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The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus SUV
You Are What You Drive - A Bottom Line Review
By Tony Leopardo - The Car Guy © AutoWire.Net
What is a CX-50? The CX-50 is a compact crossover SUV built in the Madison, Alabama, assembly plant, and sold in North America by Mazda. The CX-50 Premium Plus Edition is the top tier, most fuel efficient variant of Mazda's compact crossover, combining rugged styling with a Toyota sourced 2.5L hybrid powertrain with 219 HP and has standard electronic all wheel drive, e-AWD. It features a luxurious, technology packed interior, including leather seats, a panoramic moonroof, and advanced safety features, while achieving an EPA estimated 38 MPG in combined everyday driving.
Here are some of the key features and highlights of the 2026 CX-50 Hybrid SUV.
Performance: Uses a 2.5L liter 4 cylinder gas engine combined with electric motors, delivering 219 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque.
Efficiency: EPA estimated 39 MPG city, 37 MPG highway, and 38 MPG in combined driving, with a total driving range of 551 miles,
Premium Plus features: This top notch trim level includes 19" inch aluminum alloy wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, a 10.2" inch infotainment screen, a head-up display, and a 12 speaker Bose audio system.
Comfort & Design: Features heated and power adjustable front leather seating that aim to deliver a refined driving experience.
Pricing: The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus is positioned at the top of the CX-50 price range at $40,000.
Toyota Mazda collaboration: It merges Toyota's reliable hybrid drive system with Mazda's signature driving dynamics, design, and interior quality.
Daily Driver & Adventure Ready: It offers standard e-AWD and multiple drive modes including Trail Mode, for improved traction in various conditions.
Refinement: The 2026 model includes improved eCVT programming for a smoother, less noisy driving experience.
This week Mazda sent me a 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid SUV to test drive and review. The base window sticker price for this Premium Plus edition is $40,450. The options on the SUV are: The special paint for $595, the Mazda navigation system for $500, and the retractable rear cargo cover for $225.The manufacturer's suggested retail price, MSRP, including the $1,495 delivery charge is: $43,265.
After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to $48,673. At just 327 bucks under $49 Grand you get a premium plus hybrid compact SUV that costs less that the current $50,000 average transaction sale price, and is eco friendly to the environment and uses less gas than the completion does in this compact crossover class.
The perfect buyer for a 2026 Mazda CX-50 is an active outdoor enthusiast who wants a rugged, trail ready crossover, without sacrificing sharp on road driving dynamics, and wants a premium, upscale interior. This buyer appreciates the utility and capability of a crossover, but refuses to give up the sporty and engaging driving experience.
The Weekend Adventurer: You regularly haul gear like kayaks, bikes, or camping equipment. The CX-50 features a lower roofline for easy roof rack loading, a wide cargo opening, and a reinforced roof structure built to support rooftop tents.
The Style Conscious Driver: You want a SUV that looks tough but is refined. The CX-50 blends boxy wide fender off-road styling on the outside, with a high end near luxury cabin on the inside.
The Driver's Car Enthusiast: You actually enjoy driving. Unlike many numb steering compact SUVs, Mazda tunes this vehicle with firm, responsive steering and agile handling that feels engaging on winding paved roads.
The Weather Challenged Commuter: You face snow, mud, or rough dirt roads. Standard i-Activ All-Wheel Drive AWD, and a dedicated Off-Road drive mode provide excellent traction across slick terrains
Affordability: The 2026 Mazda CX-50 has a base window sticker starting price of only $29,900. While the fully loaded top tier trims can reach up to over $42,000, that depends on the selected engine type of standard gas, turbocharged, or the fuel efficient hybrid model, pricing varies across the lineup, plus shipping, sales tax and optional equipment.
So, if your looking for a nice off-road capable, compact crossover SUV, then call, click or visit your local Mazda dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2026 CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus SUV. And remember that the base price for a new CX-50 starts at only $29,990. Mazda - Designed with Nature in Mind and You at Heart. This specific tagline is for the rugged and adventurous vehicles like the Mazda CX-50.
The key to life is to learn something new every day, and by reading my Bottom Line review, I hope you did just that, learned about something new and exciting. So, be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Drive safely, have a great day, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright - Tony the Car Guy.
This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony the Car Guy is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net
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