all-new Mazda CX-5 driving REVIEW (2026) - hard to beat for that price?

This is our in-depth review of the 2026 all-new Mazda CX-5. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 all-new Mazda CX-5
01:28 Exterior changes
02:04 Length, wheels, rear
03:25 Engine and suspension
05:22 Interior quality
09:20 Cockpit and interface
12:53 Mazda without buttons?
15:01 Driver POV
16:30 Rear seats
18:12 Trunk / boot
21:05 Acceleration and motorway
23:30 NVH and comfort
27:42 Comparison previous generation
30:30 Assistance systems
31:30 City and agile driving
34:22 Uphill performance
36:00 Comparison competitors
39:41 Milage mpg consumption
40:22 Price and trim

Data & facts:
Mazda CX-5 all-new

Shown colors: Rhodium White & Soul Red Crystal

Stronger front design
Slightly wider and higher
Optional Matrix LED
Length 4,69 m 185”
12 cm 5” longer length and wheelbase
6 cm more rear legroom
CX-60 is only 5,5 cm longer
17 or 19” wheels (17 only in Prime entry)
Updated suspension with softer springs and frequency selective dampers
Less vibrations and noise (more deadening)

2,5 l 4-cyl 141 hp NA 24V MHEV COD FWD 10,5 s / AWD 10,9 s
Always 6 speed automatic gearbox
Brake blending for the MHEV recuperation
2t towing

North America:
2,5 l 4-cyl 187 hp NA

13” or 15,6” screen (in Homura)
Googlemaps and Gemini integration even for car controls
10” instruments
Head-up-Display from Center Line
Mazda App shows you door status and break-in attempts
Seats:
Prime complete fabric
Center & Exclusive line: black fabric with outside black leatherette, or in exclusive line optional white/black
Homura animal skin
Optional panoramic sliding roof
580 - 2020 l trunk/boot
60-380 l more than predecessor
10 l more than CX-60

Top trims in North America called Premium and Premium Plus

Price from 35.000 Euro (30.000 USD), AWD + high spec 46.000 Euro (39.000 USD)
RAV4 comparison: 32.000 USD - 43.000 USD

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