2026 Mazda CX-50 Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

CX-50 at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 CX-50 uses standard AWD across the lineup and offers gas, turbo and hybrid powertrains. Mazda publishes 31.4 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 56.3 cubic feet maximum.

Starting MSRP: $29,900.

AWD is standard across the lineup.

Hybrid towing is lower than the referenced gas-model limit.

Model-year status

U.S. 2026 model-year research checked 2026-09-23. Live pricing and next-model-year pages can change; use VIN/window-sticker data for the exact vehicle.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 23, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources2Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields33 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 3/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Known data gaps

Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Cabin-space coverage: 3 of 4 key headroom/legroom fields normalized.

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

MSRP references exclude destination, taxes, registration, dealer charges and options unless stated otherwise.

2.5 S Select$29,900

Gas AWD

2.5 Turbo$37,900

Turbo AWD

Hybrid Preferred$34,750

219-hp hybrid

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

Gas2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Turbo2.5L turbo four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Hybrid219-hp 2.5L hybridManufacturer-published U.S. specification

DriveAWD/e-AWD standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

2.5 S24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Turbo Premium Plus23 / 29 / 25 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Hybrid39 / 37 / 38 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

Overall length185.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Width with mirrors folded72.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase110.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance8.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger space

Front headroom39.1 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front legroom41.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom39.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger volume100.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo & capability

Cargo behind rear seat31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Gas towing2,000 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Hybrid towing1,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

Overall length185.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Width with mirrors folded72.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase110.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance8.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front headroom39.1 in without moonroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front legroom41.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom39.8 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger volume100.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind rear seat31.4 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo56.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Safety evidence

Crash-test statusVerify exact 2026 model yearNo previous-year score is inferred here

Key driver-assistance systems

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Ownership notes

WarrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

MaintenanceFollow the 2026 owner manualIntervals depend on powertrain and operating conditions

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

AWD is standard across the lineup.

Hybrid towing is lower than the referenced gas-model limit.

The moonroof lowers published front headroom.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Quick answers

2026 Mazda CX-50 FAQs

What matters most on the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

AWD is standard across the lineup.

What should I verify before buying a 2026 Mazda CX-50?

Hybrid towing is lower than the referenced gas-model limit.

Are these SUVLook road-test measurements?

No. Factory specifications and manufacturer-published capacities are labeled as such; SUVLook does not present them as physical measurements taken from a test vehicle.