I Drove The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus After Owning The 2025 Model And Found The Reduced Engine Drone And Added Heated Steering Wheel Aren't Worth Trading In For

Comparison of 2025 and 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus

A side-by-side comparison of the 2025 and 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus models reveals the incremental nature of modern automotive development.

Sharjeel Ahmad, a CX-50 owner, drove the new 2026 model and found that the upgrade isn't worth the cost, despite a reduction in engine drone and added features like a heated steering wheel.

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 provides a fascinating glimpse into the subtle but measurable improvements Mazda has implemented for the 2026 model year.

Author's summary: Owner compares 2025 and 2026 Mazda CX-50 models.

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