Hey Topher! I'm currently in the US military and I'm about to leave my duty station here in South Korea soon and I'm leaving here to visit home (Grand Rapids, Michigan) before moving to my next station. Watching your videos and reviewing cars really help me make my decision! Love what you do and keep up the good work my man!
@@nicholasgray1584 the MOPP gear is a deal breaker for me. Doing CBRN once every few years is already too much of a pain in the ass for me lol. I'm air force weather I don't want to deal with that shit more than I have to
I wish Mazda had you going up a long hill on a freeway. Even though it is unreasonable to expect full speed up a hill at capacity, this is where those who tow have trouble
I don't think this would have any trouble going up hill with 3500 lbs. A lot of trucks have less (or similar) power than this, weigh more, and can pull 5k up a hill. This is most likely limited by the stiffness of the chassis, but not power.
I like how they used a bunch of uhaul trailers with a wrap on them 😂 I pulled a small Forrest River R-Pod R172 with my 23 Cx50 tpp last week over 2500 miles. It really does pull well, but one thing to note is the fuel economy will drop pretty fast, especially if you have a strong head wind (dropped from about 23mph to 6mpg). Trailer weighed in around 3000 lbs with cargo. Went to a cat scale and got my total combined weight (7550) which was about 250 lbs under the maximum allowed value of 7800lbs (in the owner’s manual for combined vehicle, load, and towing weight), and much like this video said: you really don’t feel the trailer behind you other than fuel economy and stopping distance.
I have the 2016 AWD CX9. Rated at 3500 towing max. Same engine. So definetivelly your video helps a lot! Yes, not same vehicle exactly but makes me more confident for a future tow
We test drove a Hyundai Santa Fe turbo I believe it was a 2020 or 2021 wow that’s an amazing car Scott blinker cameras side front back heated steering wheel my favorite feature for camping would be the panoramic star roof!! But I feel like it would be a gas ⛽️ guzzler
I'm lookkng at this car but it's just a little on the small side and the towing is a little on the low side. Everything about it is just a little bit short. BUT if they let you buy this with a manual, I'd overlook EVERY shortcoming and definitely buy one. I don't know why everything has to be automatic these day.
Thumbs up for you doing this I have been looking for towing information what I really wanted to get was a hybrid all wheel drive but it looks like they’re not ready for that yet and I want to get a 14 foot little travel trailer camper or maybe 17 foot max and it would be around 2500 pounds then you gotta add in your cooler with ice and your gear backpack right fully loaded anyone have a suggestion on the best model vehicle for economy of fuel and cost???
The car I was looking at compared to this was Honda Passport. Which I ultimately bought because I found a actual good deal on one with low miles so I jumped at it. Do these compare as closely in my head as I think they do or is there some pretty major differences between them?
I'm just another guy in a similar position as you, but here are my thoughts. The Passport seems to be a much bigger vehicle. I imagine it has much more headroom, and the cargo area is bigger and higher. The 6 cylinder may not have as much power as the Mazda turbo, but Honda's 6 cylinders are really great engines. Our 11 yr old Odyssey is still smooth with great power. The CX-50 definitely wins the cool award. It satisfies my desires for Mazda's sportiness but also has more room than the CX-5. I think of a CX-50 as a slightly larger CX-5 with more utility, while maintaining a reasonable amount of sportiness. The Passport wins for towing also, as much as 5,000 lbs with the towing package. I think of the Passport as the replacement of our minivan (and a cooler one at that), and the CX-50 as the next replacement for our sedan, i.e. our smaller vehicle. So I'd like to have both for our family but I see them as different types of vehicles.
@@PaoloFrancesco99 i don’t own a passport but you’re correct regarding the head room. In 2019 i sat in a passport and had an awesome amount of head room. I am 6’4 for reference.
The new Mazda 6 will be RWD. Every other car in the line-up offers AWD. The Mazda CX-30 (we have the Carbon Edition - which is my favorite Mazda since the 1993 626 6cy manual) comes with AWD. ...get the Turbo version of the CX-30, and it's one sweet ride... You're missing out...
Hey Topher! I'm currently in the US military and I'm about to leave my duty station here in South Korea soon and I'm leaving here to visit home (Grand Rapids, Michigan) before moving to my next station. Watching your videos and reviewing cars really help me make my decision! Love what you do and keep up the good work my man!
Thanks for serving 🙏🏾
Hey man, Army here, trying to go active next year l(trying to get Japan or Korea) so good luck brother, stay safe
Thanks for your service (:
Army CBRN here, Korea’s a great place to PCS to, glad to hear you’re headed home though. Stay safe out there and stay smart
@@nicholasgray1584 the MOPP gear is a deal breaker for me. Doing CBRN once every few years is already too much of a pain in the ass for me lol. I'm air force weather I don't want to deal with that shit more than I have to
I wish Mazda had you going up a long hill on a freeway. Even though it is unreasonable to expect full speed up a hill at capacity, this is where those who tow have trouble
^ youd think that would be the first thing they try to tackle
I don't think this would have any trouble going up hill with 3500 lbs. A lot of trucks have less (or similar) power than this, weigh more, and can pull 5k up a hill. This is most likely limited by the stiffness of the chassis, but not power.
