Adaptive cruise works brilliantly and can stop and go without issue. Beyond that, the other systems are absolutely excellent. The lane-keep assist isn’t overly intrusive but can’t be turned off as easily as we’d like. What Mazda does offer is a full suite of advanced driver assistance technologies that work well for the most part. Once Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is activated the screen is touch compatible so why not just allow it to be all the time? The tech is already there, just enable it already for drivers that want to use it. In addition, while I applaud Mazda’s desire to keep drivers as safe as possible, continuing to hold out touchscreen capability at this point feels doltish. There are no USB-C ports or a household-style outlet anywhere either which feels like a big miss for an SUV that’s supposed to be great for the outdoors. For one, the wireless charging pad required my phone without a case to be in such a precise location (within a couple of millimeters) on it that I basically quit using it. As far as car audio systems go it’s above average and has good depth, bass, and clarity.Īgain, though, there are some issues. Most CX-50s will come with eight speakers but the car we tested had a premium Bose sound system with 12 speakers and some cool audio technology that could both change volume automatically based on road noise, and can also provide a more surround-sound experience. While that might sound archaic, it’s actually very intuitive and easy to use after very little practice. When not utilizing Android or Apple systems, the interface is totally controlled with a dial and buttons in the center console. The base version gets an 8.8-inch unit that’s very bright and even in direct sunlight was easy to see. Mazda has fit every CX-50 aside from the base trim with a big wide 10.25-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The buttons and switches had more play in them than their pseudo-luxury look suggests and while the upholstery and other materials look nice, they feel like the type of stuff that won’t look or feel nearly as good in 10 years’ time. We do wonder how well some of the materials will hold up over time. The ventilated (and heated) seats did a great job though. I spent maybe 10 minutes with it in its highest setting to reach my desired 72-degree temperature. The climate control had to work pretty hard to keep the car cool during a sunny 85-degree Californian day. Each and every one of them gets a slew of standard features you’d expect for a vehicle in this class like all-wheel-drive, an off-road mode, and a new feature called GVC which we’ll dig into a little later. Pricing for the CX-50 starts at $26,800 and with a total of 10 different trims, it can climb up to $41,550 or more if you start ticking option boxes. To that end, they’ve squared the body off more than other models, added aggressive design flourishes, and even included wide fender flares so that the tires can stick out a bit further than on the CX-5.įirst Drive: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Builds On Sedan’s Legacy In The Age Of SUVs Mazda hopes that it will carry a powerful and tough presence. In fact, it’s their first model to roll off the line of Toyota and Mazda’s new joint venture plant in Huntsville, Alabama that also produces the similarly-sized 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. The CX-50 is unlike the vast majority of the Mazda lineup because it was specifically designed for North America. › Power: 256 hp and 320 lb-ft (433 Nm) of torque › Power: 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft (252 Nm) of torque Here’s everything that we loved, some stuff that wasn’t so great, and where we think the latest product from Mazda fits in. With the CX-50 about to go on sale in North America, we were invited to drive the new SUV in every way that Mazda expects customers to, on-road, off-road, and while towing. While falling in the same segment as the CX-5 that is Mazda’s best selling vehicle in North America right now, the new CX-50 has a slightly bigger footprint, it looks butchier and promises to match those looks with increased off-road capabilities versus its cousin.
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