New Mazda 2023 Mazda CX-50 for Sale in Springfield, MA
Overview
A higher level of trail readiness sets apart the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 from most of the compact crossover crowd. This exclusively North American model is similar in many ways to the flagship CX-5, but it effectively distinguishes itself with off-road-ready features that outdoorsy types will no doubt appreciate. The differentiators are standard i-Activ all-wheel drive, selectable drive modes suited to various terrain and towing situations, a lengthened cargo area for easy stowing and removal of gear, and heavy-duty roof rails made to support higher-weight items, including rooftop tents.
Mazda knows a thing or two about style, and that’s not about to change with this new off-road-ready crossover. Sure, it’s designed to rip through muddy trails and navigate challenging terrain, but the 2023 Mazda CX-50 also stays true to the automaker’s signature Kodo design philosophy. This debuting utility vehicle also captures the essence of outdoor ruggedness while doubling down on sophistication with assets that complement each other: a wide stance, a muscular front-end with a sporty black mesh grille and thin LED headlights, and aggressive wheel arches enveloped in black cladding.
The interior exhibits Mazda’s trademark upscale treatment, with exceptionally comfortable seating for five passengers. The minimalistic dashboard houses a very nice multimedia touchscreen, a modern digital instrument cluster, and rectangular air vents that work well within the refined interior. The seating materials have been inspired by the durable fabric of hiking backpacks to enhance the 2023 Mazda CX-50’s kinship to nature. Furthering this connection to the outdoor world are the available panoramic sunroof – the first one Mazda has offered – and vibrant terra cotta seat color.
Trim Levels and Powertrains
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is offered in nine trim levels: 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Preferred Plus, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium, and 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus (the 2.5 S Preferred and 2.5 S Preferred Plus will be available later in 2022). A Meridian Edition is coming with late availability, too, with all-terrain tires, side rocker and headlight garnishes, exclusive hood graphics, and blacked-out wheels.
Most trims get a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 187 hp and 186 lb.-ft. of torque. All trims with the Turbo designation have a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 227 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque with regular fuel and 256 hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque with premium. A six-speed automatic transmission with an engaging manual shift mode and all-wheel drive completes both powertrains. The towing capacity for the non-turbo versions caps at 2,000 pounds, while the turbos can pull as much as 3,500 lb. As far as fuel economy, the non-turbo 2023 Mazda CX-50s return an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, which dips an increment to 23 city/29 highway for the turbos.
Amenities By Trim
The base 2.5 S gets automatic LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, side mirrors with turn-signal indicators, selectable sport and off-road drive modes, remote keyless entry, push-button ignition, 12-volt power outlets, two front USB ports, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, 17-inch wheels, and a 60/40-split fold-down rear seatback. The 2.5 S Select adds dual-zone automatic climate control, rear privacy glass, proximity entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and two rear USB charging ports. This trim’s seating is upgraded with a combination of cloth and faux-leather upholstery and a remote-folding second-row with a center armrest that includes a tray and covered storage bin.
The 2.5 S Preferred gains a windshield wiper de-icer, heated side mirrors, a power liftgate, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and heated front seats. The 2.5 S Preferred Plus adds the panoramic moonroof, while the 2.5 S Premium receives a roof-mounted shark fin antenna, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, position memory for the driver’s seat, a power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, and full leather seats. The 2.5 S Premium Plus is issued power-folding side mirrors, 20-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, and a head-up display.
The 2.5 Turbo doesn’t have the power-folding side mirrors, shark fin antenna, ventilated front seats, or head-up display, but it gets auto-leveling and adaptive headlights, larger exhaust pipes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, interior contrast stitching in red, and a special drive mode for towing. The 2.5 Turbo Premium is resupplied with the amenities listed as absent from the 2.5 Turbo. It also has a heated steering wheel and position memory for the side mirrors. The 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus rides high at the top of the trim range with heated rear seats, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a wireless phone charger.
Advanced Safety Technologies
All versions of the 2023 Mazda CX-50 come well stocked with advanced driving aids. All trims get forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and driver attention alert. The following features are added at the 2.5 Premium Plus level: front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, reverse automatic braking, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition, and blind-spot assist, which provides steering adjustments when signaling left or right to keep you in your lane if a vehicle is detected in your blind spot.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The 2.5 S has a multimedia system with an 8.8-inch touchscreen, voice recognition, wireless Apple CarPlay, plug-in Android Auto, and an eight-speaker sound system. The 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Preferred Plus, and 2.5 Turbo are upgraded with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, while the 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 Premium Plus, and 2.5 Turbo Premium get SiriusXM satellite radio and a Bose sound system with a dozen speakers. The range-topping 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus is the only trim with standard navigation.
Accessories
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 can be accessorized to accommodate the varied lifestyles of outdoor enthusiasts, with the most unique being a rooftop tent for those who love sleeping in the great outdoors. Cyclists can choose from rooftop or trailer-hitch mounted bike carriers, and water sports fans have their pick of racks to fit surfboards, paddleboards, and kayaks. There are also ski and snowboard attachments, all-weather floor/cargo mats, retractable cargo covers, a cargo liner with seatback protection, and mud-mitigating splash guards.