@@NeoNoggieyeah I agree with you. I think 320 lb/ft at that low of rpm would be just fine
I like how they used a bunch of uhaul trailers with a wrap on them 😂 I pulled a small Forrest River R-Pod R172 with my 23 Cx50 tpp last week over 2500 miles. It really does pull well, but one thing to note is the fuel economy will drop pretty fast, especially if you have a strong head wind (dropped from about 23mph to 6mpg). Trailer weighed in around 3000 lbs with cargo. Went to a cat scale and got my total combined weight (7550) which was about 250 lbs under the maximum allowed value of 7800lbs (in the owner’s manual for combined vehicle, load, and towing weight), and much like this video said: you really don’t feel the trailer behind you other than fuel economy and stopping distance.
This test is particularly relevant as the trailer shares a suspension design with the rear axle of the CX-50.
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Nice, helpful video with a driver who knows his stuff!
Mazda should send this to TFL for a proper towing test
Miata in the trailer, perhaps? ;)
I have the 2016 AWD CX9. Rated at 3500 towing max. Same engine. So definetivelly your video helps a lot! Yes, not same vehicle exactly but makes me more confident for a future tow
Nice BOV sound @ 3:07
With AWD a lot more rear biased in tow mode, it'd be the most fun if it was accessible somehow without a trailer.
I like how they rented a bunch of Uhaul trailers and covered them with Mazda logos
Hahah same
We test drove a Hyundai Santa Fe turbo I believe it was a 2020 or 2021 wow that’s an amazing car Scott blinker cameras side front back heated steering wheel my favorite feature for camping would be the panoramic star roof!! But I feel like it would be a gas ⛽️ guzzler
I'm lookkng at this car but it's just a little on the small side and the towing is a little on the low side. Everything about it is just a little bit short. BUT if they let you buy this with a manual, I'd overlook EVERY shortcoming and definitely buy one. I don't know why everything has to be automatic these day.
I know it has been a couple of years, but do u remember how wide that trailer was? thx.
looks like its gear hunting on flat ground at 55 60.... locking and unlocking the torque converter a lot.
Towing on a 4cyl may seem okay, but it’s straining the engine more than you think.
People always tow higher than what their vehicles says and its totally fine
And this is a turbo 4cyl not NA
@@MonicaHolly143 its totally fine until its not totally fine.
This seems pretty impressive! Do you know what the max tongue weight is?
I think it’s ~350lbs
That seems fair considering the 10% rule... thanks!
Thumbs up for you doing this I have been looking for towing information what I really wanted to get was a hybrid all wheel drive but it looks like they’re not ready for that yet and I want to get a 14 foot little travel trailer camper or maybe 17 foot max and it would be around 2500 pounds then you gotta add in your cooler with ice and your gear backpack right fully loaded anyone have a suggestion on the best model vehicle for economy of fuel and cost???
The car I was looking at compared to this was Honda Passport. Which I ultimately bought because I found a actual good deal on one with low miles so I jumped at it. Do these compare as closely in my head as I think they do or is there some pretty major differences between them?
I'm just another guy in a similar position as you, but here are my thoughts. The Passport seems to be a much bigger vehicle. I imagine it has much more headroom, and the cargo area is bigger and higher. The 6 cylinder may not have as much power as the Mazda turbo, but Honda's 6 cylinders are really great engines. Our 11 yr old Odyssey is still smooth with great power. The CX-50 definitely wins the cool award. It satisfies my desires for Mazda's sportiness but also has more room than the CX-5. I think of a CX-50 as a slightly larger CX-5 with more utility, while maintaining a reasonable amount of sportiness. The Passport wins for towing also, as much as 5,000 lbs with the towing package. I think of the Passport as the replacement of our minivan (and a cooler one at that), and the CX-50 as the next replacement for our sedan, i.e. our smaller vehicle. So I'd like to have both for our family but I see them as different types of vehicles.
@@PaoloFrancesco99 i don’t own a passport but you’re correct regarding the head room. In 2019 i sat in a passport and had an awesome amount of head room. I am 6’4 for reference.
Was it a factory hitch? What was the class?
I assume the trailer has brakes?
Love this car
Dude,
Mazda are made for women
Does the trailer towing package have trailer brake controller and transmission cooler?
I think that’s a no on the tranny cooler. Don’t know if that 3500 lb trailer has brakes. I do hope so!
Mazda pls! Let Topher drive the thing w/o a deadweight!
Wait what the heck I just realize that you’re towing a 2023 I can’t even get a 2022.
U-Haul trailer eh
I just don't see these direct injected, boosted, tiny 4 bangers lasting that long. Especially towing
Diesel engines deal with far more stress and don't have any issues
@@Bacon12954 na but not boosted
@@yamabushi_nate7825 There hasn’t been an NA diesel car available in decades
@@yamabushi_nate7825
Majority of diesels on the road are turbo
the trans will blow before the engine, or the transfer case/diffs.
Basically towing 3500lbs on a Corolla on steroids.
Does that stitching in the centre of the seat get annoying? Seems like that would feel uncomfortable
You don’t really feel/notice it’s there
Don't think that is Santa Barbara.
Japanese Yen is worthless. That means Mazda CX-50 is DOA.
I don’t like FWD cars so I won’t be getting Mazda
It's AWD though
you do realise that mazda offers AWD on every car they make right? well exept the miata, but that shouldn't be AWD.
@@jakekiedaisch2279 they don’t for Mazda 6
@@moecamerashorts872 the Mazda 6 isn't in production anymore, thus it doesn't count as part of the lineup.
The new Mazda 6 will be RWD. Every other car in the line-up offers AWD. The Mazda CX-30 (we have the Carbon Edition - which is my favorite Mazda since the 1993 626 6cy manual) comes with AWD. ...get the Turbo version of the CX-30, and it's one sweet ride... You're missing out...