2026 Mazda CX-5 is close to its unveiling date with specs like 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine along with hybrid model in 2027.
Exterior Design
Drawing from Mazda’s Kodo design roots, the 2026 CX-5 will have a fresh “Wearable Gear” vibe that feels both sleek and ready for action. It will be around 184.6 inches long, that’s roughly 4.5 inches more than older model. Also, the wheelbase will be extended by 3 inches and a broader stance for better road grip.
What does that mean in real life? Wider doors swing open easier, and you step in without the old awkward climb. The back end now swallows more cargo thanks to a deeper, taller load floor, and folks in the rear seats get extra legroom to stretch out on those longer drives.
Cabin Interior
Let’s talk about the interior overhaul. 2026 Mazda CX-5 is going to feature high-end fabrics, seven-color mood lighting along with driver centric clutter. It is expected to have 39.7 inches of headroom in the front and in the rear you will get 39.0 inches headroom with leg space of 41.0 inches which will also produce comfort to the taller passengers.
One of the real highlights? That massive 15.6-inch touchscreen option, Mazda’s biggest yet, loaded with Google Built-in for navigation, voice commands, and app access, plus wireless links to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Even the base 12.9-inch screen ditches the clunky dial for touch-friendly vibes that let you focus on the road.
Toss in an upgraded radio with DAB and six speakers, and you’ve got a system designed to blend right into your drive without pulling your eyes away. In a crowded field with the likes of Toyota’s RAV4 or Honda’s CR-V, this keeps the CX-5 right in the mix for anyone who wants gadgets that work effortlessly.
Engine & Performance
Let’s move our attention to the engine, this will be featuring trusty 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder. This is well engineered to produce 187 horses of power and 186 lb-ft of torque. With six speed automatic gears and standard all-wheel drive we expect it to give fuel economy of 14.0 kmpl in mixed driving.
Later on, a turbo boost could crank it to 256 hp, shaving 0-60 mph down to about 6.1 seconds for more thrill. Hybrids? Not yet—Mazda’s saving the Skyactiv-Z setup for 2027 to amp up both power and mileage.
It all comes together for sharp turns and solid traction, whether you’re dodging city traffic or tackling a dirt path, with extra modes to tweak the fun factor.
Safety Techs
No skimping here: the 2026 CX-5 rolls out with a full load of i-Activsense aids, from smart cruise control that adapts on the fly to blind-spot alerts and auto-braking to dodge trouble.
Building on solid crash scores from before, this kit aims to keep earning nods from NHTSA and IIHS testers. It’s all woven into the drive so you feel protected without second-guessing.
Pricing & Release Date
2026 Mazda CX-5 will be released in the U.S around December 2025 or in early first quarter of 2026. Pricing is expected to start around $31,000 for base model while it can go upto $37,000 for fully loaded packages.
