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Useful video, but all very minor problems over-all. Coming from a Ford where you're more worried about engine detonation or larger mechanical issues, I don't think any of these concerns would really be a turn-off for me.
I bought my cx-50 premium polymetal grey metallic with the terracotta leather and I love it drives really nice even with 20 inch wheels and it’s pretty fast and love the way it looks no complaints here I would definitely recommend!
I bought the same one with terra/ turbo premium plus. My complaints are there’s too much fucking plastic around the car and it scratches so easy. And the seating it feels like something is constantly jammed up your ass as you drive
My wife and I test drove the CX-50 turbo premium this last weekend, for about an hour overall. We absolutely love the appearance and the performance, among other things. Most importantly, I wanted to list our main con with this vehicle: Comfort. The seats simply are not very comfortable. I could imagine a long road trip becoming aggravating due to this. For reference, I’m 6’1” 230lbs and my wife is 5’3” 110lbs - we both noticed the lack of cushioning and she even stated that her lower back had begun hurting a bit, just after 30min worth of driving. The rear seats are even more stiff. The stitching on the seats, while one might think is mainly an aesthetic aspect, actually further hinders the comfort level. We could both feel the stitching pattern down the centerline of the seat throughout the drive. She disliked the steering wheel, stating that it felt like metal wrapped in leather (lack of softness). I think I actually liked the steering wheel but I see where she’s coming from. Nothing a wheel cover couldn’t fix though. The weight of the steering itself, while ideal for spirited drives through a windy road, are not ideal for a small woman who’s just trying to drive through town. I noticed as soon as I started driving that she would take issue with how much work it is to steer at low speeds, and she did. I would be fine with it, but for a small lady, these things count. Suspension. The main distinguishing factor that defines this vehicle as a sport utility and not a comfortable mall finder is the suspension tuning. It is on the stiff side. You will feel every bump on the road, but it doesn’t straight up rattle the interior. That’s how you know it’s not an issue of quality, but a deliberate tune for sport. Overall this vehicle has the exact looks my wife is aiming for, but the wrong feels. Logically, the CX-5 would be the way to go for us, but she simply does not like the exterior design.
@Trevor. Same issue here with seats. taken a bath trading in cars (2014 Camry, Ford Fusion) too early that gave me instant sciatica. Good so far with a VW Passat which is great. I’m finding many newer car brands, esp Japanese cars are sacrificing seat cushioning to be lighter or “sportier.” Curious as to what car you guys ended up with as we were interested in the CX 50
I miss my mazda6,loved. Test the cx 50,back up from the spot,make u-turn,park in same spot,return keys to salesman. Narrow seat,uncomfortable. Well,still looking a new car.
We just got home with our new CX-50 and so far we love it. A few quirky items we weren't told about until after a decision was made to purchase but not deal breakers. It will just take time getting acclimated to the new system.
Hey Jacob, very good and informative review! You have a clear, objective, factual way of describing quirks of owning the CX-50 and I think a lot of potential buyers appreciate it.
I’ve had all of the problems including the random slamming of the brakes. I’ve also had somewhat poor AC experience. FYI you can turn the chime down in the infotainment to “low”. It’s still loud. It not as bad.
I have owned my CX-50 since April 10th. I too have had some problem with the wireless charger. The main reason for this seems to be that the charger was placed in a spot where the sun can hit it. I have zero problem with it in the early mornings. It is later in the morning or afternoon when the car get hot and sun can hit that spot that the charging seems to become a problem. Your "fix" of using wired charging--which is what I also found most helpful--was spot on. If Mazda had placed the charger in front of the shifter and cup holders (kind of under the dash), I don't think this would have been a problem.
I have a cx9, and was having issues with the wireless charger, just didnt work on my Samsung Android phone. After some research, I found that turning NFC off on my phone fixed the problem. Charging then worked! Try giving that a shot
I think this is an honest review. By the way all the complaints to me are just minor problems. As long as it doesn't involve electrical, power train or even gear box problems like some of the popular SUV's, its considered good. Even an expensive Mercedes A45 does not include 'power adjustable seat'!!! As for the fuel consumption, it's very much rely on the way you're driving. Some just prefer the economy mode but some will always want a sport mode.
Great video. I've had my Cx-50 since November. I've had so many issues with it that I had to contact the AG of my state because the dealership hasn't been able to help fix the issue. The car wont lock or unlock without using the app, wont start without touching the fob to the start button and I've even been locked inside of the car, it simply would not unlock. Yes the batteries have been changed, no the remote isn't dead, yes it is both remotes, it's just misery. When it works it's great but it often doesn't. I second the auto break complaint, doesn't work well and is terrifying when you auto stop...especially on the high way
The lack of lane centering especially at this price is a let down. I’m an analog guy and appreciate my zero safety tech cars in my garage but on long trips I will say lane centering decreases fatigue and is appreciated.
I appreciate seeing these owner complaints. Will take them into consideration. I was all set to purchase one until the 3-6 month delay on orders and the additional markup sent me looking at another vehicle previously ruled out. The previous price point made this a more attractive option. But the markup has opened the door to another vehicle in that price range.
I bought mine in Oct 2022 and I probably called around to 15 dealers (I'm in NC). I finally found one I'm Augusta, GA that didn't mark up and these guys also drove the car to me in Asheville, NC! It's ridiculous how much some were marked up but was well worth my time calling around.
I own a 2023 CX-50----- Had to replace MASTER WINDOW SWITCH and the BELT Tensioner just last week which Mazda refused to pay for, I had to plunk down 583.00 bucks for this, I am not happy at all...
Thanks for those observations and sharing other users comments; could you also do a video with your top 10 favourite things about the CX-50 and a walk around of the SUV?
Commenting before I watch the video. I got my turbo premium plus three weeks ago. Here are my minor complaints: The rear headrests usually prevent the 60/40 split from folding down all the way, so the front seats need to scoot forward, then drop the 60/40, then scoot the front seats back as needed. Next little complaint is that the piano black plastic around the shifter is a dust and fingerprint magnet. Next is that although the 6spd transmission is reliable, it feels only a little clunky sometimes and another gear or two might have helped out MPG and acceleration. Next, I sometimes wish I could dial up the lane assist to put me more on-center rather than just bouncing me between the lane lines. Next is that I think it’s weird that when using the dashboard brightness buttons, it only goes between bright or dim. Odd. Regardless of all these, I take great pleasure in daily driving mine.
Hi..... so i feel your pain on the lane assist and you are not going crazy. I believe i have figured this out as i have driven 2 suvs as wide as the cx-50 to test. So its not the width or the lane assist per se; its the car's orientation. What i mean by that is how you perceive that the car is going straight based on viewing through the windshield and over the awkward angled hood, not to mention looking in your side mirrors past the hips of the suv. Its disorienting. It could also be why you may have problems pulling in or parking.... or at least it is for me. Have never had this issue with other vehicles. Hope this may help. Would love to know if you Are experiencing something like that though. Thanks
@@tamirdossiea3680 I gave your question some thought over the last week. The slight difficulty I have is when it comes to parking. The high belt line of the car can make it challenging to pull into a parking spot correctly the first time. Usually I have to use the camera system and retry in order to get myself centered in the spot.
We bought a top trim turbo in August 2022 (sight unseen) and here are the complaints: 1. The seats (bottoms) are too firm and become uncomfortable on longer trips. 2. Infotainment system is not intuitive and is clunky to use. A big miss, hope a fix is in the works. 3. Chime - Yes it is very irritating mostly bc it's such a dumb and unforced error, just like the seats (I note the OP posted a fix for ChimeZilla via disabling sensor @ seatbelt). 4. Lane Centering is substandard. (it's not about wanting the car to drive itself per se, more the idea that this is very disappointing execution by Mazda vs peers). But the thing looks and drives beautifully, has plenty of available power (we use 89 octane/midrange gas and find it starts more crisply and "seems" quicker than reg). We did swap out tires for 20" Contis @ dealer so that may be enhancing its really outstanding fun factor. Great value, a much more interesting aesthetic (to us) than the 5 albeit a solid notch lower on overall comfort and premium feel than its stablemate. Would say it's a legit toss up between the two depending upon your preferences.
