The universal knock on the CX-5 is the rear seat leg room and boot storage space. Keep the look the same certainly, just make it a wee bit longer and wider to improve those dimensions.
@briengakaplan-b1550 Same, I've always thought it's smaller stature contributed to its class leading drivability and handling compared to others in the segment that were larger, and not everybody needs a massive amount cargo or rear seat leg space anyway
If they can get away with it, then higher profits. If. Interior definitely needs overhaul. I am inclined to believe it's a heavy refresh because of the way Mazda has settled into a 'small car' platform (transverse FWD, torsion beam rear), and a 'large car' platform (longitudinal RWD). Because of the segment it's in, CX-5 doesn't fit on either (needs to be nicer than small platform, but cheaper than large platform), but they can't just drop their money maker, so I would imagine they will try to get more life out of the old platform.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 I mean you sort of answered it with the question, that's from China. It's built on a Chinese car platform and so it uses Chinese car tech. Keep in mind it's available in China for the equivalent of a low $20,000 Price tag. They're not going to re-engineer and rewire a separate dashboard and console and add extra production complexity on a car that's that's not a global model.
When the CX60/70/80/90 were orignally announced the plan was that the CX60 and CX70 would be the same length two-row vehicles, only with the CX70 being wider than the CX-60, and the same with the three-row CX80 and CX90 (CX90 being wider). Instead Mazda went and simply made the CX70 a two-row CX90.
Kirk they don’t need a rear e-Axle, hybridise the 2.5L, insert an electric motor between the engine and gearbox and that gearbox could then drive the great AWD system Mazda already has. Doesn’t sound impossible! Could be better than RAV4 Hybrid off-road on gravel and rural dirt roads, mountain trails, etc.
Could be wrong but it kinda looks like the same truck but another big refresh. That’s fine but I hope it’s getting a major power train update it’s the only thing holding it back from contending against its competitors in the segment.
It won't get the same powertrain as the cx50 hybrid, that uses the rav 4 hybrid powertrain bc it's made in the same factory in Alabama, this cx5 is made in Japan and will most likely be using an all new hybrid system developed in house by Mazda
@@ultrasummitat least have it in their lineup as an option, love the cx70 and 90 design but way too big, really the cx70 should’ve been the cx60 but they got lazy, it’s just a cx90 without the third row.
@@Asot5xx the CX-50 was supposed to be the CX-5 replacement- but seeing as it’s still Mazdas top seller they couldn’t afford to drop it. It’s sort of a victim of its own success and CX-50 biggest competitor on the same showroom floor.
@@briengakaplan-b1550 Incorrect. CX-50 was never intended to replace CX-5. The Alabama plant caps at 150,000 units of CX-50 per year. They sold 215,000 units combined of CX-5 and CX-50 last year in the US. They need both and intend to keep both to grow sales in the US market. Had Mazda intended for CX-50 to replace CX-5, they would have built a larger factory in Alabama.
This prototype is definitely a heavy interior/exterior refresh of the current CX5. You can tell by the inlets in the front and rear suspension is identical to the current.
This vehicle wasn’t delayed it was never planned they had planned to axe the cx5 name and replace with cx 50 it’s quite obvious but that backfired the cx50 was a mistake they should of kept the independent rear suspension
Looks like there will be a little bit more storage space behind the rear seat- looks a little longer from the back edge of the back door to the rear end. That would be a plus for me.
Very very excited for the new CX 5! And I'm a huge fan of Mazda especially the CX 5! And I appreciate that they retained the distinct shape of the CX 5, and hope that they will make it more nice and still maintain or even up its performance and reliability. Zoom zoom Mazda!👍❤️💯🇵🇭
Sometimes carmakers will test new platform elements on the older body style, so this may not be the final way this will end up looking. I do like the EU market CX60 I think a next gen CX 5 with that styling would look great. A longer wheelbase with more interior volume would be a big plus along with new door and dash panels. The base engine could use a few more ponies, and the Hybrid will be a welcome addition. Transmission, it would be nice for them to adopt the 8-speed auto from the CX70/90-as the six speed is very antiquated. My wife has a 2020 CX5 Sport I will be buying from her later this year as she wants to downsize to subcompact like the CX30, Trailblazer or Corolla Cross Hybrid. It has been a very reliable vehicle, and we want to keep the cargo hauling ability and my Mazda 6 is getting a bit long in the tooth.
