Which powertrain combinations are recorded for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

Recorded 2026 Mazda CX-50 versions include 2.5 S Meridian Edition: ICE, 6-speed automatic, AWD, 2.5 S Preferred: ICE, 6-speed automatic, AWD, 2.5 S Premium: ICE, 6-speed automatic, AWD, 2.5 S Select: ICE, 6-speed automatic, AWD, and 2.5 Turbo: ICE, 6-speed automatic, AWD. Engine type, transmission and drivetrain apply to their listed versions, not necessarily every trim.

What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The documented engine output by version is 2.5 S Meridian Edition: 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred: 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium: 187 hp, 2.5 Turbo: 227 hp, and Premium Plus: 219 hp. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.

What exterior measurements are recorded for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The measured body entries list 2.5 S Meridian Edition: 185.8 in length, 75.6 in width, 63.9 in height, 2.5 S Preferred: 185.8 in length, 75.6 in width, 63.5 in height, 2.5 S Premium: 185.8 in length, 75.6 in width, 63.9 in height, and 2.5 Turbo: 185.8 in length, 75.6 in width, 63.9 in height. Check the chosen body style and version before comparing parking or garage fit.

What seating and cargo capacities are documented for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The recorded layouts include 2.5 S Meridian Edition: 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2.5 S Preferred: 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2.5 S Premium: 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, and 2.5 Turbo: 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo. Seat layout and cargo capacity can change with the exact version.

Which technology features are documented for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The equipment catalog names Premium Audio, Head-Up Display, Infotainment Touchscreen, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Wireless Phone Charging. Their standard, optional or package availability must be checked for the selected trim; this is not VIN-installed proof.

Which driver-assistance systems are documented for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The driver-assistance records identify Parking Sensors, Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise, and Traffic Sign Recognition. These are equipment entries, not crash-test ratings or proof of installation on a specific VIN.

Which packages are cataloged for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The available 2026 Mazda CX-50 package-name records include cargo Package, weather Package, apex Package, and accent Package. A recorded name is not independent OEM factory-option proof. Verify the original source, contents, eligibility and exact version; this never establishes VIN installation.

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Q: Which trims are documented for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The documented 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim choices include 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Meridian Edition, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 Turbo, Premium Plus, and Hybrid Premium Plus. Compare equipment and drivetrain by specific version; a trim name alone does not establish installed options.

Q: Which appearance colors are listed for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The documented color choices include Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, Machine Gray Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, and Black. Availability can depend on trim, interior pairing or production, and a catalog choice is not VIN-specific.

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2026 Mazda CX-50 is a 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2026 Mazda CX-50 offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

2026 Mazda CX-50 gives shoppers 11 published trims and 11 documented versions to compare. Start with the version that matches the way you plan to use the vehicle, then verify the exact version and equipment that matter to you.

2.5 S Meridian Edition

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2026 Mazda CX-50 is a 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2026 Mazda CX-50 offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 8 published trims, including 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, and 2.5 S Preferred. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2026 Mazda CX-50 lineup.
8 published trims, including 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, and 2.5 S Preferred

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What's New

The available model-year change details for 2026 Mazda CX-50 are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

For a model year without a shown change record, compare the known lineup and exact version rather than assuming it is identical to the year before.

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Trims & Versions

The published 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim lineup includes 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Meridian Edition, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 Turbo, Premium Plus, and Hybrid Premium Plus. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.

The published trim names to compare are 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, and 2.5 S Preferred. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2026 Mazda CX-50 version.
2.5 S Select
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition

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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 powertrain record includes versions such as 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, and 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, and 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 version.
2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp

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Performance & Driving

Published performance-related specifications for 2026 Mazda CX-50 include 2.5 S Meridian Edition 187 hp AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 S Preferred 187 hp AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 S Premium 187 hp AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 S Select AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo 227 hp AWD 6-speed automatic, and 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD 6-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.

The governed output figures to compare are 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, and 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Mazda CX-50 version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp

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MPG, Range & Charging

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, and 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 version.
2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 specification record includes 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, and combined 25. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.

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Towing, Payload & Capability

Published capability information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 2,000 lb towing, 56.3 cu ft max cargo, 3,500 lb towing, 56.3 cu ft max cargo, and 1,500 lb towing, 56.3 cu ft max cargo. Capability belongs to specific supported versions, so maximums are never universalized across the whole lineup.

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 specification record includes 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, and combined 25. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.

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Dimensions & Key Specs

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 specification record includes 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, and combined 25. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.

Exterior information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, OEM alloy wheel, P225/60 R18, 225/65/R17, 245/45 R20 all-season, P225/55 R19 all-season, Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, and Zircon Sand Metallic. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
The exterior information available for comparison is Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic. Dimensions, wheels, and appearance equipment retain their documented trim, package, or version scope.
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Published seating and cargo information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing and 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.

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Interior, Comfort & Seating

Interior information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats, and Heated Rear Seats. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.

Everyday-use information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, Power Passenger Seat, Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, and Heated Rear Seats. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, and Power Passenger Seat. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim or package.
Power Driver Seat
Heated Front Seats

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Cargo & Practicality

Published seating and cargo information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing and 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.

Everyday-use information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, Power Passenger Seat, Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, and Heated Rear Seats. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, and Power Passenger Seat. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim or package.
Power Driver Seat
Heated Front Seats

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Technology & Infotainment

Documented technology for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes Premium Audio, Head-Up Display, Infotainment Touchscreen, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Phone Charging, Built-In Navigation, and Surround-View Camera. Technology availability can depend on trim, package, production timing, or exact version, so catalog information is not treated as proof of installation on every vehicle.