All the problems described in this 📹 🎥 I don't experience in my 16 cx-5. And the best part is I am getting 31.4 combined with 70% highway and 25.6 combined with short trips and 80% city driving. Thanks for sharing 👍 👏
A couple of things he forgot to mention App remote start : it is ridiculous to be able to turn your vehicle on with the app and then once you arrive to the vehicle, the ignition turns off and you get a fail message of your engine backseat belts : If one person sits in the back, and if they put a backpack or a purse onto the next seat, it thinks that someone is sitting there and the loud chime will start going like crazy and in order to turn it off, you buckle in the seat, even though there’s no one sitting there
Love CX-50. BUT have some complaints 1) start-stop system. I have no problem using the tech but its somehow connected to the HVAC system. Mazda CX50 start/stop uses vacuum pressure to engage the cylinders but its inconsistent. Sometime it work, sometimes it doesn't. 2) strange alerts anticipating driver behavior: a) went camping this weekend. Left stuff in the car requiring lots of door opening/closing or just leaving door opening. After a short period car starting chiming about low battery and went into power saving mode (manual page 7-34) b) took long road trip, around ten hours. After the vehicle senses I've crossed lanes too many times message appears on the dash: "time to take a break" c) would like stronger tie downs in the hatch area.
Totally agree with you about the connectivity issues. I just bought my 2023 Black Beauty CX-50 and the screen was completely dark. Never had that happened with my 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback so I was shocked. Will see what happens next. Yikes! I do love this car though. It seems like the more bells and whistles a car has the more problems.
I have had mine for more than 2 months now. Still haven’t seen another on road. And I have put in more than 5000kms. The best looking compact SUV out there
I'm not familiar with Mazda but I know Toyota had a lot of similar complaints regarding the sensitivity of their safety system and chime levels. The dealer has the ability to tune these systems and volume levels of alerts ranging from low, medium and loud. If you haven't already it is worth asking the dealer specifically if they have similar abilities.
Got a CX50 preferred plus a couple of months ago and love it, I average 24 mpg city and 29 highway. Only issue I’m having is the Apple car play connectivity, sometimes it connects automatically and sometimes I have to do it manually.
I bought my CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus red with the terracotta leather. When I saw other brands same red color SUV parked next to mine, my red SUV was so much more beautiful than the others. Metallic red made it look like 3D vision and others are 2D vision. I love its inside and outside. Driving feeling is so smooth and stable.
the i-stop is my biggest issue. When it starts after turning off the car lurches forward. Not smooth at all. Other car we have with start/stop is almost impossible to notice the transition. Could be better
Excellent video and i couldn't agree more when it comes to the notification complaint. I have a cx30 and that low pressure notification came hours after i took care of the tire making me believe i had another leak. Keep up the amazing work.
I would say the CX-50 is pretty niche. So basically you will like it if you appreciate its looks, and the concept of a rugged, aggressive, but still luxury interior kind of suv. You do sacrifice a lot though compared to the CX-5 in terms of comfort with the suspension, head room, road and wind nose, interior luxuries and cabin, fuel efficiency, and japanese make. Basically I think the CX-5 is better in every way besides off-roading and looks, but the CX-50 has the panomatic moonroof and flat folding seats which I love so much! Determine what's really important to you and if you prefer value and a better car over the appearance, you will be very happy with a CX-5. I own both, but if I only owned one I would love a CX-5 with a pano moonroof
I believe Mazda will replace the CX5 next year with the CX70. They'll have a low spec model that starts around 30k and a top I6 Spec that tops out around 50k
@@differencemaker242 The CX70 is the same size as the CX90 without the third row seating (ie way bigger than CX-5). The CX-5 will get a new design in 2025. The two aren't comparable in size (at all).
Seatbelt chime can be adjusted but it is grouped with notifications. Default is medium, but can adjusted to low. I have my CX-50 PFP for 3 weeks now. After 1000 miles, I will add following complains or better to have: 1. Hissing noise from vent of forward sensing camera housing during stop-go highway traffic. (happen to me twice) 2. No light ring or silver gasket ring on start button or need ten second back light display every time you put parking brake in place. 3. Accidental liftgate opening due to poor design of key fob. (need additional auxiliary button on the bottom edge of the fob) 4. Cannot operate liftgate when any front doors in open position. 5. Auto lighting do not have parking light only feature. (you are in the heavy rain but it is not dark enough to trigger high light beam, then auto turn on parking light will be ideal) 6. Center console has waste space in front of cup holders. (the space is not reachable when you have drinks in the cup holders) 7. Mazda app do not have feature to close liftgate. 8. Speed needle need either different color or different shape to be better display on the dial. 9. Weak windshield sprayer which only ooze out water on to the windshield. 10. You cannot reach your cargo space from your backseat. This is big one due to the lower roof and higher ground clearance. Overall, I love my CX-50 despite above complains. Hope Mazda will listen and fix those low hanging fruits.
FYI the seatbelt chime volume is tied to the other chimes so if you set the alert sound to low that will make the seatbelt chime quieter but then your other chimes like blind spot warning and what not are also quieter. On my Mazda 3 the bluetooth itself works fine for normal bluetooth audio playback but the trigger for wireless android auto only works half the time and I'm not sure what the cause is there. Also my app notifications are very timely so I wonder if it's car issue or phone issue? I am using a Pixel 6 Pro. The smart break assist has also not falsely triggered for me after a software update. I like to have it on in the off chance I actually need it and it has stopped from rear ending someone twice at very low speeds. I was creeping forward while looking to my left and didn't notice the vehicle in front of me didn't move. The other time was when I wasn't applying enough brake pressure while coming to a stop because the car in front seemed to stopping slower than it actually was. My solution for avoiding false positives is to set the warming time to early. This way it will alert early before braking and you have a chance to over ride it.
Wife got cx50 na preferred last week and loves it. I loved hers so much i got a base turbo cx 50 today. Also both our cars got totalled from hail so ot was fortuitous that mazda had excellent aprs. Its whag brought us in. Im a 5 time honda owner ao it feels weird, but im overall happy with the purchase. Am kinda bummed the wireless charger sucks
I bought my Soul Red CX 50 Premium about a month ago. Wanted to put it through it's paces. Drove from upstate NY to West Palm Beach County. Brass tax on the mileage, I go by how many miles per $10. Still have and love my 2014 Mazda 6 Grand Touring (Soul Red as well). I drove aggressive on the way down and conservative by using cruise on the way back. I don't suggest or approve on how I drove down and will not go through top comfortable speed, slalom with competitors etc. But using cruise and easy was far better on the way back. Not I 95, but I 88 to I 81 to I 77 finishing on I 95. My 6 with today's gas prices is roughly 100 miles per $14 gas. The CX 50, roughly 100 miles per $18. I wanted to try premium gas but that will be another trip, supposedly better mileage and a little more HP. Drive was great. Performance outstanding. But that f$%cking chime. And the park brake stays on if you don't have belt on. You have to put it in park again to disengage park brake. My biggest peeve is the location of cup holders in front. You are limited to size (height) of cup. My Bubba tumbler turns passenger heated seat on only because I'm tall and have to reach to passenger cup holder for comfort. At the height of low gas prices I got 100 miles per 8-9 dollars on my 6. I'm the only person besides safety inspector and two bulletins; rear brake and radar cruise control. All but 17 of 124000 miles driven by me. Oil changes, brakes and recently one of three horns.
Thanks so much for this. I like mine but there are so many things wrong with it! Thought i was going crazy 🤦🏾♂️ . Have reached out to Mazda Customer experience so many times about most of these and other issues. I love the idea of the CX-50 just not the execution.
I'm trading in my 2019 CX-5 for a 2023 MX-50 preferred plus in polymetal grey. The dealership said to expect it within the next 3-4 weeks. I'm so excited! I missed out on the first arrivals and now they only have the red color option. GREAT VIDEO! THANKS!
I bought weather tech floor mats for my 2019 CX-5 after purchasing. Do u know when they'll start selling the protective floor mats & rain guards for the 2023 CX-50? I can't find them yet.
Great Video. I just bought one and love it. The smart brake can be easily turned off, so it's not really an issue. The seatbelt chime is VERY annoying though LOL.
It’ll be 13 years on March 1st since I bought one of the first CX-5s in California. I’ve been thinking about the CX-50, but now I think I will stick with the CX-5 supply gets back to normal. Thanks for the video.
I had been planning to buy a Mazda soon because of the incentives they offer, but if they're lying about the MPG numbers, I'm not interested in getting one anymore. I'll go back to Toyota, even if I have to pay the full sticker price for a RAV4. I've never paid full sticker price for a new car before, but these are not normal times. I'm glad I found your review today. Thank you for providing this public service!
I bought my CX-50 early July 2022. I have the turbo premium package. Zircon Sand with terracotta interior. I have to say that I’ve not experienced anything wrong with this car; I love it. I do agree with the ambient lighting. My last car was I 2010 Mazda3 GT hatchback. Manual transmission. Even then, Mazda had a center blue light and one at the front driver and passenger door. It does seem odd that there isn’t any. My only other issue is the center console. Opening the storage is a bit cumbersome, and it would be nice if they softened the sides. I’ve absolutely loved my CX-50 so far, my gas mileage seems to be better than what’s reported in this video. I’m getting very close to 22 city/ 27 highway. The seatbelt chime is loud! 😂
I love mine as well. Yea I agree MPG is totally user based, my wife gets 19-20 combined, I get 24-25, we don't do a lot of highway only driving, mostly commuting.
