Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

Pros

• Mazda CX-50 hybrid, same powertrain as a RAV4 hybrid
• We are getting 38mpg per tank on our 25 Mazda CX-50 Preferred trim. It's got the Toyota Hybrid system from the RAV4. ... Mazda finally built an SUV I like owning. It addresses all the issues I have had about SUV's.
• The CX-50 hybrid has the Toyota RAV4 engine and drive train. Has Mazda suspension. It’s stiffer than the RAV4 if you like the sportier drive. Love ours.
• We love our CX-50 Hybrid! Great looks great handling great mpg 38-40 for the whole tank on reg. Slight space penalty. Oh the whole hybrid drive train is out of the RAV4! It’s all Toyota!
• You need a Hybrid. Mazda CX-50 HYBRID or Kia Niro Hybrid.

Cons

• I've driven the Rav4, CRV, and CX50 hybrids. Out of these 3 I liked the Mazda the most, but I'm still not really excited about it for some reason.
• CX-50 hybrid is solid but good luck finding one that's not marked up to hell right now
• The Mazda CX-50 was maybe my least favorite to drive though. It struggled shifting between gas/electric on hills and was loudest of all the cars I drove. The interior felt weirdly unintuitive on certain things, like the cup holders and h...
• I recently rented a CX-50 Hybrid for a vacation in May 2025 for a trip to Mount Rainier and Olympic NP and tbh I wasn't a fan of the driving experience and interior space.
• Parent context: and??? are you happy?? i heard the ride can be a bit stiffer in the mazda compared to subaru Reply: Oh yes, it is definitely a stiffer ride, but I like that. I replaced my hail damaged 2023 Forester Sport and there is a b...