Mazda rolled out an up to date CX-50 for the 2025 mannequin yr Tuesday, saying that for the primary time for the reason that electrified Tribute departed the lineup, its compact CUV can be provided with a hybrid powertrain. Becoming a member of the usual and turbocharged variants of the two.5-liter four-cylinder can be a brand new, three-motor “eAWD” system lifted from the Toyota RAV4.
The brand new Hybrid can be provided in three trims: Most popular, Premium and Premium Plus. The entry-level “Choose” trim stays relegated to the naturally aspirated, 2.5-liter base automotive. That engine returns with 187 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. The Hybrid will occupy the center of the lineup, and whereas Mazda did not provide specs for the powertrain, it says the electrified variant will provide 38 mpg mixed. That is one mpg shy of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid, which makes use of the identical powertrain. Toyota squeezes 219 horsepower from its model; we suspect Mazda’s numbers can be comparable, if not equivalent, and Mazda says its model will tow 1,500 kilos — 250 lower than Toyota’s.
The turbo variants stay the range-toppers. Just like the hybrid, they’re provided in Premium and Premium Plus guises, however the Meridian Version takes the place of the Most popular. That is the mannequin you need for those who plan to tow something of substance, as it could pull 3,500 kilos. It is nonetheless rated at 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque for those who use common gasoline; these bump as much as 256 horses and 320 lb-ft for those who go for 93-octane premium.
Aside from some delicate inside and exterior modifications, the hybrid system is the massive information for 2025. Each CX-50 now comes commonplace with Alexa Constructed-in, increasing its skill to course of pure voice instructions. The CX-50 additionally now affords a rear seat reminder perform, improved computerized emergency braking logic and collision mitigation options in its commonplace “i-Activesense” suite. Whereas we do not but have full specs, we do have pricing. The bottom mannequin for every trim is listed under with vacation spot ($1,420) included.
CX-50 2.5 S Choose $31,720
CX-50 Hybrid Most popular $35,390
CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Version $42,220
