Comparison of 2025 and 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus
A Mazda CX-50 owner compared his 2025 model with the new 2026 model and found the upgrade may not be worth the cost.
The difference between model years is often minor, with manufacturers presenting small changes as significant improvements.
A side-by-side comparison by Sharjeel Ahmad reveals the subtle improvements Mazda made for the 2026 model year.
"I bought the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus in September and drove the 2026 Hybrid Premium Plus model on Sunday."
Ahmad's evaluation shows the reduced engine drone and added heated steering wheel are among the changes in the new model.
However, he found the incremental cost of the upgrade is not worth it, despite these improvements.
The comparison highlights the trade-offs between progress and the economics of annual model refreshes.
Author's summary: Owner compares 2025 and 2026 Mazda CX-50 models.