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Mazda Unveils 2026 CX-5 With Refined Kodo Styling and Mild-Hybrid Powertrain

European mild-hybrid variants debut following the confirmation of Mexican pricing for late 2026 ahead of U.S. deliveries

Mazda CX-5: el comienzo de una nueva historia
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Overview

  • Mazda released full specifications and design renders for the third-generation CX-5, its bestselling compact SUV since 2012.
  • Exterior revisions include a Signature Wing grille, sharper headlights and more pronounced wheel arches that evolve the Kodo design language.
  • The cabin features a minimalist layout with integrated touch panels, a 12.9- or 15.6-inch central screen and a digital instrument cluster.
  • A 2.5 L e-Skyactiv-G gasoline engine is paired with a 24 V mild-hybrid system, with a 140 hp European variant confirmed and a Skyactiv-Z hybrid due in 2027.
  • U.S. deliveries are scheduled for early 2026, European mild-hybrid models will follow and Mexican pricing is set about 20 percent above the outgoing model for late 2026.