Printz writes, "Mazda has done an admirable job of endowing the CX-50 with some off-road chops, although it’s meant more for light off-road duties, such as traversing a field or navigating an unpaved road. It's not meant for boulder bashing, as there are none of the driveline features you’d expect, such as lockable four-wheel drive low. But for the sort of off-road adventures most Americans will do, this vehicle will suffice."