2.5 S Preferred Package AWD
What the 2.5 S Preferred Package adds over the 2.5 S Select Package
Standard here, not on the base trim: 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment, Windshield wiper de-icer, Wireless phone charger
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 326 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 56.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 100.3 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 63.5 in |
| Overall length | 185.8 in |
| Overall width | 72.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Skyactiv-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with CDA |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 187 hp |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.6 in |
Legroom
| Third-row legroom | 39.8 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/65R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3741 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4861 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety26 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop and Go
- Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Head-on Collision Mitigation
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Advanced dual front air bags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Side impact air curtains (front and rear)
- Side-impact air bags (Front)
- Driver Attention Alert
- LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Front & Rear safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters (Exclude Rear Center Seat)
- High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist
- Knee air bags (Front)
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rear View Monitor: static guide lines
- Seat belt warning/reminder for driver, front passenger and rear passengers
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Infotainment7 std · 0 opt
- 8-speaker audio sound system
- 10.25" full-color center display with Touch Screen for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System
- USB-C Audio Inputs - Front center console (Type C x 2 ports)
- USB-C Audio Inputs - Rear center console (Type C x 2 ports)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- 12-volt power outlets (x2)
- Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system
- 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)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning with pollen filter, dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter with rear seat vents
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support
- Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
- 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat
- Seat material - half leatherette
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Boot Panel - black
- Steering wheel - leather-wrapped
- Trim inserts - Silver paint
- Rearview mirror - manual day/night
- Cargo area LED light
- Floor mats - Carpeted
- Storage - front seatback pockets (passenger)
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder with LED room lamp
- Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy, distance-to-empty
Exterior21 std · 0 opt
- 17 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish
- Badging - AWD badge
- Brake light - center high-mount
- Dual exhaust outlets - 76φ with bright finish
- Front Grille - Black Finish
- Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Black
- Headlights - Auto On/Off feature
- Headlights - Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Headlights - LED with manual-leveling
- P225/65 R17 all-season tires
- Roof rails - Silver
- Side Mirrors - black, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators
- Side Mirrors - driver and passenger heated
- Side Mirrors - manual folding
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent
- Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer
- Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Rear Roof spoiler - body color
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive
- Mi-Drive (Sports/Off-road modes)
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Towing capacity - 2,000lb
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 CX-50. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the 2.5 S Preferred Package
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred Package add over the 2.5 S Select Package?
Against the 2.5 S Select Package, 5 features become standard that the 2.5 S Select Package does not. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.