SimpleCanuck
2022 Mazda CX-5 GS AWD (Canada)
I believe the most recent Kia's have HVAC controls integrated into the screen, or they look like buttons but are actually touch.
Official 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pics and Details Released
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N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
Right. I bet if they keep the Stinger and update it, it will look like the Sportage.
This was an interesting comment from Mazda. I wonder if Mazda will introduce a new transmission with the Skyactiv-z engine.
www.thedrive.com
“The six-speed transmission works really well with our current Skyactiv-G engine, so we didn’t want to change the recipe,” explained Stefan Meisterfeld, vice president of strategic planning for Mazda North America. “It’s very linear, very direct. The shift feel and the feedback we get from our customers, and also people like you in the press, is that this is a really good combination. So we didn’t intend to change this, at least at the time of launch.”
We’ll see if it sticks around on the hybrid CX-5 coming in 2027 with the new Skyactiv-Z powertrain. When asked about that, and whether the six-speed’s compatibility with the system was a consideration in keeping it on, Meisterfeld declined to share further details at this point.
Why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 Still Uses an 'Old-School' Six-Speed Transmission
In the era of eight-speed automatic transmissions, Mazda's sticking with a six-speed gearbox in the new CX-5 because it gets the job done.
www.thedrive.com
“The six-speed transmission works really well with our current Skyactiv-G engine, so we didn’t want to change the recipe,” explained Stefan Meisterfeld, vice president of strategic planning for Mazda North America. “It’s very linear, very direct. The shift feel and the feedback we get from our customers, and also people like you in the press, is that this is a really good combination. So we didn’t intend to change this, at least at the time of launch.”
We’ll see if it sticks around on the hybrid CX-5 coming in 2027 with the new Skyactiv-Z powertrain. When asked about that, and whether the six-speed’s compatibility with the system was a consideration in keeping it on, Meisterfeld declined to share further details at this point.
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I want my knobs back!
If it's going to be a classic hybrid, it may not have a traditional transmission at all. Could be an e-CVT, not to be confused with a regular CVT. Or possibly a planetary gear like Toyota uses in their hybrids.This was an interesting comment from Mazda. I wonder if Mazda will introduce a new transmission with the Skyactiv-z engine.
Why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 Still Uses an 'Old-School' Six-Speed Transmission
In the era of eight-speed automatic transmissions, Mazda's sticking with a six-speed gearbox in the new CX-5 because it gets the job done.
“The six-speed transmission works really well with our current Skyactiv-G engine, so we didn’t want to change the recipe,” explained Stefan Meisterfeld, vice president of strategic planning for Mazda North America. “It’s very linear, very direct. The shift feel and the feedback we get from our customers, and also people like you in the press, is that this is a really good combination. So we didn’t intend to change this, at least at the time of launch.”
We’ll see if it sticks around on the hybrid CX-5 coming in 2027 with the new Skyactiv-Z powertrain. When asked about that, and whether the six-speed’s compatibility with the system was a consideration in keeping it on, Meisterfeld declined to share further details at this point.
Before this week I would say that Mazda would not use a CVT with their hybrid. But after seeing the removal of dials/controls, I can no longer be certain of that.
The Stinger was discontinued. Last model year was 2023. I always wanted one, and when I read that it was ending production, I grabbed one before they disappeared. There are currently no plans to bring it back, as far as I know. Too bad really. It is a great car.
Hyundai/Kia have so many different models now, both gas and EV, and yes, a lot of their interiors are all screens. That's a hard pass for me.
As someone else stated above....I want my knobs back.
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I think the single most insidious addition are those 2 infrared eye tracking sensors that can't be disabled. Also disabling them MAY be used against you on car insurance rates.
AI needs to know where you are at all times, lol.
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It's actually mandated in the EU for sure. Perhaps coming in the US, but AFAIK right now you can disable this 'driving monitoring' bulls*** in Mazda vehicles.
It looks like a few European auto journalists were able to test drive a camouflaged CX-5 in March of this year, well ahead of the reveal.
