A brand new addition for 2023, the Mazda CX-50 is slightly bigger and more adventurous than the popular CX-5. This alternative to the Subaru Outback is built at a joint Mazda-Toyota plant in Alabama. Under the hood is either a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. Both options are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive as standard. A hybrid variant of the CX-50 is coming in the near future.
Pros
- General presentation
- Remarkable road behavior
- Interior space (for a Mazda)
- Towing capacity
Cons
- Aging automatic gearbox
- Considerable fuel consumption (turbo)