2025 Mazda CX-50: New Hybrid Engine Option!

The Mazda brand has been on a mission lately to make its mark as a true premium brand, making each model plusher as the years go on. But now, Mazda is making some big changes in the powertrain department for the CX-50 this year, with a new Hybrid powertrain for this year! This article will cover the spec breakdowns of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 but be sure to watch the video below for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2025?

New Hybrid model
More standard features for Turbo line
Base Turbo trim gets standard Meridian Package
Updates to active safety features

Trims and Pricing

MSRP w/ std AWD

Select: $30,300

Preferred: $31,650

Premium: $34,000

Premium Plus: $37,500

Hybrid Preferred: $33,790

Hybrid Premium: $37,400

Hybrid Premium Plus: $40,050

Turbo Meridian Edition: $40,800

Turbo Premium: $41,300

Turbo Premium Plus: $43,300

Existing trims do not go up in price very much at all, and the new hybrid model fits between the two current powertrain selections.

Air ball and slam dunk

Slam Dunk: The Hybrid option was a very smart choice for this popular CX-50

Air Ball: We wish Mazda would improve the cabin ergonomics

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Mazda doesn’t gain any huge design elements for this year. It retains its very sporty, yet more rugged, design. Of course, the Hybrid models will gain special badging as well.

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard with LEDs \| Turbo+: Adaptive
Fog Lights	Not Available
Wheels	17-19-inch alloys depending on trim
Mirrors	Standard BSM \| Preferred+: Heating \| Premium Plus: Power Folding \| Turbo Premium Plus: Auto Dimming
LED Taillights	Full LED on upper end models
Dual-Exhaust Outlets	Standard, but larger on Turbo models
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard on all CX-50 Models
Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams
Rear Auto Braking	Turbo Premium Plus

When it comes to the Interior, the CX-50 will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior
Smart Entry	Standard
Seat Materials	Leatherette or Leather available
Seat Adjustment	Preferred+: 8-way Power \| Premium Plus+ or Hybrid Premium: Memory
Push Button Start	Standard
Gauge Cluster	7-in digital display
Steering Wheel	Standard: Leather Wrapped \| Heating on Turbos
Head-Up Display	Standard on Premium Plus+
Wireless Charging	All models but the base trim
360 Degree Camera	Turbo Premium Plus+
2-Zone Climate Controls	Standard
Seat Climate	Heated Seats: Preferred+ \| Ventilated Seats: Premium Plus+
Audio System	Standard: 8-Speakers \| Premium+ (Excludes Hybrid): 12-Speakers Bose Audio
Screen	Standard: 10.25-inch display with limited touchscreen capability for Android Auto and CarPlay
Moonroof	Premium+

The rear of the CX-50 is also well-equipped, making it one of the biggest in the segment.

Rear Amenities
Rear Vents and USBs	Standard
Heated Rear Seats	All Turbo Models
Tailgate	Power on Preferred+

For in depth details on the 2025 CX-50, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

What’s Under the Hood?

There are still distinct engine options for the CX-50, depending on your need for speed:

2.5S:

2.5L I-4: 187 hp | 186 lb.ft
Paired with 6-Speed Automatic

Hybrid: Toyota Derived 2.5L I-4 + three electric motors

219 hp | 163 lb.ft
eCVT

2.5 Turbo:

25L Turbo I-4: 256 hp | 320 lb.ft
Paired with 6-Speed automatic

AWD is standard on every Mazda CX-50 model. The fuel economy for each model is listed below, as rated by the EPA:

2.5 AWD: 25/31/28 MPG

2.5T AWD: 23/29/25 MPG

Hybrid: EPA Est 38 MPG Combined

We hope you have found this overview of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 helpful! For a more detailed first look of the CX-50, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2025 Mazda CX-50? Let us know in the comments!