2026 mazda cx-5 review
Mazda CX-5 highlights
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All Mazda CX-5 years
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What is new for the 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The CX-5 is available in a variety of new trims, including the Select, Preferred, Premium, and Premium Plus.
- The 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 S Select Package, Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition Turbo, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package, 2.5 Turbo Signature, and 2.5 S Preferred Package trims have been discontinued for 2026.
- CX-5 trims have been upgraded with Leatherette & Cloth and Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment this year.
- Leather Seats and Power Hatch/Deck Lid features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Mazda CX-5 an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mazda CX-5 4th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda CX-5 is $402, compared to an average of $494 for Midsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Mazda CX-5 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.7 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Midsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 8% for the Mazda CX-5, compared to an average of 14% for Midsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Mazda CX-5 features and specs
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Select 4D Sport Utility 4WD/AWD
Standard Features
- Air Conditioning
- Power Mirrors
- Smart Key
- Side Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Defroster
- ABS Brakes
- Rear View Camera
- Overhead Airbags
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Power Seat(s)
- Heated Mirrors
- Alloy Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- Automatic Transmission
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth Technology
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Tow Hitch
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
187
Torque (ft-lbs)
185
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
15.3
Wheelbase
110.8"
Overall length
184.6"
Width
73.2"
Height
66.7"
Leg room
F 41.7"/R 39.9"
Head room
F 39.7"/R 40.2"
Front tires
P225/65HR17
Rear tires
P225/65HR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
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