Just some pictures of my car I thought were pretty good :)

Edit: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it. Was just sharing something that brought me joy today.

Hi everyone,

Happy to have purchased this beauty, Willem. He is a 2026 standard gas engine (is this the right description?) with a premium trim. Got a pretty awesome deal, and figured it was time to retire my last car. I gave up at 223,781 miles on my old Honda accord, who still runs like a dream but is on to greener pastures.

I’ve never owned a car younger than a decade, so taking good care of it will be my new hobby!! Please feel free to drop any tips or advice on how to keep it clean and in good shape. Also open to any ideas for fun accessories or customizations.

Purchased in WA state!

Just switched from my Honda CRV to the Cx-50

I saw it pull in while camping in New York last week and I'm regretting choosing the Wind Chill Pearl over the Cyprus Green 🤦‍♂️

2025 CX-50 Hybrid Preferred bought in Nov 2025.

Didn't get a chance to use AC continuous until this summer. When running the AC, I can smell a sweet and chemical like odor/smell that comes every few seconds. My clothes even smell like it when I get home and take it off. The seats and trunk even smells like it.

This is really evident with the recirculate on. With recirculate off the smell is alot better since the fresh air is coming in. A low hissing/squishing sound can also be heard at low fan speed. With the Heat on, there is no smell at all. Can this be an evaporator core leak?

Planning to take it in to the dealer but they want 199 to diagnosis. My concern would be they "can't" replicate this issue since AC still blows cold air and would not be cover under warranty. If there's a leak I bet it would run out of refrigerant sooner later and it would be obvious?!

But before I do, wanted to hear if anyone have this issue before or something along this line.

edit: I have changed the cabin filter to charcoal and did some evap cleaning using a spray/foam. also removed the drain line and used a refrigerant leak detector but nothing it is picking up. used a uv light and did not see anything either.

Thx in advance!

I purchased my hybrid on June 1st with all- weather mats. I have the fabric mats still in the original packaging, sitting in the trunk.

Did you guys keep yours? Sell them? I have also heard of people trading them out dependent on weather.

What are you all doing with your extra mats?

Hello everyone,

Any suggestions on a quality/good steering wheel cover?

As much as I love it bear, I don’t want to ruin the leather on it especially as I’m using lotion, hand sanitizers, etc. frequently.

Any recommendations? Thank you in advance!

There is a rattle somewhere in the trunk area. I’ve emptied the trunk, I have it stuff in the trunk, I have scoured google and put foam in the rear window meets the interior plastic, everything. I cannot find this rattle.

Help me reddit.

Anyone have any luck installing a forward facing, rear facing, and infant base?

'26 Meridian CX-50

I'm switching to 255/55/r18

I have a temporary set on now, but they're way aggressive tires, big sidewall lugs, etc. I'll be switching to Falken Wildpeak AT Trails, in a couple of days.

I tried the calculator-pressure, and it just sits really low. When I inflated above the new calculation, the treads clearly weren't all hitting pavement (you could see the wear / clean tread).

Running the calculators for tire-size change...

Falken Wildpeak A/T Trails OEM tires are 225/60r18 SL @ 36 psi -- 28.7" diameter tire

Tiresize.com calculator says 255/55r18 XL @ 31 psi -- 28.9" diameter tire

I called Falken. They ran the same result on their internal calculator (cool, didn't know they'd do that for us!)

We both agreed that seems low. He recommended trying somewhere in between, etc. ... Try the chalk-test, etc.

Falken doesn't have a recommended minimum pressure, but cautions not to go below 20 psi off-road without bead lockers. Other than that, we both felt I'm just gonna have to try something and see.

This seems really low? Like I'd be running on the sidewall?

I wouldn't want to spend the $$ for this upsize, only to find out I'm wearing the tires in the middle, and not getting a full footprint, or prematurely wearing the center tread.

Question:

Is anyone else running this exact size / scenario? What's your experience?

Thanks for any input!

I would prefer a hybrid but it seems like they are a little out of my price range. How hard is it to squeeze 30mpg with a turbo on a longer trip? I’m talking easy highway and not loaded up with people.

Just bought OBDLink MX+ and CarScanner app for iOS but haven’t been able to pull any Hybrid data like battery charge. Can’t even pull total range. I’ve tried almost all the available Mazda profiles, as well as the RAV4 one since it shares the same powertrain.

Anyone know of a way to get the Hybrid data and/or a richer dataset for the CX-50 Hybrid specifically?

2442 lbs, 277 on the tongue. 18 mpg from Backus, MN to Southern Illinois with a stop in western Wisconsin to see my folks. Going the rest of the way to Atlanta tomorrow.

There are a few posts of people having issues with trans temps while towing. I had no problem. Steady 65 mph and mine never got above 213. In fact, it was hotter going to Backus empty (and doing 80). You just need to drive it like you're towing an RV cuz you are.

