We might not call the CX-50 the best Mazda ever, but it is one of our favorites in recent times, and our Long Term tester continues to impress.

No new issues have been jotted down in our log book over the short 1,300 miles since our last update, and we all agree that our previous raves still hold up. That is, the CX-50 feels like a true crossover between car and utility, with a drive experience that is classic Mazda!

That means highly competent and sporty. Steering is the highlight, with an endearing sense of tightness. But we have to say that power delivery from the 2.5-liter turbo I4 is also delightful, packing up to 256 horsepower for plenty of “zoom zoom.” Fuel economy is equally satisfying, back up to 25.2 miles-per-gallon, just what the government says it should be.

So yes, the CX-50 may not be the most memorable effort in Mazda’s history, but it’s good. Really good. And this five-month ride along has only made us extremely fond of this weekday-commuter, weekend adventurer even more.

See more of updates with our 2024 Mazda CX-50 here: https://motorweek.org/long-term-updates/2024-mazda-cx-50/
Watch our full Road Test with the 2023 Mazda CX-50 here: https://motorweek.org/road_tests/2023-mazda-cx-50-2/

Check out more of our Long Term fleet here: https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/long_term/

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