Haha, I have to say, I love living in Michigan, where I can unexpectedly spot new cars on the road. I've seen a lot of new cars being road-tested. It kind of makes my day
Looks a bit larger than the current CX-5. Which is a good thing.. and I just hope they pretty much keep the interior and engines about the same.. And keep the traditional dashboard and traditional shifter. Oh yea, and keep the 6-speed tranny. I would not want a CVT. They would blow it if they tried to go too over-techie on the dashboard - like get rid of the manual dashboard controls and make you do everything on the touchscreen.. That would not be good..
This will be my next car. Hopefully Inline 6 Power w/300+ HP! Disappointed this doesn't resemble the new renderings with EZ6 front headlamps + grill & back tail lenses.. ..C'mon Mazda!
I would've been fine with a CX-60 instead of the 70, maybe an inch or two larger than the 50 but the 70 has grown on me. Heck if they would've sacrificed the CX-5 for a similar priced CX-60, I think it'd be fine. But we'll see
Good to keep the popular features and not change too much. Updated infotainment, cupholder location, optional hybrid powertrain, etc. are good. I wouldn't change the multi-link rear suspension or dimensions too much. Minimal plastic cladding would be better.
So far, everything that I've read suggests that this is an all-new model and not a refresh. I read an article that says it appears to be slightly longer and the roof slightly higher. Mazda South Africa says it'll be revealed in Q3 of this year and go on sale sometime next year.
Overall looks promising, looks kind of like they are infusing the CX-70/90 styling and features into the CX-5 and adding Hybrid and maybe PHEV. I would love an AWD PHEV CX-5 as long as it still looks good and isn't a crazy price bump. Also please keep machine grey metallic, forever.
Guys, i think we are looking at 2 different things, i think the new cx 5 looks bigger, especially from the side profile. Especially if you look at the images with the driver in. It almost looks similar size as a rav4
So the question is will Mazda keep their non touch screen infotainment system or use new system that’s a completely touch screen operated? Their new EZ6 in the China uses a new screen no more stupid knob to operate the screen.
I'm on my second CX-5, a 2019 GT (previously owned a 2013 w/6speed) and my 6th Mazda, so it's safe to say I'm a fan of the brand. I have been waiting to see the newest CX-5, It looks as though the rear end from side view is larger (trunk space, a common flaw compared to others). I hope this is the case, that is has larger rear seat room and trunk area. Please keep the name the same!
They should just give us CX60 the Europe gets, and they should combine CX90 and CX70 together and just call it CX90, you can choose whether you want 3 rows of seating or just 2 rows, just like how GV80 have both versions. This is what they should’ve done.
This is Mazda motto. Matter fact they are taking notes of how successful toyota been in yrs past before the recent couple of yrs. Make minimum changes and refreshes while maintaining the same or improvement to existing powertrain. There's a reason why toyota and Lexus vehicle were success and kept essentially the same vehicles for some models of over a decade (4runner, is350, tundra, Tacoma, sequoia, land cruisers barely had changes till recent years, and most those that had their big remodel hasn't been impressive at all...)
Unless there's something these pictures aren't showing, the new CX-5 won't make me want to trade in my current CX-5. Frankly, basic shape is too boring. I was hoping for something better.
The current CX-50 should have been named the CX-40 since it’s just a stretched and widened CX-30. Then the new CX-5 could have slotted into the new CX-50 nameplate, maintaining the brand recognition.
I hope Mazda is not planning to have some stupid lights in the front fascia reminiscent of a Hyundai Tucson. Mazda is arguably one of the very few manufacturers building beautiful cars, overall, and I hope they stick to that. I think they made the CX-5 look worse with the 2022 refresh. I hope Mazda doesn’t pull a Hyundai or a Subaru on its fans.
