The 50 is way more practical than the 5. The back can fit dogs, the doors open wide, visibility is awesome, and it doesn't look old. It's one of my favorite in the line up. Mazda is really punching above its weight.
I’ve been trying to find the actual size in the back of the CX 50 compared to the Lexus NX. Because I think it has more room than the NX. I was really interested in the NX and the CX50 when I started shopping for a new car, but to get the features that I have in the trim on my CX 50, that NX would’ve had to come in a luxury package with other extras, putting it over 52 or $53,000!
@@eleanormassaro5195Oh yes, I love the Lexus NX F SPORT but the only thing missing on the NX is the spare tire. I don't like to drive outside of the state, especially the remote areas without a spare tire. That's why I go to CX50 TPP 2024 with 0.0% APR.
I’ve purchased the 24’ CX50t Meridian and was concerned about The 8~Speaker sound system. I looked it up on various Mazda forums etc before my purchase. The seatbelt rings 8 times then shuts off. There is a setting for Drivers seat in the Sound setup, be sure to check that box first as the sound system is set for full occupancy sound at the factory, Once you do that it also has a 25 channel EQ buried in the Sound control knob. It’s titled ADVANCED EQ adjustment. There are 25 separate frequency ranges from super highs down to sun bass frequencies. It’s set up in groups of 5 a across a grid w/ slider controls. There is also an auto outside noise phaser that that will tweak the sound based on its input from outside the auto. Once I found that, as a musician I couldn’t be happier w/ that Easter egg! Daily I find more subtle Mazda design that makes the CX50 one of the least overly technical based vehicle. Mazda only changes what is necessary and not going w/ the huge touch screens. Often the tech will glitch even while insta a simple battery. Mazda & Toyota are working together with this philosophy. Mazdas are more of a drivers auto w/ subtlety execution of its design. Watch out Audi…! I hope the 25 range EQ helps others appreciate Mazdas not broken don’t change it up. The Bose is a great system hate the 20” slam dunk wheels in Mi. The Meridian is the sweet spot for sure. Great Video as always.
The 8-speaker Soundsystem is really not that bad. When I was test driving the different trims I got to experience it. I still went with a trim that has the Bose system because I really like it. I have a premium plus non-turbo, and I love the look of the 20-inch wheels.
I'm honestly happy that Mazda is doing so good these days. Great looking exterior, beautiful interior, good handling and driving feel and on the top of that, Japanese reliability, while not being overly expensive. What more can you want? Maybe a rwd sedan 😄
Fun fact if you pick up these Falkens in the 235 size instead of 225, you'd save at least $30 per tire, get a bit more ground clearance, fill the fenders a bit more in 3D space, and it would still make sense with the wheel width which is 8". Just another reason not to get the Meridian. Also, the Meridian in Canada is fully loaded and far more affordable.
I have a 2023 Meridian - and thankfully in Canada trims are different here. Meridian is the top trim level and essentially an appearance package for the GT (Turbo Premium Plus US spec). Nice to get the Meridian look but still have all the features and the smaller wheels. Better ride and saves my rims from the curb haha.
I traded my carbon trim 3 with the Bose for a carbon turbo 3 without Bose. I was very hesitant because I loved the Bose but ultimately the turbo won. The 8 speaker is not bad but it’s also a smaller car.
I honestly wanted a CX-50, low wide and cool! Unfortunately, it is not sold in my home country, Japan, because the roads are too narrow and the parking lots are generally too small. Even if I could parallel import it, as mentioned above, the roads and parking lots are too narrow.
Yes, for the price of the Meridian trim. It should at least have the Bose system and the ventilated seats! I have the opposite issue with my pano sunroof in my CX 50. It’s only when I open it and driving over rough patches on the road and maybe a windy day that I get some sort of rattle. When the sunroof is closed, no rattles at all!
Agree. It is why I ended up with a Subaru Outback Onyx. for 36K I got Harmon Kardon and a heated steering wheel. I live in northern Wisconsin so that is important to me. I did get base engine, but it works totally fine. I drove a CX-50. but I wasn't paying almost 10K more for a few more HP and less of everything else. I did love the way the CX-50 looks.
Thanks, for the reviews. Love your videos. In my opinion, the best thing about this model is the off road tires. I'd get the top of the line turbo and put the Falken tires on it if I went off-roading. Overall I still prefer my CX-5 to the CX-50.
