2023 Mazda CX-50 Revealed

[Gor134]

https://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/mazda-reveals-all-new-cx-50/

 

[Gor134]

I really think it looks great and can't wait to see the non-offroad trims. Nicely proportioned and wider and lower than CX-5. Has me very excited for the future Mazda products.

 

[Motor]

The CX-50 is badass.


Mazda debuted the refreshed CX-5 last week and it’s also a bit more capable off-road.

 

[NXracer]

#widebodylife lol

Love the design. The interior materials needed to improve, hopefully when this is available for a td I'll be impressed.

 

[Levi]

not Subaru AWD, but styling is not bad at all, in and out. looking forward to RWD based models.

 

[mikeavelli]

Another cuv… so happy

so what this is shared with the Corolla cross? I’m confused where this fits in the lineup. I’m asking but I really don’t care lol

 

[Gor134]

No, built in the same plant but is built off of the Mazda Small platform. This is made to be the premium replacement for the CX-5 as Mazda pushes upmarket. The uocoming CX-60,70,80,90 will all be built on Mazdas large Platform and be RWD-based with i6 engine.

 

[Gor134]

Idk if this is the right thread, but the narrow-body CX-60 for non-US markets leaked today.

 

[mikeavelli]

No, built in the same plant but is built off of the Mazda Small platform. This is made to be the premium replacement for the CX-5 as Mazda pushes upmarket. The uocoming CX-60,70,80,90 will all be built on Mazdas large Platform and be RWD-based with i6 engine.

thank you

 

[Sulu]

So this wilderness, overlanding thing is the latest fashion in crossover styling? Ironic, with COP26 and talk of preserving natural environments to reduce damage from climate change.

First Look: 2023 Mazda CX-50

Made for pavement and trail, this new "outdoor crossover" is more than just a taller CX-5

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What does the North America-only Mazda CX-50 share with the Corolla Cross? The side profiles look similar to me. Mazda says that "the CX-50 shares no components with any Toyota model, other than a couple of paint colours".

Both are built in the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA (MTMUS) plant in Huntsville, Alabama but on the 2 separate assembly lines, so it is not unbelievable that the 2 models share no components. But we may never know for sure, since the word comes from Mazda, which is stubbornly independent.

Although the carry-over CX-5 and this new, only slightly-larger CX-50 will be sold side-by-side for now, I believe that the CX-5 will eventually be dropped from the market. It looks like Mazda is renaming its crossover line, with the even-numbered ones (CX-40, -60, -80) destined for Asia and Europe; and odd-numbered ones (CX-30, -50, -70, -90) destined for North America (and other markets that tolerate wider, fatter models).

 

[Levi]

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Idk if this is the right thread, but the narrow-body CX-60 for non-US markets leaked today.

It is RWD? Strange proportions. Alfa Stelvio and Genesis GV70 look rather good for what they are. I really wish and hope Mazda 6 Sedan will look nice, with short front overhang and low hood line.

 

[Gecko]

A few thoughts:

1) This looks really, really nice. I love the evolution of Mazda design here.
2) Seems like many of the Mazda faithful were expecting this to be RWD... what happened? I am still having a hard time seeing/understanding exactly when/where/how Mazda's premium RWD strategy will kick off
3) Some news and media is saying it's slightly lower than the CX-5, some are saying slightly taller? I hope it's the latter since ground clearance is a fairly key element in (a) being more off road capable and (b) looking more off road capable.

 

[Gor134]

Mazda made an announcement around a month ago that CX-60 and higher models will be RWD-based Large Platform.

 

[Motorsnwheels]

I’ve found no issue following Mazda’s communication about future products. A few weeks before the CX-50 was announced they said that in 2022 they’d reveal a new CX-70 and CX-90 with a rwd platform and new engines along with electrification. After seeing this new CX-50 I really like it. It has me hopeful for the 70, and 90. I’m sorry excited to see the new powertrains and design changes. I remain hopeful that they will bring back a midsize sedan with the new chassis and powertrains.

 

[maiaramdan]

Mazda is now a good gem to be within TMC portfolio

 

[Motor]

 

[Gecko]

Just got done reading the reviews - I really like this thing, and the design is beautiful. Went to mazdausa.com to build one and it came out to $44k loaded.

For $10k less than a similarly equipped NX 350 AWD, and the fact that Mazda doesn't have ridiculous packaging limitations like Lexus (can't get ML audio + luxury package), I would probably be inclined to get one of these if I was shopping.

 

[Motor]

 

[Tragic Bronson]

 

[mikeavelli]

Reviews so far have been really positive as a drivers version of the Outback. Looks good to me, Mazda knows style. Unfortunately personally another CUV makes me zzzzzzz