2023 Mazda CX-50 Review | This One Thing will Surprise You!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2023 Mazda CX-50! I'll test out acceleration, braking, steering feel, cargo space, rear legroom, sound system, exhaust clip & much more!
Big thanks to Jack Giambalvo Mazda in York, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2023 Mazda CX-50! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below!
www.GiambalvoMazda.com
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It's actually made in Alabama at the new joint Toyota/Mazda facility. Some of the online resources are not entirely updated with regard to the leading "7' in the VIN. I initially thought it was made in New Zealand as well, but it's the second character in the VIN that distinguishes between US and NZ.
Pretty much shows the lack of research by the reviewer.
Could have looked on the drivers door frame. It’s is made in Huntsville Alabama alongside the Toyota Corolla Cross in the joint Mazda/Toyota factory.
Perhaps he should slow down and do a little more research before going on and on in his annoying babble.
@@richardmichael59 He can't take it back now because he was so shocked by it that he made it the clickbait part of the title of the video. Another thing he didn't mention is that the headlights only steer with the wheel at very low speeds.
I drove a cx-50 Meridian model yesterday. Absolutely loved it: handling, looks, and tech. The center seam was a non-issue for me--didn't notice it at all. I actually prefer the control knob versus the touchscreen. It's obvious Mazda did this for safety. Regardless, the system is the best of both worlds because with Apple car & Android auto u can have the touchscreen. The turbo version is awesome and still gets about the same gas mileage as the underpowered Honda CRV. Mazda makes vehicles that are fun to drive and this hits all of the marks of Zoom Zoom.
I bought it last week. Awesome vehicle.
Mine arrives in two days !
I love how they included two cupholders on top of the engine! Very cool!
Or hot for keeping your coffee warm 😅
@@kettlebellmusclegain you're replying to something I wrote 8 months ago... I don't even remember what i said 8 days ago. I'll watch the video again to refresh my memory. 😅
YES-- DRIVER's SUV-- I LIKE that , and you're right - it DOES fit much better!!! FINALLY saw it driven in HEAVY WET snow-- deep- not plowed-- and LOVED it-- it's performance in that crappy weather is GREAT.. which is exactly what I want-- it is forecast that we are to get a LOT more DEEP WET/icy snow here this year-- and I'll switch from Wild Peaks to KO2s.. lift it a couple inches and go for it..
I bought because I wanted a nice car for once that is reliable as a Honda or Toyota, had a non CVT transmission, sporty feel, and something with AWD.
The Mazda for under 35k met the checklist. No others in that class. I was originally looking at the Ford Bronco and Chevy Blazer but they are garbage reliability
I bought the CX50 on Black Friday. Just a week later but love it!
Awesome SUV! Congrats!
@@goldpony Thanks!
Do you notice sitting on a zipper?
@@Hardtimes330 I have occasionally when wearing summer shorts but forget all about it pretty soon.
Great review. I have the cx50 and really enjoy it!
I believe they are built in Alabama, USA
It is built in Alabama 🤣🤣 I work for Mazda and I can confirm that. But other than that amazing couldn’t of described the car better!
@@luigipapo234 I'm definitely proud that it's made in Alabama!
It's my one hang up on buying a cx 50 over a cx 5. The quality control of the cx 5 out of the factories is out of this world. I'm sure the cx 50 reliability is fine, but it's just not as reassuring (no offense Alabama).
@@richardnguyen1520 Alabama and America in general has earned that skepticism. Don't worry about offending the snowflakes.
@@richardnguyen1520 keep in mind the transmission, engine, main components are still made in Japan. Just assembled in USA
I've seen this one tested by a RACE DRIVER (Brian MAKSE) and he says it is the PERFECT DRIVER's CAR- and I take his word for it over most. He's tested it on dry road and on deep wet snow-- and loved it. I've seen this one tested by Sarah-N-Tune- and she did NOT baby it as some testers do-- but drove it aggressively in the desert and UP a hill that would make a JEEP blush- and it made it almost to the top with STREET TREADS... had it had the PROPER tires it would have walked up easily. After months of RESEARCH-- videos, specs checks- and talking to master mechanics all over-- I've decided on one of these.. UNLESS they're out of 2023s that I want-- and I have to settle for the 2024 which are NOT as nice (they've rounded off the aggressive looking body and it's NOT as nice).. then I may change to either CX 30 or CX-5... (most likely the CX-30 after watching many REALISTIC tests.
