Official 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pics and Details Released

[Antoine]

Not sure if this is out there already but saw something from taku2 on X about the new CX-5 possibly having an inline6 engine option as well at some point. Note this is in Japanese so I’m not sure I’m understanding correctly yet…Also he mentioned something about the 2.5L Gas Turbo engine being phased out due to strict CO2 emissions in the US, Europe and Australia.

Apparently this info is coming from someone at Mazda Australia although I’m not certain of that…

 

[cxha]

Not sure if this is out there already but saw something from taku2 on X about the new CX-5 possibly having an inline6 engine option as well at some point. Note this is in Japanese so I’m not sure I’m understanding correctly yet…Also he mentioned something about the 2.5L Gas Turbo engine being phased out due to strict CO2 emissions in the US, Europe and Australia.

Apparently this info is coming from someone at Mazda Australia although I’m not certain of that…

How would an inline-6 fit in a transverse application?

 

[GTEyes]

How would an inline-6 fit in a transverse application?

Volvo did it for years.

 

[chickdr]

If they just rebadged the CX-60 as the new US market CX-5 and brought it over we would have the larger size, I6 and hybrid options available immediately. Just saying....

 

[forties]

That would move it out of that efficiency simplicity price weight Goldilocks zone for a lot of buyers. imho.

 

[chickdr]

It is really still there now? Folks have been complaining about the rear seat accomodations for years.

 

[cxha]

Volvo did it for years.

If Mazda's inline 6 was to be used in such an esoteric application it would have been designed from the start to fit.

Is it short enough to fit across the new CX-5's engine bay?

 

[Antoine]

Not sure if this is out there already but saw something from taku2 on X about the new CX-5 possibly having an inline6 engine option as well at some point. Note this is in Japanese so I’m not sure I’m understanding correctly yet…Also he mentioned something about the 2.5L Gas Turbo engine being phased out due to strict CO2 emissions in the US, Europe and Australia.

Apparently this info is coming from someone at Mazda Australia although I’m not certain of that…

May have misunderstood the message in Japanese...Possible he meant you can get the CX-60 if you want a gas turbo (in Austrailia)...The way it was phrased made it seem like the CX-5 may get that option...Will update..Apologies for any confusion!

 

[Antoine]

Volvo did it for years.

Good point!

Unfortunately my misunderstanding and hopes got in the way here...No inline6 option for the new CX-5 it appears...Well it was a fun thought exercise!

 

[GTEyes]

Good point!

Unfortunately my misunderstanding and hopes got in the way here...No inline6 option for the new CX-5 it appears...Well it was a fun thought exercise!

Exercise can be fun!