The Mazda CX-50 has a way of turning a routine errand run into something you look forward to, and buying a used Mazda CX-50 in Indianapolis, Indiana, is one of the smartest ways to get behind the wheel of one. At Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda, our pre-owned CX-50 selection turns over often, and every single one passes through our Mazda-certified service bay before it lands on the front row.
Buying pre-owned takes the steepest part of depreciation off your shoulders. The first owner absorbs it, and you end up with the same well-built crossover for noticeably less money. Mazda builds the CX-50 in Alabama specifically for North American drivers, and the cabin materials tend to hold up far better than the price would suggest.
A used Mazda CX-50 sits in a sweet spot for shoppers who want a nicer interior than the compact SUV class usually delivers. Leatherette or leather seating, a wide center display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a twelve-speaker Bose system on upper packages all carry straight over to the second owner. None of that ages out on a schedule. Neither does the driving feel, which is the reason people tend to keep coming back to Mazda in the first place.
Standard safety gear also remained generous throughout the run. Blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, and radar cruise control came on every package, so a base model still watches your back the way a loaded one does. Browse our pre-owned selection online to see what is available right now.
What lands on our lot shifts week to week, so a little flexibility pays off. A healthy share of what we sell comes from our own customers as trade-ins, which often means we know a vehicle’s service history firsthand instead of guessing at it. If the trim and color combination you want is not sitting here today, tell us what you are after, and we will watch for it.
This crossover fits how people drive around here. It is comfortable enough for a daily lap of I-465, tall enough to shrug off a rough patch of pavement, and set up with roof rails that make a weekend run out to Eagle Creek Park with bikes on top a non-event.
Our finance office works with a broad group of national banks and local lenders, and we have found workable answers for buyers with strong credit, thin credit, and everything in between. Nobody here is going to steer you toward a payment that pinches. Fill out our secure pre-approval form and we will have real numbers waiting when you arrive.
Between a trim chart that tells you what to look for, a service bay that already knows the car, and a finance team that answers questions in plain English, most of the guesswork comes off the table well before anything gets signed.
Mazda reshuffled the CX-50 lineup a bit from one year to the next, dropping a package here and adding a hybrid there. Here is how the recent years sort out.
| Model Year | Trim Levels Offered | Powertrains | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Preferred Plus, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | 187-hp 2.5L four-cylinder, or 2.5L turbo making 256 hp on 93 octane and 227 hp on 87 octane | First year for the CX-50. Widest trim spread of any year. Panoramic moonroof starts at Preferred Plus. |
| 2024 | 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | Same 187-hp four-cylinder and 2.5L turbo pairing, both with a six-speed automatic | Retuned dampers and revised electric power steering. Wireless phone charging added to 2.5 S Premium. |
| 2025 | 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, Hybrid Preferred, Hybrid Premium, Hybrid Premium Plus, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | Adds a 219-hp hybrid with electric all-wheel drive and an eCVT alongside the existing gas and turbo engines | Hybrid arrives at 38 mpg combined. Gas models gain 1 mpg across the board. Alexa Built-in becomes standard. |
Gas/turbo models ride on i-Activ all-wheel drive, and the gas and turbo cars share a six-speed automatic. Towing splits by engine. Turbo models handle up to 3,500 pounds with genuine Mazda towing accessories; the naturally aspirated cars are rated for 2,000 pounds, and hybrids are rated for 1,500 pounds. If a small trailer is in your future, check that number first.
A pre-owned car is only as good as the shop standing behind it. Ours sits right here on the property, staffed by Mazda-certified technicians and stocked with genuine Mazda parts. That is the same crew that goes through every CX-50 we sell. Schedule your service online whenever the timing works.
| What We Offer | What That Means for You |
|---|---|
| Pre-Owned Sales | A rotating selection of used Mazda models and other makes, priced to move and inspected before listing. |
| Mazda Certified Pre-Owned | Factory-backed coverage on qualifying late-model Mazdas for buyers who want extra reassurance. |
| Service and Maintenance | Mazda-certified technicians handling oil changes, brakes, diagnostics, and repairs on all makes and models. |
| Genuine Mazda Parts | OEM components ordered through our parts counter, so replacements fit and function the way Mazda intended. |
| Financing | National banks and local lenders working on your behalf, with terms explained clearly before you sign. |
| Trade-In Appraisal | An online value-your-trade tool for a starting estimate, backed by an in-person look from our team. |
| Online Shopping and Home Delivery | Instant pricing, payment estimates, and pre-approval from your couch, with delivery straight to your driveway. |
Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda opened its doors in 2010 as part of an auto group that has been taking care of drivers around Indianapolis, Indiana, since 1980. We answer questions, we let you take your time, and we would rather you leave happy than leave in a hurry.
Come see us, take a CX-50 out on I-70 for a few miles, and let the drive make the argument. Give us the chance and you will see why our customers keep coming back for their next one.
We stock pre-owned CX-50 models at Ray Skillman Northeast Mazda, and our selection turns over regularly as trade-ins come in. You can see the current lineup on our website, or call ahead and we will tell you what just arrived. If the trim you want is not on the lot, we can keep an eye out for it.
The CX-50 is a fairly new nameplate, so the pre-owned market only reaches back a few years. That works in your favor. Even the earliest examples feature modern driver-assistance tech and the same standard all-wheel drive as the newest ones. The trim chart above shows what changed from one year to the next.
Yes. Mazda made i-Activ all-wheel drive standard on the CX-50 from the very first one built, so there is no front-wheel-drive version to hunt down. Hybrid models use an electric all-wheel-drive setup instead, which behaves the same way from the driver’s seat.
The CX-50 has a wider stance, a lower roofline, more ground clearance, and roof rails built to carry real gear. Turbo versions also tow up to 3,500 pounds with genuine Mazda towing accessories. The CX-5 is the more traditional compact crossover, and Mazda sells both because they suit different drivers.
We do. Our service center is staffed by Mazda-certified technicians and stocked with genuine Mazda parts, and we work on all makes and models. Every pre-owned CX-50 we sell goes through the same shop before it is listed. Schedule an appointment online whenever it fits your day.
Yes. Start with the trade-in tool on our website for a ballpark figure, then bring the vehicle by so we can look it over in person. Whatever equity you have goes straight toward your down payment, which lowers the amount you finance. Plenty of customers walk away with more than they expected.
It is. Our finance team works with a wide network of national banks and local lenders, which gives us the flexibility to find a workable solution across a range of credit situations. Fill out the secure pre-approval form on our site, and we will have numbers ready before you walk in.
