Mazda CX-5 MPS? We're still living in hope... Looks like the Japanese CX-5 program manager is keen!
https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1703/hot-mazda-cx-5-mps-in-pipeline
https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1703/hot-mazda-cx-5-mps-in-pipeline
Finally, also hinting strongly at the possibility of an MPS/Mazdaspeed in the medium SUVs future, CX-5 program manager, Masaya Kodama, said that any such sports model that Mazda plans from here-on in would also have to be applied to all of the companys offerings, from the 2 up to the CX-9 potentially, to help amortise the investment in relaunching the sports sub-brand.
There might be a sports model like Mazdaspeed, he revealed. However if we do a Mazdaspeed, it must be for the full line-up, including the Demio (2) and Axela (3). And it must be in line with the brand DNA. Currently we have no clear plans.
But personally I want to!