- Mazda has been noticed trying out prototypes for a third-generation CX-5
- The brandnew CX-5 is predicted to debut upcoming this presen, most probably as a 2026 type for the U.S.
- Mazda has showed a hybrid possibility is within the works
Mazda’s top-selling CX-5 compact crossover is set to be redesigned, and a prototype has been noticed for the primary date.
The brandnew third-generation type is due out upcoming this presen, most probably as a 2026 type for the U.S., and Mazda has showed that it’s coming with no less than one hybrid option.
The prototype unearths Mazda is taking an evolutionary strategy to the design of the brandnew CX-5. The full environment is alike to that of the tide type, life the entrance finish takes on Mazda’s actual company styling as obvious lately at the EZ-6 electric sedan introduced in another country closing presen. One brandnew quality is the headlight design, which adopts a teardrop component.
The tide CX-5 is obtainable within the U.S. with the collection of a 187-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 or a 227-hp 2.5-liter turbo-4. It isn’t sunlit what powertrains the brandnew era will trade in, excluding a hybrid possibility being to be had.
2026 Mazda CX-5 secret agent photographs – Picture by means of Baldauf
Mazda closing November stated the hybrid powertrain is being advanced in-house, with support from battery companions comparable to Panasonic and AESC, versus borrowing generation from Toyota or Subaru, like within the current CX-50 Hybrid that makes use of a Toyota hybrid device.
Mazda on the date additionally discussed a brandnew Skyactiv-Z crowd of 4-cylinder engines this is being advanced for initiation in 2027. Mazda didn’t say a lot concerning the Skyactiv-Z crowd, excluding it being advanced with combustion optimized for “enhanced environmental and driving performance.” It’s imaginable a number of of those brandnew Skyactiv-Z engines will put together it into the CX-5, in all probability as a part of the hybrid powertrain.
Mazda has additionally indicated that there could also be fewer choices to make a choice from. The automaker is taking a look to reinforce manufacturing efficiencies through streamlining specs for its later cars.
Mazda bought a report 424,382 cars within the U.S. in 2024, with the majority of those being the CX-5. The arriving of the brandnew type will have to support reserve the momentum going.
