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2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Meridian Edition

SUV · 187 hp · 26 mpg combined

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$33,150Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

187 hp26 mpg combinedAWD

Good

Standard all-wheel drive
Heated front seats
Front and rear sensors
Extended glass moonroof

Watch for

6-speed automatic
Lower horsepower than hybrid trims
2,000-lb max towing

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Meridian Edition has a $33,150 MSRP and combines a 187-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed shiftable automatic and all-wheel drive. It delivers an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined and has a 2,000-lb maximum towing capacity.

The cabin seats 5 and provides 31.4 cu ft of cargo space. Standard equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, dual-zone front climate control and front and rear parking sensors. A 10.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and 8 speakers cover connectivity and entertainment.

Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, and a pre-collision safety system. The powertrain warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles, while the basic warranty covers 36 months or 36,000 miles.

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10 factory options, from $45 to $1,235.

Apex Package$1,235

Polymetal Gray Metallic$595

Accent Package$550

Mazda Navigation System SD Card$500

Trailer Hitch w/4-Pin Harness$500

Weather Package$390

Retractable Cargo Cover$225

Carpet Cargo Mat$125

Cargo Package$110

Alaska Destination Charge$45

Which CX-50 is right for you?

Ten trims, $29,900 to $42,900. Tap one to open it.

$29,900−$3,2502.5 S Select187 hp $32,400−$7502.5 S Preferred187 hp $33,150This trim2.5 S Meridian Edition187 hp $34,750+$1,600Hybrid Preferred219 hp $34,900+$1,7502.5 S Premium187 hp $37,900+$4,7502.5 Turbo227 hp $38,150+$5,000Hybrid Premium219 hp $40,400+$7,2502.5 Turbo Meridian Edition227 hp $40,450+$7,300Hybrid Premium Plus219 hp $42,900+$9,7502.5 Turbo Premium Plus227 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,000, from 2.5 S Premium to 2.5 Turbo.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

187hp2.5L four-cylinder

185lb-ftTorque

26mpgCombined · 24 city · 30 highway

AWD6-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

31.4 cu ftCargo volume

3,741 lbsCurb weight

4,861 lbsGVWR

2,000 lbsMax towing

123 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Black with Gray

Leatherette.

3 factory paints

Jet Black Mica
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Zircon Sand Metallic

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 CX-50. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

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