Mazda CX-50 Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is available in 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2026):

The Mazda CX-50 is offered in 4-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Mazda CX-50 Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L25
2026Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L26
2026Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L38
2025Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L28
2025Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L25
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.5L38
2024Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L25
2024Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L27
2023Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L27
2023Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.5L25

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mazda CX-50 Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Mazda CX-50 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mazda CX-50 is available in 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mazda CX-50 come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mazda CX-50. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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