The Mazda CX-50 is also a "mountain lifestyle SUV" labeled as a "
New Car," packing rugged lines and smooth naturally aspirated engine into a compact body. Measuring 4785×1920×1638mm with a 2815mm wheelbase, it's half a size larger than the CX-5, boasting a drag coefficient of 0.33. The front features a six-slot grille integrated with a continuous light strip, while the rear features a small, rear-mounted spare tire and vertical taillights, making the whole vehicle look more spirited than a used CX-5 and more agile than a boxy
commercial vehicle, allowing for easy U-turns in underground parking garages.
The interior combines ruggedness and digital sophistication with an "outdoor functionality" approach: a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch floating screen, and a head-up display (HUD) form a three-screen interconnected system, supporting wireless CarPlay and four-zone voice control; heated/ventilated front seats are standard across the range, the rear seatbacks are adjustable and can be folded down in a 4/6 split, the trunk has a standard capacity of 435L, and a depth of 1.9m when folded down, allowing skis and carry-on suitcases to be laid flat. The space is more organized than other new energy SUVs in the same price range, and the battery does not encroach on the floor.
The powertrain continues to offer 2.0L/2.5L Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated engines paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission: the 2.5L version delivers 188 hp/251 N·m, with a WLTC fuel consumption of 7.2L/100km, requiring only 92-octane gasoline; the chassis features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension, with highly resilient springs that quickly recover from speed bumps, providing quick steering and clear road feedback, offering more mechanical communication than pure electric
new energy vehicles and less lag than turbocharged cars.
The annual maintenance cost is approximately 11,000 RMB, less hassle than a used turbocharged car and half the cost of similarly sized new energy vehicles. Compared to commercial MPVs, its shorter body makes parking easier; compared to older used models, the new car adds a HUD and Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities; compared to electric vehicles where finding charging stations is a constant challenge, it can travel 1000km on a single tank of gas, handling both city commutes and weekend mountain drives with ease, making the "naturally aspirated + automatic" powertrain a quietly sophisticated and enjoyable experience.