Setting the record straight on the Mazda CX-50 with Dave Coleman
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- MotoMan goes on record to clear up the confusion posed in our recent ‘Living with the @MazdaUSA CX-50’ episode ( • Living with the Mazda ... ). To help clarify the connection between the Mazda CX-50 and the @toyotausa Corolla Cross - both in execution and manufacturing, MotoMan is joined by Dave Coleman from Mazda North America. While in studio, Dave brings along a Christmas bonus by sharing some upcoming changes to the Mazda CX-50.
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My mechanic told me to stay clear away from mazda cx90. It will cost. So much to fix. The engine has to be removed to fix certain small things.
@@jeremysanchez387 Timing chain is in the rear of the inline 6, like the B58. Not sure if that requires an engine removal to replace or not. I wish they'd put it in the front 😞
@@jeremysanchez387 Maintenance is key. Maintain any* car properly and it shouldn't need repairs.
*JLR not included
The Mazda 2 is a rebadged Toyota Yaris iA until 2020. Made in the same plant so the North American cooperation between the Toyota/Mazda since 2015 (Scion iA)?
Thanks for clearing things up MotoMan. You're a class act. And it's always Bonus Time when we get Dave Coleman!!!
Mistakes and misunderstandings happen -- no worries. Appreciate you clearing it up. Love your channel!
Mistakes and misunderstandings are not acceptable. Perfection is to be expected.
Great to hear about CX-50 changes. One more please - an 18” wheel/tire package for top line turbo models, silver with highway all seasons (not off-road). The 20’s are pretty, but not really needed for handling, and they ruin the ride on the crappy roads around here.
Definitely agreed maybe even 19’s but the 20’s has to go.
Plus one for make 20 an option and get 18 standard
I came to the comments to say the same thing! I hate this trend of upsizing wheels for "the look". Definitely a case of form over function.
Ditch the 20s on all models.
Yeah i definitely like my 17 much better than 20. It feels more comfortable. I gave up some features to get 17 inch. This car is not big enough to even consider 20s… i would say 18 is big enough.
Love any video with Dave. One of the best brand ambassadors in the business.
I have a November production cx-50, and I have to say that it really does drive well. Good job Coleman and team! You made a great car even better.
Just bought a cx50 2 days ago, just got to the lot but perhaps not made in November? Curious to know how you find the production date? Thanks..
Production date is on the driver side door jamb. There is a sticker with weight capacity/tire size/tire pressure that has the manufacture date. I agree with OP. Picked up my Nov 2 produced CX50 this week and it’s great. The changes are noticeable vs others I drove.
Changes started November? I'm very excited to see my door 😂
@@spingypsy I've checked my door unfortunately my CX50 is 10/2023 😥😢😭.. but very weird because was selled as 2024 model 🤨 ..
Sorry, but still great! @@lucasrocha633
Appreciate your willingness to simply do this video
CX-90 most definitely needs faster shifts if you wanna throw that in an update Dave. 😅
Gotta show those X7's who's boss at the stoplight. And where's the fun in that if the whole family can't see you win?
Smoother shifts too from 1->2, and 2->3 at full throttle (in normal mode - 2024 CX90 PHEV Owner here)
The antique 6 speed is a boat anker.
@David_Journey there's a tsb and software update for that, I'd hit up your dealer it came out less than a month ago
You are so wrong.
The CX 90 has an eight speed as well as still offering the bulletproof six speed that is used across the Mazda lineup.
Love Mazda.
And good job addressing the error in information provided. That takes a lot of courage and sets you up head and shoulders above "professional news."
Excellent comeback! Class act. Here is the good news, you’ve made me want to watch your channel more than ever.
Dave Colman needs a youtube channel
He has one: youtube.com/@eyesoreracing
He has one: @eyesoreracing
He has one: @eyesoreracing
He has one: search for Dave Coleman Hayabusa
Picked up a November build 2024 CX50 Premium Plus a couple weeks ago and IMO and for my needs the steering, braking, and suspension is spot on, so the tweaks absolutely hit the target. Steering feels great and the ride is connected but not harsh at all. I’m so glad it’s not a floaty cushion like some of the complainers seem to want. I don’t find the seats too hard and neither does my wife, and in fact we love how they feel. I do wish the seatbelt chime could be delayed a bit until the car is put in D, and man, do I wish a hybrid had been available. I think that hybrid thing is Dave's "secret stuff". Otherwise we absolutely love the CX50.
