2024 Mazda CX-50

There are a lot of crossovers out there on the market, so how do you decide which one is for you? A lot of the decision probably comes down to the size of the vehicle because many people are looking to fit a certain number of passengers or a certain amount of cargo space. Recently, Mazda has been expanding its line of crossovers to give you more options when it comes to your vehicle size. And, as always, Mazda pays attention to the performance to make their vehicles fun to drive. That makes Mazda SUVs at the top of the list when looking at crossovers/SUVs.

The Mazda CX-50 is one of Mazda’s newer SUV options, and it sits in the compact SUV category. This vehicle has a ton of great features and technology, as well as an exciting performance. Check out more about the 2024 Mazda CX-50 below, and reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda with any questions you may have.

What’s New for the 2024 Model?

There are a couple of changes for the 2024 model of the Mazda CX-50. This vehicle will offer the 12-speaker Bose stereo and the wireless smartphone charging pad standard on more trims than before. This vehicle also sees some suspension and steering improvements because Mazda is always looking to offer you the best performance possible. Learn more about all that this vehicle has to offer you below.

Performance and Engine Options

Performance is at the forefront of Mazda vehicle design and construction. The Mazda CX-50 has plenty of power in both engine options, and it is also designed to offer you great steering and handling to make your driving experience responsive and fun. Learn more about this below.

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine – The base engine in this vehicle is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 187-horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. This engine can also give you around 24 city and 30 highway miles per gallon.
• Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine – Your other engine option is a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine option is a more powerful one, offering you 256-horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque. For fuel efficiency, this engine offers you around 23 city and 29 highway miles per gallon.

Both of these engine options are found with a six-speed automatic transmission. One cool performance feature on this SUV is that all models come standard with all-wheel drive. This gives you that extra edge in being able to take on more difficult terrain or road conditions. This vehicle can also be found with different drive modes like Sport, Off-Road, and Towing modes to give you the ability to maximize the type of performance you are looking for. The Mazda CX-50 can also give you about 8.6 inches of ground clearance to give you the ability to do some off-roading. This vehicle can also tow up to 3,500 pounds when it is properly equipped.

Exterior

The 2024 CX-50 has a smooth and sleek exterior design that makes it feel like your vehicle is in motion even at a standstill. This vehicle can be found with exterior colors like Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Zircon Sand Metallic, Machine Grey Metallic, Ingot Blue Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Polymetal Gray Metallic, and Wind Chill Pearl.

This vehicle has exterior features like LED headlights, LED combination tail lights, LED running lights, high beam control, and an adaptive front-lighting system. It can feature automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated exterior side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, dual exhaust, rear privacy glass, a power liftgate, and a shark-fin antenna. You can find 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires on this SUV. This vehicle measures 15.5 feet in length, making it slightly longer than the Mazda CX-5. It has a curb weight of around 3,800 pounds.

Interior

This SUV comes standard with seating for five people in two rows. It has a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and half leatherette trimmed seats. There are interior upgrades like an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated seats, leather-trimmed seats, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The inside of this vehicle also has features like dual-zone automatic climate control, a power sliding-glass panoramic moonroof, a push-button start, and keyless entry.

When it comes to cargo space, this vehicle gives you 31.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. However, if you fold down those rear seats, you get up to 56.3 cubic feet of cargo space.

Technology

Next, let’s take a look at the technology features that can be found on the inside of this SUV. This vehicle is full of technology that can add convenience and entertainment to your daily drives.

• Infotainment system – You can find a 10.25-inch display screen for your infotainment system in your Mazda CX-50. This large screen gives you everything you need to get access to from entertainment to navigation and more.
• Bluetooth – The Bluetooth capability on your phone allows you to talk on the phone hands-free so that you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Your Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability help you to connect your smartphone to your vehicle. This gives you the ability to get smartphone apps, navigation, music, phone contacts, and more through your infotainment system so that you have the information you need but you can stay off your phone while driving.
• Premium audio system – If you love to listen to music and podcasts on the go, you will love the premium Bose audio system. This is a Bose 12-speaker surround sound system that makes every listening experience a more enjoyable one.
• USB ports – USB ports can help you charge your devices on the go. This vehicle can offer you dual front USB audio inputs and dual rear USB charging ports.
• Wireless device charging – You also have a wireless device charging system that allows you to charge your phone on the go. This built-in charger makes your life easier and more convenient because you don’t have to remember to bring a charger along to have a fully charged phone.
• Navigation – The navigation system in your vehicle can ensure you never get lost again by giving you turn-by-turn directions as you drive.
• Driver information display – There is also a 7-inch driver information display that gives you easy access to important information about your vehicle so that you have it right where you need it.

Those are only some of the technology features found in this vehicle because there are also a lot of safety technology features that this SUV offers you. Check out those safety features in the next section.

Safety

This vehicle comes standard with safety features like a rearview camera, driver attention alert, automatic high beam headlights, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and forward automatic emergency braking. This vehicle also has safety features like a head-up display, reverse automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, parking sensors, and a surround-view parking camera system. Check out some of these features in greater detail below.

• Blind spot monitoring – This feature will alert you if there is a vehicle in your blind spot. It can help you avoid changing lanes when there is a vehicle there, even if you can’t see them.
• Windshield projected active driving display – Your Mazda CX-50 has the ability to project important information on your windshield as an active driving display. This display is actually a part of a few of the safety features like traffic sign recognition. It helps you stay safer because it gives you important information right in your line of sight so that you can keep your eyes on the road.
• Traffic sign recognition – As mentioned above, this feature uses the active driving display to project important traffic signs in your line of sight. It reads road signs like stop signs and speed limit signs and projects them to help you be even more aware and ensure you don’t miss things.
• Automatic high beam headlights – This feature adds convenience by automatically turning your headlights on or off depending on approaching traffic. This helps ensure you have your high beams on when you need them, but you are also keeping other drivers safer by automatically turning them off when necessary.

These safety features can look out for you and make every driving experience a safer one. Don’t miss out on the peace of mind that this can bring you.

All of these features make this SUV a promising one. If you are looking to upgrade, this vehicle should be on your list. Questions? Reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda. We can help you get set up with a test drive of a Mazda CX-50 or another vehicle option today.