 
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 compact crossover is the perfect vehicle choice for the active go anywhere, do anything type family.
Mazda's off-road-ready CX-50 offers refinement, luxury and versatility in a modern and stylishly capable five seater compact crossover. With plenty of strong contenders in this class of vehicle out there for buyers to take their pick from, the relatively new CX-50 serves up more than enough to grab your attention.
Vehicle buying decisions are oftentimes just plain exhausting as you seek to get the most bang for your buck.
With this in mind, we share in some detail all that the 2023 Mazda CX-50 brings to the party.
What's New for 2023?
Launched into the US marketplace in 2022, this relatively brand-new nameplate from Mazda slots into the Mazda family of refined and upscale SUVs alongside its CX-5 sibling.
For the 2023 model year, this still new modern design remains pretty much unchanged, besides a change in exterior paint colors.
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is offered in 10 trim levels: S, Select, Preferred, Preferred Plus, Premium, Premium Plus, Turbo, Turbo Meridian, Turbo Premium and Turbo Premium Plus.
Two versions of Mazda's SKYACTIV 2.5L engine are found in the lineup.
Premier Exterior
The Mazda CX-50 is in fact based on the same platform as that of the subcompact CX-30 crossover and the Mazda 3 compact car.
Slightly larger than Mazda's CX-5, the newer CX-50 offers buyers a slightly more rugged alternative to Mazda's SUV lineup.
The exterior of the 2023 Mazda CX-50 is immediately noticeable with its more pronounced fenders and a slimmer front grille. The exterior wears squared off styling with body cladding, wheel arch trim, and a lowish roof design to make for easier loading on the convenient fitted roof racks.
Across the board, all CX-50 trims feature LED headlights and LED daytime running lights.
Key standard exterior appointments on the CX-50 include:
- Black dual power side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Body-colored rear roof spoiler
- Dual exhaust outlets with a bright finish
- Rear privacy glass
- AWD badge
Stylish 17-inch alloy wheels are standard fitment on all trim levels and there are 20-inch wheels available.
2023 Mazda CX-50 Dimensions
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 measures in at 185.8 inches long, 72.9 inches wide, with the side mirrors folded in and 63.5 inches high. Dimensions that keep the CX-50 compact enough to deal with tight parking spaces yet still offer a spacious enough interior for extended travel.
The wheelbase measures 110.8 inches, and the 2023 CX-50, with its more rugged off-road-ready persona, offers a useful minimum of 8.3 inches of ground clearance.
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 has up to 31.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats, growing to 56.3 cubic feet once the 60/40-split rear seats are folded down.
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2023 Mazda CX-50 Interior
The CX-50 sports a considerably upmarket cabin with seats in black leatherette. Upper trims receive heated and ventilated front seats.
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 seats up to five passengers in its very upscale cabin, which is both comfortable and elegantly finished with quality materials and craftsmanship.
Matching the more rugged-oriented exterior of the CX-50, the upmarket cabin is finished with some unique and distinctive design details, drawing inspiration from the CX-50's target audience of families that enjoy an active outdoors and adventurous lifestyle. The seat stitching for example is in the pattern of hiking boot laces plus the unique finish found on the center console that imitates a telephoto lens's textured grip.
Lower trims feature seats that are upholstered in black half leatherette while top trim levels receive high quality leather seating surfaces. Depending on the trim chosen, the front seats are both heated and ventilated plus rear seat passengers can also enjoy the available heated seats.
A 7-inch partial digital gauge display is fitted on all CX-50s, and there is a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and convenient push-button start.
Standard key interior appointments in the CX-50 lineup are such as:
- Speed-sensitive power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
- Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system
- Power windows with a one-touch down/up feature
- Dual-covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Dual-zone automatic climate control.
Infotainment features are the standard 8.8-inch full-color display with the Mazda Connect system accessed via the center console-mounted rotary controller and volume knob. AppleCarPlay and Android Auto integration are also standard.
