New 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition
There's no denying the popularity of SUVs for buyers in the US. The high demand for SUVs is evident in the vast number of choices in the crowded SUV market, with seemingly every automotive brand offering a crossover or SUV model to entice shoppers onto their showroom floors.
Mazda has successfully caught the attention of American car buyers with its lineup of stylish and desirable SUVs.
Sitting alongside Mazda’s best-selling CX-5 in their lineup is the relatively new CX-50 that has only been around since 2022.
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 model diverges from its slightly smaller CX-5 sibling with its more rugged aesthetics and underpinnings, which will appeal to active families with an outdoor lifestyle.
Our article takes a look at what buyers can expect from the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition trim level.
What’s New for 2025?
Still a relatively new design, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 continues largely unchanged from the 2024 model year.
Upgrades to the infotainment systems include Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.
The latest CX-50's driver-assistance technology has seen some enhancements, including a new rear-seat alert system and enhanced nighttime performance for the standard pedestrian detection system.
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition sits in the sweet spot of the seven-strong CX-50 trim lineup in terms of affordability. The Meridian is positioned as the most affordable of the Turbocharged trims while still offering numerous comfort and convenience features.
Premier Exterior
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition is stylish. The CX-50’s powerful exterior design features rugged accents such as distinctly squared-off wheel arches with black wheel arch trim, along with bold styling cues like the wide fenders.
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition sets itself apart from its siblings with exclusive ‘Meridian Hood’ graphics. Standout exterior design cues extend to purposeful-looking protective lower body cladding all around, exclusive side rocker garnish and on the front fascia, the bold front grille finished in black lends the Meridian Edition just the right amount of off-road-ready looks perfect for adventure-filled weekends exploring the countryside.
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridians comprehensive lineup of standard exterior equipment includes:
- LED headlights with auto on/off function and auto levelling
- Adaptive Front-lighting System
- LED daytime running lights
- High Beam control
- Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Intermittent rear wiper/washer
- Black dual automatic power folding side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and 2-position memory function
- Dual heated side mirrors
- Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- LED combination tail lights with signature lighting
- Body-colored rear roof spoiler
- Large dual exhaust outlets with a bright finish
- Rear privacy glass
- Roof-mounted shark fin antenna
- Turbo and AWD badges
The Meridian trim is fitted with 18-inch x 8J aluminum alloy wheels with a Black Metallic finish wrapped in P225/60 R18 all-terrain tires and is equipped with a temporary spare tire.
Buyers of the Meridian Edition get to pick from two carefully curated extra-cost exterior paint colors, Polymetal Gray Metallic and Zircon Sand Metallic
2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition Dimensions
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition is 185.8 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, and stands 63.9 inches high. The CX-50 offers a wheelbase of 110.8 inches allowing this capable SUV to offer appreciable passenger and cargo loading space.
The off-road-ready Meridian Edition has an impressive unladen ground clearance of 8.5 inches
2025 Mazda CX-50 Interior
The Mazda CX-50’s cabin accommodates up to five passengers in its two rows of seats and is decidedly upscale, featuring outstanding Japanese craftsmanship, comfort features and luxury finishes that elevate the CX-50 into luxury class levels.
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition’s stylish interior makes abundant use of quality materials in its build, accompanied by the aforementioned quality workmanship.
The interior of the CX-50 mimics the rugged off-road-ready looks of the exterior design with unique outdoors lifestyle-themed finishes..
The Meridian Editions Terracotta leather-trimmed seats feature seat stitching that resembles the pattern of hiking boot laces, plus the center console is finished in a textured surface reminiscent of a telephoto lens grip.
Staying true to Mazda being widely recognised as driver's cars, the Meridian Edition has made driver comfort a priority with a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a convenient push-button start.
The Meridian Edition is fitted with a stylish partial digital instrument gauge display with speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge on a black background with white lettering and silver surround. Further features are an ambient temperature and clock display plus a seven-inch LCD meter display and the convenient Traffic Sign Recognition System.
Along with the standard power sliding-glass panoramic moonroof with one-touch-open feature, the interior of the Meridian Edition offers a comprehensive list of features that include:
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink
- Electronic parking brake
- Dual-covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and 2-position memory
- Six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Adjustable front and rear headrests
- Carpet floor mats
- Leather-wrapped gear selector
- Leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel
- Paddle shifters
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Power windows with one-touch down/up feature
- Speed sensitive power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
- Heated front and rear seats with 3-level adjustment
- Ventilated front seats with 3-level adjustment
- 12-volt power outlets
- LED map lights, dome light and cargo light
- Remote fuel-door release
- Rear window defogger with timer
Cargo Space
The Meridian Edition offers an impressively generous cargo loading volume of 31.4 cubic feet that grows to 56.3 cubic feet once the 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold-down is in the down position.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The standard infotainment system in the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition includes a 10.25-inch full-color display with the Mazda Connect system with Alexa Built-in that is conveniently controlled via a rotary controller and volume knob located in the center console.
The system also offers:
- Radio Broadcast Data System program information
- HD Radio
- SMS text message audio delivery and reply
- E911 automatic emergency notification
- Mazda Connected Services
- Mazda Online Navigation System with off-road navigation
The premium audio experience is courtesy of a Bose® 12-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot.
Ensuring on-the-go connectivity features such as:
- Wireless AppleCarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- Dual front USB (Type C) audio inputs
- Dual rear USB (Type C) charging ports
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
- Wireless phone charger
Mazda Connected Services is standard on the Meridian Edition, that allows owners to remotely start their vehicle's engine, check status reports, plus plenty more when using the MyMazda App.
Performance
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition uses a turbo-boosted four-cylinder 2.5 L Skyactiv engine, with outputs of up to 256 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.
This turbocharged engine is paired with a standard six-speed automatic transmission and standard iActiv all-wheel drive system as well as Mazda's Intelligent Drive Select (MiDrive) with Sport and Off-road modes and a Towing mode.
In keeping with its off-road capabilities and versatility, the Meridian Edition is able to tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds when correctly equipped.
Safety Features in the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition
The latest Mazda CX-50 bristles with innovative technologies that enhance the drivers' road experience, safety, and travel comfort.
Mazda has seen fit to equip the CX-50 Meridian Edition with its i-Activsense suite of safety features and sophisticated safety innovations, all working to alert the driver to road hazards and to help avoid collisions or lessen their impact.
Owners can rest easy knowing that the Mazda CX-50 won an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award for 2024.
The comprehensive lineup of safety features include the below and more equipment:
- ABS disc brakes
- Dual front airbags with seat belt use and passenger-weight sensors
- Dynamic stability control with traction control system
- Side-impact door beams
Drivers assistance features of the standard i-Activsense safety suite include:
- Automated emergency braking
- Smart brake support
- Blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert
- lane-keeping assist and
- Mazda radar adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Driver Attention Alert
Further driver assistance and safety features found in the CX-50 Meridian Edition include Mazda’s SKYACTIV vehicle dynamics with G-Vectoring Control Plus that automatically responds to steering inputs by providing subtle engine torque and braking adjustments to enhance vehicle stability and ultimately passenger safety.
Fuel Economy and MPG
Buyers of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition can expect EPA estimated fuel economy values of 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway driving.
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition Pricing
The most affordable of the 2025 CX-50 trims fitted with the turbocharged engine, the Turbo Meridian Edition is available at a starting $41,000 MSRP.
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