There is no difference between the 23 CX 50 and the 24 CX 50
Those adaptive Headlamps will impress you for night driving. That UGLY BASKET at the Top though?
Is removable.
I bought a new 2021 Mazda CX-5. I believe the CX-50 has the same engine. It has burned engine oil from day one and getting progressively worse. I looked up and found a bulletin for my car to be repaired. I took it in and they agreed that my car fell under that bulletin according to the VIN but, that I had to wait for the engine light to come on. By my calculation that won't happen until one oil change after my warranty is up. I only have 15,000 miles on it. Worse yet is that the RUclips posts from Mazda or it's dealerships take out negative reviews. Sleezy. Don't take a chance and buy Mazda’s. They don't stand by their products. I"ll come back to this site to see if gold pony deletes it, then we'll know if he's also bias. I hope not because I like him.
This sounds like a dealer thing. I really have loved both my Mazdas that have been entirely problem free
@@jaycarrie1 I love mine too. It's a beautiful car in every way but you're right, it's mostly a dealer thing. I went through Mazda and they said there's nothing they can do. Dealers are independent. I'm just saying that until the manufacturer gets their act together to hold off on buying this vehicle. It's only certain VINs. Not worth the risk of being in my position. Give it a couple more years. The issue has not been resolved yet according to Mazda, consumer agencies, and the people who have a lawsuit against them, which I recently became part of.
If there's a bulletin on it then it's a known problem that will be fixed regardless of warranty, no? I'd be surprised if they don't fix it. They've been using this drivetrain for a long time, they're proven reliable. There must be an issue with some and your VIN falls under it.
@@andrewmponeill Great News. Mazda finally agreed to repair my car. I know it took some prodding but still you have to give them credit. I’m so happy I don’t know what to do with myself. They're going to replace the exhaust valve seals.
CX 50 not affected by the exhaust valve issues you are experiencing.
Great video! Got my CX50 two weeks ago. Note: The adaptive forward lighting is only available on the turbo models. I have the premium plus non-turbo. And it does not have the adaptive forward lighting😁
How do you find the non turbo HP? My wife's into the cx50 but we are trying to decide between turbo or non. Just how acceptable the acceleration is
@@TheFLGators17
most of the time it's adequate. I was up in the North Georgia mountains this past week and sometimes it struggled climbing up. I had to learn to get aggressive on the pedal with it
Bro - nice review. Please put a touch more time into research. I have owned the CX-50 Turbo PP since last April. Android Auto is wireless!!! I am 100% certain this is the case as I use only Android Auto (have a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4) and it also charges wirelessly. Even if the phone is in my pocket it connects wireless for Android Auto. Both Android Auto and Apple Car Play are touch enabled but the Mazda Connect portion is not.
This is correct. Just bout Turbo PP last night and can confirm. Android auto runs better on this car than it did on my 2021 Accord Touring 🥴 (I have a S22 ultra)
Iv'e had several mechanics tell me it's the PERFECT car-- and ONE I trust IMPLICITYLY... so if he says i'ts PERFECT--that's all I need to hear. (and that is talking engine/transmission etc. and performance with turbo etc..).. and I LOVE teh 6 speed trans- REAL trans with REAL gears-- Not the fake computer gear changes on a BS trans box run by a computer.
Manufactured in NZ or AL…I’m concerned about the quality if it’s not really a Japanese vehicle.
Getting mine in 3 days can't wait......
what are you talking about lol the cx-50 is built in Hunstville Alabama
CX-50 is designed for North American market and built in Alabama, USA 🇺🇸
I'm uswe to 15-18 mpg so the mileage is fine for me. I LOVE the look of the meridian one.. but can I get a couple of the PREMIum items added to it?? (a little mix and match?) OH and they need to change that to "OFF ASPHALT" mode-- because off "road" really doesn't apply..
