The Mazda CX-50 crossover has always been a stylish fun-to-drive way to get the chores done. Now it’s more efficient with a first-ever hybrid powertrain. And the gas/electric setup is from Toyota so there’s reassurance that it’s been done right. Does it keep the band’s frisky fun dynamics? Tom Voelk checks out a top-trim Premium Plus edition with standard AWD to find out.
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00:00 2025 Mazda CX-5- Hybrid Review
00:40 Pricing
1:36 Powertrain
2:41 Driving Dynamics
6:04 Efficiency
6:35 Interior / Interface
8:07 Back Seat
9:04 Design
9:43 Cargo
10:47 Summary
12:50 Fun Fact