Hybrid is well known for a long time, there is no secret in this.
@@Muggs666 LOL. Ok.
A message to Dave Coleman from an avid (tell everyone I know to buy one), 2019 CX5 GT Turbo fanboy and ex owner of MANY Datsun's (but never a Nissan), especially 240z, 280z, 280zx and a 2002 Blazing Yellow Miata with FM 265BHP turbo kit (wife doesnt like old cars so we bought the CX5 Turbo)!
Please, please, please, axe the CX50, no one wants it and you can see that in the sales number, I get it, Mazda hopes releasing the CX50 as a Hybrid before the CX5 gets the hybrid, might boost CX50 sales figures for a while but it is 100% a waste of time, just like the CX90/70/80/60.
-No one wants a mild hybrid, they dont work, no one wants a rotary engine as a generator to power electric motors only, no one wants the CX70, people only buy a vehicle that big if they have a huge family, that is the CX90 (just put the back seats down and you have the CX70), they suck to park anywhere (including in someones garage, if it is long enough to hold this thing) and are a menace on the road as they seem to get driven by people who feel indestructible and entitled.
-Just build the CX5 with the Toyota Hybrid powertrain but with the excellent Mazda 2.5 (the hybrid with the Turbo engine offered together would be the ultimate) and offer the CX5 in a long version as a 6, 7 and 8 seater, build the Mazda 3 hatch with the same hybrid version available and also as a wagon, and of course, the MX5 that would be amazing as an AWD with the Hybrid system tuned for performance, you then have the entire market covered in 3 vehicles, done. Mazda no longer needs the 30, 50, 60, 70, 80 or 90. And if you really think about it, pretty much all Mazda vehicles with a "0" a the end of the name are not doing well.
-Only losers care if its rear wheel drive biased these days, stop pandering to those who buy BMW, Audi Mercedes, etc., those people know they are garbage vehicles, they buy them because they want to feel superior to others on the road (when they are clearly not).
- *** Mazda owners buy Mazda's because we love the drive (getting there is most of our fun), the CX5, MX5 and Mazda 3, already look amazing inside and out, dont mess with it and please dont forget about us loyal Mazda lovers by hoping to sell bigger vehicles to low self esteem, big ego, Range Rover drivers!
- *** Please, please, please get rid of all the extremely ugly, cheap looking black plastic on the outside (flat or piano) and piano black on the interior, those both really cheapen the look and are really the only cosmetic eyesore of any Mazda (look as how much nicer the Mazda 3, 6 and CX5 with colour matched wheel arches look).
-Make the seats more comfortable with much better, adjustable side bolsters like I had in my beloved and always missed 1982 Mazda 626 2 door, manual trans. (Acura orthopedically designs their seats and they are some of the most comfortable out there, follow their example) and while you are at it, get rid of B.O.S.E. (Buy. Other. Sound. Equipment.), Acura works with Panasonic to make the ELS sound system (in my opinion, the best sounding factory sound in any vehicle), Mazda should also work with them to make their own with similar or better quality.
-And lastly, 100% DO NOT get rid of the fully independent suspension on the CX5, make the blind spot warning less sensitive (always going off when vehicles beside me are 6 to 10 car length back so I drive with it turned off), make the Smart City Braking less sensitive (I have been very surprised buy our CX5 slamming on the brakes by itself several time when it thinks the car in front is too close (when it clearly is not, hence us being so surprised by it), we will likely get rear ended one of these days, move the rear seat heating and usb controls to the back of the center console where they always should have been and move the HVAC controls a bit higher to see/use easier when driving, just make the info screen fully touch capable as EVERYONE wants this. Perhaps make the CX5 2 or 3 inches longer to give it another 2 or 3 inches of rear floor cargo room space to clear up the small cargo room complaint (although I feel it has tons of cargo room anyway).