My biggest concern is that it doesn’t have front acoustic ( double paned ) windows which the CX-5 has. This increases the road noise quite a bit on rougher roads.
It’s amazing what this does. I spent a few years driving my acoustic glass personal vehicle and getting into my non acoustic glass work vehicle (same car, different trim level) and was shocked at the difference.
People forget, the CX5 didn't have that at first either. I'd imagine by year 3 Mazda will add that to the car. Not good for now but they improve each model slightly every year. They'll likely end up removing the striping out of the seat base too. Why run off buyers for something so minor?
Just picked up the 2024 CX-50 Premium. Very Pleased. It is solid and prefer the lower ride feeling. It has upgraded shocks and lighter steering compared to the 23' Model. Within 2 days, I found a coding bug. You can use the favorite button to add a radio station to favorites. Discovered you can add the same station multiple times. Ideally, should be limited to once. Also, instead of a delete a favorite screen action, it would be easier to hold down the favorite button to unfavorite a station, essentially a double click.
Man right on the money! I have 5 days with my Turbo PP. The brake thing has happened to me twice already. Iv had a CRV for 3 years and that has never happened . I can say Honda sensing is much accurate , no to mention the Traffic Jam Assist sucks! My CrV Can drive the highway alone with me just tapping from time to time the steering wheel. Don’t get me wrong I Love the looks and the sportiness. I drove the QX55 and that thing costs about 15k more and has much less plus is CVT. Anyways for me the main complain is the charger. That was one of the reasons of my selection and it seems this will eventually end in a recall. This can damage the batteries of the smartphones. It doesn’t only get hot and can’t charge , it actually drains it. …. .. One thing is like to mention if it helps, there is a setting in the BT where you can change it to have the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to be completely touch, even when driving. Seller didn’t know this and I came to it by mistake!
Might want to have Mazda check your AC system. Might just be subjective differences between you and I but I find mine completely sufficient even in the 100 degree temps we've been having lately. Actually feels superior to the 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo Hatch I traded in on it and makes me wonder if I should have gotten it checked instead of just suffering with a warmer car in the summer.
Regarding ambient lighting…My 22 CX-5 Signature has white ambient lightning in the front/rear footwells and one by the power sunroof controls that shines down into the cup holder area. That’s the extent of it. You can also eliminate the seat belt chime by buckling up before starting the car.
New 23 CRV really caught my eye. tough deciding on that or the new Cx-50 hybrid. I’ll wait and test drive both later this year. Sticking my my gas guzzler for now tho.
New CX-50 owner here. Base Turbo model. The only thing I am completely disappointed with is the stock audio (non-Bose). It is very hollow and weak with no bass. Looking at subs for the first time in 20 years
I have a pearl white preferred plus cx50. I love it. Door handles stopped working in the cold. Mazda replaced them very quickly. I wish I had the heated steering wheel. The only other thing I would change is I wish they put a slightly wider tire on it.
I wanted the Turbo but the pearl white premier plus without turbo was too good to pass up. The seat belt warning is annoying and I travel long distance a lot and I get close to 30mpg on it. Great car, aggressive look, handles great and fun to drive.
@Leewilly turbos are more reliable? With all due respect you’re wrong…. You can loook up all of the resales of past Mazdas….you’ll find a considerable amount of non turbos with 200k mile for sales. Can’t say the same for the turbos. And likely not due to the actual engine but more due to owners not knowing how to take care of a vehicle with a turbo.
The mpg is relative to every driver. It depends on many factors like: -how flat or elevation have the roads on your daily drive. Flat +mpg, uphill -mpg. -what is the temperature in your area. Hot(AC) -mpg, Chill +mpg. -tire pressure -gas quality -oil quality -driver weight(no every body is lightweight) -how many passengers. -how many stuff you carry on all the time in the car. -driving style -among others like wind, road conditions and tires brands.
Spot on with the chime as well as the ambient lighting. I feel these two items are big misses, especially as the brand is trying to become premium. The chime is overly aggressive and not sophisticated sounding. Also, a little ambient lighting, even as basic as a soft white glow would do a lot to add to a premium feeling cabin.
I have all these same problems ... on My Honda Ridgeline. My Ridgeline slammed the brakes on the NYS thruway for no apparent reason. My wireless charge is useless also.
The smart brake sounds like a potential issue. Reminds me of our Honda Pilot which granted has never actually braked but gives off a lot of false BRAKE messages leading to me turn it off. I have a Subaru and I feel their eyesight system is superior - it's saved me from rear ending a car which cut me off and rarely gives false alarms. The negative to their camera system is that it can't see if you can't see, compared with sensor based systems which I'm guessing Mazda's is.
I too am in Texas and have the same trim as you. I haven't had any issues with connecting to the infotainment system. My phone charger never has worked. Never had a smart break issue. Hate that damn chime. Love the power!!
I have only owned my CX 50 for a couple weeks. Lots of great things. I like the car, but cuz you are looking at the weakness. I have 2. The steering and brakes are not very responsive. The car seems to 'float' a little in the lane. And the brakes don't seem to respond quickly. I am open to others opinions of their experience. Keep in mind it's brand new and maybe it will get better. Overall, a great car. It will take some time to get used to all the technology also.
Hello. I love my cx 50. The best mpg so far is 21.8 On and off highway. I would like to turn off the stay in lane alarm. It's loud and goes off even when your between the lines. I want to hear my music. Also would like to turn off auto braking. Car drives nice. I didn't get the turbo so i could get a little better gas mileage.
Do not know about the CX50.........But on My CX30, The tail gate sometimes goes up without warning.........Twice now in the last couple of Months I came out of a restaurant to find My tailgate up............Personnally, I would be MUCH happier to go back to those simple...flip it up--flip it down manual tailgates..........NEVER in 40 years of driving hatchbacks have I ever had a problem with one of those........In fact, I would like to go back to only having to carry a tiny key to open the door with a spare key hidden under the hood..........FAR, FAR too much electronics to make this old Man happy..........Liked a simpler World...............Paul
It sure looks like a sweet ride. Most of these gripes are pretty minor as you noted. MPG not so much so that is a negative. However most SUVs that get better mileage either have CVTS and are not fun to drive, or have poor ABS systems. So I guess that is just one of the niggles I will have to live with. The other minor issue I see is no USB-C? Just about everyone else has both incorporated. Mazda get with it!
Excellent video. Informative. I've had the intermittent blue tooth issues with my 2016 CX5 over the years. I guess I'll hold onto it until Mazda gets it shit together.
Without ever owning a CX-50, and being the happy owner of a CX-5, the only 2 negatives I have for the CX-50 is the head clearance, and the flower looking wheels. The spike looking black wheels that I have on my 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition are the coolest wheels I've ever seen, imo.
Love this car and thankfully I'm not having any of the issues some of you have described after one month of ownership, However, I do have a small issue with apple maps(carplay) and Sirrus/xm. When I'm using apple maps I cannot change the station on Sirrus. I can't seem to figure this out and there is nothing documented about this either on carplay or Mazda's manuals. Help someone
Watching this video made me realize that I'm not alone in this, and I'm grateful for that, thank you. I purchased my CX50 just three months ago, and despite having it looked at by the mechanic three times and having a new one sent from the manufacturer in Texas for replacement, the Wiresscharger still doesn't charge after 10 seconds. Additionally, I'm still seeing the "In-Vehicle Network Malfunction. Have the Vehicle inspected" message appear without any apparent reason, despite having sent it in for repairs three times. Does Jacob's CX50 not have this issue?
I honestly don't use my wireless charger but has worked when I've tried. I got the malfunction message and took it in to the dealer to get the software updated. Been fine ever since.
That's good to hear. In that case, I believe there's a chance it can be fixed, so I'll wait for the dealer's schedule for the next charger replacement. Thanks for the quick response! :)
I have had the pfp for a few weeks and I have had connectivity issues with Bluetooth and Apple car play. It also wont successfully connect even when I try it manually. I have to restart my phone for it to finally connect again. For reference I have driven 1070 miles and average mpg is 28.4. For the first 400 miles it was way lower than that like 24.5 not sure why it got significantly better after breaking in, I did not change anything about my driving. It’s mixed city and highway.
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 minimize height of tunnel. 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. 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.
I drive a Honda and found that I had the same problems with the CarPlay and the Honda Link app. I rebooted the infotainment system several times and the problem still existed sporadically. I noticed that the CarPlay and the Honda Link app were interfering with each other so I deleted the Honda Link app from my IPhone and haven’t had a problem since.
