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Perth Now
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mazda CX-5 ditching punchy turbo engine for 'comparable' hybrid
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. 'The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain,' Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. 'We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30,' Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. 'We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles.' The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. Supplied Credit: CarExpert At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches. MORE: 2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresher styling, familiar engine but no hybrid… yet MORE: Explore the Mazda CX-5 showroom
7NEWS
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mazda CX-5 ditching punchy turbo engine for 'comparable' hybrid
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. 'The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain,' Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. 'We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30,' Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. 'We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles.' The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches.
The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mazda CX-5 ditching punchy turbo engine for 'comparable' hybrid
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. "The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain," Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. "We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30," Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. "We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles." The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches. MORE: 2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresher styling, familiar engine but no hybrid… yet MORE: Explore the Mazda CX-5 showroom Content originally sourced from: The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. "The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain," Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. "We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30," Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. "We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles." The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches. MORE: 2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresher styling, familiar engine but no hybrid… yet MORE: Explore the Mazda CX-5 showroom Content originally sourced from: The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. "The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain," Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. "We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30," Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. "We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles." The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches. MORE: 2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresher styling, familiar engine but no hybrid… yet MORE: Explore the Mazda CX-5 showroom Content originally sourced from: The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. "The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain," Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. "We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30," Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. "We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles." The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches. MORE: 2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresher styling, familiar engine but no hybrid… yet MORE: Explore the Mazda CX-5 showroom Content originally sourced from:
NZ Herald
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Herald
Vantage S ups the ante: Aston Martin sharpens its sporting edge
New Mazda CX-5 for NZ revealed: more tech, but still a big wait for Skyactiv-Z hybrid 10 Jul 08:09 AM Mazda's most important global model (in NZ, too) now in its third generation.
Motor 1
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The New Mazda CX-5 Is Almost Here
When Mazda launched the CX-50 a few years ago, it raised concerns about the CX-5's future and whether it would still have a place in the lineup. However, it didn't take long for the company to confirm a next-generation CX-5, proving there's no such thing as having too many SUVs in the portfolio. The current model has been around for nine years, and the minor updates it has received can't hide the fact that it's aging. Thankfully, a successor is just around the corner. The first teaser images are accompanied by an announcement: we'll see the new CX-5 on July 10. When Mazda brightens these images, expect to spot a 'more confident design,' which so far appears to be a subtle evolution of the current model. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as the outgoing version still looks sharp despite its age. That said, a bit more variety in Mazda's growing SUV lineup certainly wouldn't hurt. 2026 Mazda CX-5 teaser Photo by: Mazda 2026 Mazda CX-5 teaser Photo by: Mazda One phrase in Mazda's succinct press release does raise a concern. While there are no teaser images of the interior, we're promised an 'uncluttered cabin.' What could that mean? The most logical interpretation is fewer physical controls, with more functions shifted to the touchscreen. Maybe we're reading too much into it, but don't be surprised if Mazda reduces the number of buttons and/or even removes the BMW -style rotary dial. A simplified dashboard wouldn't be unprecedented, considering the EZ-6 sedan and EZ-60 crossover in China focus heavily on screens. The former will be sold internationally as the 6e, and the latter is also expected to reach markets outside China. However, neither model is coming to the United States. Mazda EZ-6 Mazda EZ-60 Photo by: Mazda On the topic of electrification, Mazda has already confirmed a hybrid CX-5 , though a full EV isn't in the cards. Starting in 2027, the next-gen crossover will debut the company's new Skyactiv-Z engine: a 2.5-liter inline-four gasoline unit as part of a hybrid powertrain. This revamped engine promises 'even higher thermal efficiency and an overwhelmingly wider range' than the existing Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X units. To help achieve this, Mazda is equipping the Skyactiv-Z engine with new heat shielding technology in an effort to 'reach the ultimate combustion threshold,' where λ equals 1.0. Lambda represents the air-fuel equivalence ratio, and when it hits 1, it indicates a perfectly balanced mixture that maximizes efficiency and minimizes emissions through complete combustion. While the CX-50 hybrid uses a Toyota-sourced powertrain, the next-gen CX-5 will feature a hybrid setup developed in-house. In the meantime, Mazda is hyping up the new CX-5 by promising a 'more engaging, intuitive drive with refined control and a smoother response.' The company's crossovers are typically among the most fun to drive in their segments, so we're glad that driver engagement remains a priority for the third-generation model. The wraps are coming off July 10, and sales in the United States will start with the 2026 model year. The Lesser-Known New Mazda Models: The Mazda EZ-60 Is a Rear-Wheel-Drive Chinese SUV The Mazda6 Is Back as a Rear-Wheel-Drive Electric Sedan Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