Just don't make it stiff like a wheelbarrow. It's a SUV with about 200HP. It can't be sporty,, especially if it's a HEV or PHEV. These type of cars are all about economy and comfort. My wishlist is: Make it more quite from the bottom than current model. Make it softer than a current model. I lovevkia Sportage suspension type or Volvo xc60. Similar interior to the cx-60. I really like the white interior in cx-60. 0-100km/h in about 8 seconds. No jerky transmission ❤
Tbh I don't need the CX-5 to get any larger, they already have the CX-50 for that. What Mazda needs to do is get better at packaging so that cars feel bigger in the inside than they look. Mazda's main problem right now is that they're horrible at making good use of space. My CX-30 is pretty large on the outside but the interior is tiny.
Why though? I don’t understand what it is in people wanting some specific vehicle a little bit bigger each and every time a new generation comes out. So what, in 5 generations from now it could be the size of a CX70? Yeah uh no!
@@patrickjohnson6259 The problem with Mazda is that they have no middle ground - either a small Cx5 or a big cx70 - I want a cx5 just a bit bigger, like a Rav4, not as big as a CRV or CX70
Yes, the CX-70 should have been the CX-60 for the US. I have a little bit of a problem with Mazda, Cost Cutting is too real 💀 from the massive C Pilar on the Mazda 3 Hatch, to the massive amounts of plastic cladding on the CX-30, to the CX-50 Hybrid once again having a lot of plastic cladding, to this CX-5 being pretty much the same old 2017 Everyone cuts costs, and I love Mazdas, but the lack of money is noticeable in Mazdas.
The tail lights are now patterned from the new and latest Mazda models. But hoping that Mazda would still keep the CX 5 name and the original distinct design which we all loved. Because renaming it but keeping the original body design of the CX 5, doesn't make sense at all and people will still recognize it as a CX 5. So renaming it is a big NO NO.
We have a Silver 2025 CX-90 Premium Sport. Interior is very nice for this mid-grade trim package, but the storage space is awful. The console/arm rest cubby is very shallow & there's a lot of dead space on the actual console itself. There is a wireless phone charger under the dash area, but nowhere to store a second phone. I love Mazda's (we have 4 of them), but they lean too heavy towards design now on their interiors, and not practicality for usable storage space. My suggestion would be to design a small storage shelf into the dash, and/or put some recesses into the door pulls where you can store a phone. My wife loves her new car, but hates when we take it on a long trip because of the storage situation. I've got a 2021 Santa Fe' and was waiting on the CX-70 to come out as a mid-sizer. It's too big for my needs, but CX-5 is too small. This new one looks slightly longer with less slope on the rear hatch, so maybe it will work? My wish list would be for a new CX-5 on an extended version of the current platform by 8-10" for more interior & rear storage space, along with a little wider platform with better seats & more interior storage space. (NOT the CX-50 dash & console layout!) If they made it the size of the CRV, they couldn't make enough of them IMO. My 2 cents.
Looks a like it has a little more storage. Mazda is really good at messing up the naming of their cars IMHO (for example "dropping" the Miata name in 2006).
After seeing these pictures, I'm actually "relieved". Why mess with a great formula? Sure some updates, but nothing radical. Hopefully some new colors, more interior upgrades and get rid of the terrible piano black finishes. .
Mazda CX5 should be renew for both exterior and interior because they keep the old form for a long time that make it is monotonous and boring. Change for growth and competitive with competitors.
I know that this is obviously a test vehicle but I can't help but notice no screen coming out of the dash inside or from what I can see, I wonder if they will try an integrated layout or maybe are doing something similar to the EZ-6
I laugh at the car companies sending out these camouflaged cars because if anything they bring more attention than if they simply painted them in a basic neutral color.
The bottom of the grill needs to be sharper, like the Arata concept and the pre-refresh current gen CX-5. I don't like how Mazda is making the bottom of the grill flatter and flatter. It needs to be sharp like the Mazda 3 and CX-30 or else it becomes generic and more like a Cadillac grill as opposed to a Mazda grill
The biggest change that could spell disaster for next-gen is actually not the car itself. It’s the price. That’s what makes current CX-5 so good.
