Is Mazda’s new crossover as adventurous as it looks? A trip to Yosemite—and some nearby dirt—helped fill in the picture.
, the CX-50's powertrain left me thinking a transmission with more than six forward gears could do much to wake this engine up. Fortunately, the paddle shifters are reactive; we made good friends.
Midway through one of these wonderful byways, a companion told me what a smooth driver I am. Thanks, bud, but the CX-50 deserves much of the credit. It really cooperates with a focused driver, rewarding deliberate inputs with corresponding poise.In a tumultuous world, the imposing permanence of Yosemite's terrain is an awe-inspiring respite.
After climbing up Road 632's numerous switchbacks, Nelder Grove is accessed by venturing onto dirt. This way is no difficult trail, only mildly rutted and with water crossings barely deeper than the tire sidewalls. Even so, the CX-50 exceeded expectations here. Like on pavement, surface textures were transmitted through the suspension, but its taut control kept the body—and us inside—from flopping about.
On this excursion, the main change our group would have appreciated is a larger sunroof through which to admire the canopies above. Compared to the panoramic pane on our recently departedA Do-It-All Road Tripper? Reality loomed. After a few days it was time to drop out of the mountains and onto the highway. There, I pondered what similar vehicle might have been a better mixed-terrain companion than the CX-50. My immediate thought was the new Mazda's apparent target: the
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