2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Meridian Edition Review
What the published specifications show about 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Meridian Edition, including tested configuration and published test results.
How this review was built: Vehicle facts come from the records listed below. Instrumented figures are presented as results from the listed source.
Overview
2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Meridian Edition is documented as a vehicle for the US market. The evidence below covers tested configuration and published test results.
Tested Configuration
The tested 2.5 S Meridian uses the 187-hp naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four, standard all-wheel drive, 18-inch wheels, and Falken WildPeak Trail all-terrain tires.
Published Test Results
The listed source's instrumented test recorded 8.4 seconds to 60 mph, 0.80 g on the skidpad, and 181 feet from 70 mph to zero; the source lists a $34,645 base price.
What the Test Adds
Read together, the published measurements cover acceleration and lateral grip in one configuration. That combination is more useful than treating any single number as representative of the full model line.
Review Scope
This review centers on the configuration identified above. Instrumented results belong to that test vehicle and should not be applied to every trim in the model line.
Buyer Context
Published results are configuration-specific. Compare the same model year, trim, drivetrain, tires, and test conditions shown in Data & Sources.
Evidence Summary
The strongest current evidence for 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Meridian Edition covers tested configuration and published test results. Confirm configuration-specific details before using those figures in a purchase comparison.
source-checked · as of Jul 21, 2026
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