It's the big incentives playing a big role in Mazda sales. If the big incentives go away, Mazda will be in big trouble next-gen.
The universal knock on the CX-5 is the rear seat leg room and boot storage space. Keep the look the same certainly, just make it a wee bit longer and wider to improve those dimensions.
same for the cx30, the sportage 2013 is longer, and have more clearance from the ground and inside the car compared to the cx5
It looks like Mazda increased the wheelbase on this, if the tire and wheel pkg is the same size.
screw that...stop making everything bigger!!!!!!
@@sunlover5150 I actually like the size of it- it’s an actual compact size. All the others are really midsized now they keep getting bigger.
@briengakaplan-b1550 Same, I've always thought it's smaller stature contributed to its class leading drivability and handling compared to others in the segment that were larger, and not everybody needs a massive amount cargo or rear seat leg space anyway
Looks more a third refresh than a new model
If they can get away with it, then higher profits. If. Interior definitely needs overhaul.
I am inclined to believe it's a heavy refresh because of the way Mazda has settled into a 'small car' platform (transverse FWD, torsion beam rear), and a 'large car' platform (longitudinal RWD). Because of the segment it's in, CX-5 doesn't fit on either (needs to be nicer than small platform, but cheaper than large platform), but they can't just drop their money maker, so I would imagine they will try to get more life out of the old platform.
The second row window looks larger on the new CX5 and the car looks to have more headroom. What do you think?
I think it is merely a refresh and therefore will be identical as the current generation inside with respect to room.
I think it looks larger on the new CX5
I think it has much more legroom and a little bit more headroom on the rearseat.
Look more like an extensive refresh, Mazda doesnt want to mess with the styling cause this is their bread and butter.
I hope they don’t mess up the interior by getting rid of physical controls and putting everything on an oversized screen.
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Mazda doesn’t believe in touch screen it’s probably gonna have the control wheel like its other models
It'll be like the CX-70/90 duo. Keep costs down.
@@osmaravila6300what about EZ6 from China?
@@blackwhirlwind1245 I mean you sort of answered it with the question, that's from China. It's built on a Chinese car platform and so it uses Chinese car tech. Keep in mind it's available in China for the equivalent of a low $20,000 Price tag. They're not going to re-engineer and rewire a separate dashboard and console and add extra production complexity on a car that's that's not a global model.
Any Mazda news excite me
@@francisgallozzi2595 Zoom Zoom 😄
I totally agree with the CX70 should have been the CX60 and a little smaller. Make two versions of CX 90 like you said.
When the CX60/70/80/90 were orignally announced the plan was that the CX60 and CX70 would be the same length two-row vehicles, only with the CX70 being wider than the CX-60, and the same with the three-row CX80 and CX90 (CX90 being wider). Instead Mazda went and simply made the CX70 a two-row CX90.
they shouldve just brought over the CX60 tbh, no reason for the CX70 to exist
@@jadadpe3873The CX60 is the same size as the CX 50 that would of made 3 cars that are similar size.
@@rodneynasir8089 the cx5 has a wheelbase of 106 inches, the cx50 at 110 and the cx60 at 113 so quite a bit larger
@ I said similar size, 3 inches is not big at all…
Kirk they don’t need a rear e-Axle, hybridise the 2.5L, insert an electric motor between the engine and gearbox and that gearbox could then drive the great AWD system Mazda already has. Doesn’t sound impossible! Could be better than RAV4 Hybrid off-road on gravel and rural dirt roads, mountain trails, etc.
I wish the touchscreen was a bit closer to the driver, so I could actually use it without the button controls on the center console.
Mazda intentionally designed it. They dont want us to use touchscreen 😂
Could be wrong but it kinda looks like the same truck but another big refresh. That’s fine but I hope it’s getting a major power train update it’s the only thing holding it back from contending against its competitors in the segment.
I want that Inline 6 so bad.. or even PHEV.. not just hybrid.
@@lornestein7248 it absolutely needs PHEV - it’ll likely get the same powertrain as the CX-50 hybrid. I’d be extremely shocked if it got the inline 6.
