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2026 Mazda CX-50

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Hybrid · Every trim below is EPA-rated. Starting price shown before destination.

2026 Mazda CX-50

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$34,750starting MSRP#18 cheapest of 102 hybrids
38.0 mpgcombined#21 of 102
1trim rated

Worth knowing

$1,750EPA fuel cost / yr
$0.12fuel cost / mile
7/10EPA economy score
7/10EPA emissions score
233 g/mitailpipe CO₂
SIDI & PFI; Hybridengine

The short version

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 starts at $34,750, returns 38.0 mpg combined. Here's what the EPA numbers actually mean.

Pricing

Starts at $34,750 before destination, across 1 EPA-rated trim. We verify every price by hand against manufacturer and dealer sources — if we can't confirm a number, we leave it blank instead of guessing.

Range and efficiency

Rated at 38.0 mpg combined — the best figure across its 1 trim. No plug, no charging routine, just a gas engine with electric help.

Charging and fuel cost

At $3.20 a gallon, 12,000 miles a year burns about $1,011 in gas. See how that stacks up against going electric in the fuel cost calculator.

All 1 EPA-rated trims

TrimDriveClassMPG comb.
CX-50 4WD4-Wheel DriveSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD38.0

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Head-to-head comparisons

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Common questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is EPA-rated at 38.0 mpg combined, the best figure across its 1 rated trims.

How much does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 cost?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 starts at $34,750 MSRP before destination charges. Prices are verified from manufacturer and automotive sources.

Is the Mazda CX-50 fully electric?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is a hybrid — it pairs a gas engine with electric assist and never needs plugging in.

Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov (model years 2025–2027), updated October 2026. MPGe = miles per gallon equivalent (33.7 kWh = 1 gallon of gasoline energy).