The compact hybrid SUV market has an agile new option with the arrival of the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. It’s the brand’s first traditional hybrid.

What Toyota’s gas-electric powertrain gives to and takes from the new CX-50 Hybrid.We’ve logged much time with both turbo and non-turbo versions of the Mazda CX-50, and even have a yearlong review on the books.

Mazda creates strong high-mpg hybrid value in the middle of its U.S. lineup but loses its own narrative in the driver’s seat.