It won't get the same powertrain as the cx50 hybrid, that uses the rav 4 hybrid powertrain bc it's made in the same factory in Alabama, this cx5 is made in Japan and will most likely be using an all new hybrid system developed in house by Mazda
They should have made the cx-60 the new cx-5 for the global market 🥲
That’d be too expensive.
Yes!!!! I agree.
@@ultrasummitat least have it in their lineup as an option, love the cx70 and 90 design but way too big, really the cx70 should’ve been the cx60 but they got lazy, it’s just a cx90 without the third row.
@@Asot5xx the CX-50 was supposed to be the CX-5 replacement- but seeing as it’s still Mazdas top seller they couldn’t afford to drop it. It’s sort of a victim of its own success and CX-50 biggest competitor on the same showroom floor.
@@briengakaplan-b1550 Incorrect. CX-50 was never intended to replace CX-5. The Alabama plant caps at 150,000 units of CX-50 per year. They sold 215,000 units combined of CX-5 and CX-50 last year in the US. They need both and intend to keep both to grow sales in the US market. Had Mazda intended for CX-50 to replace CX-5, they would have built a larger factory in Alabama.
Next gen? So this is a totally different platform now? This is the only Japanese car brand that makes me excited as to what they are cooking..
Saw one of these in long beach over the weekend (around cal state long beach)
This prototype is definitely a heavy interior/exterior refresh of the current CX5. You can tell by the inlets in the front and rear suspension is identical to the current.
I'm guessing the refreshed CX-5 will look like a smaller CX-70!
Agree with you: Changing a successful name from CX-5 to CX-40 would be a BIG mistake! The Miata changed to MX-5 is a good example.
It's the same exact car, just face lifted for a few more years. CX-50 is carrying new looks.
I have a 2018 CX5. Still run like a champ.
I have a 2005 Corolla. Runs like a champ. Started in -14F this morning no problem.
Lol! 2018 ain't that old. 😆
We have a 2003 Pilot; runs like new.
My 2018 Chevy equinox run like new
😂 2018 is basically new ! It better run like a race horse.
This vehicle wasn’t delayed it was never planned they had planned to axe the cx5 name and replace with cx 50 it’s quite obvious but that backfired the cx50 was a mistake they should of kept the independent rear suspension
The CX-50 is actually not a mistake. It is selling very well! Catching up to the CX-5 in numbers sold.
Looks like there will be a little bit more storage space behind the rear seat- looks a little longer from the back edge of the back door to the rear end. That would be a plus for me.
Very very excited for the new CX 5! And I'm a huge fan of Mazda especially the CX 5! And I appreciate that they retained the distinct shape of the CX 5, and hope that they will make it more nice and still maintain or even up its performance and reliability. Zoom zoom Mazda!👍❤️💯🇵🇭
Sometimes carmakers will test new platform elements on the older body style, so this may not be the final way this will end up looking. I do like the EU market CX60 I think a next gen CX 5 with that styling would look great. A longer wheelbase with more interior volume would be a big plus along with new door and dash panels. The base engine could use a few more ponies, and the Hybrid will be a welcome addition. Transmission, it would be nice for them to adopt the 8-speed auto from the CX70/90-as the six speed is very antiquated. My wife has a 2020 CX5 Sport I will be buying from her later this year as she wants to downsize to subcompact like the CX30, Trailblazer or Corolla Cross Hybrid. It has been a very reliable vehicle, and we want to keep the cargo hauling ability and my Mazda 6 is getting a bit long in the tooth.
Had hoped the new CX5 would adopt a bit wider stance like the CX50.
Then get the 50
@maxxbenzz7842 The torsion beam rear suspension and lack of a Signature trim make that a no-go for me..
Haha, I have to say, I love living in Michigan, where I can unexpectedly spot new cars on the road. I've seen a lot of new cars being road-tested. It kind of makes my day
Looking at the front windshield, it seems like there might be a wide setup of screens like in Mercedes and Hyundai cars.
Kirk, Let's hope they don't 'refresh' the CX-5's independent rear suspension into a torsion beam. 😉😉
Yeah no kidding
That's the one big mistake I think Mazda has made with the 3, CX30 and CX50.