Need Wind deflectors on Side Mirrors
Almost every review I've seen has panned that center seam on the front seats. I'll bet that will be gone by the 2024 model year if not sooner. Some things may look good, but the function isn't there.
I've heard several reviewers complain about the center seam, but more who said it was a non-issue. I drove a Meridian model yesterday and it was a non-issue for me.
They are built in Huntsville, AL.
My 2019 cx5 is a great vehicle. I'll have to check out the cx50 when I'm ready to trade in. Great video, as always.
Appreciate it!
We currently have a 2016 CX5. After test driving a Premium Plus Turbo 50, we ordered one and it is being built! Can’t wait!😊
NOT NZ...but Alabama with the Toyota Corolla Cross!
I love Mazda products!!! I try to afford one.
It is built in USA. Not New Zealand
Cx5 Japan. Cx50 bama.
I get it now, it's like wherever Gold Pony is at he is in York, Pa + i know Mazda CX suvs
Please slow down describing CX-50
Adaptive headlights is only on turbo trims. Idk where your finding this information
Where did you get New Zealand?
It's been Huntsville, Alabama, in a combined plant with Toyota for the Corolla Cross. This has been very well pointed out. If anyone at the dealership you leant this from told you that, they need let go, because they clearly don't pay attention.
You, please do your due diligence as a reviewer to provide accurate information. Definitely not subscribing as a result.
I'm wondering which one to look at; would prefer NOT to have a panoramic moonroof. Would prefer smaller wheels (ie larger tires). I was thinking of the Turbo Premium; wonder if that would be a good fit.
I"M LOVING the EXTERIOR... that's my FAVORITE part-- the rest is just like the CX-5 (besides the platform being CX-30.. and NO it's NOT it's built in ALABAMA.. ding dong-- GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER...
I think that storage basket is a cool look on this vehicle but not really sure how practical / usable it actually is on the daily. Anyone have one and actually use it?
I have owned a CX-50 for the past 9 months. The roof "basket" shown in this video does not look very good, in my opinion. Much cooler is what is called the "roof platform". It comes (along with the black crossbars) standard with the Meridian Edition or can be purchased for about $900 from any Mazda Dealer's Parts Dept.
That is entirely too many trim levels...28k all the way up to 43k...I think they should combine some??
Actually for 2023 there cutting out 4 trims. There were 10 and now there cutting it down to 6 trims in the U.S
@@grandpa203 I have no idea what Mazda was thinking with that.
@@ericchang5217 Yeah I'm usually for more options but in this case it was too much
@@ericchang5217 Being the first model year my guess is they were feeling out the market place to see what options were most important to people, what upgrades are important enough to pay for, and what would be the best combination for sales.
@@grandpa203 I like the old days with 3....good, better, best..........Too confusing now...........Paul
It's been a long while since I've commented on one of your videos, apologies, but I have been watching. this is a good review to capture everything you can get with options on this model from them.
came immediately upon seeing Mazda in the title and knowing your a car reviewer enthusiasts yourself have to get your opinion: I don't know about you, but to Mazda has fallen off. this intense focus on continuous SUVs is killing me. not to mention their other one of trying revamp the Miata in some big fashion, talks of a hybrid? that's the least of their worries right now, their current EV is not performing well at all. but even more damning for me them is this- they don't have an in house performance division they can call upon. they did away with it in quite recent history. their interior design language is now dated. they don't have a touchscreen interface, they went backwards on that! something from 2013 has a touchscreen! I should know as one of the reasons I haven't been looking at car videos that much not just yours but others as well is due to me just remaining focus on paying off my 2013 MazdaSpeed3 used but unmodified.
