2026 Mazda CX-50 Specs Review

2026 MAZDA CX-50
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Check Out the 2026 Mazda CX-50 in Port Charlotte, FL

If you want a compact SUV that feels more buttoned-down than the usual crossover, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 deserves a close look. At Mazda of Port Charlotte, this gas-powered CX-50 lineup gives shoppers a wide range of choices, from the well-equipped 2.5 S Select to the more serious 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus. It stands out with standard i-Activ AWD, sharp road manners, useful cargo room, and a cabin that feels a class above many rivals.

The CX-50 also makes a strong case against competitors like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Subaru Outback by blending athletic handling with real utility.

Trim Levels and Lineup Overview

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 gas lineup includes:

  • 2.5 S Select
  • 2.5 S Preferred
  • 2.5 S Meridian Edition
  • 2.5 S Premium
  • 2.5 Turbo
  • 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition
  • 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus

Each trim builds on the last with added comfort, performance, and advanced features.

Interior Features and Passenger Space

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 seats five and gives the cabin a clean, horizontal layout that is easy to use at speed. The controls are placed high and within reach, and the overall design avoids clutter. Base trims come with half leatherette-trimmed seats, while upper trims move into leather-trimmed seating surfaces. Available interior color themes include Black Leatherette with Gray, White Leatherette, Black Leather with Brown, and White Leather on select trims.

Comfort and convenience features cover the basics and then some. Depending on trim, the CX-50 offers a six-way manual driver’s seat, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, driver memory settings, a four-way manual front passenger seat, or a six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. Heated front seats with three-level adjustment are available, and ventilated front seats with three-level adjustment arrive on higher trims. The steering column tilts and telescopes, the power windows have one-touch up-and-down operation, and dual-zone automatic climate control with a pollen filter is standard across the gas range. Other everyday-use features include an electronic parking brake, remote fuel-door release, rear window defogger with timer, covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors, LED map, dome, and cargo lighting, and either a manual day/night or auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Interior Dimensions

  • Front legroom: 41.7 inches
  • Rear legroom: 39.8 inches
  • Passenger volume: 100.3 cubic feet

Cargo space:

  • 31.4 cubic feet behind rear seats
  • 56.3 cubic feet with seats folded

Exterior Features, Utility, and Colors

The CX-50 looks lower, wider, and more planted than many compact SUVs, and that shape is backed up by useful hardware. Standard exterior lighting includes LED headlights, auto on/off headlights, High Beam Control, and LED daytime running lights. Depending on trim, the CX-50 adds an Adaptive Front-lighting System and a windshield wiper de-icer. Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers and an intermittent rear wiper and washer are standard.

Mazda gives the gas CX-50 lineup a strong mix of design and utility details. Exterior equipment across the trim walk includes black dual power side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, available heated side mirrors, a body-colored rear roof spoiler, roof-mounted shark fin antenna, rear privacy glass, dual exhaust outlets with a bright finish, a standard or black-finish AWD badge, satin chrome or black-finish aluminum roof rails, and an available rear power liftgate with programmable height adjustment. A power sliding-glass panoramic moonroof is available on upper non-turbo trims and helps open up the cabin.

Wheel and tire combinations vary by trim. Lower trims use 17-by-seven-inch alloy wheels with a black metallic finish and P225/65 R17 all-season tires. Meridian trims switch to 18-by-eight-inch alloy wheels with a black metallic finish and P225/60 R18 all-terrain tires. The 2.5 S Premium moves to 20-by-eight-inch alloy wheels with a black metallic and machine-cut finish wrapped in P245/45 R20 all-season tires. A temporary spare tire is also included.

Exterior Colors

  • Polymetal Gray Metallic
  • Wind Chill Pearl
  • Cypress
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Ingot Blue Metallic

Also available are Machine Gray Metallic and Soul Red Crystal Metallic.

Performance and Mechanical Details

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 gas lineup offers two engine options:

Standard Engine

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • 187 horsepower
  • 185 lb-ft of torque
  • Six-speed automatic transmission

Turbo Engine

  • Twin-scroll turbocharged 2.5-liter engine
  • Increased performance and towing capability
  • Up to 3,500 pounds towing capacity

Performance Features

Chassis hardware is consistent and well-sorted. Brakes are 12.8-inch vented discs in front and 12.8-inch solid discs in back, with a four-wheel, four-channel anti-lock system that includes Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist. Steering is a power rack-and-pinion system with variable assist and Electronic Power Assist Steering. Overall steering ratio is 15.1:1, steering wheel turns lock-to-lock are 2.7, and curb-to-curb turning circle is 39 feet.

EPA estimates for naturally aspirated gas trims with AWD and the automatic transmission are 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. Curb weight is listed at 3,741 pounds on the naturally aspirated trims shown in the spec set, and fuel capacity is 15.9 gallons. Maximum towing capacity is 2,000 pounds on the non-turbo gas trims and up to 3,500 pounds on the 2.5 Turbo.

Technology Features

Mazda keeps technology intuitive and focused on usability, with a strong mix of connectivity and premium upgrades.

Standard Tech Features

  • 10.25-inch center display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay®
  • Wireless Android Auto™
  • Bluetooth®* hands-free and audio streaming
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Dual front USB-C inputs
  • Dual rear USB-C charging ports

Audio and Connectivity

  • Eight-speaker standard audio system
  • Available Bose® 12-speaker premium audio system
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio with trial subscription
  • HD Radio
  • SMS text message audio delivery and reply

Driver Information and Interface

  • Seven-inch LCD meter display
  • Multifunction Commander control knob
  • Steering-wheel-mounted controls
  • Voice command functionality

Advanced Technology Features

  • Mazda Connected Services with trial
  • Traffic Sign Recognition System
  • Mazda online navigation
  • 360-degree View Monitor with See-through View
  • Cruising and Traffic Support

Safety Features and Driver Assistance

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 delivers one of the most complete safety packages in its class, with standard and available driver-assist features across all trims.

Standard Safety Features

  • Dual front airbags with passenger sensors
  • Front side-impact airbags
  • Side curtain airbags with rollover protection
  • Driver and front passenger knee airbags
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Rearview monitor
  • Engine immobilizer anti-theft system

Standard Driver Assistance Features

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go
  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist
  • Driver Attention Alert

Advanced Safety and Assistance Features

  • Smart Brake Support Forward with Collision Mitigation
  • Speed Limit Assist on Upper Trims
  • Available High-End Safety Features
  • Smart Brake Support Turn-Across Traffic
  • Smart Brake Support Front Crossing

Test-Drive the 2026 Mazda CX-50 at Mazda of Port Charlotte

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 delivers a well-rounded experience for Port Charlotte drivers who want strong performance, upscale features, and everyday versatility. With seven gas-powered trims, standard AWD, and a long list of safety and tech features, it stands out in a crowded segment.

Visit Mazda of Port Charlotte in Port Charlotte, FL, to explore the CX-50 lineup in person, compare trims, and schedule a test drive. If you are also considering electrified options, ask about additional CX-50 models available at the dealership.

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*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listing in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.

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