By Matt Myftiu. Autotechreviews.com — FYI: Vehicle: 2024 Mazda CX-50Price as tested: $43,860 (Starts around $31K) Best feature: Luxury-level interior, sharp design, Meridian trim is off-road friendly Rating: 4.
5 out of five stars Who will want this vehicle?: Compact SUV buyers seeking a upscale design for less, plus some off-road capability — In the compact crossover category, Mazda decided back in 2023 they liked it so much, they’d enter it twice. On top of their long-running success with the CX-5 crossover, they launched the CX-50 model, which features new design language and offers a more rugged look and better off-road credentials than the CX-5 — while maintaining Mazda’s reputation as a brand for drivers who like some power and agility in their SUV. After a successful launch, the CX-50 is back in 2024 with minimal changes, and still sits in showrooms alongside the CX-5.
I recently spent some time behind the wheel of a 2024 Mazda CX-50 (Meridian trim), which delivers impressive performance from its turbo engine and sharp design quality. Read on to hear about how well it holds up in the extremely competitive compact SUV segment. LOOKS Mazda has designed a bold, rugged look on the 2024 CX-50, especially in the front end.
It also features a large rack up top for adventurers to hold a canoe or other bulky outdoor adventure items with ease. The Meridian edition I tested also featured a unique graphics package on the hood that made it stand out. The paint job on my te.