A lot of people say that the CX-5 is "long in the tooth" compared to the CX-50, but comparing both, you get the same features (or more) at a lower price point, a more refined ride, independent rear suspension and exactly the same tech. CX-5 for me all day, even in 2024.
One of my favorite features on my ‘18 XC60 is the seatbelt chime. It notifies you once, then treats you like an adult and shuts up. This is really nice when you have cargo on the passenger seats.
It's really weird the way that seatbelt chime works in the US, in my country, it only starts chiming once you are above 10km/h for both driver and passenger
I have a 22 CX 5 Carbon. One of the few complaints is about the seat cushions. They feel fine at first, actually very comfortable and expensive feeling, but after about an hour of driving, my ass feels like I'm sitting on concrete. Passengers often make same complaint. They feel like they'll last forever, but my ass bones might not, lol! Lucky for me, I mostly use it for shorter trips, so, not a big deal .. and the rest of the car is damn near perfect.
@@guikegriot I have a forester now bro. I almost got thr CX5 but the steering wheel was my number one complaint. And the legroom and cargo. This CX50 might be the one I was waiting for 😅
Some folks have had success adding the JBL bass pro to their Mazda's. I am a huge fan of the Bose system though (have it on all three of my Mazda's). I was a little disappointed with the driving of the CX-50. Even the CX-9 is more fun to drive, IMO. Haven't driven anything with the new drivetrain yet but the CX-70 looks promising (even though it is massive)
Glad you mentioned the rattles, both the Mazda3 I had before and CX-30 I currently have drive me insane with the rattles. I hear them mostly in the drivers side door and I believe from the HUD area. Besides the rattles and the super small gas tank, I've really enjoyed the 30 but it would make it more difficult to consider a new Mazda if history just repeats itself.
I had a 19 mazda3, the first in my city when it first came out. Drove it to 230k kilometers and sold it. If you can't stand the rattles at 25k miles, you better brace yourself for what's coming
im a lil flabbergasted topher ur saying the chime is something you dont enjoy hearing? I think I would feel like a million dollars listening to a retro arcadey chime in a luxury-esque vehicle like this LOL
Heavily considered buying one of these recently, but the seatbelt chime, no remote start (you have to pay a subscription for it), and strangely tight/claustrophobic interior were dealbreakers unfortunately
@@alexjackson4077 Sure, but it wasn't unnecessarily heavy before. I found it about right/as expected in the early model I drove. Overly light and twitchy steering has been a plague in almost every segment for a while now.
I didn't enjoy my CX-50 rental from last month. It looks great on the outside but bland on the inside.No accent lighting for night drives. If you think the seatbelt sound is annoying, the blind spot one is worse and super sensitive. Gas milage wasn't that great and had some tech issues that are documented all over the enthusiast pages.
only thing i dislike on mazdas are the way their turn signals go on and off. Fading in and out to imitate incandescent bulbs is so dumb, I have LEDs so make them act like LEDs
Still not a huge fan of the colour, but otherwise looks great! Also kind of surprised they didn't make every button on this cars steering wheel black like they have done for some of the other models.
@@jonlosito2004… actually they were set at a low volume. This is just for the ones that do set the volume very high. You can try listening at a high volume if you like.
The fact that people still chose the CX-5 over the CX-50 proves to me that Mazda should revise their strategy. By the way this Marketing Edition is a joke and looks tacky rather than functional.
And yet that’s why I bought the CX 50 over the CX five. Don’t get wrong, the CX five is a really nice vehicle, but the CX 50 had some other things that the CX five doesn’t that I really like.
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To be fair, the chime is doing its job very well. You put your seatbelt on. A surprising number of people do not....
People even buy a small device to plug in to the seatbelts to stop the car from bugging them; they would do anything to not have to wear a seatbelt
The smarter/logical way to do it would be to chime if you were to start driving without a seatbelt on, like most cars on the road today.
@DirectorofNSA best invention of the 21st century
The 50 is way more practical than the 5. The back can fit dogs, the doors open wide, visibility is awesome, and it doesn't look old. It's one of my favorite in the line up. Mazda is really punching above its weight.
I’ve been trying to find the actual size in the back of the CX 50 compared to the Lexus NX. Because I think it has more room than the NX.
I was really interested in the NX and the CX50 when I started shopping for a new car, but to get the features that I have in the trim on my CX 50, that NX would’ve had to come in a luxury package with other extras, putting it over 52 or $53,000!