I have a current gen CX5, the cargo area on this new one looks definitely bigger, good choice there
Looks a bit larger than the current CX-5. Which is a good thing.. and I just hope they pretty much keep the interior and engines about the same.. And keep the traditional dashboard and traditional shifter. Oh yea, and keep the 6-speed tranny. I would not want a CVT. They would blow it if they tried to go too over-techie on the dashboard - like get rid of the manual dashboard controls and make you do everything on the touchscreen.. That would not be good..
100% agree.
@@chrissetina1107 ..Thanks for agreeing with me.. You are very smart.. :-)
This will be my next car. Hopefully Inline 6 Power w/300+ HP! Disappointed this doesn't resemble the new renderings with EZ6 front headlamps + grill & back tail lenses.. ..C'mon Mazda!
It won’t have the inline 6 guy, keep dreaming. We’ll all be lucky if the 2.5 turbo is still there.
hoping the interior will have a drastic change along with more room space. Exterior doesn't need much tweaking
True!👍🏻
I would've been fine with a CX-60 instead of the 70, maybe an inch or two larger than the 50 but the 70 has grown on me. Heck if they would've sacrificed the CX-5 for a similar priced CX-60, I think it'd be fine. But we'll see
I almost got this SUV but the cargo and passenger room was not enough for me.
I wonder when we will finally get some news on the new Mazda 3 😅
Good to keep the popular features and not change too much. Updated infotainment, cupholder location, optional hybrid powertrain, etc. are good. I wouldn't change the multi-link rear suspension or dimensions too much. Minimal plastic cladding would be better.
Front headlights will probably look more like the CX-50 since that front end looks so good.
So far, everything that I've read suggests that this is an all-new model and not a refresh. I read an article that says it appears to be slightly longer and the roof slightly higher. Mazda South Africa says it'll be revealed in Q3 of this year and go on sale sometime next year.
Overall looks promising, looks kind of like they are infusing the CX-70/90 styling and features into the CX-5 and adding Hybrid and maybe PHEV. I would love an AWD PHEV CX-5 as long as it still looks good and isn't a crazy price bump. Also please keep machine grey metallic, forever.
The dash looks lower thru the windshield. Don’t see the infotainment center sitting up as high, which would be a blessing.
Do you know if CX-30 is getting a refresh too?
Guys, i think we are looking at 2 different things, i think the new cx 5 looks bigger, especially from the side profile. Especially if you look at the images with the driver in. It almost looks similar size as a rav4
I love Mazda as a brand. But I'm not getting my hopes up for it to be any different than the last model.
So the question is will Mazda keep their non touch screen infotainment system or use new system that’s a completely touch screen operated? Their new EZ6 in the China uses a new screen no more stupid knob to operate the screen.
I'm on my second CX-5, a 2019 GT (previously owned a 2013 w/6speed) and my 6th Mazda, so it's safe to say I'm a fan of the brand. I have been waiting to
see the newest CX-5, It looks as though the rear end from side view is larger (trunk space, a common flaw compared to others). I hope this is the case, that is has larger rear seat room
and trunk area. Please keep the name the same!
看外型設計風格，設計改變不多，前後小改款燈罩？
Is the 2026 CX-5 no longer going to offer a regular gas only powertrain?
But from the side it looks like that the back is longer and rear window doesnt have that slope down as it is now
They should just give us CX60 the Europe gets, and they should combine CX90 and CX70 together and just call it CX90, you can choose whether you want 3 rows of seating or just 2 rows, just like how GV80 have both versions. This is what they should’ve done.
This is Mazda motto. Matter fact they are taking notes of how successful toyota been in yrs past before the recent couple of yrs. Make minimum changes and refreshes while maintaining the same or improvement to existing powertrain. There's a reason why toyota and Lexus vehicle were success and kept essentially the same vehicles for some models of over a decade (4runner, is350, tundra, Tacoma, sequoia, land cruisers barely had changes till recent years, and most those that had their big remodel hasn't been impressive at all...)
