Mazda has announced the Meridian Edition for the 2023 CX-50. This package will give a more rugged look to the CX-50. It will come with an extra cost of $2,800 on the 2.5 Turbo model. When Mazda released the 2023 CX-50, it displayed pictures of the rugged-looking SUV. We believe it was the same Meridian Edition model.
Mazda is a Japanese automobile company founded in 1920 by Jujiro Matsuda. The Japanese automaker deals in almost all kinds of cars. Mazda is famous for high-tech, great-quality cars. This automotive giant released CX-50 for the North American automotive market in 2022 as the 2023 model. Currently, it has announced the arrival of the new Meridian edition. Read more about this off-road package in this article.
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What’s New With The Off-road Package?
The Meridian edition comes with an off-road package that includes multiple off-road accessories. It comes in two colors. These are Zircon Sand and Polymetal Gray metallic. The Meridian edition gets s Terracotta brown interior. The off-road package includes upgraded 18-inch wheels. These wheels are wrapped on the Falken Tires, which are all-terrain suitable. Additionally, in this package, you will get rocker panels, a roof rack, graphics on the body, and a change in headlamps. There are a few customization options also available.
Power And Performance Of The CX-50 Meridian Edition
The CX-50 Meridian edition gets the same engine specifications as the standard CX-50.
It will get a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This engine offers 256 horsepower, while the standard engine offers just 187 horsepower. CX-50 gets a six-speed automatic transmission as the standard equipment. The time taken to accelerate from zero to sixty mph is 6.6 seconds. It is a fair enough figure for a Mazda. But we expect the Meridian edition to get a quicker acceleration. It is an all-wheel drive with great suspension.
Features Of The Mazda CX-50
CX-50 is a spacious compact SUV. It offers two rows of seats for five people. It gets a premium cabin with all the Mazda touches. Moreover, CX-50 comes with a push-button start, tilt, telescoping steering wheel, and eight speakers stereo system with an option of 12 speakers system. The dashboard is mounted with a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Additionally, Mazda has provided key safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automated emergency braking.
Price Of The Meridian Edition
The price of the Meridian edition will depend on your CX-50 model. The off-road package will cost you $2,800 more than the 2.5 Turbo model CX-50. The 2023 CX-50 comes in multiple variants options. The base of the CX-50 starts at $28,025. This model will get all the basic equipment. As we move further, the Turbo model comes with a price tag of $37,625. At an extra cost of $2,800, CX-50 gets the new off-road package, bringing along a better off-roading experience. It will cost you around $41,000 for the Meridian edition. This edition will include all the packages. And the top variant is the Turbo Premium Plus. It is priced at $42,775. You can add the meridian package in this variant as well.
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So, this is all about the new Meridian edition CX-50 and the specifications of the Mazda CX-50. For more such articles, keep track of DaxStreet.