-Then pretty much change nothing else. The CX5 is the best vehicle I have even owned (and I have owned well over 300 in my lifetime as I used to import vehicles from Japan to Canada and would typically own 3 or 4 vehicles at a time before that), it is so close to perfect. No matter what else I drive, I still 100% feel that the only thing that will replace my CX5 Turbo is another CX5 with a full hybrid system (or perhaps around 38MPG combined without the hybrid if possible but still keeping the excellent Mazda 2.5 Turbo with maybe an 8 speed auto, similar to the current, bang on reliable 6spd), those few things listed above fixed (and it must be made in Japan or maybe at the Toyota plants in Canada that seem to be winning awards for their QC all the time, perhaps another joint plant). Do not build it in the USA, Mexico or anywhere else (the CX50 is terrible for QC with panel gaps inside and out, etc., I am not alone when I say that I will never buy a CX50 but I will very likely buy another CX5 (or keep the one I have, if the new CX5 is not what everyone keeps asking for).
**** If anyone reading this, also feels this way, please dont just like, at least put a small, short comment about it so Mazda can see what people really want. The more who voice what they want in the future CX5, the more Mazda can dial that in to be the perfect vehicle. ****
Yeah but the cx 5 is ugly as hell. An outdated egg on wheels. If i want outdated I'll buy a CRv or a Rav 4
Ambient lighting and split screen navigation!
PLEASE add a second row bench option for the top trims of the CX-90. I know captains chairs add a more premium flare, but the CX-90 is a family hauler first. Why cant we have 7 seats AND all the goodies?
OMG YES PLEASE!!!! There are a *lot* of folks like us that have a family of 5 but don't want to use the 3rd row so we can road trip with all our stuff and not need a cargo box on the roof. PLEASE!!!!???
I love the ethos of Mazda! Thanks Dave and @motoManTV!
MM, awesome job. Appreciate the correction, and having a Mazda rep., is a fantastic assist.
Our pleasure!
Need an option to color match the black plastic arches, door trims, bumpers. Especially on premium & above.
Totally agree.
Handled with class!
Mr Coleman is great. I wished more brands have a person who can talk about products the way he does.
i'm back for dave coleman when this man talks i listen
Dave, hopefully you can address the concerns of a number of reviewers regarding the CX-90 (& CX-70) - smooth out the jerkiness of the drivetrain at low speeds, soften up the seat bottoms, speed up the steering (fewer turns lock-to-lock) and make the center console between driver and front passenger deeper (yes, I know, there's a transmission down there, but, please fix this if at all possible.) Otherwise I'm ready to buy one of the two. Oh wait - please make a bench 2nd-row available in the top trim! This should be a piece of cake, and it's honestly the only thing holding me back since I have a family of 5 and want to put all 3 kids in the 2nd row. Please, to me this is the most important thing and should be a cinch to do.
I own a 2020 Mazda6 GTR and all I want is another one. So please please please build an I6 turbo rwd Mazda6! Mr. Coleman, please make it happen.
I have a ‘23. CX50, can I upgrade my car to the upgrades you talked about?
Loving my CX-5, looking forward to a Hybrid CX-50! Please do 18-19 wheels instead of 20, feels better, more affordable and more all terrain tires available, blackout the silver fake bottom skid plates (or make them real skid plates), and get rid of the thong stitch up the middle of the seats!
How about they improve the seats. Mazda seats are the most uncomfortable seats in the automotive industry. There hard as concrete . These are not corvettes. They have 184 hp . Suv seats are supposed to be comfortable. Look at all the forums. Lots of seat complaints. Just copy the nissan or hyundai seats. Even honda. So much more comfortable
My friend comfortable seats ended in the late 90's early 2000's. If they would do a mid trim that had plush seats, subaru like struts, and good sound deadening it would be a wonderful option.
You are the most sold and honest guy on TH-cam. The funny part is that even the Mazda representative didn't know much and at times he was confused himself. So, I am not sure what is their beef. Happy New Year and keep up the good work!
Love Dave's details and thanks. Since you are asking, existing MX-5's really need an infotainment update to allow the touchscreen to work in motion, like new Mazdas.
2024 will have many changes for the MX-5.
I always enjoy a visit from Mr. Coleman.
Thanks for the update. Great to know the details in the manufacturing process. Now if Mr. Coleman can tell us which hybrid engine will the CX-50 have: the Toyota 2.0 or 2.5?
Won't it be the Skyactiv 2.5?
