Read here for a quick look at five things we like about the 2026 Mazda CX-5 and two we don’t after getting to drive one.

Mazda is prioritizing perfection over speed in developing a new hybrid system destined to debut in 2027 in the CX-5.

Mazda delays CX-5 hybrid until 2027 to preserve driving feel, as Toyota doubles down on efficient, reliable hybrids in a rapidly evolving SUV market.

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 — arriving in dealerships now — eliminates the compact SUV’s biggest pain point. Prices for the five-seater start at $29,990. A touch screen replaces a balky old infotainment ...

Mazda's claim to fame is its ability to develop affordable, reliable cars that place more of a meaningful focus on driving enjoyment than its competitors do. As such, its entrant into the extremely ...

Mazda adds 4.5 inches of length to the CX-5 for 2026, and refines the steering and suspension for an even livlier feel. Powertrain is largely carryover, with a few minor refinements. Prices start at ...

Mazda provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Diego and accommodation so Ars could drive the CX-5. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. ENCINITAS, Calif.—Its sales may have been buoyed of ...

Shouldn't Mazda be done with the CX-5? Almost four years ago it introduced the slightly larger CX-50 as the apparent successor product. Built in the Mazda-Toyota assembly plant in Huntsville, Alabama, ...

Mazda’s redesigned 2026 CX-5 compact SUV features a fully modern multimedia system, more interior room and standard all-wheel drive — but it didn’t lose its sporty character despite its bigger ...

ENCINITAS, CA. – Every now and again, a first drive comes along where we’re left thinking, “haven’t we driven this car before?” In the case of the all-new third-generation Mazda CX-5, the answer is ...

The 2026 CX-5 gets its first new platform since the original was introduced in 2013, and my, CX-5, how you’ve grown. The new iteration is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inch wider, and just over an inch ...