2025 MAZDA CX-50 HYBRID: DID 7 DAYS PROVE THIS BEATS THE RAV4 & CR-V?

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The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, a collaboration with Toyota, successfully integrates the latter's proven hybrid system into Mazda's stylish SUV. The powertrain delivers a respectable 219 horsepower and standard AWD, achieving a combined EPA rating of 38 MPG, though real-world results were slightly lower but still competitive. The reviewer praises the CX-50's luxurious interior materials, premium feel, and excellent driving dynamics, particularly its sharp steering and minimal body roll, which remain uncompromised by the hybrid components. However, a significant drawback is the "airball" of not offering full equipment on the Premium Plus hybrid trim, omitting features like a 360-degree camera and heated steering wheel, which are available on competitor hybrids. Cargo space is also noted as being on the smaller side compared to rivals like the RAV4 and CR-V. Despite these shortcomings, the addition of the hybrid option is seen as a "slam dunk" for Mazda, catering to a strong market demand and likely to significantly boost CX-50 sales.