@@digitaldoc100 I believe Mazda is going to transfer the entire Toyota hybrid system, including ICE, into the CX-50. Just don’t know if it is the 2.0 or 2.5
@@tradukilor2 The CX90 uses the e-SKYACTIV-G 2.5L 4-cylinder, so the CX50 should use that as well. Doubt it will be the 2.0.
@@digitaldoc100 time stamp 8:12 is the Toyota 2.5 th-cam.com/video/qur7nPs_u9k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rkYtaL8PzYy9dI9f
I would love to know if some of the changes / tweaks are just software up dates and if the can be applied to an earlier CX 50? Mine was built February 2023
Please keep exhaust tips on CX70! Was so sad they were gone on the 90. I love my 30 Turbo! Truly, i think one of the best Auto manufacturers is Mazda.
Two things to ask Mr. COLEMAN when he comes back. PLEASE ask if the wireless charger can be moved to the front vice under the arm rest because my Samsung s24 Ultra does not fit. 2nd. Can you ask if the 1st year cx50 will be eligible for the updated dampening, steering, and brake tuning?? Thank you!!
I bought mine july 2022. Can i get the software updates?
I saw that but didn't say anything bc others had left multiple comments. I saw you had corrected this in the comments as well. This video is more detailed about how Huntsville runs though so glad you did this video!
I think what all this shows is that CX-50 owners really like their CX-50s! Could be indicative of a wonderful future for the CX-50!
So does that mean we’re getting a separate Dave Coleman CX-90 PHEV episode? Can’t wait.
Absolutely! January . . .
Thank you!! And very timely for me, too.
Loved this “impromptu take” 🔥
In March 2024, I drove my 24' CX-50 from Northern California to Georgis, all together 14 states and 6800+ miles.
On the road got 31 mpg
the ride quality was awesome.
Keep doing what you are doing!
I have owned several Mazdas
CX 5
2
And many years ago, Mazda truck B2000
Must have been a non-turbo model. My 2024 turbo only gets 22mpg... not very good at all
Fantastic episode. Made seriously good lemonade out of a lemon type deal. Much appreciated.
Test drove a turbo cx-50
Called Wife
Ran her suv through the wash
Brought it in for trade
..it feels like a v6, love driving it
Does Mazda turn down the paint timer? Only complaint... Mazda paint is thin
Why Mazda put Stearing Wheell Heating only in options?? I don,t need Sun Roof Window, I don,t need a leather Trim, but, but, I need this damit SW Heating!
Can these suspension tweaks be applied to the cx-90 and upcoming cx-70 which have been criticized for their firm ride by some journalists?
From experience the suspension breaks in very nicely within 10k miles.
Dave Freaking Coleman everybody!!! 👏 👏 👏
No wonder everyone loved the Steering when this dropped, they based it on the Lotus Elise!
And the Mazda3 rear taillights (on the turbo models) are two halos alike a Lotus
Why are fog lamps disappearing on almost all Mazda line up??? There are still some buyers like me that aesthetically prefers fog lamps. Would there be any chance that fog lamps will be back on some of the models or would there be any option for it???
CX50 needs a seatbelt chime full mute option, it's really annoying and loud before even being in drive, I had to disconnect the seatbelt detection switch to regain sanity (I always buckle up but not before starting the car)
A simple seat belt extender would have done the trick…
@@doloresvancartier4249 I feel like those are a safety risk, either cheap and break or cause a poor fit, both could add risk in case of a serious accident. When you unplug the seatbelt switch it just thinks you are buckled up which you would be and this doesn't effect the seatbelt function.
To Dave RE CX50 improvements: the biggest drawback for me (and the reason we purchased a 2024 cx5 Turbo P) is that the driver's inside door handle interferes with my left knee which seems to travel wider and rest on a more comfortable soft surface in the cx5...prefer the ergonomics/CX5 door design.
Interesting, for me the center console, which I like to rest my arm on when I’m driving. It’s too short on the CX5. it fits much better on the CX 50.
Knee comfort is surprisingly underrated in car interior design and imo one of a true distinction of luxury.
Funny I was looking at Honda and Toyota runabouts to replace my old Equinox. I had never even thought about Mazda. Looking at the CX50, I think this will be my new runabout. Can’t wait to test drive one
For Mr. Coleman, a greater range of height adjustment in the Miata seats. This would improve the car for both tall and short drivers, without having to resort to aftermarket solutions.
