 |
| Powertrain | ||||||||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp | 256 hp | 256 hp | 256 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft | 31.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft | 56.3 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.6 in | 8.6 in | 8.3 in | 8.5 in | 8.6 in | 8.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 185.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,706 lb | 3,706 lb | 3,706 lb | 3,706 lb | 3,913 lb | 3,913 lb | 3,913 lb | 3,913 lb |
| Tech | ||||||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | Windshield HUD | — | — | — | Windshield HUD | Windshield HUD |
| Audio | — | Bose | Bose | — | — | — | Bose | Bose |
| Speakers | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | Qi | Qi | Optional | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||||||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather | Synthetic Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front | — | Front | Front | Front | Front, Second Row |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Front | — | — | — | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 20 in | 17 in | 20 in | 18 in | 20 in | 20 in |
Packages and options (35)
| 2.5 S Preferred | 2.5 S Premium | 2.5 S Premium Plus | 2.5 S Select | 2.5 Turbo | 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition | 2.5 Turbo Premium | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Package $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Apex Package $1,235 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Cargo Package $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Convenience Package $700 | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | Standard |
| Weather Package $375 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks $175 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Crossbars, Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crossbars, Silver $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Platform | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Rocker Garnish | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Splash Guards, Front and Rear $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Trailer Hitch with 4-Pin Harness $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitch with 7-Pin Harness $560 | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Blocks | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Liner with Seatback Protection | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Door Sill Trim Plates | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mazda Navigation System - SD Card | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Outdoor Adventure Backpack Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Carpet Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Retractable Cargo Cover | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ingot Blue Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Machine Gray Metallic $595 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Polymetal Gray $450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic $595 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Wind Chill Pearl $450 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Zircon Sand Metallic $450 | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leatherette | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Terracotta Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem press release, Press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25–38 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 13 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25–38 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 47 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 33 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 25–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 63 | Standard | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-50 2022–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAZDA CX-50 SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2026 | MAZDA CX-50 SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 47 |
| 2025 | Mazda CX-50 HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD Early Release | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2024 | Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2023 | Mazda CX-50 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 63 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CX-50 4WD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–38 |
| 2025 | CX-50 4WD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–38 |
| 2024 | CX-50 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–27 |
| 2023 | CX-50 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–27 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.