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2026 Mazda CX-5

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4 configurations

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2026 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S

Horsepower
187
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
30
ColorsSee all 7 colors and 1 interior

Exterior

  • Navy Blue Mica
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Polymetal Gray Metallic
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Rhodium White Metallic
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Aero Gray Metallic

Interior

  • Black Cloth · Cloth
Engine
Skyactiv-G 2.5
Horsepower
187 hp
Torque
186 lb-ft
Drivetrain
i-Activ AWD
Transmission
6-speed automatic
City / highway MPG
24 / 30
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8 in
Cargo, seats up
33.7 cu ft
Towing capacity
1500 lb

Standard equipment

  • LED headlights
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto

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4 of 4 trims
2026 Mazda CX-5 · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5 S
2.5 S Select
2.5 S Premium Plus
2.5 Turbo Signature
Starting price----
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)24 / 30 / 2624 / 30 / 2624 / 30 / 2622 / 27 / 24
Horsepower187 hp187 hp187 hp256 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium Plus2.5 Turbo Signature
Drivetraini-Activ AWDi-Activ AWDi-Activ AWDi-Activ AWD
Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
NameSkyactiv-G 2.5Skyactiv-G 2.5Skyactiv-G 2.5Skyactiv-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo
TypeInternal CombustionInternal CombustionInternal CombustionInternal Combustion
Displacement l2.52.52.52.5
Displacement cc2488248824882488
Cylinder count4444
Cylinder layoutInlineInlineInlineInline
Horsepower187187187256
Torque lb ft186186186320
Fuel typeRegular UnleadedRegular UnleadedRegular UnleadedPremium Unleaded
Fuel injectionDirect InjectionDirect InjectionDirect InjectionDirect Injection
Auto start stopYesYesYesYes
Electrification typeNoneNoneNoneNone
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium Plus2.5 Turbo Signature
City MPG24242422
Highway MPG30303027
Combined MPG26262624
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium Plus2.5 Turbo Signature
Wheelbase (in)110.8110.8110.8110.8
Length (in)184.6184.6184.6184.6
Width (in)73.273.273.273.2
Height (in)66.766.766.766.7
Ground clearance (in)8888
Headroom front (in)39.7–––
Headroom rear (in)39–––
Legroom front (in)41.7–––
Legroom rear (in)39.9–––
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium Plus2.5 Turbo Signature
Curb weight lb3856385639554020
Payload capacity lb1025–––
Towing capacity lb1500150015002000
Passenger volume (cu ft)103.6–––
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)33.7–––
Cargo volume max (cu ft)66.566.566.566.5
Fuel tank gallons15.3–––
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium Plus2.5 Turbo Signature
Wheel size (in)17171919
Wheel typeAlloyAlloyAlloyAlloy
FinishGray MetallicSilverMachine CutBright Silver
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium Plus2.5 Turbo Signature
Forward collision warningYes–––
Lane keep assistYes–––
Blind spot monitoringYes–––
360 view monitor––Yes–
Traffic jam assist––Yes–
Lane change assist––Yes–
2.5 S2.5 S Select2.5 S Premium Plus2.5 Turbo Signature
LED headlightsYes---
Dual-zone climate controlYes---
Apple CarPlayYes---
Android AutoYes---
Leatherette seats-Yes--
Heated front seats-Yes--
Advanced Keyless Entry-Yes--
Ventilated front seats--Yes-
Heated rear seats--Yes-
Active Driving Display--Yes-
Hands-free power liftgate--Yes-
Nappa leather---Yes
Genuine wood trim---Yes
Body-color fender flares---Yes
Signature badging---Yes
Compared with 2025

What's new for 2026.

Trims

  • New: 2.5 S, 2.5 S Premium Plus

Powertrain

  • New engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5