@@eleanormassaro5195Oh yes, I love the Lexus NX F SPORT but the only thing missing on the NX is the spare tire. I don't like to drive outside of the state, especially the remote areas without a spare tire. That's why I go to CX50 TPP 2024 with 0.0% APR.
@@iknowyou5391 nice deal on your interest rate! they weren’t quite as nice back when I bought my CX 50 almost 2 years ago!🤪
I’ve purchased the 24’ CX50t Meridian and was concerned about The 8~Speaker sound system. I looked it up on various Mazda forums etc before my purchase. The seatbelt rings 8 times then shuts off.
There is a setting for Drivers seat in the Sound setup, be sure to check that box first as the sound system is set for full occupancy sound at the factory, Once you do that it also has a 25 channel EQ buried in the Sound control knob. It’s titled ADVANCED EQ adjustment. There are 25 separate frequency ranges from super highs down to sun bass frequencies. It’s set up in groups of 5 a across a grid w/ slider controls.
There is also an auto outside noise phaser that that will tweak the sound based on its input from outside the auto. Once I found that, as a musician I couldn’t be happier w/ that Easter egg! Daily I find more subtle Mazda design that makes the CX50 one of the least overly technical based vehicle. Mazda only changes what is necessary and not going w/ the huge touch screens. Often the tech will glitch even while insta a simple battery. Mazda & Toyota are working together with this philosophy. Mazdas are more of a drivers auto w/ subtlety execution of its design. Watch out Audi…! I hope the 25 range EQ helps others appreciate Mazdas not broken don’t change it up. The Bose is a great system hate the 20” slam dunk wheels in Mi. The Meridian is the sweet spot for sure.
Great Video as always.
The 8-speaker Soundsystem is really not that bad. When I was test driving the different trims I got to experience it. I still went with a trim that has the Bose system because I really like it. I have a premium plus non-turbo, and I love the look of the 20-inch wheels.
“Extracting offspring” 😂😂
Haha I'm definitely going to use that line in the future 😂
i was thinking the same thing. the phrase will go down in history haha
I'm honestly happy that Mazda is doing so good these days. Great looking exterior, beautiful interior, good handling and driving feel and on the top of that, Japanese reliability, while not being overly expensive. What more can you want? Maybe a rwd sedan 😄
5:30 cupholders on the engine cover? nice
Drink warmers!
Fun fact if you pick up these Falkens in the 235 size instead of 225, you'd save at least $30 per tire, get a bit more ground clearance, fill the fenders a bit more in 3D space, and it would still make sense with the wheel width which is 8". Just another reason not to get the Meridian. Also, the Meridian in Canada is fully loaded and far more affordable.
What a beautiful Suv. I've seen one in person, and it looks so good
Loving mine so far! Was debating about getting the cross bars and that roof platform but a bit worried about the wind noise/hit on MPG
I have a 2023 Meridian - and thankfully in Canada trims are different here. Meridian is the top trim level and essentially an appearance package for the GT (Turbo Premium Plus US spec). Nice to get the Meridian look but still have all the features and the smaller wheels. Better ride and saves my rims from the curb haha.
I traded my carbon trim 3 with the Bose for a carbon turbo 3 without Bose. I was very hesitant because I loved the Bose but ultimately the turbo won. The 8 speaker is not bad but it’s also a smaller car.
I honestly wanted a CX-50, low wide and cool!
Unfortunately, it is not sold in my home country, Japan, because the roads are too narrow and the parking lots are generally too small.
Even if I could parallel import it, as mentioned above, the roads and parking lots are too narrow.
Huh? It's a lovely chime. You should listen to Dacia's "no seatbelt" chime.
Edit: The one from the Sandero II, to narrow it down.
I like the CX-50, to me it looks like a subaru outback and cx5 hybrid
I drove a 23 turbo and a base, the seats in the base were way more comfortable. I couldn’t get on with that center strip.
They fixed the seats in the 24’ model in my opinion. I didn’t like the 23’ seats much but man I loved the 24’.
Yes, for the price of the Meridian trim. It should at least have the Bose system and the ventilated seats! I have the opposite issue with my pano sunroof in my CX 50. It’s only when I open it and driving over rough patches on the road and maybe a windy day that I get some sort of rattle. When the sunroof is closed, no rattles at all!