1) Not having ambient lightning is a HUGE PLUS, definitely not minus 🙂 2) Theft notification... Just don't look and install the app. Live without stress 🙂 3) Bluetooth -> OK, we all know Android > Apple 🙂 4) Charging - use the cable and it is also faster 5) Smart breaking - avoid this and exercise your reflexes. If you need automatic breaking you are a danger in a traffic (too tired probably) 6) Seat belt chime - before starting the car lock your seat belt, this should be a proper routine 7) Consumption - accept it (you have Turbo + 2,5l engine + SUV)
True all the mentioned. Indeed, Go use Android than Apple Android is much better and advanced, Apple is too simple for those basic users know nothing deeper about technology
Go use Android than Apple Android is much better and advanced, Apple is too simple for those basic users know nothing deeper about technology but remember many RUclipsrs are just getting viewers, likes and comments as many as they can, doesn't matter if the contents have to be accurate or not, it's the same like tv
1) User preference I guess but the majority including myself would love ambient lighting 2) I really do wish the app worked as it should, getting notified in case of theft would be great 3) Bluetooth gives me issues on Android 4) agreed 5) I turn it off as well as lane assist, I'm old school and don't need these things 6) it's constantly over 100 degrees where I live, turning the car on to get the AC kicked in asap is a must lol 7) I'm good with it but it's still a top group complaint
Extremely helpful review. I currently drive a 2018 Mazda 3 and I've been looking at the CX-50 as a mom of 2. I will definitely keep all of this in mind, because I initially wanted the premium plus model but I will look at other models.
I build these cars at work, right here in the USA! specifically the outside trim like the over fenders and some of the interior. I’m very interested to see what people think about the build quality, what do you think could be better?
I just got a Turbo…there was a slight burning smell so I called the dealer and my sales rep said it’s the catalytic converters which needs about 50 + miles before the burning smell goes away….I blasted the speaker on the way home from the dealership and I wish the speakers were better …otherwise no complaints
Jacob, Pretty nice review but, the CX-50 absolutely has “ambient light!” I am not quite sure how you could have missed such a basic thing as that in your review. Look it up in the owners manual or simply look at the overhead console and flip the door activation on. Just bought mine today and that was the very first thing I did.
If I missed it (which I did) then literally every single CX-50 owner in the group I'm in did too, please join the Facebook group and make a post with pics please, this would be awesome if true and shared with everyone
I have a Soul Red Turbo... great little car, but there are a couple annoyances. I won't whine about the seatbelt chimes - clearly, that's already universally hated. I struggle with connecting my phone from time to time, and have shut the car off to get it back to a state I can deal with when I turn it back on. Probably just me and my propensity to ignore user manuals... I sometimes drive on narrow, winding country roads, and the CX-50 is a great point-and-shoot partner. OTOH, I often get an annoying audible warning of an impending road departure, and a warning to steer the car to the right... right now! I'm going to have to get rid of that or stop driving otherwise pleasant country roads..
I wanted a Cx-50 but ended up with a Subaru Outback wilderness. It really was the dealers fault though, the Mazda dealer held me hostage because I was naive enough to give them my keys. And he didn't tell me the mark up until after I did the credit check and wanted to negotiate on a monthly payment rather then the out the door cost. By the way, fhats my piece of advice for anyone buying a car, ask the dealer what the out the door price is
I came from a 2021 Signature CX9. The lack of ambient lighting in the CX50 is quite a disappointment for me as well. My CX9 also had a light strip in the grill that looked great as well. I echo the gripe with the wireless charging pad. So far it has proved completely useless. Although I do think the location of it is in precisely the optimal spot on the CX50 unlike my CX9.
Great video. No mainstream car review has this kind of info. The whole smart brakes thing scares me. I had it on a Honda CR-V and it once saved me from having an accident. But I am always worried it will come on when not needed and potentially cause an accident.
Thank you, I originally wanted to do a review but there are so many I tried to think outside the box. Yea I don't think us old schoolers need smart brake at all
As a techy, I was a bit turned off with the thick bezel on each side of the infotainment screen. When it's off, it looks beautiful, that low, widescreen, but when the screen turns on, you feel like you wish you had more of bezel-less look. Similar to new TVs these days. No one want that thick cladding. So for me, that is a stylistic miss as the '22 CX-5 has a more seamless bezel.
I hear you, I had a RAV4 temporarily which had that big blocky push button screen so this was definitely better than that, but this should've had the same if not better than the CX-5
I own a cx50 turbo and they already changed transmission after 10 k miles.transmission is still doing the same problem. When in heavy traffic and slightly pressing on gas pedal and rpm reaches exactly 1000 it jerks hard. They also got to change a whole module behind the bumper cause many dashboard lights keep flashing. I stop, check engine ….. I had a cx 30 turbo before and it was way more fun to drive and pretty more quick as it is 500 lbs lighter . I got this one purely on aesthetics and so far I’m very disappointed. Mazda service staff are excellent so that is the only thing making my experience less painful lol
Just purchased the cx-50 and I noticed after 50mph the air from the sunroof is loud. I don’t know if anyone else is having a problem with this. It’s closed all the way too.
I am planning to buy CX 50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo 2024 in Canada it is call CX 50 GT Non-Turbo. How is the road noise Behind Passenger Rear Seat, my child non verbal and really hates road sound. How is rear passenger seat road noise vs Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?
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Useful video, but all very minor problems over-all. Coming from a Ford where you're more worried about engine detonation or larger mechanical issues, I don't think any of these concerns would really be a turn-off for me.
“engine detonation” 💀
As a former and current owner I hate my life 🤣
I bought my cx-50 premium polymetal grey metallic with the terracotta leather and I love it drives really nice even with 20 inch wheels and it’s pretty fast and love the way it looks no complaints here I would definitely recommend!
I bought the same one with terra/ turbo premium plus. My complaints are there’s too much fucking plastic around the car and it scratches so easy. And the seating it feels like something is constantly jammed up your ass as you drive
Yep. Cladding all over this car. Wound up switching to CX-5 with zero plastic cladding
That’s the best color on this car imo
@@mikedemarco352 Not that there's anything wrong with that
Just got mine!
My wife and I test drove the CX-50 turbo premium this last weekend, for about an hour overall. We absolutely love the appearance and the performance, among other things.
Most importantly, I wanted to list our main con with this vehicle:
Comfort.
The seats simply are not very comfortable. I could imagine a long road trip becoming aggravating due to this. For reference, I’m 6’1” 230lbs and my wife is 5’3” 110lbs - we both noticed the lack of cushioning and she even stated that her lower back had begun hurting a bit, just after 30min worth of driving. The rear seats are even more stiff.
The stitching on the seats, while one might think is mainly an aesthetic aspect, actually further hinders the comfort level. We could both feel the stitching pattern down the centerline of the seat throughout the drive.
She disliked the steering wheel, stating that it felt like metal wrapped in leather (lack of softness). I think I actually liked the steering wheel but I see where she’s coming from. Nothing a wheel cover couldn’t fix though.
The weight of the steering itself, while ideal for spirited drives through a windy road, are not ideal for a small woman who’s just trying to drive through town. I noticed as soon as I started driving that she would take issue with how much work it is to steer at low speeds, and she did. I would be fine with it, but for a small lady, these things count.
Suspension. The main distinguishing factor that defines this vehicle as a sport utility and not a comfortable mall finder is the suspension tuning. It is on the stiff side. You will feel every bump on the road, but it doesn’t straight up rattle the interior. That’s how you know it’s not an issue of quality, but a deliberate tune for sport.
Overall this vehicle has the exact looks my wife is aiming for, but the wrong feels. Logically, the CX-5 would be the way to go for us, but she simply does not like the exterior design.
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@@InclinaProduction I have been. Was 267lbs. Now, go learn manners.
@Trevor. Same issue here with seats. taken a bath trading in cars (2014 Camry, Ford Fusion) too early that gave me instant sciatica. Good so far with a VW Passat which is great. I’m finding many newer car brands, esp Japanese cars are sacrificing seat cushioning to be lighter or “sportier.” Curious as to what car you guys ended up with as we were interested in the CX 50
@@joemeer652 we lucked out with the CX-90 coming out, and got an incredible price on a CX-9 signature
I miss my mazda6,loved.
Test the cx 50,back up from the spot,make u-turn,park in same spot,return keys to salesman.
Narrow seat,uncomfortable.
Well,still looking a new car.
The only 2 things I’d be concerned with is the smart braking and mpg estimate. All other stuff is really non issues
We just got home with our new CX-50 and so far we love it. A few quirky items we weren't told about until after a decision was made to purchase but not deal breakers. It will just take time getting acclimated to the new system.