Anything associated with the Toyota line is good for your company.
Love these videos and the insights into my favorite car brand. CX5 and CX9 in the driveway and another on the way in the spring. Not sure what yet, but probably a 3 or 30 as my daily driver just to get as much car as possible for the $. Features over size in the car I’ll be alone in 95% of the time. A 50 is intriguing now that I hear the details on off road suspension tuning considering the roads here are basically like driving off road anyway.
Ok, I think I can speak for everyone when I say the CX-50 is an awesome new model but, could use a few changes or additional options. Here’s a short list…
1. Offer the 2.5NA, 2.5T Hybrid (make the 2.5 turbo version a hybrid for more power/fuel efficiency), & I6 (either NA or Turbo).
2. Make the multilink suspension or a form of independent suspension standard. That said, have it tuned stiff like the current one, it’s a thing of beauty.
3. Modify the auto 6 Speed Transmission to an 8 Speed w/ quicker shifts. Or at least shorten the shifts on the 6 Speed. There’s no reason why the CX-5/CX-50 aren’t in the 5 sec range for 0-60mph.
4. Find another spot for the two Bose speakers (on premium trims) that are attached to the area where the door & window meet. They seem like an after thought and are one of the only “flimsy” parts of the interior.
Bottom line Mazda, if you were to offer 3 engine options (one being the I6), shortened the shifts, and had an updated suspension….nobody in the segment could f*** with you. Even if you had to raise the cost for said models (hybrid 2.5T & I6 turbo/na), most people would be cool with it. A CX-50 with 300-340 hp & 320-360 torq would kill everything, even with the current suspension.
We have a 2.5 turbo premium cx50 and I have thought about switching the wheels down in size to 19 or 18 and increasing the aspect ratio do I need to do anything else so the speedometers stays accurate
I have a few suggestions for the CX 5 model.
Please let them know that some customers would like to see a full upgrade on the CX 5 and when the hybrid model is introduced make sure to improve the gas mileage and give customers the option for a panoramic sun roof to be included in CX 5 models and for the CX 5 turbo signature give the option for different type of seat color and material and for extra features in the top trim have the second row to include heat and cool seat seats. Let Customers have the option to make the second row to be Captain Chairs with an entertainment console with a wireless charger port and other standard features. It only makes sense when the hybrid model arrives these little details will be popping around in Customers thoughts.
Make it happen. Tell the engineers in Japan that the CX 5 needs a major overhaul and new features. I personally would like to see a Legacy Turbo Signature CX 5 that would let the Customer customize or pick three different type of materials for the seats and have the option of a panoramic sun roof and have the option to ditch the second row bend seats for two Captain chairs with heat and ventilated seats and have a removable entertainment console that included a wireless charger port. Have a Turbo Hybrid engine in the Legacy Turbo Signature.
Agree on interior colors . . . Make it happen, Coleman!
I love my cx50 but the ride is on the harsher side and you do feel the road. Noise in the cabin is also quite high. Overall though, a nice ride! I just wished it was more quiet ride
I really think a lot of that Noise comes from the tires ..
For gods sake improve the seat comfort and armrest ergonomics across the entire Mazda line.
Can remote start settings via the app be fixed? No matter what I do, my heated seats are freezing cold and never turned on with the remote start as well as rear window defroster. This is really ruins my enjoyment of Cx-50 every day. Let us choose the startup settings for remote starts manually or via saved profiles….
I was wondering if Mazda will improve the cx70 base on the lesson learned from the cx90. It would be nice if they make the cx70 more off-road capable. Thanks Mazda !
Since Dave Coleman asked, as an ND Miata owner, I would like to see the suspension on the Club edition be more punishing… err have less roll. Changing that front sway bar is not fun. The Sport and GT suspensions are perfect as they are.
Thanks for the update I was a little confused by the earlier episode
Mazda 3 should have a manual transmission in the lower trim levels, not just the upper ones.
How about an independent rear suspension for the CX50
Love this video! Can we get ambient lighting and more interior color options on the CX50? The lack of interior one of the few things holding me back from pulling the trigger
No problem, love your videos!
