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Talking Cars 465: Driving the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first driving impressions of the all-new 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, which we recently purchased for CR’s auto test program. The CX-50 Hybrid is a collaboration between Mazda and Toyota. On the surface, it’s a CX-50 with a RAV4 Hybrid powertrain, although it’s a little more involved than that, and our panelists…
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Mazda CX-50 Hybrid First Drive: Power Couple or Odd Couple?
It’s a classic case of opposites attract: Mazda is the dreamer, known for building unique, fun-to-drive vehicles. Toyota is the sensible one, focused on reliability and mass appeal. Mazda takes flights of engineering fancy. Toyota won’t build a car unless it’s guaranteed to make money. Mazda is for enthusiasts, Toyota is for commuters. Mazda likes the movies, Toyota likes TV.…
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