2025 Mazda CX-50 Premium

The CX-50 is Mazda's rugged-styled compact crossover, slotting between the CX-5 and CX-30 with a wider stance and more adventurous look. It takes on the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Subaru Forester, but with sharper steering and a more premium cabin than any of them. The CX-50 feels planted and eager through corners, with quick, precise steering that makes it the most engaging drive in its class. The ride is firm and controlled, which pays off in handling but means you'll feel sharper bumps more than in softer rivals. Inside, the cabin uses high-quality materials and a clean design, with comfortable seats and a straightforward infotainment system. Its hybrid 2.5L I4 hybrid pairs with all-wheel drive for 38 mpg combined, so you'll feel frugal at the pump without giving up the responsive steering this Mazda is known for.