Agreed! I love mine and have gotten used to the changes
Hey Jacob, very good and informative review! You have a clear, objective, factual way of describing quirks of owning the CX-50 and I think a lot of potential buyers appreciate it.
The seatbelt sound isn’t actually as bad as in the cx-5. Holy fuck it’s even more annoying on the cx-5
I’ve had all of the problems including the random slamming of the brakes. I’ve also had somewhat poor AC experience. FYI you can turn the chime down in the infotainment to “low”. It’s still loud. It not as bad.
Thanks for the tip!
those were mazda3 2019-20 problems aswell, they patched it tho.
I have owned my CX-50 since April 10th. I too have had some problem with the wireless charger. The main reason for this seems to be that the charger was placed in a spot where the sun can hit it. I have zero problem with it in the early mornings. It is later in the morning or afternoon when the car get hot and sun can hit that spot that the charging seems to become a problem. Your "fix" of using wired charging--which is what I also found most helpful--was spot on. If Mazda had placed the charger in front of the shifter and cup holders (kind of under the dash), I don't think this would have been a problem.
Cx5 have same issue 😢
I hate cause while I’m driving and using gps … suddenly the panel gets black
I have a cx9, and was having issues with the wireless charger, just didnt work on my Samsung Android phone. After some research, I found that turning NFC off on my phone fixed the problem. Charging then worked! Try giving that a shot
Thanks, will do
I think this is an honest review. By the way all the complaints to me are just minor problems. As long as it doesn't involve electrical, power train or even gear box problems like some of the popular SUV's, its considered good. Even an expensive Mercedes A45 does not include 'power adjustable seat'!!! As for the fuel consumption, it's very much rely on the way you're driving. Some just prefer the economy mode but some will always want a sport mode.
Great video. I've had my Cx-50 since November. I've had so many issues with it that I had to contact the AG of my state because the dealership hasn't been able to help fix the issue. The car wont lock or unlock without using the app, wont start without touching the fob to the start button and I've even been locked inside of the car, it simply would not unlock. Yes the batteries have been changed, no the remote isn't dead, yes it is both remotes, it's just misery. When it works it's great but it often doesn't. I second the auto break complaint, doesn't work well and is terrifying when you auto stop...especially on the high way
The lack of lane centering especially at this price is a let down. I’m an analog guy and appreciate my zero safety tech cars in my garage but on long trips I will say lane centering decreases fatigue and is appreciated.
I appreciate seeing these owner complaints. Will take them into consideration. I was all set to purchase one until the 3-6 month delay on orders and the additional markup sent me looking at another vehicle previously ruled out. The previous price point made this a more attractive option. But the markup has opened the door to another vehicle in that price range.
I hear you. Now looking for a car for my wife and some dealers are now doing up to 5K markups smh
Every new nice car in this market is 6 month wait in canada
They should be on lots now, we have them and are not doing mark ups. Can't say the same for everyone though🙁
I bought mine in Oct 2022 and I probably called around to 15 dealers (I'm in NC). I finally found one I'm Augusta, GA that didn't mark up and these guys also drove the car to me in Asheville, NC! It's ridiculous how much some were marked up but was well worth my time calling around.
I own a 2023 CX-50----- Had to replace MASTER WINDOW SWITCH and the BELT Tensioner just last week which Mazda refused to pay for, I had to plunk down 583.00 bucks for this, I am not happy at all...
Thanks for those observations and sharing other users comments; could you also do a video with your top 10 favourite things about the CX-50 and a walk around of the SUV?
Commenting before I watch the video.
I got my turbo premium plus three weeks ago. Here are my minor complaints:
The rear headrests usually prevent the 60/40 split from folding down all the way, so the front seats need to scoot forward, then drop the 60/40, then scoot the front seats back as needed.
Next little complaint is that the piano black plastic around the shifter is a dust and fingerprint magnet.
Next is that although the 6spd transmission is reliable, it feels only a little clunky sometimes and another gear or two might have helped out MPG and acceleration. Next, I sometimes wish I could dial up the lane assist to put me more on-center rather than just bouncing me between the lane lines.
Next is that I think it’s weird that when using the dashboard brightness buttons, it only goes between bright or dim. Odd. Regardless of all these, I take great pleasure in daily driving mine.
Hi..... so i feel your pain on the lane assist and you are not going crazy. I believe i have figured this out as i have driven 2 suvs as wide as the cx-50 to test. So its not the width or the lane assist per se; its the car's orientation. What i mean by that is how you perceive that the car is going straight based on viewing through the windshield and over the awkward angled hood, not to mention looking in your side mirrors past the hips of the suv. Its disorienting. It could also be why you may have problems pulling in or parking.... or at least it is for me. Have never had this issue with other vehicles. Hope this may help. Would love to know if you Are experiencing something like that though. Thanks
@@tamirdossiea3680 I gave your question some thought over the last week. The slight difficulty I have is when it comes to parking. The high belt line of the car can make it challenging to pull into a parking spot correctly the first time. Usually I have to use the camera system and retry in order to get myself centered in the spot.
We bought a top trim turbo in August 2022 (sight unseen) and here are the complaints:
1. The seats (bottoms) are too firm and become uncomfortable on longer trips.
2. Infotainment system is not intuitive and is clunky to use. A big miss, hope a fix is in the works.
3. Chime - Yes it is very irritating mostly bc it's such a dumb and unforced error, just like the seats (I note the OP posted a fix for ChimeZilla via disabling sensor @ seatbelt).
4. Lane Centering is substandard. (it's not about wanting the car to drive itself per se, more the idea that this is very disappointing execution by Mazda vs peers).
But the thing looks and drives beautifully, has plenty of available power (we use 89 octane/midrange gas and find it starts more crisply and "seems" quicker than reg). We did swap out tires for 20" Contis @ dealer so that may be enhancing its really outstanding fun factor. Great value, a much more interesting aesthetic (to us) than the 5 albeit a solid notch lower on overall comfort and premium feel than its stablemate. Would say it's a legit toss up between the two depending upon your preferences.
All the problems described in this 📹 🎥 I don't experience in my 16 cx-5. And the best part is I am getting 31.4 combined with 70% highway and 25.6 combined with short trips and 80% city driving. Thanks for sharing 👍 👏
Yea but it's ugly
A couple of things he forgot to mention
App remote start : it is ridiculous to be able to turn your vehicle on with the app and then once you arrive to the vehicle, the ignition turns off and you get a fail message of your engine
backseat belts : If one person sits in the back, and if they put a backpack or a purse onto the next seat, it thinks that someone is sitting there and the loud chime will start going like crazy and in order to turn it off, you buckle in the seat, even though there’s no one sitting there
Love CX-50. BUT have some complaints 1) start-stop system. I have no problem using the tech but its somehow connected to the HVAC system. Mazda CX50 start/stop uses vacuum pressure to engage the cylinders but its inconsistent. Sometime it work, sometimes it doesn't. 2) strange alerts anticipating driver behavior: a) went camping this weekend. Left stuff in the car requiring lots of door opening/closing or just leaving door opening. After a short period car starting chiming about low battery and went into power saving mode (manual page 7-34) b) took long road trip, around ten hours. After the vehicle senses I've crossed lanes too many times message appears on the dash: "time to take a break" c) would like stronger tie downs in the hatch area.
Totally agree with you about the connectivity issues. I just bought my 2023 Black Beauty CX-50 and the screen was completely dark. Never had that happened with my 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback so I was shocked. Will see what happens next. Yikes! I do love this car though. It seems like the more bells and whistles a car has the more problems.
I have had mine for more than 2 months now. Still haven’t seen another on road. And I have put in more than 5000kms.
The best looking compact SUV out there
I'm not familiar with Mazda but I know Toyota had a lot of similar complaints regarding the sensitivity of their safety system and chime levels. The dealer has the ability to tune these systems and volume levels of alerts ranging from low, medium and loud. If you haven't already it is worth asking the dealer specifically if they have similar abilities.
Got a CX50 preferred plus a couple of months ago and love it, I average 24 mpg city and 29 highway. Only issue I’m having is the Apple car play connectivity, sometimes it connects automatically and sometimes I have to do it manually.
Android auto does the same, I feel your pain
I think the non-turbo powertrain makes a huge difference, and is less punishing on mpg if you drive aggressively. But the Turbo is very smooth....
Same with mine..... carplay connects about 40% of the time on its own.
Does this trim have leather seats??
does the preferred plus have leather?
I bought my CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus red with the terracotta leather. When I saw other brands same red color SUV parked next to mine, my red SUV was so much more beautiful than the others. Metallic red made it look like 3D vision and others are 2D vision. I love its inside and outside. Driving feeling is so smooth and stable.