Mazda CX-50 Performance
Powering the lower tier trims of the range is a four-cylinder 2.5 L SKYACTIV engine that makes 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque married to the standard across the range six-speed automatic transmission with an i-ACTIV all-wheel drive system sending drive to all four corners making the CX-50 a pretty capable off-roader.
Those buyers with a heavy right foot will enjoy the added oomph that the turbo trims offer. The turbo trims make use of a turbo-boosted version of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that now produces 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft torque when using regular gas or a more powerful 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft when filling up with 93 octane premium fuel.
Technology Features
The CX-50 offers buyers a comprehensive suite of standard driver assistance features that include the Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE safety package, which features advanced driving aids such as:
- Automated emergency braking
- Lane-keeping assist and radar adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
To name just a few.
Safety Features in the 2023 Mazda CX-50
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 was awarded a 2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award and is equipped with a fully loaded arsenal of standard safety equipment, including:
- 4-wheel discs, diagonal hydraulic brakes with ABS
- Dual front airbags with seat belt-use and passenger-weight sensors
- Dynamic stability control with traction control system
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- LATCH rear seat, child-safety-seat anchors & upper tether anchors
Fuel Economy and MPG
For trims fitted with the base 2.5-liter engine, the CX-50 has EPA estimates of up to 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
Upper trims that feature the turbocharged engine have EPA-estimated figures of 23 mpg city and 29 mpg for highway driving.
2023 Mazda CX-50 Trim Levels and Pricing
Regardless of the trim chosen, all CX-50s will delight buyers with an extensive list of standard appointments.
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S
Starting at $27,550 MSRP, the 2.5 S entry level trim using the base 2.5-liter engine offers all of the aforementioned interior and exterior features.
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Select
The starting MSRP of $28,950 for the S Select will get buyers added features, including:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Overhead storage and lighting
- Partially simulated leather upholstery
- Bigger 10.25-inch center touchscreen display
- Rear USB ports
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred
At the starting MSRP of $30,250, the S Preferred adds further comfort and convenience features such as:
- Power Liftgate
- Heated mirrors
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Front and rear center armrests
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Heated front seats
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred Plus
Starting at $27,550 MSRP, the 2.5 Preferred Plus adds to the Preferred trim spec a panoramic sunroof.
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium
The 2.5 S Premium starts at $36,525 MSRP and offers additional items including:
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Driver's seat memory functions
- Leather upholstery
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus
The top-of-range non turbo trim 2.5 S Premium Plus will set buyers back a starting $38,525 MSRP, and for the extra spend, owners will get to enjoy:
- 20-inch wheels
- Power-folding mirrors
- Ventilated front seats
- Head-up display
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo
The most affordable turbo charged CX-50 at $38,525 MSRP drops the power-folding mirrors, head-up display and ventilated seats and reverts to the base eight-speaker audio system but does add self-leveling adaptive headlights and paddle shifters.
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition
The rugged Meridian Edition at $41,720 offers enhanced off-road capability with upgrades such as:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- All-terrain tires
- Unique styling treatments and decals
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium
Nearing the top of the lineup ladder at $41,675, the luxury Turbo Premium features:
- Power-folding mirrors
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio
- Head-up display
2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Buyers wanting all that the CX-50 can offer should choose the range-topping Turbo Premium Plus at $43,675 and be spoiled with niceties that include:
- Heated rear seats
- Wireless charging pad
- Navigation system
- Universal garage door opener
- Surround-view monitor
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reverse automatic braking
- Blind-spot intervention
- Traffic sign reader
 Get Your 2023 Mazda CX-50 at Central Mazda
The sales team at Central Mazda in Plainfield, CT is ready to assist you to find out more about the 2023 Mazda CX-50 and other exciting models in the Mazda family of SUVs.
Make a booking for a test drive to experience this off-road-ready compact SUV for yourself.
With an extensive selection of new and used vehicles on offer, we look forward to getting you behind the wheel of your next Mazda.
