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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 03:15 PM
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They're saying the CX-50 is built on Mazda3 and CX-30 platform. We'll have to wait for the CX-70 and CX-90 for the I6 and RWD platform.
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 06:46 PM
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Oh yeah, this is also being built at the same plant alongside the Toyota Corolla Cross. Of course, the cars share no parts whatsoever and are on two separate production lines.
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 06:48 PM
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^^. Toyota is quite smart to do this with their shared plant . Same with Mazda. A very well thought out strategic move.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 10:23 AM
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I like it. Apparently it will be offered with some sort of hybrid option within a year or two of the initial launch in late 2022.



https://www.carscoops.com/2021/11/20...d-focused-suv/
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 10:29 AM
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I love it. The boxier, lower, and wider proportions make it look so much better than the CX-5. Can't wait to see the non-"offroad" trim and this makes me excited for the CX-70/90 as well.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by sm1ke
I like it. Apparently it will be offered with some sort of hybrid option within a year or two of the initial launch in late 2022.



https://www.carscoops.com/2021/11/20...d-focused-suv/
Sharp exterior! Love the color and the accessories

Not a fan of the rear tail pipes. And interior design has never been my cup of tea for Mazda. But looks like nice materials
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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As a CX-5 replacement, it's fine. But as Mazda's attempt to redefine itself as a "premium brand" I'm not really feeling it. At best this can only match the Toyota Venza.

Also, could they have at least tried to differentiate the interior a bit more from the CX-30?


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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 11:43 AM
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It's a nit-pick, I know, but why the fixed analog tach? It's a lost opportunity to have a more configurable digital portion of the IP. It's not like they are going to offer a MT.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gor134
I love it. The boxier, lower, and wider proportions make it look so much better than the CX-5. Can't wait to see the non-"offroad" trim and this makes me excited for the CX-70/90 as well.
I fully agree with you. I have a CX5 and this looks so much better! Kinda disappointed that this isn't the I6-RWD product that I was waiting for. Looks great though!
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Rear doors open pretty wide. Liftgate opening looks nice and large.




More pictures here:
https://driving.ca/reviews/preview/f...23-mazda-cx-50
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 07:25 AM
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Current CX-5's cargo space with the 2nd row up for comparison.


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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 07:58 AM
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I love the front end.
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Old Nov 16, 2021 | 11:29 PM
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An SUV that looks like an SUV? How novel !
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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
An SUV that looks like an SUV? How novel !
Don't call it an "SUV" ... people will get upset. "Crossover"....
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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 05:53 AM
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the pics in post #32 and these recent carscoops look different to me, but maybe it's just all the extra "look tough" cladding and black trim.
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