2026 Mazda CX-50 Pricing Announced, New Meridian Trim Available

CX-50 2.5 S models

The 2.5 S models use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. All versions include all-wheel drive and Mazda’s Mi-Drive drive mode system with Sport and Off-Road settings.

The entry-level 2.5 S Select comes standard with a 10.25-inch display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa Built-in, wireless phone charging, four USB-C ports, an eight-speaker audio system, and dual-zone climate control. Safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning with assist, rear cross traffic alert, and driver attention alert.

Moving up, the 2.5 S Preferred adds a panoramic moonroof, front and rear parking sensors, power rear liftgate, heated mirrors, power driver’s seat, and heated front seats. A new White Interior Option is available. The 2.5 S Meridian Edition joins the lineup for 2026, with 18-inch alloy wheels on all-terrain tires, black roof rails, gloss black badging, and black half-leatherette seats.

The 2.5 S Premium gets black leather seats, larger 20-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, a power passenger seat, memory settings for the driver’s seat, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

CX-50 Hybrid models

The hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter engine with three electric motors, an eCVT, and standard electric all-wheel drive, producing 219 horsepower. Mazda estimates 38 mpg combined and a driving range of up to 551 miles.

The Hybrid Preferred mirrors the features of the 2.5 S Preferred, while the Hybrid Premium adds leather seating, ventilated front seats, a Bose 12-speaker system, and radar cruise control. The top Hybrid Premium Plus adds heated rear seats, adaptive headlights, a head-up display, and additional exterior details.

CX-50 2.5 Turbo models

The turbocharged version produces up to 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel (227 hp/310 lb-ft on regular). It keeps the six-speed automatic but adds paddle shifters, and towing capacity is rated up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.

The 2.5 Turbo trim includes gloss black badging, roof rails, and the option of a White Interior with white leather. Standard features include adaptive LED headlights, folding mirrors with memory, and a head-up display.

The Turbo Meridian Edition focuses on outdoor use, with 18-inch wheels on all-terrain tires, side rocker garnish, hood graphics, and terracotta leather seats.

At the top, the Turbo Premium Plus adds a 360° view monitor with see-through view, lane keeping assist, blind spot assist, traffic jam assist, and additional collision avoidance features.

Pricing

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 starts at $29,900 for the 2.5 S Select. Hybrids begin at $34,750, while turbocharged models start at $37,900. The most expensive trim, the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, is priced at $42,900. Premium paint colors cost $595, and the White Interior Option is $200.

The 2026 CX-50 will begin arriving at dealerships later this month.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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