I have no problem with Bluetooth connection maybe I have an Apple iPhone.
the i-stop is my biggest issue. When it starts after turning off the car lurches forward. Not smooth at all. Other car we have with start/stop is almost impossible to notice the transition. Could be better
Excellent video and i couldn't agree more when it comes to the notification complaint. I have a cx30 and that low pressure notification came hours after i took care of the tire making me believe i had another leak. Keep up the amazing work.
I would say the CX-50 is pretty niche. So basically you will like it if you appreciate its looks, and the concept of a rugged, aggressive, but still luxury interior kind of suv. You do sacrifice a lot though compared to the CX-5 in terms of comfort with the suspension, head room, road and wind nose, interior luxuries and cabin, fuel efficiency, and japanese make. Basically I think the CX-5 is better in every way besides off-roading and looks, but the CX-50 has the panomatic moonroof and flat folding seats which I love so much! Determine what's really important to you and if you prefer value and a better car over the appearance, you will be very happy with a CX-5. I own both, but if I only owned one I would love a CX-5 with a pano moonroof
I believe Mazda will replace the CX5 next year with the CX70. They'll have a low spec model that starts around 30k and a top I6 Spec that tops out around 50k
@@differencemaker242 The CX70 is the same size as the CX90 without the third row seating (ie way bigger than CX-5). The CX-5 will get a new design in 2025. The two aren't comparable in size (at all).
Seatbelt chime can be adjusted but it is grouped with notifications. Default is medium, but can adjusted to low.
I have my CX-50 PFP for 3 weeks now. After 1000 miles, I will add following complains or better to have:
1. Hissing noise from vent of forward sensing camera housing during stop-go highway traffic. (happen to me twice)
2. No light ring or silver gasket ring on start button or need ten second back light display every time you put parking brake in place.
3. Accidental liftgate opening due to poor design of key fob. (need additional auxiliary button on the bottom edge of the fob)
4. Cannot operate liftgate when any front doors in open position.
5. Auto lighting do not have parking light only feature. (you are in the heavy rain but it is not dark enough to trigger high light beam, then auto turn on parking light will be ideal)
6. Center console has waste space in front of cup holders. (the space is not reachable when you have drinks in the cup holders)
7. Mazda app do not have feature to close liftgate.
8. Speed needle need either different color or different shape to be better display on the dial.
9. Weak windshield sprayer which only ooze out water on to the windshield.
10. You cannot reach your cargo space from your backseat. This is big one due to the lower roof and higher ground clearance.
Overall, I love my CX-50 despite above complains. Hope Mazda will listen and fix those low hanging fruits.
FYI the seatbelt chime volume is tied to the other chimes so if you set the alert sound to low that will make the seatbelt chime quieter but then your other chimes like blind spot warning and what not are also quieter. On my Mazda 3 the bluetooth itself works fine for normal bluetooth audio playback but the trigger for wireless android auto only works half the time and I'm not sure what the cause is there. Also my app notifications are very timely so I wonder if it's car issue or phone issue? I am using a Pixel 6 Pro. The smart break assist has also not falsely triggered for me after a software update. I like to have it on in the off chance I actually need it and it has stopped from rear ending someone twice at very low speeds. I was creeping forward while looking to my left and didn't notice the vehicle in front of me didn't move. The other time was when I wasn't applying enough brake pressure while coming to a stop because the car in front seemed to stopping slower than it actually was. My solution for avoiding false positives is to set the warming time to early. This way it will alert early before braking and you have a chance to over ride it.
Wife got cx50 na preferred last week and loves it. I loved hers so much i got a base turbo cx 50 today. Also both our cars got totalled from hail so ot was fortuitous that mazda had excellent aprs. Its whag brought us in. Im a 5 time honda owner ao it feels weird, but im overall happy with the purchase. Am kinda bummed the wireless charger sucks
I bought my Soul Red CX 50 Premium about a month ago. Wanted to put it through it's paces. Drove from upstate NY to West Palm Beach County. Brass tax on the mileage, I go by how many miles per $10. Still have and love my 2014 Mazda 6 Grand Touring (Soul Red as well). I drove aggressive on the way down and conservative by using cruise on the way back. I don't suggest or approve on how I drove down and will not go through top comfortable speed, slalom with competitors etc. But using cruise and easy was far better on the way back. Not I 95, but I 88 to I 81 to I 77 finishing on I 95. My 6 with today's gas prices is roughly 100 miles per $14 gas. The CX 50, roughly 100 miles per $18. I wanted to try premium gas but that will be another trip, supposedly better mileage and a little more HP. Drive was great. Performance outstanding. But that f$%cking chime. And the park brake stays on if you don't have belt on. You have to put it in park again to disengage park brake. My biggest peeve is the location of cup holders in front. You are limited to size (height) of cup. My Bubba tumbler turns passenger heated seat on only because I'm tall and have to reach to passenger cup holder for comfort. At the height of low gas prices I got 100 miles per 8-9 dollars on my 6. I'm the only person besides safety inspector and two bulletins; rear brake and radar cruise control. All but 17 of 124000 miles driven by me. Oil changes, brakes and recently one of three horns.
Haven't got to horn yet. 😅
Thanks so much for this. I like mine but there are so many things wrong with it! Thought i was going crazy 🤦🏾♂️ . Have reached out to Mazda Customer experience so many times about most of these and other issues. I love the idea of the CX-50 just not the execution.
How has the response been from customer service?
I'm trading in my 2019 CX-5 for a 2023 MX-50 preferred plus in polymetal grey. The dealership said to expect it within the next 3-4 weeks. I'm so excited! I missed out on the first arrivals and now they only have the red color option. GREAT VIDEO! THANKS!
Appreciate the comment I'm sure you'll love it!!
I bought weather tech floor mats for my 2019 CX-5 after purchasing. Do u know when they'll start selling the protective floor mats & rain guards for the 2023 CX-50? I can't find them yet.
@@TootsieDog22 I do not, I got OEM all weather mats but aside from darker tint I'm done with accessories
Great job! Hope you make some more in the future. It's great to have reviews done by real owners.
Thanks! Anything you'd like to see specifically?
@@JacobDarkOfficial How about a six months long term report with real world gas mileage.
@@JacobDarkOfficial Would love to see an Owner 6 month update here too ! Thanks for the content, top new car choice so far!
Great Video. I just bought one and love it. The smart brake can be easily turned off, so it's not really an issue. The seatbelt chime is VERY annoying though LOL.
It’ll be 13 years on March 1st since I bought one of the first CX-5s in California. I’ve been thinking about the CX-50, but now I think I will stick with the CX-5 supply gets back to normal. Thanks for the video.
I had been planning to buy a Mazda soon because of the incentives they offer, but if they're lying about the MPG numbers, I'm not interested in getting one anymore. I'll go back to Toyota, even if I have to pay the full sticker price for a RAV4. I've never paid full sticker price for a new car before, but these are not normal times. I'm glad I found your review today. Thank you for providing this public service!
I bought my CX-50 early July 2022. I have the turbo premium package. Zircon Sand with terracotta interior.
I have to say that I’ve not experienced anything wrong with this car; I love it.
I do agree with the ambient lighting. My last car was I 2010 Mazda3 GT hatchback. Manual transmission. Even then, Mazda had a center blue light and one at the front driver and passenger door. It does seem odd that there isn’t any.
My only other issue is the center console. Opening the storage is a bit cumbersome, and it would be nice if they softened the sides.
I’ve absolutely loved my CX-50 so far, my gas mileage seems to be better than what’s reported in this video. I’m getting very close to 22 city/ 27 highway.
The seatbelt chime is loud! 😂
I love mine as well. Yea I agree MPG is totally user based, my wife gets 19-20 combined, I get 24-25, we don't do a lot of highway only driving, mostly commuting.
My biggest concern is that it doesn’t have front acoustic ( double paned ) windows which the CX-5 has. This increases the road noise quite a bit on rougher roads.
Interesting, no ones ever mentioned that before. I'm coming from a RAV4 which is excessively loud so for me it's fine
It’s amazing what this does. I spent a few years driving my acoustic glass personal vehicle and getting into my non acoustic glass work vehicle (same car, different trim level) and was shocked at the difference.
Yes I noticed this too. My 2019 CX-5 is much more quiet than the CX-50. Very upsetting.
People forget, the CX5 didn't have that at first either. I'd imagine by year 3 Mazda will add that to the car. Not good for now but they improve each model slightly every year. They'll likely end up removing the striping out of the seat base too. Why run off buyers for something so minor?
Just picked up the 2024 CX-50 Premium. Very Pleased. It is solid and prefer the lower ride feeling. It has upgraded shocks and lighter steering compared to the 23' Model. Within 2 days, I found a coding bug. You can use the favorite button to add a radio station to favorites. Discovered you can add the same station multiple times. Ideally, should be limited to once. Also, instead of a delete a favorite screen action, it would be easier to hold down the favorite button to unfavorite a station, essentially a double click.