Agree. It is why I ended up with a Subaru Outback Onyx. for 36K I got Harmon Kardon and a heated steering wheel. I live in northern Wisconsin so that is important to me. I did get base engine, but it works totally fine. I drove a CX-50. but I wasn't paying almost 10K more for a few more HP and less of everything else. I did love the way the CX-50 looks.
Thanks, for the reviews. Love your videos. In my opinion, the best thing about this model is the off road tires. I'd get the top of the line turbo and put the Falken tires on it if I went off-roading. Overall I still prefer my CX-5 to the CX-50.
A lot of people say that the CX-5 is "long in the tooth" compared to the CX-50, but comparing both, you get the same features (or more) at a lower price point, a more refined ride, independent rear suspension and exactly the same tech. CX-5 for me all day, even in 2024.
Long in the tooth? I've never heard that one. Care to explain?
@@Melonsareprettyyummy Meaning the CX-5, for the most part, hasn't had a major change since the 2nd Gen debuted for 2017.
The CX five is very nice, I’ve always liked it. But I like the CX 50 too, and that’s what I bought!
Do you think the steering is better because of the smaller tires like you mentioned in your first test drive of the CX-50?
I wouldn’t say everyone will use 87 octane. I use premium when towing. Or sometimes on road trips at altitude for extra zoom zoom!
Nice suv, but tbh I prefer the cx-5 or a small version of the cx-60 with the longitudinal engine
One of my favorite features on my ‘18 XC60 is the seatbelt chime. It notifies you once, then treats you like an adult and shuts up. This is really nice when you have cargo on the passenger seats.
Lighter steering! Good for you Mazda. Family member has a 22 cx5 and the steering is SO heavy, it’s absurd.
It's really weird the way that seatbelt chime works in the US, in my country, it only starts chiming once you are above 10km/h for both driver and passenger
12k miles and absolutely love mine
How are seats? Thought a little firm and wish were a little longer for more leg support. Leaning towards a CX-5.
I’m almost at a year and a half of owning my CX 50 and I have no issue with the seats
I have a 22 CX 5 Carbon. One of the few complaints is about the seat cushions. They feel fine at first, actually very comfortable and expensive feeling, but after about an hour of driving, my ass feels like I'm sitting on concrete. Passengers often make same complaint. They feel like they'll last forever, but my ass bones might not, lol! Lucky for me, I mostly use it for shorter trips, so, not a big deal ..
and the rest of the car is damn near perfect.
Visor test…. Fail!
Opps. Wrong channel 😂
Ayy I watch The Straight Pipes too 😎😎
Why I'd choose this over the CX5
1. Steering wheel
Same dude. And I really like the CX-5. Apparently you can't even swap the steering wheel out for a 50 steering wheel.
@@guikegriot I have a forester now bro. I almost got thr CX5 but the steering wheel was my number one complaint. And the legroom and cargo. This CX50 might be the one I was waiting for 😅
Some folks have had success adding the JBL bass pro to their Mazda's. I am a huge fan of the Bose system though (have it on all three of my Mazda's). I was a little disappointed with the driving of the CX-50. Even the CX-9 is more fun to drive, IMO. Haven't driven anything with the new drivetrain yet but the CX-70 looks promising (even though it is massive)
Glad you mentioned the rattles, both the Mazda3 I had before and CX-30 I currently have drive me insane with the rattles. I hear them mostly in the drivers side door and I believe from the HUD area. Besides the rattles and the super small gas tank, I've really enjoyed the 30 but it would make it more difficult to consider a new Mazda if history just repeats itself.
Thankfully, I have no rattles in my CX 50. The only rattle that happens occasionally is when I open the sunroof and drive over rough roads.
TRUST ME THAT CHIME IS SO BAD! Also there is a speaker under the steering wheel Topher that you can put tape over to silence the chime :)
Nothing wrong with the chime. Just put on your seat belt
If you put your seatbelt on before you start the car, its doesn't chime more than once.
I’ve gotten used to it in almost a year and a half, so it doesn’t bug me anymore
The Meridian doesn't have the bose?
I just can't fathom spending $44k for rattles
not sure the price is justified on this trim but i also find the soft roader fad pretty silly
I would skip that roof rack that looks obnoxious and too much for that car the noise and then cuts down on your MPG get rid of it
Any rattles? My ‘21 Mazda3 Turbo has a ton at 25k miles and probably the main reason I wouldn’t get another Mazda.
