A Mazda CX-5 Review is usually for one kind of shopper: someone who wants a compact SUV that feels a little more polished than the average option, without stepping up to a luxury badge. The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is interesting because Mazda didn\u2019t just tweak a few features and call it a day; it\u2019s a meaningful update aimed at fixing the two most common CX-5 complaints: space and tech. Multiple first-drive impressions highlight that it\u2019s bigger now, with noticeably improved rear-seat room and a more useful cargo area, so it should feel less \u201ctight\u201d when you have adults in the back, or you\u2019re loading up for a weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For day-to-day driving, the approach is also simpler. Mazda says the 2026 CX-5 launches with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder making 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic and standard i-Activ AWD. That means you\u2019re not playing the usual game of \u201cwhich trim gets AWD,\u201d and it keeps the decision focused on features, comfort, and budget instead of drivetrain compromises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biggest lifestyle change is inside. Google built in, and major outlets note the switch to a touchscreen-forward setup (with larger displays available on higher trims), which is a clear break from the old dial-based system. If you liked how the previous CX-5 drove but wanted a more modern cabin and more breathing room, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 is shaping up to be the version that finally brings those pieces together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Mazda CX-5 Review: More space, modern tech, and the same Mazda driving feel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1484,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,47,9],"tags":[21,22],"class_list":["post-1483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-enhanced","category-mazda","category-suv","tag-21","tag-popular"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t