2023 Mazda CX-50 Front View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Rear View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Front Angle View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Rear Angle View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Side View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Forward Vision
2023 Mazda CX-50 Rearward Vision
2023 Mazda CX-50 Frontal Aspect
2023 Mazda CX-50 Front-End View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Rear-Facing View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Lateral View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Trunk Space
2023 Mazda CX-50 Front Bumper
2023 Mazda CX-50 Headlamps
2023 Mazda CX-50 Tail Lamp
2023 Mazda CX-50 Taillight
2023 Mazda CX-50 Front Fender
2023 Mazda CX-50 Rear Fender
2023 Mazda CX-50 Engine Bay
2023 Mazda CX-50 Engine
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2023 Mazda CX-50 Front View Driving
2023 Mazda CX-50 Top View
2023 Mazda CX-50 Rear View Driving
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2023 Mazda CX-50 Side View 1
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2023 Mazda CX-50 Side View 2
2023 Mazda CX-50 Badge
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2023 Mazda CX-50 Front Lights
2023 Mazda CX-50 Rear Lamps
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Mazda CX-50 Exterior Design Rating
Whereas you wouldn't want to get splashes of mud on the classy CX-5, the CX-50's more rugged design hints at its greater capability. Compared with the CX-5, the CX-50 has a broader stance, prominent black cladding around the wheels, and bold fender flares. But despite the rugged add-ons, it still comes across as a sophisticated product that fits right in on the road too.
Lower trims ride on 17-inch wheels, but pricier models have 20-inch alloys. All-season tires are standard across the lineup, and there's a temporary spare tire if you're stuck far from home. LED headlights, a rear roof spoiler, dual exhaust outlets, and roof rails are standard features. On upper trims, the manual-folding side mirrors can be folded automatically, and all turbocharged models have signature LED taillights. A power-sliding panoramic moonroof is a first for a Mazda and is equipped from the Preferred Plus Package and above.
2023 CX-50 Exterior Photos
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-50's dimensions make for a generally larger vehicle than the CX-5. The newcomer is 6.7 inches longer than the CX-5, and its body - excluding the mirrors - is three inches wider. Interestingly, the CX-5 is taller despite the CX-50 having more ground clearance. The Mazda CX-50's length works out to 185.8 inches, it has a width of 75.6 inches without the mirrors, a 110.8-inch wheelbase, and a height of 63.5 inches with the shark fin antenna. Upper trims are marginally taller at 63.9 inches.
The Mazda CX-50's off-road specs won't intimidate Jeep Wrangler drivers, but it's good relative to other Mazda SUVs. Ground clearance is between 8.3 and 8.6 inches, comfortably more than the CX-5's maximum of 7.9 inches. For shoppers who will be using the CX-50 as intended, its approach/departure/breakover angles are as much as 18/25/18.4 degrees, respectively. Lower trims have a slightly reduced departure angle of 24 degrees.
When equipped with the naturally-aspirated engine, the new Mazda CX-50 has a curb weight of 3,706 pounds, increasing to 3,907 lbs with the turbocharged engine.
2023 Mazda CX-50 Exterior Dimensions:
Max Width | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. | 75.6 in. |
Length | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. |
Height | 63.5 in. | 63.5 in. | 63.5 in. | 63.5 in. | 63.5 in. | 63.9 in. | 63.9 in. | 63.9 in. | 63.9 in. | 63.9 in. |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. | 110.8 in. |
2023 Mazda CX-50 Weight Information:
2.5 S | 3,706 lbs. |
2.5 S Select | 3,706 lbs. |
2.5 S Preferred | 3,706 lbs. |
2.5 S Preferred Plus | 3,706 lbs. |
2.5 S Premium | 3,706 lbs. |
2.5 Turbo | 3,907 lbs. |
2.5 S Premium Plus | 3,706 lbs. |
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition | 3,907 lbs. |
2.5 Turbo Premium | 3,907 lbs. |
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | 3,907 lbs. |
2023 Mazda CX-50 Tires:
Front Tire | P225/65HR17 |
Rear Tire | P225/65HR17 |
Spare Tire | Compact |
2023 Mazda CX-50 Wheels:
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
Front Wheel Size | 17" x 7" |
Rear Wheel Size | 17" x 7" |
Exterior Colors
Across the lineup, the handsome Mazda CX-50's color choices are a good blend of subtle and some spicier options. However, these colors are restricted in availability depending on the trim or interior color. The base 2.5 S comes in only Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, and Ingot Blue Mica, with only the gray adding $395 to the bill. The remaining naturally-aspirated models have access to all these colors plus Wind Chill Pearl ($395), Machine Gray Metallic ($595), and Soul Red Crystal Metallic ($595).
The Soul Red has become something of a signature color for the Mazda brand and looks as good here as it does on the CX-5. However, the most unique color is Zircon Sand Metallic at $395, which we had on our tester. Available only on turbocharged variants, this is a new color and looks like something you'd expect to find on a Subaru SUV; it suits the off-road intentions of the CX-50
perfectly.
- Jet Black Mica
- Ingot Blue Mica
- Polymetal Gray Metallic
- Wind Chill Pearl
- Machine Gray Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Zircon Sand Metallic