2026 Mazda CX-50

SUV · 2.5L Turbo I4 · AWD

86/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.5L Turbo I4
Horsepower	256 hp
Torque	320 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6.6 sec
Top speed	125 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	28 mpg (25 city / 31 hwy)
Range	441 miles
MSRP	$32,435
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Built for light off-road and trails
Lower, wider stance handles well
Rugged looks, real roof-rack utility
Nicer materials than mainstream rivals

What's not

Sloped roof cuts cargo room
Lower roof tightens rear headroom
Premium fuel needed for full power
Firmer ride than the CX-5

The engine

SkyActiv-G

2.5L Turbo I4

A torque-forward turbo four that prioritizes immediate, lag-free response over top-end drama, feeling muscular and relaxed from just off idle.

Mazda's first turbocharged SkyActiv-G engine, it launched in the 2016 CX-9 and now serves the CX-5 and CX-50, built on Mazda's high-efficiency combustion philosophy.

Its Dynamic Pressure Turbo mimics variable geometry by routing exhaust through narrow channels below about 1,620 rpm to spool quickly and kill lag.
It uses a 4-2-1 exhaust manifold and cooled exhaust-gas recirculation, hallmarks of Mazda's SkyActiv combustion approach.

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The six sub-scores behind the 86 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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