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Just a guess, what about a car based on a shortened CX 70-90 chassis with four cylinder power only?
Unless there's something these pictures aren't showing, the new CX-5 won't make me want to trade in my current CX-5. Frankly, basic shape is too boring. I was hoping for something better.
I think as others have commented this is a heavy refresh and not an all-new model. Just like the new Camry.
As long as it has similar power and handling it can look like a can of tuna. 😅 Slight changes will be nice tho. And more colors!
Anyone think it’s worth waiting over the cx-50 hybrid? Not sure how reliable their first model would be over Toyotas 4th gen
The current CX-50 should have been named the CX-40 since it’s just a stretched and widened CX-30. Then the new CX-5 could have slotted into the new CX-50 nameplate, maintaining the brand recognition.
I hope Mazda is not planning to have some stupid lights in the front fascia reminiscent of a Hyundai Tucson. Mazda is arguably one of the very few manufacturers building beautiful cars, overall, and I hope they stick to that. I think they made the CX-5 look worse with the 2022 refresh. I hope Mazda doesn’t pull a Hyundai or a Subaru on its fans.
Just don't make it stiff like a wheelbarrow. It's a SUV with about 200HP. It can't be sporty,, especially if it's a HEV or PHEV. These type of cars are all about economy and comfort. My wishlist is: Make it more quite from the bottom than current model. Make it softer than a current model. I lovevkia Sportage suspension type or Volvo xc60. Similar interior to the cx-60. I really like the white interior in cx-60. 0-100km/h in about 8 seconds. No jerky transmission ❤
"wheelbarrow"? C'mon dude! The word is Wheel-barrel - Go to school.and get an education.
@@lornestein7248 haha! No, it's not. The correct word is wheelbarrow. Google it.
The smaller grille makes it look like a 1st gen. 2nd gen prefacelift is best
So basically its the CX-5's 3rd refresh they dropped the ball by not making it a little bigger to compete with the CRV and Rav 4.
Tbh I don't need the CX-5 to get any larger, they already have the CX-50 for that. What Mazda needs to do is get better at packaging so that cars feel bigger in the inside than they look. Mazda's main problem right now is that they're horrible at making good use of space. My CX-30 is pretty large on the outside but the interior is tiny.
Mazda is known for making their interiors small.
Why though?
I don’t understand what it is in people wanting some specific vehicle a little bit bigger each and every time a new generation comes out. So what, in 5 generations from now it could be the size of a CX70? Yeah uh no!
@@patrickjohnson6259 The problem with Mazda is that they have no middle ground - either a small Cx5 or a big cx70 - I want a cx5 just a bit bigger, like a Rav4, not as big as a CRV or CX70
@@notnotnownow9622They have that, it's called the cx50
Looks like a tiny update, I love my 2020 grand touring and may look at a hybrid cx50 next…
I think it would be a more similar grille design to the Mazda ez6?
New headlights are more vertical now, why Mazda 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
It needs a good screen that is touch, good placement a bigger one like 10 or 12 inch
The overall shape looks like the camo spy shot of the Subaru Outback!
It badly needs more rear legroom. Will have to upgrade to another make if they don't address this issue.
Will I be upgrading my 21 Cx5? HELL YEAAA!!!!
I am definitely interested in the hybrid CX-5 to replace my Diesel CX-5.
Yes, the CX-70 should have been the CX-60 for the US.
I have a little bit of a problem with Mazda, Cost Cutting is too real 💀 from the massive C Pilar on the Mazda 3 Hatch, to the massive amounts of plastic cladding on the CX-30, to the CX-50 Hybrid once again having a lot of plastic cladding, to this CX-5 being pretty much the same old 2017
Everyone cuts costs, and I love Mazdas, but the lack of money is noticeable in Mazdas.
Looks like the dash has a wider screen for the driver.
Hope its headlights aren’t as ugly as the recessed, segmented, stacked lights of the CX-90
The back looks like what the cx-70 and cx-90, it looks larger too.
