2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Has a Toyota Heart

I drove a $42,000 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. It's one of the best small SUVs I've ever tested.
I drove a 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid SUV and was impressed by its peppy, efficient Toyota hybrid engine, athletic looks, and smartly designed cabin.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid First Drive Review: This Is What's Been Missing
What Mazda needs is a regular hybrid. It may be a bit late, but the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid will finally fill a gaping hole when it arrives at dealers this November. The CX-50 Hybrid seems like a no-brainer for Mazda. The CX-50 was only Mazda's third best ...
Tested: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Has a Toyota Heart
Imagine: You've got the hood up on your Mazda with a crowd leaning in, onlookers saying things like, "Woah, is that a Toyota Dynamic Force 2.5-liter four-cylinder with dual electric motors and a CVT?
Mazda gives the 2025 CX-50 a big efficiency boost to 38 mpg with hybrid power
The EPA rates the CX-50 Hybrid at a combined 38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km), which is quite a lot better than the 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) of the version with Mazda's 2.5 L Skyactiv engine while offering more power at the same time.
Review: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid may not be moving enough
Mazda creates strong high-mpg hybrid value in the middle of its U.S. lineup but loses its own narrative in the driver’s seat.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Review: A Bit More Efficient, a Lot Less Fun
Like other Mazda CX-50s, the hybrid version is a sharp-handling, good-looking compact SUV — but the new hybrid powertrain thoroughly ruins the fun in favor of efficiency.
First Drive Review: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid starts at $33,970 and competes with Toyota RAV4 hybrid ($31,725) and Honda CR-V hybrid ($34,650). All three are very close in price but both the Toyota and Honda have more going for them than this CX-50 Hybrid from powertrain to interior.
Tested: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
The CX-50 Hybrid shoots Mazda straight to the top of a busy segment. A Honda CR-V Hybrid might still be the better all-rounder, but the Mazda scores highly when it comes to both driving and design, all the while sipping fuel like a RAV4 Hybrid. It is welcome proof that sensible cars can be desirable too.
First Drive Review 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: All The Details
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid retains the stylish, sporty design and off-road capability of its gas-powered counterpart while significantly boosting fuel efficiency with the Toyota Hybrid System. Offering approximately 40% better fuel economy than the gas version,
Review: The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Is A Toyota-Powered 38 MPG SUV
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid borrows its powertrain from the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid to deliver a US-Built 38 mpg compact SUV.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid First Drive: Toyota Guts, Mazda Soul
With a Toyota-sourced gas-electric powertrain, the new CX-50 Hybrid still has enough Mazda beans to make it fun to drive.
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