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2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 7

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2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred

SUV · 219 hp · 38 mpg combined

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$34,750Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

219 hp38 mpg combinedAWD

Good

  • EPA-estimated 38 mpg combined
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • 219 horsepower
  • Standard heated front seats
  • 10.3-inch infotainment display

Watch for

  • 4-way manual passenger seat
  • 1,500-lb max towing

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred has a $34,750 MSRP and combines a 2.5L 4-cylinder gas/electric hybrid powertrain with a continuously variable-speed automatic. It produces 219 horsepower, uses all-wheel drive and returns an EPA-estimated 38 mpg combined.

The cabin seats 5 and provides 29.2 cu ft of cargo space. Standard front-seat equipment includes leatherette upholstery, multi-level heating and an 8-way power driver seat with power-adjustable lumbar support. The passenger seat has 4-way manual adjustment. A power-glass first-row moonroof and fixed-glass second-row moonroof are also standard.

Technology includes a 10.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and 8 speakers. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot and lane departure warnings, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a rear-view camera. Maximum towing is 1,500 lbs.

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Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

15 factory options, from $45 to $595.

Polymetal Gray Metallic$595
Wind Chill Pearl$595
Soul Red Crystal Metallic$595
Machine Gray Metallic$595
Mazda Navigation System SD Card$500
Weather Package$390
Silver Cross Bars$350
Lifestyle Mount$300
Illuminated Doorsill Trim Plates$300
Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks$225
Retractable Cargo Cover$225
Front and Rear Splash Guards$175
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.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

219hp2.5L four-cylinder hybrid
38mpgCombined · 39 city · 37 highway
AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
29.2 cu ftCargo volume
4,008 lbsCurb weight
5,135 lbsGVWR
1,500 lbsMax towing

121 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Black with Gray

Leatherette.

6 factory paints

  • Jet Black Mica
  • Wind Chill Pearl
  • Polymetal Gray Metallic
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Ingot Blue Metallic

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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Rollover—Not rated

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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Other years of the CX-50 Hybrid Preferred.