The Mazda was the subject of a review on Pirate Radio in Greeley:“The 2025 Mazda CX-50 is an impressive crossover that blends style, efficiency, and practicality. Its eye-catching “Ingot” deep blue paint adds a premium touch, making it stand out on the road. The smooth CVT transmission, enhanced with paddle shifting, offers a refined driving experience, whether you’re cruising through town or hitting the highway. Fuel efficiency is outstanding, consistently delivering over 37 mpg in all driving conditions—an exceptional feat for a vehicle in this class. Despite its sub-$42k price tag, the CX-50 comes generously equipped with features that elevate comfort and convenience.

Among its standout amenities, the flatbed phone charging pad, located somewhat inconspicuously under the center console access doors, eliminates the need to charge your device before leaving home, while seamless Apple CarPlay integration enhances connectivity on the go. The thoughtful addition of power folding exterior mirrors – that automatically signal the vehicle is locked – provides an extra layer of security and convenience. With its combination of efficiency, tech-forward features, and stylish design, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 proves to be a well-rounded and compelling choice in the crossover segment.”

SPEC SHEET

 Ingot blue metallic paint with black and brown leather trimmed seats – 5 passenger – heated and cooled front buckets, four door compact SUV that weighs 4,008 lbs., has 110.8” wheelbase, is 185.8“ long, and cargo area holds 31 cubic ft. – 56 with seats folded down, 19” two toned alloy wheels with 225/55R19 Goodyear Eagles, deluxe black interior trim, console mounted lever-type transmission shifter, flatbed phone charger, 10.25” multimedia display, Sirius satellite Bose 12 speaker studio stereo, outside power and heated mirrors, heads up display and leather wrapped steering wheel, radar cruise control, Apple Car Play/Android Auto setup, rear vision camera, navigation, power tilting and sliding glass panoramic moon roof, power tailgate with hands free operation, 2.5 liter hybrid four with 219 horsepower, CVT automatic transmission with all wheel drive and paddle shifters – zero to 60 in 7.2 seconds – 119 mph top speed, fuel economy is 37 on the highway, 39 in town and 38  mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 12.7 gallons and the Mazda can go 470 miles on a full tank, list price is $41,470.00.00 – built in Madison, Alabama 

Me and George “Elvis” Gray together reviewed the plug-in Mazda SUV:

Rhodium white metallic paint with black leather seating for 5 – heated and cooled front seats, power driver and passenger seat, and 50.1 cubic ft. of cargo space behind second row seat, weighs 5,198 lbs., has a 122.8” wheelbase, is 200.8” long, 21” x 8” black and polished aluminum multi spoke wheels and 275/45R21 Bridgestone all season radials, 12.3” infotainment screen, surround vision camera setup, radar cruise control, wireless flatbed phone charger, pushbutton/remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, panoramic moon roof, navigation, 12 speaker Bose FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior automatic folding mirrors, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 323 horsepower 2.5 liter hybrid engine including an electric motor,  369 lb. ft. of torque, eight speed automatic, all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 5.9 seconds and 113 mph top speed, $59,420.00 list price  –  built in Hofu, Japan, 56 MPGe highway rating, 25 mpg city/highway rating – 26 miles of electric-only range supplied with 4.5 hours of 240 volt charging at home, 18.5 gallon gas tank