Official 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pics and Details Released

[Antoine]

Word on the street is feedback about the lack of physical controls in the 2026 CX-5 has reached Mazda and that future models may retain more physical controls as a result...What that means for the upcoming CX-5 though is not clear...

I wonder though once it's released and if it received well, Mazda may continue with its original intention of going with touch and tap ultimately...It'll be very interesting to see what happens...Regardless of the interface, I think it's going to sell like hot cakes.

 

[GrampaSlade]

I want simple heat/ac buttons and dials like my 2000 Accord. I want to be able to touch a spot on my screen to pick a saved radio channel or other source. I want a clock somewhere that stays on even if the "infotainment" system is off. Honestly kids, this isn't that difficult.

 

[hoodlum]

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[mutualcore]

I want simple heat/ac buttons and dials like my 2000 Accord. I want to be able to touch a spot on my screen to pick a saved radio channel or other source. I want a clock somewhere that stays on even if the "infotainment" system is off. Honestly kids, this isn't that difficult.

The infotainment is never off.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Word on the street is feedback about the lack of physical controls in the 2026 CX-5 has reached Mazda and that future models may retain more physical controls as a result...What that means for the upcoming CX-5 though is not clear...

I wonder though once it's released and if it received well, Mazda may continue with its original intention of going with touch and tap ultimately...It'll be very interesting to see what happens...Regardless of the interface, I think it's going to sell like hot cakes.

Remains to be seen I am sure. I agree that it will probably continue to sell like hotcakes. Isn't the CX-5 their best selling model? I don't think that will change.

Touch and tap is just not the same as feel and press. You can feel a control without looking and know what it is and how to use it. The same cannot be said for a touchscreen. I always thought it was funny that there are laws in many locales against using a smartphone in the car, but for some reason a giant "iPad" is ok? Sure.

And I know this probably will not be the same with Mazda, but a buddy of mine has had nothing but problems with the touchscreen infotainment system in his brand new Chevy truck. Yes I know...Chevy, but still, I think the more controls that get shoved into a touchscreen infotainment system, the bigger the problem if you do end up having a software / firmware issue and suddenly can't access most of the controls. I just don't think it makes much logical sense.

New Navy Blue Mica.

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That looks pretty good!