Verified year comparison
What changed on the Mazda CX-50?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Charge a Phone on a Gasoline 2025 CX-50 Qi PadThe 2025 CX-50 manual identifies the Qi charger as a some-models feature; this guide is restricted to gasoline vehicles that physically have the pad. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Enable Walk-Away Auto Lock on a Gasoline 2025 CX-50The 2025 CX-50 manual describes this advanced-keyless function and its Mazda Connect setting; this record intentionally applies only to gasoline variants. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Limit the CX-50 Liftgate Height for a Low GarageVerified for gasoline-powered 2024 U.S.-market Mazda CX-50 models equipped with the power liftgate. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Open Every Window Before Entering the CX-50Verified for the gasoline-powered 2024 U.S.-market Mazda CX-50 after power-window initialization is complete. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Program HomeLink in a Gasoline 2025 CX-50Verified for HomeLink-equipped 2025 CX-50 models in the official manual; this guide is scoped to gasoline trims and requires the mirror's physical HomeLink buttons. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Put the 2025 CX-50 Key Into Power-Saving Mode2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use AUTOHOLD in a Gasoline 2025 CX-502.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.