Dave - put the straight 6 in the Miata. If you want add a turbo, feel free! 👌
I just picked up my 2024 Mazda CX-50 GS-L trim in Canada. Coming from a Honda CR-V and after test driving the latest model, I have to say the CX-50 looks and feels more upscale, with a nice interior and a large center screen (as compared to CR-V's small 7 inch one). The control knob might take a day or two to get used to, but it actually turns out to be a better way of controlling the screen. Plus, it’s more fun to drive. However, it does lack some functionality.
There are four areas where Mazda could improve:
1. Space: Despite being 1 inch longer than the CR-V, it offers only 31 cubic feet of cargo volume, which is a whopping 8 CF less than the CR-V.
2. USB Ports placement: The USB ports are located inside the center console storage compartment. With the compartment already being so small, having the ports inside is a poor design choice, as the wires get crimped whenever you put something 3. in or take something out of the console.
3. Phone placement: There’s no convenient place to comfortably place your phone.
4. Trip Fuel Economy Reset: Unlike some other vehicles, Mazda doesn’t offer options to reset the trip fuel economy automatically at every drive, at every fuel-up, or manually. This is a feature I miss from my 2020 Honda CR-V.
I bought a CX50 Ingot blue GT Turbo 20inch Wheels (Canada) Owner.. Delivery date was two weeks ago.. I drove in really fun road last saturday (Vancouver to Whistler) with a lot of curves 90km/h and I felt BODY ROLL a lot.. I've checked the tire PRESSURE.. for any reason tire pressure show 45 PSI for ALL TIRES and RECOMMENDED is 35 PSI.. After I deflated my tires I noticed was much better !!!
The Legend
Well done!
Mistakes happen, very honorable correction.
Always best to wait at least 1 model year (2 really) before buying an all-new production vehicle, unless you are willing to deal with more problems/issues, bugs and/or vehicle quirks. So, 2024 or 2025 would be the optimal model year for purchase of a CX-50 more than likely. That strategy worked for me on my 2022 CX-30 CE & it has been 100% problem/issue free going on 2 years now. When I purchased the new 2020 TNGA-platform Corolla SE sedan in its first model year it turned out to be a problematic mess & I ended up ditching it after only 2 years & 10K miles. Love the color of the CX-50 in this video btw.
What problems did you have wih your cx30? Mine is a 2023, and while there are some things I think could be better (sunvisors, center console lid, too slow of steering, doesn't always lock when I walk away), the only real problems I have are rattles that come and go, and poor throttle response from a stop.
@@mitchellsteindler I haven't had any issues with my 2022 CX-30 Carbon Edition whatsoever, but then I have all the tech features turned off & only really use the backup camera & blind spot monitoring out of everything. I also have no desire to connect my smartphone to my vehicle or use it while driving in any way. Surprisingly, I don't have any rattles in the cabin even after almost 2 years now, & it's a pretty quiet/insulated place for this price/size segment. The 6-spd automatic behaves nicely in both normal/sport mode & the non-turbo 186hp 2.5L engine is plenty powerful enough IMO. I'm glad that my 2022 doesn't have cylinder-deactivation engine tech though - which is something that the 2023+ CX-30 now has. 🙁
@dystopia-usa I totally misread your comment 🤣. I thought you said it has been 100% problems lol. I also have the carbon edition, and yeah the cylinder deactivation is not good. It vibrates really bad.
No issues with my ‘23 CX50 for the past year!
How about the people that have an early production cx50, can we get those updates. I don't like the way my suspension feels and also I'm having issues now with my wireless charger?
Mine is a 2024, I got it in October
I would like to see the CX-60 be improved in terms of ride, as here in nothern Europe it gets criticism for its really stiff suspension and a bit heavy steering feel. If atleast those two can be improved that would be awesome. It's such a great looking car!
The biggest problems are the suspension, transmission and mostly software issues in Europe.
The weight of the steering is really just personal preference. I personally dislike ultra light weighted steering like it is in most French cars and Toyota products. It just feels numb, and there's not enough steering feedback
Why does the CX-50 have 40/60 folding seats and not 40/20/40 like the CX-5?The most lifestyle-y vehicle has a more basic seat to do more lifestyle-y things?
I agree, my wife and I both drive CX-5's. And one reason we prefer them is the 40/20/40 rear seats. Would love to see them in the CX-50!!
Could a '23 model be updated with '24 dampers to make the ride more complaint?
Thanks motoman.