Man right on the money! I have 5 days with my Turbo PP. The brake thing has happened to me twice already. Iv had a CRV for 3 years and that has never happened . I can say Honda sensing is much accurate , no to mention the Traffic Jam Assist sucks! My CrV Can drive the highway alone with me just tapping from time to time the steering wheel. Don’t get me wrong I Love the looks and the sportiness. I drove the QX55 and that thing costs about 15k more and has much less plus is CVT.
Anyways for me the main complain is the charger. That was one of the reasons of my selection and it seems this will eventually end in a recall. This can damage the batteries of the smartphones. It doesn’t only get hot and can’t charge , it actually drains it. ….
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One thing is like to mention if it helps, there is a setting in the BT where you can change it to have the Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to be completely touch, even when driving. Seller didn’t know this and I came to it by mistake!
Nice video. Right on point. One other thing I noticed it seems the A/C doesn't get as cool as other vehicles I've had including my 2016 Mazda6.
I appreciate the comment and added feedback
Might want to have Mazda check your AC system. Might just be subjective differences between you and I but I find mine completely sufficient even in the 100 degree temps we've been having lately. Actually feels superior to the 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo Hatch I traded in on it and makes me wonder if I should have gotten it checked instead of just suffering with a warmer car in the summer.
If you use auto it sure is different . Also if you turn on ventilated seats you’ll notice a difference in vent either from the AC or seat.
Regarding ambient lighting…My 22 CX-5 Signature has white ambient lightning in the front/rear footwells and one by the power sunroof controls that shines down into the cup holder area. That’s the extent of it. You can also eliminate the seat belt chime by buckling up before starting the car.
I'd prefer some dash and door accents as well but I'd take it!
Really appreciate this video and perfect timing as I’m currently looking at a select trim model. Thanks for the video!
Happy to be helpful!
i have a cx30 select. i love it but kinda small for an infant carrier, looking at a 50
New 23 CRV really caught my eye. tough deciding on that or the new Cx-50 hybrid. I’ll wait and test drive both later this year. Sticking my my gas guzzler for now tho.
Same here .. which one did u decide on??
I never liked CVTs in a big heavy vehicle or really ANY vehicle. Mazda uses a 6 speed transmission & that makes it a notch above the CRV in my book.
New CX-50 owner here. Base Turbo model. The only thing I am completely disappointed with is the stock audio (non-Bose). It is very hollow and weak with no bass. Looking at subs for the first time in 20 years
Thx for helping me cross off the Mazda off my shopping list. I have a low tolerance for poor driver ergonomics and premature braking.
I have a pearl white preferred plus cx50. I love it. Door handles stopped working in the cold. Mazda replaced them very quickly. I wish I had the heated steering wheel. The only other thing I would change is I wish they put a slightly wider tire on it.
When you tires wear out, I think your wheels will be able to hold the next widest sized tires without having to buy new wheels.
I wanted the Turbo but the pearl white premier plus without turbo was too good to pass up. The seat belt warning is annoying and I travel long distance a lot and I get close to 30mpg on it. Great car, aggressive look, handles great and fun to drive.
Better choice, non turbos go well pass the 200k mile mark. Generally way more reliable.
@Leewilly turbos are more reliable? With all due respect you’re wrong…. You can loook up all of the resales of past Mazdas….you’ll find a considerable amount of non turbos with 200k mile for sales. Can’t say the same for the turbos. And likely not due to the actual engine but more due to owners not knowing how to take care of a vehicle with a turbo.
@Leewilly oh, I’m sorry I misunderstood
The mpg is relative to every driver. It depends on many factors like:
-how flat or elevation have the roads on your daily drive. Flat +mpg, uphill -mpg.
-what is the temperature in your area. Hot(AC) -mpg, Chill +mpg.
-tire pressure
-gas quality
-oil quality
-driver weight(no every body is lightweight)
-how many passengers.
-how many stuff you carry on all the time in the car.
-driving style
-among others like wind, road conditions and tires brands.
Spot on with the chime as well as the ambient lighting. I feel these two items are big misses, especially as the brand is trying to become premium. The chime is overly aggressive and not sophisticated sounding. Also, a little ambient lighting, even as basic as a soft white glow would do a lot to add to a premium feeling cabin.
There is ambient lighting as a add on
There is not, I have the top trim, no ambient lighting
I’ve had a cx-5 for a month now and it has ambient lighting
@@ajbeard5233 yeah the CX-5 has it but the CX-50 does not.
@@jayt6023 No sir it absolutely has ambient light. I use it all the time.
I have all these same problems ... on My Honda Ridgeline. My Ridgeline slammed the brakes on the NYS thruway for no apparent reason. My wireless charge is useless also.
The smart brake sounds like a potential issue. Reminds me of our Honda Pilot which granted has never actually braked but gives off a lot of false BRAKE messages leading to me turn it off. I have a Subaru and I feel their eyesight system is superior - it's saved me from rear ending a car which cut me off and rarely gives false alarms. The negative to their camera system is that it can't see if you can't see, compared with sensor based systems which I'm guessing Mazda's is.
Excellent video, all valid points addressed in a concise manner. Thanks!
Thanks for mentioning auto brake. My cx-5 never does that so I think I might just get another when my lease is due next month
Thanks for the video, I learned a lot.
I too am in Texas and have the same trim as you. I haven't had any issues with connecting to the infotainment system. My phone charger never has worked. Never had a smart break issue. Hate that damn chime. Love the power!!
I have only owned my CX 50 for a couple weeks. Lots of great things. I like the car, but cuz you are looking at the weakness. I have 2. The steering and brakes are not very responsive. The car seems to 'float' a little in the lane. And the brakes don't seem to respond quickly. I am open to others opinions of their experience. Keep in mind it's brand new and maybe it will get better. Overall, a great car. It will take some time to get used to all the technology also.
Hello. I love my cx 50. The best mpg so far is 21.8 On and off highway. I would like to turn off the stay in lane alarm. It's loud and goes off even when your between the lines. I want to hear my music. Also would like to turn off auto braking. Car drives nice. I didn't get the turbo so i could get a little better gas mileage.
Do not know about the CX50.........But on My CX30, The tail gate sometimes goes up without warning.........Twice now in the last couple of Months I came out of a restaurant to find My tailgate up............Personnally, I would be MUCH happier to go back to those simple...flip it up--flip it down manual tailgates..........NEVER in 40 years of driving hatchbacks have I ever had a problem with one of those........In fact, I would like to go back to only having to carry a tiny key to open the door with a spare key hidden under the hood..........FAR, FAR too much electronics to make this old Man happy..........Liked a simpler World...............Paul
Yes.
It's the way the remote is designed. For 2023, mazda could have redesigned it, too.
It sure looks like a sweet ride. Most of these gripes are pretty minor as you noted. MPG not so much so that is a negative. However most SUVs that get better mileage either have CVTS and are not fun to drive, or have poor ABS systems. So I guess that is just one of the niggles I will have to live with. The other minor issue I see is no USB-C? Just about everyone else has both incorporated. Mazda get with it!
They are beautiful, but seat and ride comfort are nonnegotiable for me. I've read too many bad reviews to go with this one.
Excellent video. Informative.
I've had the intermittent blue tooth issues with my 2016 CX5 over the years. I guess I'll hold onto it until Mazda gets it shit together.
Without ever owning a CX-50, and being the happy owner of a CX-5, the only 2 negatives I have for the CX-50 is the head clearance, and the flower looking wheels. The spike looking black wheels that I have on my 2021 CX-5 Carbon Edition are the coolest wheels I've ever seen, imo.
Love this car and thankfully I'm not having any of the issues some of you have described after one month of ownership, However, I do have a small issue with apple maps(carplay) and Sirrus/xm. When I'm using apple maps I cannot change the station on Sirrus. I can't seem to figure this out and there is nothing documented about this either on carplay or Mazda's manuals. Help someone
Watching this video made me realize that I'm not alone in this, and I'm grateful for that, thank you. I purchased my CX50 just three months ago, and despite having it looked at by the mechanic three times and having a new one sent from the manufacturer in Texas for replacement, the Wiresscharger still doesn't charge after 10 seconds. Additionally, I'm still seeing the "In-Vehicle Network Malfunction. Have the Vehicle inspected" message appear without any apparent reason, despite having sent it in for repairs three times. Does Jacob's CX50 not have this issue?
I honestly don't use my wireless charger but has worked when I've tried. I got the malfunction message and took it in to the dealer to get the software updated. Been fine ever since.
