Review and specifications
2026 Mazda CX-5
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 looks to be an evolutionary redesign of the compact SUV. Power comes from the same 187-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission found in the outgoing CX-5. All-wheel drive will remain standard. Mazda says the 4.5-inch longer wheelbase translates into more interior room, particularly for rear-seat passengers. Most controls, including ones for the climate system, have been integrated into an all-new touchscreen display. Key active safety systems remain as standard equipment. A new hybrid version will debut in 2027.
- Market value
- $29,950
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 6-speed
- Category
- Compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2026
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $29,950
- Retail value range
- $24,900 - $33,350
- Original MSRP range
- $29,990 - $38,990
- Trade-in range
- $23,935 - $32,895
Ratings
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Test in progress
Dimensions
- Length
- 185 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 111 in
- Weight
- 3,780 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
- Cargo volume
- 35.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+0+4
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mazda
<p>Over time, Mazdas are known to be affordable, fun to drive, and good-looking inside and out. Many of its small crossovers, SUVs, and sedans have earned Consumer Reports' recommendations and above-average reliability ratings. However, its new midsized SUVs have not lived up to the brand’s reliability reputation. Used Mazdas are usually a good option for an inexpensive pre-owned car. Most Mazdas achieve solid, but not exceptional fuel economy. Though sports cars are less popular now than decades prior, Mazda still sells the MX-5 Miata, one of the best of the few remaining enthusiast cars.</p><p><br/></p>
Vehicle ID: 37388 First published: July 10, 2025 Updated: July 12, 2026
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