I hope they make the interior bigger than a subcompact SUV
The tail lights are now patterned from the new and latest Mazda models. But hoping that Mazda would still keep the CX 5 name and the original distinct design which we all loved. Because renaming it but keeping the original body design of the CX 5, doesn't make sense at all and people will still recognize it as a CX 5. So renaming it is a big NO NO.
Please let's get a cx90 type interior!!! Is amazing
We have a Silver 2025 CX-90 Premium Sport. Interior is very nice for this mid-grade trim package, but the storage space is awful. The console/arm rest cubby is very shallow & there's a lot of dead space on the actual console itself. There is a wireless phone charger under the dash area, but nowhere to store a second phone. I love Mazda's (we have 4 of them), but they lean too heavy towards design now on their interiors, and not practicality for usable storage space. My suggestion would be to design a small storage shelf into the dash, and/or put some recesses into the door pulls where you can store a phone. My wife loves her new car, but hates when we take it on a long trip because of the storage situation.
I've got a 2021 Santa Fe' and was waiting on the CX-70 to come out as a mid-sizer. It's too big for my needs, but CX-5 is too small. This new one looks slightly longer with less slope on the rear hatch, so maybe it will work? My wish list would be for a new CX-5 on an extended version of the current platform by 8-10" for more interior & rear storage space, along with a little wider platform with better seats & more interior storage space. (NOT the CX-50 dash & console layout!) If they made it the size of the CRV, they couldn't make enough of them IMO. My 2 cents.
IT FINALLY HAS REAL DRLs WOOOO
It’s always bad DRLs, it just depended on whether or not you had a high trim or a low trim.
How in the world does the cx5 get a proper rear suspension but I still got a torsion beam in my 2025 cx50...
Cx5 has torsion beam currently?
cx-50, as like the cx-30 are based on the mazda3. This one, the CX-5 is different.
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Would it have a panoramic moonroof? 🧐
All Mazda crossovers look alike so why with the camo? I bet the interior is also unchanged.
My best hope is new interior design in cx5. 😂
The current model exterior is fine
How about a digital dash? The gauges look like they are from the 80s
Looks a like it has a little more storage. Mazda is really good at messing up the naming of their cars IMHO (for example "dropping" the Miata name in 2006).
13 years on the same platform and it STILL looks the same! underwhelming for sure
Mazda never fail with the pepboys muffler tips.
After seeing these pictures, I'm actually "relieved". Why mess with a great formula? Sure some updates, but nothing radical. Hopefully some new colors, more interior upgrades and get rid of the terrible piano black finishes. .
Mazda CX5 should be renew for both exterior and interior because they keep the old form for a long time that make it is monotonous and boring. Change for growth and competitive with competitors.
Does the rear not drop quite as much? Maybe something done to keep same cargo space while accommodating batteries?
It looks like the cx60 with the new mazda 6 ev headlights
am i the only one disappointed?
Ugh please don't be the same dimensions. I am hoping it would be a mini cx70
It looks longer though, maybe they put the i6 there 😅
Mazda naming I agree with you, it’s awful
can´t wait to see the same CX-60, CX-70 and CX-90 design on the new CX-5, more can you not expect from a small manufacturer 😴
Huh. Looks just like the current model. Kinda disappointed
This is only a refresh 😮 very disappointing was excited about changing my current 2023 but looks pretty much the same
Its not big enough to stuff the I6 in there. No biggy. I like the 2.5t
I know that this is obviously a test vehicle but I can't help but notice no screen coming out of the dash inside or from what I can see, I wonder if they will try an integrated layout or maybe are doing something similar to the EZ-6
Hopefully not.
Beautiful car.
I laugh at the car companies sending out these camouflaged cars because if anything they bring more attention than if they simply painted them in a basic neutral color.
The bottom of the grill needs to be sharper, like the Arata concept and the pre-refresh current gen CX-5. I don't like how Mazda is making the bottom of the grill flatter and flatter. It needs to be sharp like the Mazda 3 and CX-30 or else it becomes generic and more like a Cadillac grill as opposed to a Mazda grill
Love CX-5 as well, i just wish they have better lane tracing assist on the highway for road trip!
Keep the 6spd with the 2.5 na engine for those who don't give a shet abt lap time but care for reliability