We’re in the thick of model year updates, and that usually means two things: some new features and a higher price tag. Mazda is following the first part of that pattern with the 2026 CX-50, but not the second part. Somehow, the company actually dropped the base price of the small SUV. It’s not just a case of adding a stripped-out ultra-cheap base trim to lower the advertised price, as there are price reductions even on some of the higher trims, some of which got new features. Let’s take a look at the details.
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