MAZDA CX 50 Turbo Premium Plus – A Mountain Town Test Drive

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Test Driving the Mazda CX 50 Turbo Premium Plus on High Piste Passes and Mountain Town Valley’s

Mazda has a hot look for cool roads, and it handles every tight turn and slick surface beautifully. We had the opportunity to test-drive the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus, putting this sweet SUV to the test by loading it up with a ton of cargo in Denver, Colorado, and hitting Grand County, Summit County, and the Vail Valley with smooth, powerful driving.

This low-profile SUV is easy on the eyes, inside and out. The Soul Red Crystal Metallic finish is stunning and entices you to step inside. The sporty exterior complements the suave interior, which keeps the beat high with Bose surround sound speakers. It’s a Sports Utility Vehicle with a sports car vibe.

Inside the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus, you’ll find heated and ventilated seats with memory settings and lumbar support for the driver. All of your dashboard controls are located on the center console with an easy-access dial, displayed on the Mazda’s instrument panel screen. I especially loved the heads-up speed information projected on the windshield.

Your passengers will stay comfortable in the front and back seats, and they’ll be entranced by the panoramic moonroof overhead. The view of the mountains couldn’t be better.

The rear offers 31 cubic feet of space, with a power liftgate that can be controlled from the driver’s seat, the rear hatch button, or the key fob. You’ll have no problem loading this sweet machine up with all your gear, and if necessary, camping inside is quite roomy with the back seats folded down.

I was impressed by the Mazda’s power. I loaded the vehicle with magazines and took it over Berthoud Pass. It accelerated powerfully ascending Berthoud Pass to Winter Park from I-70. Upon returning, I had the chance to fully test its handling as a snowstorm moved in, blanketing the road with slush and ice. The SUV met the challenge and brought me home safely. I felt a lot better knowing the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus has earned the highest safety accolades, including an “IIHS Top Safety Pick+” award and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

The vehicle’s mileage was great. The 2025 Mazda CX 50 Turbo Premium Plus offers 25 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. I felt it sipped gas even while powering up and over Colorado’s mountain passes and through its towns.

For those who geek out on engines, here are some specs: The Mazda CX-50 2.5 S models are powered by a Skyactiv-G 2.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, producing 187 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque on regular 87-octane fuel.

The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus has a very nice price point, starting at an MSRP of $30,500 (not including destination and handling, taxes, title, or additional fees). It’s an SUV I would seriously consider for my next vehicle purchase. For more information on this beautifully engineered Japanese vehicle, visit:

www.mazdausa.com

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