"All-New" 2026 Mazda CX-5 SUV Debuts Soon, But You Can See Its Thirsty Teases Now
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The 2026 Mazda CX-5 will debut on July 10 with a sharper, edgier design, resembling a BMW style. It's unclear if it's a totally new model or an evolution. Details on its powertrain remain undisclosed, but it might adopt the CX-50's hybrid option. More details will be revealed at the debut.
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One thing that immediately stands out among these teaser images? The currently curvy CX-5 is getting an edgier look, with sharper body creases, angular lighting front and rear, and an almost BMW-like vibe. Keep in mind, today's CX-5 (which you can see in the photo gallery accompanying this story) is already one of the most premium-feeling and upscale-looking offerings in the mainstream compact SUV class, standing out among the bread-and-butter competitors such as the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, and others. What makes the CX-5 so appealing otherwise is that it's priced closer to those other SUVs, while looking like it belongs a class up alongside more premium-branded compact SUVs.
What isn't yet clear is whether this "all-new" CX-5 is truly nuts-and-bolts new, or a heavy evolution of the current CX-5. In the profile shot below, it looks awfully similar—front and rear bumpers and lighting notwithstanding—to the outgoing version from the side. The details, on the other hand, draw the 5 closer to its boxier sibling, the CX-50, without fully committing to that model's more off-road-y fender flares and general burlier vibe.
Another mystery? What will power the CX-5, which today is offered with a pair of 2.5-liter four-cylinder engines, one of which is turbocharged. The CX-50's engine lineup is similar, with one exception: It also offers a hybrid setup borrowed from Toyota's RAV4. We suspect that option will make its way to the CX-5, but we're simply guessing at this point, just as we expect the new CX-5's cabin to be as richly appointed and classy as today's model. We'll know more for sure July 10, when the 2026 Mazda CX-5 makes its full debut.
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