Mazda's second compact SUV model, the 2023 CX-50, is like a larger CX-5 and it gives buyers another stylish, fun-to-drive option in a staid segment.

For the latest CX-50 pricing and information:https://www.kbb.com/Mazda/CX–50/Think of the 2023 Mazda CX-50 as a somewhat roomier, slightly pricier, more off-…

Compared to the CX-5, the 2023 Mazda CX-50 stands about 6.5 inches longer and 3.0 inches wider, with about an inch more ground clearance (the exact figure varies based on wheel and tire size) but …

Their burgers were tasty.) The 2023 CX-50 has been designed for the North American market, says Mazda, and will only be sold on this side of the pond for now. Note the 'for now'. Oddball naming conventions notwithstanding, the CX-50 shares little with a CX-5, and all its body panels are new, according to our translator-assisted conversation …

Ground clearance on the CX-50 increases from the CX-5's 7.6 inches to 8.3 with the base engine or 8.6 inches with the turbocharged engine. But this isn't a purpose-built off-roader. It's …

The all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50 is taking a page out straight out of the German luxury automaker's SUV recipe book, modifying a traditional sport utility vehicle to make it look sportier and sleeker, and hoping to attract a new crowd without cannibalizing sales of the original model. The Mazda CX-50 is to the Mazda CX-5 what the BMW X4 is to the …

Prices start at $26,800 and rise to $41,550, not including the $1,225 destination charge. Mazda hasn't priced the CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition yet, so it is unclear if it will cost more or less than $41,550. Our test vehicle was the top-of-the-line CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus dipped in optional Zircon Sand Metallic paint.

We test-drive the world premiere '23 CX-50 from Mazda, a ride with responsiveness, drivability and intelligence. Power, style and comfort mark the debut of this affordable new CUV.

The CX-5 is stylish, fun to drive, well-equipped and attractively priced. The one thing it isn't, per se, is an off-roader or adventure vehicle. This niche of the market has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, and now – in the form of the all-new 2023 CX-50 – Mazda has a horse in this race.

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is the newest model to support that strategy, bringing the brand deeper into the world of high-riding vehicles. … Our first drive test route from Santa Barbara, California …