2022 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2022 Nissan Murano

If you're looking for a new SUV, the 2022 Mazda CX-50 and 2022 Nissan Murano are two of the best in their respective categories. But which one is right for you? Let's take a closer look at each model to see how they stack up against each other!

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

The 2022 Mazda CX-50 is a stylish hatchback with a traditional 2+2 seating arrangement. It has a long hood, short front overhang, and slim rear end. The side profile features sleek lines and simple styling. The headlights have LED daytime running lights (DRL). The tail lights are integrated into the rear fenders, which gives it a sporty look. Overall, this car looks like something from the future!

The exterior design of the 2022 Nissan Murano is more conventional than that of its competitors. It has an upright shape with square headlamps, chrome trim around its beltline, and windows for added style points. Its taillights resemble those on other Nissan SUVs; there's nothing fancy about these lights, but they don't look bad either because they fit well into the overall design scheme of this SUV model line-up. 

• Interior Design

If you're looking for a spacious, comfortable interior, the 2022 Mazda CX-50 is worth your consideration. The seats are plush and supportive, with plenty of headroom. The dashboard is clean and well organized; it's easy to find the necessary buttons without getting overwhelmed by unnecessary features.

The 2022 Nissan Murano has a nice interior with lots of room in both rows of seats-but it doesn't quite stack up against its competitors regarding comfort or style. It feels like something from 15 years ago rather than what we expect today in modern crossovers like these two vehicles:

• Stiff plastics that don't feel as durable as they could be.
• An awkward control layout that requires too much time spent looking down at the center console instead of out at the road ahead.
• Some cheap-looking materials (such as fake carbon fiber) throughout most parts of the cabin space.

Technology & Safety

The 2022 Mazda CX-50 has a 7-inch touchscreen, but there's no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. It does have an optional built-in WiFi hotspot, though. The standard Mazda Connect system will automatically connect to your phone via Bluetooth and let you use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto while driving using voice commands with Siri or Google Assistant.

The 2022 Nissan Murano comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen that can display CarPlay and Android Auto, but it also supports Apple Watch for wireless connectivity if that's your preference.

Performance

While the engine specs for both vehicles are similar, the CX-50 comes in at a lower weight and higher horsepower, with a base 2.0-liter four-cylinder that's good for 187 hp. The Murano comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 190 hp but can be upgraded to a 3.5-liter V6 engine that pumps out 250 hp-though you'd have to upgrade to the Limited trim level for this option.

The Mazda also gets an advantage in fuel economy: it achieves up to 30 mpg on the highway compared to 27 mpg for the Nissan (which is still pretty impressive).

The Bottom Line

While both of these vehicles are fantastic choices in their own right, the Mazda CX-50 comes out a little ahead regarding overall value. The CX-50's sleek design and sharp handling make it a joy to drive while offering its class a surprising amount of interior space. On top of that, its fuel efficiency really can't be beaten!

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