Mazda CX-50 Reviews
You'll find all our Mazda CX-50 reviews right here.
Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.
The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Mazda CX-50 dating back as far as 2022.
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Sales slide for once popular brands
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By Jack Quick · 14 Oct 2025
Sales slide for once popular brands: Mainstream Japanese brands Nissan, Mazda and Suzuki dip in popularity as demand for Chinese brands like BYD, Chery & GWM skyrockets.
Convertibles are bad in every way | Opinion
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By Laura Berry · 12 Oct 2025
Recently one of my colleagues wrote an opinion piece praising the virtues of convertibles and sadly made the observation that affordable new ones have now become extremely rare. I’d like to set the record straight and clarify my own position on cars without a roof — they’re terrible in every way.
These will be the top selling brands by end of 2025
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By Tim Nicholson · 09 Oct 2025
Believe it or not, we’re now three quarters of the way through 2025. Where did the year go?
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Shrinking sales for former big sellers
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By Stephen Ottley · 04 Oct 2025
The SUV domination of the new car market could bring down some of the most famous names in the business — or redefine them.
Fan-favourite SUV still on the wish list for Oz
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By Jack Quick · 30 Sep 2025
Mazda may soon be axing the popular 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the CX-5 locally, but it’s still offered in another mid-size SUV in North America.
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Flagship ute gets more power
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By Tim Gibson · 25 Sep 2025
Mazda has announced a bigger 2.2-litre engine as part of its 2026 BT-50 range with pricing starting at $37,900.
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Car tester secrets: the features you do and don't need
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By Laura Berry · 20 Sep 2025
What feature of your car annoys you the most? I’ll go first. Our eight-year old Skoda locks itself after about 30 seconds. Sounds good, but it isn't. It’s led to all manner of annoying moments, but locking itself while the keys were inside the car probably wins — don’t ask.
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New battery tech from Japan will launch soon!
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By Tom White · 19 Sep 2025
How this Japanese company is innovating on current battery technology to bring more range to EVs sooner.
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Larger Mazda PHEVs still not locked in for Australia
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By Jack Quick · 15 Sep 2025
Mazda offers plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powert in its CX-70 and CX-90 large SUVs in other markets, including the United States, however they’re still not locked in for Australia.
Where did all the convertibles go? | Opinion
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By Chris Thompson · 14 Sep 2025
This week, Ferrari revealed the replacement for its SF90 Spider supercar, the 849 Testarossa Spider, and my first thought was that I’m glad convertibles are still on the cards - knowing full well that I would likely never be in a position to own this model.