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2022 Mazda CX-50 debuts - CX-30's rugged, off-roading twin, SkyActiv engines

Jason · Nov 16, 2021 10:30 AM

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Mazda North American Operations today hosted the virtual world premiere of the new 2022 Mazda CX-50. The CX-50 is the first Mazda vehicle to be built at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) plant in Huntsville, Alabama, with production beginning in January 2022. 

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The MTM plant will also be rolling out the US-spec Toyota Corolla Cross. Despite that, the CX-50 will not share the TNGA underpinnings of the Corolla Cross, but employ a development of the CX-30's platform.

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Also read: US-spec Toyota Corolla Cross will be built alongside Mazdas

What's new?

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But first, the CX-50's exterior. It blends the brand’s striking Kodo design with an outdoor-capable presence. The sleek, long silhouette and wide stance that give the CX-50 dynamic proportions geared toward outdoor ruggedness. Whatever angle you look from, this is one handsome SUV, tinged with an underlying robust character. 

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And it's not merely looks. The CX-50 features high-strength roof rails and reinforced b-pillars to add usability of securing equipment on the roof. 

Also read: You can put some things on the Proton X50's roof but its owner's manual says you shouldn't

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As is the case with modern Mazdas, the interior of CX-50 is well-crafted and features a layout focused on the driver.  It  blends premium materials and details inspired by technical, modern outdoor gear for a sense of adventure.  A new panoramic moonroof complements the outdoors-inspired theme.

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At launch, CX-50 will be available with the Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine or Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre turbo engine. The sole transmission option for both engines is the six-speed automatic transmission.

The Mazda CX-50 will sport the latest i-Activ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) technology and new Mazda Intelligent Drive Select, or Mi-Drive. The new drive modes can be selected with the Mi-Drive switch and will help the CX-50 deal with a wide variety of conditions, such as off-road terrain towing.

In the coming years, the CX-50 will also be offered with electrified powertrains, including a traditional hybrid model, to be revealed at a later date. Already, Mazda has outlined plans to develop its own hybrid and electric powertrains, so sharing the Corolla Cross' Hybrid Synergy Drive set-up is unlikely. 

But will Malaysia get this one?

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At the time of writing, the 2022 Mazda CX-50 will only be made available for sale in North America. Mazda has given no indication that the CX-50 will make it into markets outside of North America. Still, one can hope. 

Also read: 5 new SUVs confirmed - Mazda CX-50, CX-60, CX-70, CX-80, CX-90 starting 2022

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Jason

Road Test Editor

Jason's foremost passion is all things automotive, where he spent his formative working years as a Product Planner and Trainer. An Advanced Driving Instructor by training and an all-round enthusiast, Jason loves going into intricate details about driving dynamics. Will drive anything with 4 wheels and a steering.

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