Can these 2024 model year updates be applied to the 2023 model year vehicles. Doesn’t seem like hardware changes. Mostly software tweaks
Dampers = hardware
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I now have a new kickstand stance……have never seen this before.❤
Miata with even stiffer suspension on the club trim. Wheel track width needs to be increased for both handling and looks and to fit a wider tire. Stiffer intial feel on brake pedal. Aerodynamic underbody.
I own a 2023 CX-50----- Had to replace MASTER WINDOW SWITCH and the BELT Tensioner just last week which Mazda refused to pay for, I had to plunk down 583.00 bucks for this, I am not happy at all...
Mr. Coleman, please add some soft material at least on top portion of doors. It's too much plastic.
I came from a oem+ tuned MK7 GTI to my 23 CX50 TPP so i dont have any complaints on the steering but more communication would be welcomed. The suspension does get a bit rough on dirt roads or some of really bad sections of road here in Michigan, to me it feels like im driving on heavy aftermarket wheels (the 20's are pretty heavy) so do plan to change to lighter flowformed 18/19's. But they need to offer the updated dampers as a replacement retrofit from the dealers but maybe soon we will have even better options like Bilstein or Koni..
Tax credit eligible PHEV please: CX-5 or CX-50, CX-30
Cant we ask the showroom to change the 20 inch wheels to 18 inch or 17 inch ? I live in waterloo, Ontario. if thats possible i will go with GT variant
The Mazda chassis nerds who are constantly improving the product is why I bought a 2024 CX-5. I hope the Mazda3 gets similar updates to what the CX-50 got because I promise you it’s needed. My 2022 was my least favorite driving Mazda3 I owned.
Any chance you guys can improve engine fuel economy? My biggest complaint is only averaging 20-24 MPG, which is actually quite low for my expectations. Thanks!
Dave - I recently discovered something on my wife's 2019 CX-5 GTR Turbo.... I was under the car looking at things and realized that the engine subframe is bolted DIRECTLY to the unibody with no isolation bushings like every other car I've ever owned including my 2004 Mazda 6S V6 hatchback. I now know why that 2.5 Turbo makes so much bloody noise inside the passenger compartment! It does not fit with the Mazda's pursuit of "premium". It's a very off-putting quality for those of us who want premium but are fed NVH from the engine that says "midrange". The newer models of the CX-5 and this CX-50 are all built with the same directly mounted engine subframe. Shame on Mazda for thinking they were getting away with that.
Mazda is going up the ladder in both sales and reliability and build some of the best vehicles on the market. They are definitely better in my opinion then Japanese competitors Nissan and Subaru and slot in between Toyota and Honda and I'd argue if they had the same capital they could equal or surpass Toyota. The CX-90 and 70 are cutting edge and hopefully the reliability matches their track record so far. The Mazda 6 if offered with the inline 6 rwd bias awd and a Mazdaspeed variant could be what alot of enthusiasts are seeking. Bring back the B series truck with a similar drivetrain as the CX-90 and CX-70. We'll see where Mazda goes from here but it's exciting.
The CX-50 seats are said to be harder and uncomfortable compared to CX-5. On the CX-70 release it would be dumb not to have the entire horizontal break lights work on all trims based on the feedback I have seen on CX-90. Also, add some nice ambient lighting on both. Refer to a 2014 Buick Leather Enclave for ambient light inspiration. Nothing you can do but having to pull the entire engine out at some point to replace the in-line 6 cylinder engines timing chain causes me hesitation and is possibly a roadblock...FYI
This reminds me of Christine 😂. Same factory 🏭 but definitely not the same car 🚘.🤣😈
Be nice if you gave the normally aspirated engine another 10hp, and a little more torque. Bridge the gap between it and the turbo motor a little.
Really don't understand why they didn't differentiate the CX50 from CX5 in terms of back seat room. Both are lacking.
Can someone please ask Dave why Mazda doesn't offer a proper remote start built into the key fob like everyone else? I hate that the mobile app is the only available option for it.
CX-50 has a somewhat long and weak brake. This has been a recurring trend since the Mazda 6 2017 I owned. Is there a reason for this? I enjoy it but it could be a bit tighter since the steering provides enough feedback.
Beautiful car. Too bad it's not available in Europe.
Throttle needs some adjustment. Can be very jerky. Especially on the freeway at cruising speed.