Overview
- Redesigned body grows in size and stiffness, which Mazda says improves occupant safety and expands passenger and cargo space.
- New Android Automotive OS powers 12.9- or 15.6-inch touchscreens, replacing the rotary controller and many hard keys, with Google services requiring a subscription after the first year or owner-provided data.
- U.S. launch brings a single 187-hp 2.5-liter four with a 6-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, and Mazda has discontinued the Turbo trim due to recertification costs.
- EPA rates the non-hybrid at 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 26 mpg combined, and testers reported real-world averages around 23 mpg.
- U.S. pricing starts at $29,990, positioning the CX-5 as a competitively priced compact crossover with a more premium interior.