Mazda builds some of the best vehicles for on-pavement driving enthusiasts, and now they want to take things off-road. That’s where the new CX-50 comes into play. About the size of the current and very popular CX-5 crossover, the CX-50 is more squared-off, wider, and geared more towards dirt, gravel, and mud than anything Mazda has in its current lineup. Black grille trim, more pronounced black fender trim, and even optional matte black hood decals and a safari roof rack are on the features list. Power will come from a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 190 horsepower or an upgraded 4-cylinder turbo good for 250 horses. Both engines will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard. The interior is beautiful, as all Mazdas are, but squared off-HVAC vents and a selectable Off-Road mode are new. Look for the CX-50 to debut in 2022 with prices yet to be announced.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