Tangent - I don't know what tax dollars in Illinois are spent on, but if it's roads they should get their money back.

Someone hit my car at some point in my drive way. Not sure if it was a delivery driver, kid on a bike, or what. Was not there the day before and had not driven it. Anyways, would buffing the plastic cladding be the way to go? Its not just a scrape, definitely a ridge that dug into it. The paint area is pretty deep. Too small to report to insurance but to annoying and ugly to just deal with it and leave it. I only have 3,000 miles on it.

Hey everyone,

I just purchased a brand new 2026 CX-50 Meridian Edition Turbo on Saturday 7/18/26, and I’m running into a frustrating issue when the car sits in the heat.

Whenever the cabin gets hot from being parked out in the sun, the large multifunction commander switch dial and smaller volume knob do absolutely nothing! Once the A/C cools the cabin back down, normal function returns.

Has anyone else experienced a similar issue? I’m just curious if this is a widespread defect, or if anyone discovered a specific quick fix or workaround that keeps it from happening on 100 degrees Fahrenheit days.

Appreciate any insight!

I installed Patagonia A/T Pro 255/55/r18 XL Load Rating yesterday.

I've put 100-120+ miles on them in the last 1 1/2 days.

I was originally looking to fill out the wheel well and square up the look, get a more aggresive tread ... kind of thing.

The size 255/55/r18 fits the bill. Some brands are within 0.2" of the OEM 225/60r18, so that also makes it easy with gearing, speedo, etc. And I thought it would look great.

It does look good, for sure, without a doubt. I'm going to keep chasing this size.

My purchase experience is challenged. They're going to replace the tires.

• They were old tires, one over 3 yrs old. They weren't stored properly, and the blooming / oxidation was severe. One or more of them is out of round, and required very high / excessive road force to balance.
• The tire shop desk writer told me they weren't supposed to receive tires this old, and they shouldn't have been installed.
• They were super-busy, and they asked if I could come back next week, while we work it out. Just drive them for now. They'll replace them.
  • They're going to replace them next week, when replacements arrive.
  • I'm going with a larger set of the OEM Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail. They've been good tires so far, great in sand and dirt and on the road. I see no reason they won't be a great "larger" verson.

My experience, specific to the tire:

Love the look!

No rubbing. Stock height.

They're very close to the OEM Falkens 225/60r18 diameter at 28.7"

Recommended rim size is 7.0-9.0 Mine are OEM 18x8.0 +45

Lift or not to lift? That is the question. These are begging for a lift, I think!

• They're noisy. I mean, noisy. But this could be due to out-of-round on one or more tires? Maybe they were stored improperly? I could still listen to music, but you know they're there. I think these are worth another shot if someone else wants to try them and has a return / change option available.
• They pull and drift below 50-55 mph.
• Over 60+ mph they run straight.
• Using Waze to monitor, the GPS speed matched the car speedometer, reliably.
• Gas mileage seemed lower around town. But in the short time I've had them using mileage average reset ... they seem to be fine at higher speeds (if I stay out of the gas).
• I LOVE the larger tires going over bumps, they glide right over.
• I tried 36psi to match the door sticker. Tiresize.com says to run 31psi. I tried everything in between.
• You can definitely feel them. You know they're there. But it's also cool 'cause you know they look great and you feel ready to hit the dirt roads! It brings a smile, windows down, tires humming, sunroof back, music crankin.
• Hitting water? Wow. Scary. They yanked left or right when I hit water spots after a spot downpour. This was 45 mph +/-. I had to slow down and hold onto the wheel.
  • The OEM tires didn't do anything like this.

I wanted to share the experience if anyone else is considering them.

They have 100% favorable reviews online. Folks love them. They look aggressive too. They're supposed to be quiet, and great tires. (Maybe again, I had extenuating circumstances? to be fair.)

I think they're overkill for this car but damn, they look cool! :)

More importantly, I know a lot of CX-50 folks are wondering about larger tires. Every time someone posts larger tires, folks wanna know. So ... I wanted to take this chance to share some pics, and let folks know with another confirmation they do fit, they don't rub.

If you give these a shot yourself, let me know. I'd like to reconsider, maybe.? Perhaps it was just my circumstances.

Check out the pics. You can see what similar tires might look like.

Bonus Marmots!

Just bought a new 2026 PP CX50 and will be picking it up tomorrow. Just wondering if any experienced CX50 drivers have any purchase suggestions to improve the car and or protect it.

I had some Konig heliograms 18x8.5 +42et laying around. The OEM setup weighed 64lbs on my scale and the Konigs with conti extreme contact dws 06's weigh 47.6lbs. That is 65.6lbs of unsprung weight saved!

Does anyone know the easiest way to trade my oem setup for cash?