New crossover Mazda CX-50 has launched

Mazda Motor has begun accepting orders for a brand new model – the mid-size crossover Mazda CX-50. The first market where the car became available is the USA. The CX-50 is produced in this country at the company’s plant in Huntsville (Alabama), moreover, it is not planned to be offered outside of North America.

Mazda CX-50

Price List of Mazda CX-50

As follows from the message of the company dated February 22, the Mazda CX-50 costs from 26,444 usd (=2,200,000 rubles) as standard. For comparison: prices for a platform-based but smaller CX-5 crossover in the United States start at 25,684 usd (=2,135,000 rubles).

The CX-50 was introduced in November 2021, the car is based on a common platform with the Mazda3/Mazda6/Mazda CX-5, however, it has a completely original body with a pronounced nose, a large radiator grille and voluminous body panels. The chassis used for the CX-50 has a transverse engine layout.

Mazda CX-50

As standard, the novelty includes a naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5 engine with a capacity of 190 hp, a six-band automatic and all-wheel drive. Equipment includes an eight-speaker audio system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push-button engine start, as well as a set of electronic assistants such as monitoring blind spots and tracking lane markings.

With 260 hp Skyactiv-G 2.5T turbo engine. for the Mazda CX-50 you will have to pay at least 35,579 usd (= 2,960,000 rubles).

The CX-50 is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, so there is an expanded range of off-road accessories. The Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (or Mi-Drive) drive mode selector allows you to select settings for different types of surfaces.

The CX-50 will not be delivered to Russia. A compact Mazda CX-5 assembled in Vladivostok costs at least 23,085 usd .

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