Mazda cx50 after two years… is it still the best?

I almost bought one, but that center console design really threw me off. I ended up keeping my cx5.

Haven said:
I almost bought one, but that center console design really threw me off. I ended up keeping my cx5.

I get it. The cx5 does look way cleaner without all the textured plastic that the cx50 has.

Haven said:
I almost bought one, but that center console design really threw me off. I ended up keeping my cx5.

What do you mean by center console?

@Haven
What’s the issue with it? Most cars I’ve seen have a similar design.

Zen said:
@Haven
What’s the issue with it? Most cars I’ve seen have a similar design.

It’s the way it opens… it splits and opens sideways. I prefer the kind that opens backward as one piece. Feels more natural to me.

@Haven
Oh, I get what you mean. I actually don’t mind the split design, though. It’s handy in bigger cars with wide consoles since you don’t have to move the other person’s arm. On smaller consoles, I can see why it might feel awkward.

@Zen
Yeah, for me, it’s just awkward to use. Maybe it’s something you get used to over time, but I didn’t want to take the chance.

I’m really disappointed we don’t get the CX-50 here in Europe. Would’ve loved to see it on the roads.

That steering wheel design with the big hump for the horn and airbag… it just looks bad to me.