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What are the main differences between the 2025 Mazda CX-50 and the CX-5 for a Canadian buyer?
The 2025 CX-50 differs from the CX-5 with a more modern, lower platform and a 50 mm longer wheelbase for improved rear-seat legroom. The exterior styling is sportier and more muscular with wider wheel arches and a 220 mm ground clearance, improving light off-road capability compared to the CX-5 (213 mm). The Meridian Edition of the CX-50 includes adventure-specific equipment such as aluminum underbody protection and standard roof rails. The CX-50 GS starts at approximately $36,500 CAD, about $1,600 more than an equivalent CX-5 GS. For an active Canadian who skis, ATVs, or camps in the boreal forest, the CX-50 offers a more pronounced adventurous personality while maintaining Mazda's signature interior elegance.