Debuting as a brand-new Mazda nameplate as recently as 2022, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has captured the hearts and wallets of American SUV buyers looking for a vehicle that suits their active outdoor lifestyles.
Now a strong contender within this hotly contested space of the U.S. vehicle market, the rugged and off-road-oriented Mazda CX-50 seems to offer everything SUV buyers are looking for, except for just one thing: a hybrid version.
Voila, enter the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid lineup, with which Mazda has now plugged this gap.
A welcome addition to the family of Mazda's stylish SUVs, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid range is perfect for those who seek to enjoy the fuel efficiency of a hybrid drivetrain and its greener credentials.
Read on as our article takes a look at what's in store for buyers of the latest 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.
What's New for 2025?
Well, aside from the obviously new hybrid drivetrain, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid range closely mirrors that of the regular non-hybrid CX-50 range.
The 2025 CX-50 sees upgrades to the infotainment systems and the standard Amazon Alexa voice assistant built-in.
Driver-assistance technology has benefited from some upgrades, including a new rear-seat alert system and improved pedestrian detection.
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is available in a lineup of three packages.
Premier Exterior
Like its non-hybrid 2.5 S and 2.5 Turbo siblings, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is endowed with an adventure-oriented exterior with styling that shows squared-off and rugged elements such as the wide fender flares and black-trim-covered squarish wheel arches.
Off-road-ready looks continue with the purposeful-looking black-colored lower body protective cladding along with a black-finished bold front grille.
For 2025, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid exterior features numerous standout exterior equipment such as:
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Black dual heated power side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Body-colored rear roof spoiler
- Rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Dual exhaust outlets with a bright finish
- Rear privacy glass
- AWD badge
- Rear and fender HYBRID badges
For 2025, the three CX-50 Hybrid trims are fitted with alloy wheels measuring 17 inches or 19 inches with all-season tires, and shoppers get to choose from a range of six exterior paint colors.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Dimensions
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is 186.1 inches long, 72.9 inches wide with outside mirrors folded in, and up to 65.8 inches high, depending on the package.
The CX-50 Hybrid's body sits on a wheelbase of 110.8 inches, and ground clearance of up to 8.1 inches is available, which allows owners to tackle some not-too-hairy off-road trails.
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2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Interior
The interior of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, like all other modern Mazda vehicles, benefits from outstanding Japanese craftsmanship and build quality in its decidedly upmarket cabin.
Rivaling the interior finishes of more expensive luxury brands, the cabin of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid seats five passengers in its two rows of seats.
The elegant interior of the CX-50 Hybrid, like the exterior, continues the adventurous outdoor styling cues with cabin finishes such as durable interior seats, which are available with a stitching design that mimics the lacings of hiking boots.
Driver comfort features and convenience items extend to a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, push-button start, and an easy-to-read yet stylish seven-inch LCD gauge display featuring a black background with white lettering and silver surround.
Just some of the outstanding interior features include:
- Speed-sensitive power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
- Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system
- Ambient temperature & clock display
- Power windows featuring one-touch down/up
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Dual-covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Electronic parking brake
- 12-volt power outlets
- LED map lights, dome light, and cargo light
- Remote fuel-door release
- Rear window defogger with timer
The CX-50 Hybrid's standard infotainment system is a 10.25-inch full-color display featuring the Mazda Connect system on all three trim levels and eight speakers.
The Mazda Connect system is conveniently controlled via a rotary controller and volume knob located in the center console or by the steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone, and cruise controls.
Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration are also standard. Dual front USB Type-C audio inputs and dual rear USB Type-C charging ports are fitted.
Cargo space of up to 31.4 cubic feet is available behind the second-row seats, expanding to 56.3 cubic feet by folding down the 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with a remote fold-down function.
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Performance
Mazda chose not to reinvent the wheel and, as such, borrowed the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's powertrain to power their CX-50 Hybrid model.
The drivetrain consists of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in conjunction with permanent magnet electric motors upfront and at the rear, powered by a 1.59 kWh Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery to produce a total output of 219 horsepower.
All hybrid packages are fitted with an electronic AWD (e-AWD) drivetrain and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) plus Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive).
Technology Features
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is kitted out with an array of standard convenience and technology amenities to assist passengers on their travels.
Innovative technologies include Mazda's Adaptive Front Lighting system, which pivots the headlights in the direction the steering wheel turns to light up potential road hazards.
Mazda SKYACTIV vehicle dynamics with G-Vectoring Control Plus automatically responds to steering input changes by providing subtle engine torque and braking adjustments to offer drivers a more stable drive.
Mazda Connected Services is standard for a one-year trial period that provides features like vehicle status, Mazda Roadside Assistance, remote engine start, and more.
Safety Features in the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
Mazda has fitted as standard the i-Activsense suite of safety features with sophisticated safety innovations to alert the driver to on-road hazards, to help avoid collisions or lessen the impact of a collision, which has led to the 2024 Mazda CX-50 earning an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
Standard safety features include:
- ABS disc brakes
- Smart Brake Support
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Dual front airbags with seat belt-use and passenger-weight sensors
- Dynamic stability control with traction control system
- Side-impact door beams
The i-Activsense safety suite offers features such as:
- Automated emergency braking
- Lane-keeping assist
- Radar adaptive cruise control
- Driver Attention Alert
Fuel Economy and MPG
Excellent fuel economy is where the frugal hybrid drivetrain shines. EPA estimates for the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid are 39 / 37 / 38 mpg city/highway/combined.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Trim Levels and Pricing
Buyers looking at any of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid variants will appreciate the CX-50 Hybrid's utility, refined performance, and efficiency, along with the exciting standard features.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred
The Hybrid Preferred starts at $33,970 MSRP and offers all of the aforementioned features plus interior appointments that include:
- Manual day/night rearview mirror
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support
- Four-way manual adjustable front passenger's seat
- Adjustable front and rear headrests
- Carpet floor mats
- Leather-wrapped gear selector
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Half leatherette-trimmed seats in black with gray
- Heated front seats with 3-level adjustment
- Glove compartment
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder and LED room lamp
- Center console armrest with tray and covered storage bin
- Front passenger's seatback pockets
- Front and rear door bottle holders/storage
- Rear seat center armrest with tray and covered storage bin
Further exterior features include:
- Auto on/off headlights
- High beam control
- Intermittent rear wiper/washer
- Aluminum roof rails in Satin Chrome finish
- Rear privacy glass
- 17 x 7 aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic Finish
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium
The Hybrid Premium starts at $37,400 MSRP and adds to the already impressive specs list of the Preferred trim more upscale features that include:
- Power sliding-glass panoramic moonroof with one-touch-open feature
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and 2-position memory
- Six-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat
- Bose 12-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
- Wireless phone charger
- Traffic Sign Recognition System
- Aluminum roof rails in Black finish
- Dual exhaust outlets with Black finish
- Roof-mounted shark fin antenna
The Hybrid Premium's seating is upholstered in black leather with a brown finish or red leather.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus
The range-topping Hybrid Premium Plus trim with a starting MSRP of $40,050 is fully loaded with all that the Hybrid Premium has to offer, plus the following additional items:
- Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
- 19 x 7.5-inch aluminum alloy wheels in Black Metallic with a machine-cut finish
 Get Your Mazda CX-50 Hybrid at Central Mazda
Be sure to visit or contact our dedicated sales team at the Central Mazda Dealership in Plainfield, CT, to discover more about Mazda's latest addition to their SUV lineup, the frugal yet adventure-ready 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.
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