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Mazda has partnered with Toyota to create the 2025 CX-50 Hybrid. Although it's branded as a Mazda, the CX-50 Hybrid has the heart of a Toyota. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the CX-50 Hybrid and discuss its driving characteristics, steering dynamics, and the Toyota drivetrain that powers it. We also address questions about whether it's still wise to purchase a Nissan, given its current financial issues, and whether Lexus is living up to its reputation as the most reliable automaker.
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:16 – Overview: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
01:34 – Mazda & Toyota Collaboration
07:14 – Driving Dynamics
09:31 – Styling
11:45 – Front Seats
15:20 – The Controls
18:56 – CX-50 vs. RAV4
23:54 – CX-50 vs. CX-50 Hybrid
26:15 – Question #1: Given the current state of Nissan, is it still wise to purchase a vehicle from the manufacturer?
33:40 – Question #2: Is Lexus still living up to its reputation as the most reliable automaker?
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