2.5 Turbo AWD
What the 2.5 Turbo adds over the 2.5 S Select (+$8,000)
| Spec | 2.5 S Select | 2.5 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3741 lbs | 3915 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3741 lbs | 3915 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Skyactiv-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with CDA | Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger with i-Stop |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4861 lbs | 4976 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 38.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.6 in | 37.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,900 | $37,900 |
| Overall height | 63.5 in | 63.9 in |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 245/45R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-Position Driver Seat Memory, 20 X 8J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Black Metallic + Machining Cut, 6-Way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, 8-Way Power Adjustable Driver'S Seat w/ Power Lumbar Support, Active Driving Display (Windshield Type) With Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Antenna - Roof-Mounted "Shark Fin", Badging - Turbo Badge, Bose® 12-Speaker Audio Sound System With Centerpoint® And AudioPilot®, Brand Emblem and Badges - Black, Combination Taillights (Signature Lighting - LED), Dual Exhaust Outlets - 90Φ (Large) With Bright Finish, Garnish (B Pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black, Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Heated Front Seats With 3 Level Adjustments, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) With Speed Limit Assist, Mi-Drive (Sports/Off-Road/Towing Modes), P245/45 R20 All-Season Tires, Paddle Shifters On Steering Wheel, Parking Sensors - Front & Rear, Power Rear Liftgate With Programmable Height Adjustment, Power-Sliding Panoramic Moonroof With One-Touch Open/Close, Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming, Roof Rails - Piano Black, 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, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio With 3-Month Trial Subscription (N/A AK & HI), Towing Capacity - 3,500lb, Traffic Sign Recognition, Ventilated Front Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer
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 | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 56.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.4 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in |
| Overall height | 63.9 in |
| Overall length | 185.8 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Skyactiv-G 2.5 with Twin Scroll Turbocharger with i-Stop |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 256 hp |
| Torque | 320 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,900 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 53.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion, Electric Power Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/45R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.8 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3915 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3915 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4976 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- 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)
- Side Impact Air Curtains (Front And Rear)
- Side-Impact Air Bags (Front)
- Driver Attention Alert
- 3-Point Safety Belts For All Seating Positions
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) And Brake Assist
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) And Traction Control System (TCS)
- Emergency Lane Keeping - Road Keep Assist
- Front & Rear Safety-Belt Pretensioners With Force Limiters (Exclude Rear Center Seat)
- Headlights - High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist
- Knee Air Bags (Front)
- LATCH Rear Seat Child Safety Seat Anchors & Upper Tether Anchors
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) With Speed Limit Assist
- Parking Sensors - Front & Rear
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rear View Monitor: Static Guide Lines
- Seat Belt Warning/Reminder For Driver, Front Passenger And Rear Passengers
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Smart Brake Support* With Head-On Collision Mitigation
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment15 std · 0 opt
- 10.25" Full-Color Center Display With Touch Screen For Apple CarPlay And Android Auto
- AM/FM Radio
- Alexa Built-In
- Audio Menu Voice-Command
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone And Audio Capability
- Bose® 12-Speaker Audio Sound System With Centerpoint® And AudioPilot®
- HD Radio™
- Mazda Connect™ Infotainment System
- Multi-Function Commander Control
- Paddle Shifters On Steering Wheel
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio With 3-Month Trial Subscription (N/A AK & HI)
- USB Audio Inputs - Front Center Console (Type C x 2 Ports)
- USB Audio Inputs - Rear Center Console (Type C x 2 Ports)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ Integration
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Cruise Control With Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
- Power Door Locks - Speed Sensitive With 2-Stage Unlocking
- Power Rear Liftgate With Programmable Height Adjustment
- Power Windows With One-Touch Down/Up Feature (4)
- Remote Release - Fuel-Door And Hood
- 12-Volt Power Outlets
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
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- 8-Way Power Adjustable Driver'S Seat w/ Power Lumbar Support
- Heated Front Seats With 3 Level Adjustments
- Ventilated Front Seats
- 2-Position Driver Seat Memory
- 40/60 Split Rear Seat With Remote Fold Down Handle
- 5-Passenger Seating Capacity
- 6-Way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat
- Headrests - Height-Adjustable, Front & Rear (3 Passenger Seats)
- Seat Material - Half Leatherette
- Seat Material - Leather
Interior25 std · 0 opt
- Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming
- 7-Inch TFT LCD Meter Display
- Active Driving Display (Windshield Type) With Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Assist Handles - (4)
- Center Armrest - Front & Rear
- Coat Hooks (2) Rear
- Digital Clock
- Fuel Gauge
- Gear Selector - Leather-Wrapped
- Illuminated Entry System
- Map Lights
- Steering Wheel - Leather-Wrapped
- Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio, Phone And Cruise Controls
- Storage - Bottle Holder, Front (2) And Rear (2) Door Panels
- Storage - Cup Holders, (2) Front & (2) Rear (In Armrest)
- Storage - Front Center Console
- Storage - Front Seatback Pockets (Passenger)
- Storage - Glove Compartment
- Storage - Rear Center Console With Tray And Covered Storage Bin
- Sun Visors - Dual Covered Vanity Mirrors With Illumination And Extensions
- Cargo Area LED Light
- Floor Mats - Carpeted
- 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
Exterior27 std · 2 opt
- Power-Sliding Panoramic Moonroof With One-Touch Open/Close
- Side Mirrors - Automatic Power Folding
- 20 X 8J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Black Metallic + Machining Cut
- Antenna - Roof-Mounted "Shark Fin"
- Badging - AWD Badge
- Badging - Turbo Badge
- Brand Emblem and Badges - Black
- Combination Taillights (Signature Lighting - LED)
- Dual Exhaust Outlets - 90Φ (Large) With Bright Finish
- Front Grille - Black Finish
- Garnish (B Pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Black
- Garnish (B Pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black
- Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
- Headlights - Auto On/Off Feature
- Headlights - Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Headlights - LED With Manual-Leveling
- P245/45 R20 All-Season Tires
- Rear Window Defogger With Timer
- Roof Rails - Piano Black
- Side Mirrors - Black, Dual Power Remote With LED Turn Signal Indicators
- Side Mirrors - Driver And Passenger Heated
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer
- Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing, Variable-Intermittent
- Windshield Wipers - Rear Intermittent With Washer
- 20 X 8J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Silver Metallic Finishoptional
- Brand Emblem and Badges - Chromeoptional
- Privacy Glass - Rear Side Windows And Rear Liftgate Glass
- Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color
- Temporary Spare Tire
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Mi-Drive (Sports/Off-Road/Towing Modes)
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 With Twin Scroll Turbocharger With I-Stop
- SKYACTIV-Vehicle Dynamics: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT With Manual-Shift Mode
- Towing Capacity - 3,500lb
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Front Suspension - Macpherson Strut With Stabilizer Bar
- Power-Assisted Rack-And-Pinion Steering With Engine-Speed-Sensing Variable Assist
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc Brakes And Rear Solid Disc Brakes
- Rear Suspension - Torsion Beam
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 CX-50. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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How to compare cover →Common questions about the 2.5 Turbo
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo?
The manufacturer lists $37,900 for the 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo. That is $8,000 above the 2.5 S Select, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo add over the 2.5 S Select?
Against the 2.5 S Select, 32 features become standard that the 2.5 S Select does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.