I had a 19 mazda3, the first in my city when it first came out. Drove it to 230k kilometers and sold it. If you can't stand the rattles at 25k miles, you better brace yourself for what's coming
im a lil flabbergasted topher
ur saying the chime is something you dont enjoy hearing? I think I would feel like a million dollars listening to a retro arcadey chime in a luxury-esque vehicle like this LOL
I like the 2024 Mazda cx50 meridian edition, but the competition is 2024 Subaru outback wilderness
Way overpriced 44K for usa build car. In 22 I purchased Japanese cx9 pretty well equipped for 40K different level different style not comparable
I WANT this car in Europe!!
Heavily considered buying one of these recently, but the seatbelt chime, no remote start (you have to pay a subscription for it), and strangely tight/claustrophobic interior were dealbreakers unfortunately
I was unimpressed by the interior quality of the CX-50 when I test drove it. The CX-5 is much nicer despite its age.
How is a seatbelt chime a dealbreaker lmao
@@mergat2970i have tinnitus, the subaru chime was loud enough to make my ears ring so thats a dealbreaker for me.
Remote start is in the app. The chime is annoying because the IIHS insisted they add more chimes. The remission sucks. I have a 50
@@kyle223catyes
Did you just assume my gas selection 😂😂😂
Seems like a nice car but that engine ticking sounds a little concerning
Those are injectors
That’s sad you don’t get the Bose system in this, my 2023 Mazda 3 turbo get it and cost a lot less.
no bose speakers for 40k? bruh
So, they ruined the steering? How disappointing.
How did they ruin the steering? Nobody wants unnecessarily heavy steering in their crossover.
@@alexjackson4077 Sure, but it wasn't unnecessarily heavy before. I found it about right/as expected in the early model I drove. Overly light and twitchy steering has been a plague in almost every segment for a while now.
Nope. It's still firm and tight just not ridiculously so. Wife has a January built premium.
Something I haven't seen in other reviews: does this have UV filters on windows and windshield?
extracting offspring 😂😭
It's actually amazing how cheap this interior is compared to most Mazdas. But then still ends up becoming average so that's still good enough
I have one. I regret getting it. The transmission is horrible and fuel economy is really bad. The X3 I was looking at has the same MPG WITH A TURBO 😂
this has a turbo also
Nice beard bro
I didn't enjoy my CX-50 rental from last month. It looks great on the outside but bland on the inside.No accent lighting for night drives. If you think the seatbelt sound is annoying, the blind spot one is worse and super sensitive. Gas milage wasn't that great and had some tech issues that are documented all over the enthusiast pages.
I’m pretty sure the sound for the Blindspot monitor can be turned off or switch to vibrate
only thing i dislike on mazdas are the way their turn signals go on and off. Fading in and out to imitate incandescent bulbs is so dumb, I have LEDs so make them act like LEDs
Still not a huge fan of the colour, but otherwise looks great! Also kind of surprised they didn't make every button on this cars steering wheel black like they have done for some of the other models.
Those rear seats are tiny. No real leg support. Can't say the exterior is good looking especially the black pieces randomly placed.
I disagree, it looks great! and I’ve had two occupants, ride in the back of my CX 50 with no issues at all!
Is this bigger than the forester bro?
Mazda needs a better speedometer display. Them and Subarus both look cheap on the top trims with the basic manual gauges.
That seatbelt minder has got nothing on Toyota.
Pro tip: DO NOT use your headphones while he’s talking about the engine. That 4 cylinder is loud!!😮
Or you can just not have your headphones on max volume.
@@jonlosito2004… actually they were set at a low volume. This is just for the ones that do set the volume very high. You can try listening at a high volume if you like.
What in the meth is happening at your off-road testing spot?😂
The fact that people still chose the CX-5 over the CX-50 proves to me that Mazda should revise their strategy. By the way this Marketing Edition is a joke and looks tacky rather than functional.
And yet that’s why I bought the CX 50 over the CX five. Don’t get wrong, the CX five is a really nice vehicle, but the CX 50 had some other things that the CX five doesn’t that I really like.
Mr. Topher, what do you look like?! lol
A man with a camera on his face
A reveal would be nice
If you watch enough of his videos you’ll see him often.
He has a stubble beard
@@TheTopher what a good response 😂