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2023 Mazda CX-50

2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD

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What the 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition adds over the 2.5 S

Spec2.5 S2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition
Curb weight (maximum)3706 lbs3907 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3706 lbs3907 lbs
Aspirationnaturally aspiratedtwin turbo
Horsepower187 hp227 hp
Torque186 lb-ft310 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)Skyactiv-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with CDASkyactiv-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger
Ground clearance8.3 in8.5 in
Gross vehicle weight rating4848 lbs4945 lbs
Front headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Third-row headroom38.6 in37.5 in
MPG (city)24 mpg23 mpg
MPG (combined)27 mpg25 mpg
MPG (highway)30 mpg29 mpg
Overall height63.5 in63.9 in
Tire size225/65R17225/60R18
Total interior volume100.3 cu-ft98.3 cu-ft
Final drive ratio4.43.8
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18 ft18.4 ft
Wheel diameter17 in18 in
Wheel width7 in8 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.25" full-color center display, 18 x 8J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic finish, 2-position driver seat memory, 40/60 split rear seat with remote fold down, 6-way power adjustable passenger seat, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support, Air conditioning with pollen filter, dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter with rear seat vents, Badging - Turbo badge, Black lug nuts & locks, Bose® 12-speaker audio sound system with Centerpoint®2 and AudioPilot®2, Center armrest with storage - front & rear, Combination taillights (Signature Lighting - LED), Dual exhaust outlets - 90φ (large), Gear selector - Leather-wrapped, HD Radio™, Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Headlights - LED with auto-leveling, Headlights garnish, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system w/new design, Meridian hood graphics, Mi-Drive (Sports/Off-road/Towing modes), P225/60 R18 all-terrain tires, P245/45 R20 all-season tires, Paddle shifters on steering wheel, Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment, Power-sliding panoramic moonroof with one-touch open/close, Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass, Rearview mirror - auto-dimming with Homelink®, SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger (without i-Stop, non-turbo variant), SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger with i-Stop, Seat material - leather, Side Mirrors - automatic power folding, Side Mirrors - driver and passenger heated, Sider rocker garnish, Steering wheel – leather-wrapped, Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder with LED room lamp, Sun visors -dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions, Towing capacity - 3,500lb, USB Audio Inputs - Rear center console (2 ports)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter326 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter325 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row56.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row31.4 cu-ft
Total interior volume98.3 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandMazda Connected Services

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.5 in
Overall height63.9 in
Overall length185.8 in
Overall width75.6 in
Wheelbase110.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2488 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower227 hp
Torque310 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)23 mpg
MPG (combined)25 mpg
MPG (highway)29 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity15.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38.6 in
Third-row headroom37.5 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.7 in
Third-row legroom39.8 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room55.9 in

Steering

Steering typeRack and Pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacpherson strut
Rear suspension typeTorsion Beam

Tires

Tire size225/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.8
Transmission speeds6
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3907 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3907 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4945 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialalloy
Wheel width8 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety24 std · 0 opt

  • Advanced Smart Brake Support with pedestrian detection
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go function
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Advanced dual front air bags
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

Infotainment12 std · 0 opt

  • MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System
  • 8-speaker audio sound system
  • 10.25" full-color center display
  • AM/FM radio
  • Audio menu voice-command
  • Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

  • Push Button Start
  • Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system w/new design
  • Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
  • Power door locks - speed sensitive with 2-stage unlocking
  • Power windows with one-touch down/up feature (4)
  • Remote release - fuel-door and hood

Climate2 std · 0 opt

  • Air conditioning with pollen filter, dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter with rear seat vents
  • Heater/defroster with rear heater ducts

Seating8 std · 0 opt

  • 40/60 split rear seat with remote fold down
  • 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support
  • Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
  • 2-position driver seat memory
  • 5-passenger seating capacity
  • 6-way power adjustable passenger seat

Interior25 std · 2 opt

  • Rearview mirror - auto-dimming with Homelink®
  • 7-inch TFT LCD meter display
  • Assist handles - (4)
  • Center armrest with storage - front & rear
  • Coat hooks (2) Rear
  • Digital clock

Exterior27 std · 0 opt

  • Power-sliding panoramic moonroof with one-touch open/close
  • Side Mirrors - automatic power folding
  • 18 x 8J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic finish
  • Badging - AWD badge
  • Badging - Turbo badge
  • Black lug nuts & locks

Powertrain5 std · 0 opt

  • i-ACTIV AWD All-Wheel Drive
  • Mi-Drive (Sports/Off-road/Towing modes)
  • SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger (without i-Stop, non-turbo variant)
  • SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger with i-Stop
  • SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode

Chassis5 std · 0 opt

  • Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
  • Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
  • Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable assist
  • Rear Suspension - Torsion Beam
  • SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Towing capacity - 3,500lb

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 CX-50. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition add over the 2.5 S?

Against the 2.5 S, 41 features become standard that the 2.5 S does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.