That's good to hear. In that case, I believe there's a chance it can be fixed, so I'll wait for the dealer's schedule for the next charger replacement. Thanks for the quick response! :)
As a new Mazda salesman, I even thought that was quite useful
I have had the pfp for a few weeks and I have had connectivity issues with Bluetooth and Apple car play. It also wont successfully connect even when I try it manually. I have to restart my phone for it to finally connect again.
For reference I have driven 1070 miles and average mpg is 28.4. For the first 400 miles it was way lower than that like 24.5 not sure why it got significantly better after breaking in, I did not change anything about my driving. It’s mixed city and highway.
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 minimize height of tunnel. 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.
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.
How is the seat comfort and adjustability in the CX5 vs the 50?
@@ChicagoBulls1984
Hi. The CX50 seats are very hard and the trim that runs down the centre of the seat is uncomfortable
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I agree that some of these issues are present in the CX 50
Plastics mark so easily. I keep my vehicles detailed and these marks annoy me.
Will wait for the CX-70. Hopefully, the kinks will be worked out by then. If not, I'll gladly keep my 2019 Signature, and my money.
My find that seatbelt chime to be the most annoying to me. I don't have the wireless charger but that would have been really disappointing to me too.
I drive a Honda and found that I had the same problems with the CarPlay and the Honda Link app. I rebooted the infotainment system several times and the problem still existed sporadically. I noticed that the CarPlay and the Honda Link app were interfering with each other so I deleted the Honda Link app from my IPhone and haven’t had a problem since.
What does the Honda link app do???
@@gailenrique2804 Not too much actually. Tells you the oil percentage, mileage and where you are. Probably error codes?!?
1) Not having ambient lightning is a HUGE PLUS, definitely not minus 🙂
2) Theft notification... Just don't look and install the app. Live without stress 🙂
3) Bluetooth -> OK, we all know Android > Apple 🙂
4) Charging - use the cable and it is also faster
5) Smart breaking - avoid this and exercise your reflexes. If you need automatic breaking you are a danger in a traffic (too tired probably)
6) Seat belt chime - before starting the car lock your seat belt, this should be a proper routine
7) Consumption - accept it (you have Turbo + 2,5l engine + SUV)
True all the mentioned.
Indeed, Go use Android than Apple
Android is much better and advanced, Apple is too simple for those basic users know nothing deeper about technology
Go use Android than Apple
Android is much better and advanced, Apple is too simple for those basic users know nothing deeper about technology
but remember many RUclipsrs are just getting viewers, likes and comments as many as they can, doesn't matter if the contents have to be accurate or not, it's the same like tv
1) User preference I guess but the majority including myself would love ambient lighting 2) I really do wish the app worked as it should, getting notified in case of theft would be great 3) Bluetooth gives me issues on Android 4) agreed 5) I turn it off as well as lane assist, I'm old school and don't need these things 6) it's constantly over 100 degrees where I live, turning the car on to get the AC kicked in asap is a must lol 7) I'm good with it but it's still a top group complaint
Extremely helpful review. I currently drive a 2018 Mazda 3 and I've been looking at the CX-50 as a mom of 2. I will definitely keep all of this in mind, because I initially wanted the premium plus model but I will look at other models.
Great auto review. Smart brake, chime notification & mpg are good enough reasons not to buy. Thanks bro! Keep up the good work🙏🏼
Really? The smart brake, which can be disabled and the chime, which can be disabled are good reasons not to buy?
You can disable the chime by unhooking the sensor in the buckle itself. It doesn't take too long and well worth the 10 minutes of effort.
I build these cars at work, right here in the USA! specifically the outside trim like the over fenders and some of the interior. I’m very interested to see what people think about the build quality, what do you think could be better?
I just got a Turbo…there was a slight burning smell so I called the dealer and my sales rep said it’s the catalytic converters which needs about 50 + miles before the burning smell goes away….I blasted the speaker on the way home from the dealership and I wish the speakers were better …otherwise no complaints
Thanks for this well made video!
Jacob, Pretty nice review but, the CX-50 absolutely has “ambient light!” I am not quite sure how you could have missed such a basic thing as that in your review. Look it up in the owners manual or simply look at the overhead console and flip the door activation on. Just bought mine today and that was the very first thing I did.
If I missed it (which I did) then literally every single CX-50 owner in the group I'm in did too, please join the Facebook group and make a post with pics please, this would be awesome if true and shared with everyone
This video was refreshing , maybe cos he isn’t a car reviewer. Thank you for this video.
I also was between the rav and the cx50 I ended up going up with the rav and I couldn’t be happier
I have a Soul Red Turbo... great little car, but there are a couple annoyances. I won't whine about the seatbelt chimes - clearly, that's already universally hated. I struggle with connecting my phone from time to time, and have shut the car off to get it back to a state I can deal with when I turn it back on. Probably just me and my propensity to ignore user manuals... I sometimes drive on narrow, winding country roads, and the CX-50 is a great point-and-shoot partner. OTOH, I often get an annoying audible warning of an impending road departure, and a warning to steer the car to the right... right now! I'm going to have to get rid of that or stop driving otherwise pleasant country roads..
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I live in Canada.
Still buying this awesome vehicle, CX - 50 2.5T
This week.
@@Avijit1308 dealer told me one was coming mid August..
August 2022 that is. Lol
I personally like the seat belt chime 🙈😉
"They called me a madman" - Thanos
I would never hear it because I have always put my seatbelt on first before I start an engine. :) I kinda like the sound of it too...
i thought i was the only one! 😳😂
I just wish they didn’t have that black plastic for the wheel arches. I would love body color matching ones
Hopefully next year. Fingers crossed. I always skip first model year vehicles anyway lol
I wanted a Cx-50 but ended up with a Subaru Outback wilderness. It really was the dealers fault though, the Mazda dealer held me hostage because I was naive enough to give them my keys. And he didn't tell me the mark up until after I did the credit check and wanted to negotiate on a monthly payment rather then the out the door cost. By the way, fhats my piece of advice for anyone buying a car, ask the dealer what the out the door price is
I came from a 2021 Signature CX9. The lack of ambient lighting in the CX50 is quite a disappointment for me as well. My CX9 also had a light strip in the grill that looked great as well.
I echo the gripe with the wireless charging pad. So far it has proved completely useless. Although I do think the location of it is in precisely the optimal spot on the CX50 unlike my CX9.
Guess it's true what they say never buy the first model made. Think I'll opt for the CX5
I still love it despite its setbacks!
That was a very insightful vid! The wireless charger issues was the biggest surprise.
Great video. No mainstream car review has this kind of info.
The whole smart brakes thing scares me. I had it on a Honda CR-V and it once saved me from having an accident. But I am always worried it will come on when not needed and potentially cause an accident.
Thank you, I originally wanted to do a review but there are so many I tried to think outside the box. Yea I don't think us old schoolers need smart brake at all
@@JacobDarkOfficial 👍
Bought a base model, only complaints is it needs more storage compartments
Very good video, looking at buying CX50 . Def not this model year , fuel prices in UK are horrendous, will look at 2ltre 2022 diesel.
As a techy, I was a bit turned off with the thick bezel on each side of the infotainment screen. When it's off, it looks beautiful, that low, widescreen, but when the screen turns on, you feel like you wish you had more of bezel-less look. Similar to new TVs these days. No one want that thick cladding. So for me, that is a stylistic miss as the '22 CX-5 has a more seamless bezel.
I hear you, I had a RAV4 temporarily which had that big blocky push button screen so this was definitely better than that, but this should've had the same if not better than the CX-5
I own a cx50 turbo and they already changed transmission after 10 k miles.transmission is still doing the same problem. When in heavy traffic and slightly pressing on gas pedal and rpm reaches exactly 1000 it jerks hard. They also got to change a whole module behind the bumper cause many dashboard lights keep flashing.
I stop, check engine …..
I had a cx 30 turbo before and it was way more fun to drive and pretty more quick as it is 500 lbs lighter . I got this one purely on aesthetics and so far I’m very disappointed. Mazda service staff are excellent so that is the only thing making my experience less painful lol
Just purchased the cx-50 and I noticed after 50mph the air from the sunroof is loud. I don’t know if anyone else is having a problem with this. It’s closed all the way too.
Great video, to the point, impartial and without annoying promoting of this or that. Keep them coming
Much appreciated
I am planning to buy CX 50 Premium Plus Non-Turbo 2024 in Canada it is call CX 50 GT Non-Turbo.
How is the road noise Behind Passenger Rear Seat, my child non verbal and really hates road sound.
How is rear passenger seat road noise vs Honda CRV Hybrid 2024?
Thanks 👍. It was very helpful. But I'm still bent on purchasing the CX-50 GT Turbo. Appreciate it.
I have a Honda Accord with an annoying seatbelt chime too so I just make sure I buckle up before I start the car