The documented technology equipment to compare is Premium Audio. Each item remains standard, optional, package-bound, or otherwise scoped exactly as recorded for the 2026 Mazda CX-50.
Premium Audio

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Features, Packages & Options

Source-referenced package names recorded for 2026 Mazda CX-50 include cargo Package, weather Package, apex Package, and accent Package. A documented name does not independently establish factory-option contents, exact trim or version eligibility, or installation on any VIN.

The package-name records worth checking are cargo Package, weather Package, apex Package, and accent Package. A recorded name alone cannot establish OEM factory-option status, package contents, exact 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim eligibility or VIN installation.
Cargo Package
Weather Package
The available standalone option or optional equipment details for 2026 Mazda CX-50 are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.
The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is All-Terrain Tires, Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Parking Sensors, and Power Liftgate. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2026 Mazda CX-50.

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Colors, Wheels & Exterior

Published appearance information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, Machine Gray Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Black, White, Red, Black with Brown, OEM alloy wheel, P225/60 R18, and 225/65/R17. Catalog colors, wheels, and appearance choices show supported availability but do not prove that a specific item is installed on a particular VIN.

The published color and appearance choices available for comparison are Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic. Catalog availability does not establish installation on a specific 2026 Mazda CX-50 vehicle.
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Exterior information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, OEM alloy wheel, P225/60 R18, 225/65/R17, 245/45 R20 all-season, P225/55 R19 all-season, Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, and Zircon Sand Metallic. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
The exterior information available for comparison is Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic. Dimensions, wheels, and appearance equipment retain their documented trim, package, or version scope.

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Safety & Driver Assistance

Safety and driver-assistance information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes Parking Sensors, Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Crash-test results, recalls, safety equipment, and driver-assistance systems describe different things, so AutoUnite keeps them separate instead of collapsing them into one score.

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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information

Reliability and service context for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes complaints: 12 and manufacturer communications: 70. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.

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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership

Ownership information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.

Reliability and service context for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes complaints: 12 and manufacturer communications: 70. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.

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Pricing & Value

Current and historical price context available to this Guide includes $34,500, $31,500, $35,000, $32,000, $33,150, and $32,400 across supported versions. Stable model-year facts remain separate from live inventory, asking prices, incentives, and other time-sensitive market observations.

Ownership information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.

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Similar Vehicles & Alternatives

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2026 Mazda CX-50 is a 5-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2026 Mazda CX-50 offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 8 published trims, including 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, and 2.5 S Preferred. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2026 Mazda CX-50 lineup.
8 published trims, including 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, and 2.5 S Preferred

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What's New

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Trims & Versions

The published trim names to compare are 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, and 2.5 S Preferred. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2026 Mazda CX-50 version.
2.5 S Select
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition

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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, and 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 version.
2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp

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Performance & Driving

The governed output figures to compare are 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, and 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Mazda CX-50 version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp

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MPG, Range & Charging

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, and 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 version.
2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 specification record includes 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, and combined 25. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.

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Towing, Payload & Capability

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 specification record includes 2.5 S Meridian Edition ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Preferred ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Premium ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 187 hp, 2.5 S Select ICE AWD 6-speed automatic, 2.5 Turbo ICE AWD 6-speed automatic 227 hp, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing, 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, and combined 25. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.

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Dimensions & Key Specs

Exterior information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, OEM alloy wheel, P225/60 R18, 225/65/R17, 245/45 R20 all-season, P225/55 R19 all-season, Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, and Zircon Sand Metallic. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
The exterior information available for comparison is Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic. Dimensions, wheels, and appearance equipment retain their documented trim, package, or version scope.
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Published seating and cargo information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 2,000 lb towing and 5 seats, 56.3 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.

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Interior, Comfort & Seating

Everyday-use information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, Power Passenger Seat, Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, and Heated Rear Seats. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, and Power Passenger Seat. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim or package.
Power Driver Seat
Heated Front Seats

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Cargo & Practicality

Everyday-use information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, Power Passenger Seat, Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, and Heated Rear Seats. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Power Liftgate, Sunroof / Moonroof, and Power Passenger Seat. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim or package.
Power Driver Seat
Heated Front Seats

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Technology & Infotainment

The documented technology equipment to compare is Premium Audio. Each item remains standard, optional, package-bound, or otherwise scoped exactly as recorded for the 2026 Mazda CX-50.
Premium Audio

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Features, Packages & Options

The package-name records worth checking are cargo Package, weather Package, apex Package, and accent Package. A recorded name alone cannot establish OEM factory-option status, package contents, exact 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim eligibility or VIN installation.
Cargo Package
Weather Package
The available standalone option or optional equipment details for 2026 Mazda CX-50 are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.
The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is All-Terrain Tires, Power Driver Seat, Heated Front Seats, Heated Side Mirrors, Parking Sensors, and Power Liftgate. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2026 Mazda CX-50.

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Colors, Wheels & Exterior

The published color and appearance choices available for comparison are Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic. Catalog availability does not establish installation on a specific 2026 Mazda CX-50 vehicle.
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Exterior information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.9 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, 185.8 in long, 75.6 in wide, 63.5 in high, 110.8 in wheelbase, OEM alloy wheel, P225/60 R18, 225/65/R17, 245/45 R20 all-season, P225/55 R19 all-season, Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, and Zircon Sand Metallic. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
The exterior information available for comparison is Polymetal Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, Zircon Sand Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, Ingot Blue Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic. Dimensions, wheels, and appearance equipment retain their documented trim, package, or version scope.

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Safety & Driver Assistance

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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information

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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership

Ownership information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.

Reliability and service context for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes complaints: 12 and manufacturer communications: 70. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.

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Pricing & Value

Ownership information for 2026 Mazda CX-50 includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.

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Similar Vehicles & Alternatives

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