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

One CX-50 owner, Sharjeel Ahmad, drove the new 2026 model and found that the upgrade isn't worth the cost, despite a significant reduction in engine drone.

Ahmad's side-by-side comparison of his 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus with the 2026 model reveals the key trade-offs, including a reduced engine drone and an added 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 insight into the incremental nature of modern automotive development.

Author's summary: Mazda CX-50 upgrade lacks justification.

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