After extensive testing and research, CR determined this car to be:
- SAFE AND RELIABLE
- GOOD PERFORMANCE
- COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT
one of our 144 recommended SUVs
2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
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Pros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Long cruising range
- Can drive on electric power at low speeds
- Agile handling
- Nicely finished interior
Cons
- Unintuitive infotainment system
Best Version to Get
We’d lean toward the mid-level Hybrid Premium over the base Hybrid Preferred, as it brings leather seats, a power-operated front passenger seat, a power-sliding panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, and SiriusXM satellite radio. If you can live without these specific goodies, the base version comes pretty nicely equipped, including dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a power driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a wireless phone charger.
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