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Widzieliście nową Mazdę CX-5? Ja już nią jeździłem i mam jedną złą wiadomość
Jestem przekonany, że dotykowa obsługa niemal wszystkiego to nie jest coś, czego oczekiwaliście od Mazdy. Mam jednak inną wiadomość. Nie dostaniecie jeszcze jednej rzeczy, której prawdopodobnie oczekiwaliście....
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Please translateIt looks like a few European auto journalists were able to test drive a camouflaged CX-5 in March of this year, well ahead of the reveal.
Widzieliście nową Mazdę CX-5? Ja już nią jeździłem i mam jedną złą wiadomość
Jestem przekonany, że dotykowa obsługa niemal wszystkiego to nie jest coś, czego oczekiwaliście od Mazdy. Mam jednak inną wiadomość. Nie dostaniecie jeszcze jednej rzeczy, której prawdopodobnie oczekiwaliście....
I used google translate to English.
Based on the article, I don’t think this will be the engine we will get in North-America.It looks like a few European auto journalists were able to test drive a camouflaged CX-5 in March of this year, well ahead of the reveal.
Widzieliście nową Mazdę CX-5? Ja już nią jeździłem i mam jedną złą wiadomość
Jestem przekonany, że dotykowa obsługa niemal wszystkiego to nie jest coś, czego oczekiwaliście od Mazdy. Mam jednak inną wiadomość. Nie dostaniecie jeszcze jednej rzeczy, której prawdopodobnie oczekiwaliście....
Correct. North America will continue with the existing 187hp 2.5l. Below are some comments from this article, not related to the engine. It is good to see that Mazda asked for input from their driving experience, where the CX-5 could be updated in advance of shipping.
We were prepared for several test slots under different conditions, and afterwards were invited for a long and detailed chat about every aspect we could evaluate. Meticulous notes were taken of my every remark. And honestly - I wondered when I would pour the spell of their bitterness and fly out of the room.
The manufacturer assures us that it has recalibrated them, adapting them to European conditions. The springs are more responsive, and the shock absorbers are supposed to absorb shocks well. As for me, the spring rate is a bit lacking, but that's mainly due to the sizable rims and relatively low-profile tires (255/55 R19), which don't give up as well as they would on the “ugly” 17-inch rims. And it's still much better than the first copies of the CX-60.
My attention was drawn to the good damping of the cabin and the quite pleasant, as if just damped, sound of the engine cranked to high revs. In contrast, I didn't notice any disturbing sounds from the suspension or body work, which seems to be quite stiff.
Both on highways without speed limits, where we could accelerate the car to nearly 200 km/h, and on local roads, the new CX-5 drives simply as it should. Four-wheel drive, which is an alternative to the front-wheel-drive system, we did not have the opportunity to try. Pleasant is the steering, which works lightly, which is what I like.
MichalP
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The actual article is not very informative. It's in Polish. It's all over the place with just some random thoughts, speculations and observations. No info for example about the functionality of the new screen.
Regarding the engine he mentions some kind of e-skyactive version. Also 2.5L but with only 140-150HP. Then there is one short blurp about it being connected to some kind of hybrid system. Conclusion was that overall dynamics were worse than the standard 2.5L with 187HP.
Regarding the engine he mentions some kind of e-skyactive version. Also 2.5L but with only 140-150HP. Then there is one short blurp about it being connected to some kind of hybrid system. Conclusion was that overall dynamics were worse than the standard 2.5L with 187HP.
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140-150HP that's Honda CRV territory WTF
SimpleCanuck
2022 Mazda CX-5 GS AWD (Canada)
The current CR-V gas model puts out 190hp and the hybrid's combined total is 204hp.
In europe where this article is from it is very common for cars to have smaller engines. The same cars sold in America will have a smaller displacement variant in Europe, and also diesel engines options.
For example, the current UK CX-5 has the choices of a 2.0 liter engine making about 160hp or a 2.2 liter Diesel making about 185 hp.
The 2.5l is only on the top trim, and they don’t have the turbo.
For example, the current UK CX-5 has the choices of a 2.0 liter engine making about 160hp or a 2.2 liter Diesel making about 185 hp.
The 2.5l is only on the top trim, and they don’t have the turbo.