it's really sad as their competition has gone way ahead of them now. they have their own in hous le performance divisions, updated interiors & a various car line-up. Mazda just has the Miata, 3 Sedan/Hatchback, & plethora of SUVs all with relatively the same interior. they have generated nothing lately that demonstrates raw power that's exclusive to them in the form of a traditional car (sedan, hatchback, or coupe). with how they look now if I already didn't know about Mazda, I wouldn't have believed you if you told me they had professional racing roots! I don't know who's heading Mazda right now but whoever it is they need to step back & let someone else who a new refreshed outlook on the future of the company or leave altogether cause right now they haven't done much to really standout!
while this new model is nice for outdoor adventuring, it's yet another SUV from them that has the same interior as their other models. very concerning. what are your thoughts on Mazda and what they need to do for the future?
Great video
Thanks!
New Zealand? My Dude, google could've eassily told you this was built in Alabama.
It is made in Alabama.
Super cool
Hmm it is built in Alabama with the Toyota Corolla cross
Some say the steering is too " tight" and drives and rides rough-- THAT is because of the STUPID 20" 2wheels wrapped with 1/2 inch of rubber bands-- instead of DECENT size wheels and REAL tires with sidewalls- most preferably WILD PEAKS... they should put the meridian wheels and tires on ALL of the models -- PERIOD.
No, I don’t like the look of the Meridian wheels!
I hope red interior becomes a option later.
Very unlikely; at least not with this 2023 model year. The two options are "Terracotta" leather which is a kind of burnt orange/brown with black accents, and "Black" with terracotta/brown accents. Some exterior colors (for example the famous Soul Red Metallic) only come with the Black leather seats.
It’s made in Alabama, not New Zealand
Lol built in New Zealand. Hahahaha😂 Built in Huntsville buddy.
Ok I can go with that but curious why 7 then?
@@goldpony why 7 what?
@@ryandoe9278 The first character of every VIN is supposed to be the indication as to where every vehicle is built. The number "7" indicates that vehicles are built in New Zealand. I'm not saying you're wrong I'm just genuinely curious about whether or not the VIN is correct on this one?
It’s built in Alabama 🤔 I’m confused
what is the fuel economy on this?
Dylan - the EPA fuel rating on the Turbo are 23 city and 29 highway. I have owned a CX-50 Turbo for 9 months and I am able to get a combined (with most of my driving on the highway) 28.7 mpg. Over exactly the same driving conditions but with the naturally aspirated 2.5L 4 in a CX-5 I was able to get 32.2mpg. If you drive with a heavy foot and like to accelerate very quickly of course the fuel economy would be less.
CVTs are CRAP-- they need to be OUTLAWED.... the 6 speed is perfect for this car-- 8 would be TOO MANY-- effects the overal performance.
A very nice car, but I still prefer the CX-5.
Love my cx5 grand Turing reserve
No Hybrids?!
2024
Okay 👍🏽
Up here in Canada the wait time for a CX 50 is 12 months. Being made in Alabama ain't helping.
I'm just over 6 months into my wait for a fully loaded CX 50 here in Ontario. Was told between 8 - 12 months, but "not likely" the entire 12 months. Apparently they can't get enough people to get a second shift going at this brand new plant. Lots of turn over on the one shift they have as well. That's what happens when so many car manufacturers open up new plants in these "right to work" anti-union states. Not enough people to work in them.
Ordered mine in Quebec mid October, telling me I’ll get it late April/early May. Also, was told if you ordered now it would come in late fall 2023.
I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knees
Only thing about mazda with thier direct injection engine is gona be carbon built up. Huyndai have MPI. Solves the build-up
You know this how?
Fact or just guessing?
@@richardmichael59 No way around it...that is why Toyota added Port Injection many years ago to address the carbon problem on DI engines
Change your oil often and it won't be a problem
@@timothygibney159 wrong..if that was the case Toyota would have said change your oil every 3000 miles and not gone to the trouble of adding port injection. The one solution that can work is to install a catch can.
That’s news to me that Hyundai is using multi port injection. They’ve always had the GDI also.
Mazda says that they are built in South Carolina.............Guess You know better...............Paul
Sorry.....Alabama..................Paul