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!

 

[ADS-B]

I wonder when should we expect to see the first test drive reviews for this car.

 

[madar]

I like it. As long as there's no CDA I'm game. That red is just outstanding...

 

[Antoine]

Quick preview video of new CX-5 from Mazda EU via X…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1959556355087609871

Also not sure if posted already but always a thorough look from Autogefuhl…

 

[bob1977]

And 140bhp in such a big is an absolute joke.

 

[youri]

And 140bhp in such a big is an absolute joke.

That is in the U.K (and maybe other European market) to replace the current 2.0 liter gasoline engine.

Current engine: 2.0 L
165ps/213 Nm of torque
0-60: 10.7 sec

New engine: 2.5L
140ps/238 Nm of torque
0-60: 10.5 sec

So you lose horsepower, gain in torque and have the same 0-60 time. I assume the torque curve to be a lot more immediate and feel better than the old 165ps engine, but we will have to wait to know for sure.

This would be a joke for the North-American market, but for the UK it is in line with the previous model.

 

[cxha]

So anyone with a turbocharged CX-5 will have to wait for a comparable replacement until the hybrid model is introduced, and then would be smart to hold off for another year or 2 until the inevitable new-release problems get sorted out.

It looks like the CX-50 will be the new sales leader for the next few years at Mazda by default...