# Off-Road Crossover SUVs The Mazda CX-50 Has the Latest i-Activ All-Wheel Drive System By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-cx50 References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cars/mazda-cx-50-crossover-suv/) & [mazdausa](https://www.mazdausa.com/)  The [Mazda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cx50) CX-50 Crossover SUV has been unveiled by the brand as a rugged model designed for those who lead an active lifestyle to help them easily handle whatever the road throws at them.The car is packed with a range of off-road-friendly features such as black cladding on the lower section, faux skid plates, high-strength roof rails, reinforced B-pillars and more. The car boasts the latest i-Activ All-Wheel Drive system along with Mi-Drive as well as the six-speed automatic transmission. The Mazda CX-50 Crossover SUV will come in a 2.5-liter four-cylinder model as well as a turbocharged option that will provide 250-horsepower. Set to go into production in January 2022, the vehicle will come in [electric powertrain option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rav4) in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Off-road Crossover Suvs:** There is an opportunity for more car manufacturers to create durable and adaptable crossover SUVs with advanced all-wheel drive systems. - **Electric Crossover Suvs:** There is an opportunity for car manufacturers to develop more electric-powered crossover SUVs that can handle off-road conditions. - **Advanced All-wheel Drive Systems:** There is an opportunity for car manufacturers to create more advanced all-wheel drive systems that can handle challenging off-road conditions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can utilize new materials and technologies to produce more durable cars with advanced all-wheel drive systems. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation Industry:** The outdoor sports and recreation industry can utilize durable and adaptable crossover SUVs with advanced all-wheel drive systems for transportation and exploration purposes. - **Energy Industry:** The energy industry can explore new opportunities for providing sustainable energy solutions for electric-powered crossover SUVs designed for off-road use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged High-Tech SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cx50.md) - [PHEV Crossover SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-cx60.md) - [Athletically Sleek SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-mazda-cx70.md) - [SUV All-Wheel-Drive Improvements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-wheel-drive.md) - [Convenience-Focused Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-cx90.md) - [High-Performance Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-xcompact.md) - [Well-Balanced Urban Crossover Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-suzuki-sx4-scross.md) - [Outdoorsy Rugged SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlander-trail-edition.md) - [Off-Road Minivan-Inspired SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-delica-d5.md)