November 22 2021
- Germain Goyer (Guide de l'auto)
Mazda’s plan to expand its SUV and crossover lineup today became a bit clearer with the introduction of the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50, which is primarily designed for adventure and off-road driving enthusiasts.
The Car Guide had unique access to the vehicle during a special presentation in Toronto. Here’s what we found out.
Aesthetically, the new CX-50 shares many similarities with other Mazda products. A bit more rugged and more robust than the CX-30 and CX-5, it somewhat captures the spirit of the late Tribute, which had a slightly tougher-looking appearance than the average compact SUV at the time.
Under the hood, customers will have a choice of two 2.5-litre four-cylinder engines. One is naturally aspirated and the other is turbocharged, once again imitating the CX-30 and CX-5. A six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive come standard.
Power, torque, acceleration and fuel economy have yet to be specified. Same thing for pricing. Mazda will provide more information at a later date, but in the meantime we can tell you that an electrified variant will join the lineup in the coming years.
Following in the footsteps of the refreshed 2022 CX-5, the 2023 Mazda CX-50 benefits from Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) technology, which enables the driver to select the most appropriate drive mode to optimize driving capability with one touch of a switch.
The pre-production model we saw in Toronto was riding on 18-inch wheels with Falken WildPeak A/T all-terrain tires.
The CX-50 marks a turning point for the brand as the first vehicle built at the new Mazda-Toyota joint venture factory in Huntsville, Alabama. The plant will have an annual capacity of 300,000 units.
Production will start in January 2022 before the CX-50 makes its way into showrooms a few weeks later.
By the way, this model doesn’t replace any existing Mazda product. Rather, it expands the portfolio by building on the success of the CX-30 and CX-5.
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