Many assumed that the appearance of the sportier CX-50 would imply the top of the extra sedate CX-5 crossover from Mazda.
As an alternative, Mazda is bringing an all-new mannequin of the CX-5 for 2026, making it greater and extra spacious than the outgoing model. This helps differentiate it from the CX-50 whereas providing an choice that sits between that smaller mannequin and the bigger CX-70.
The brand new 2026 Mazda CX-5 positive aspects about 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in size and about 3 inches (7.6 cm) in wheelbase. It is also half an inch (1.3 cm) wider. These positive aspects in physique measurement translate to a bigger second row and cargo area, and a extra spacious cabin sporting a panoramic sunroof. This ties the CX-5 into the bigger CX-70 and CX-90 sport utilities inside, and that is matched on the surface with styling modifications as effectively.
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Expertise modifications for the CX-5 embrace a bigger (15.6-inch) touchscreen interface, which is now a Google-based infotainment and connectivity system (with Gemini AI accessible for “hands-free management of every part that issues on the highway”). Mazda additionally guarantees new driver help and security programs, however hasn’t but detailed precisely what these may be.
Mazda is sticking with its well-vetted 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine (187 horsepower/137.5 kW) plus 6-speed automated transmission and normal all-wheel drive. Plans for a hybrid mannequin for launch in 2027 have additionally been introduced.
The CX-5 was first launched in 2012, and has since grown to turn into the corporate’s best-selling mannequin throughout greater than 100 international locations and promoting greater than 4.5-million items globally since launch (together with 1.6 million within the US). Extra particulars for the 2026 Mazda CX-5 can be revealed because the mannequin attracts nearer to manufacturing later this 12 months.
Unveiling the All-New MAZDA CX-5
Supply: Mazda through PRNewswire
