2026 Mazda CX-5 review
The entry-level CX-5 adds AWD and a roomier body, but Mazda has raised the starting price by more than $3,000 and dropped several features.
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 Pure has launched as the least expensive third-generation mid-sized SUV from Japan, priced from $39,990 before on-road costs. It adds AWD, a larger body, and a bigger engine compared to the previous Maxx.
- Replacing the G20 2.0-litre engine, the Pure utilizes a larger G25 2.5-litre engine generating 132kW and 242Nm of torque. Premium 95 RON petrol increases output to 138kW and 257Nm respectively.
- Standard equipment includes a 12.9-inch touchscreen, 17-inch alloy wheels, and ADAS safety systems featuring AEB. However, the Pure loses wireless phone charging and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
- The KM-series range offers no hybrid powertrain options, with a new-generation system slated for 2028. Reviews note the removal of physical buttons from the interior design as a backward step.
- Despite weighing at least 60kg more than the previous AWD equivalent, the Pure maintains a combined fuel consumption of 7.4 litres per 100km and achieves a carbon dioxide emissions rating of 173g/km under ADR 81/02 standards.
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Newcastle Herald
The ExaminerMazda CX-5 Pure 2026 review: snapshot
The Mazda CX-5 Pure is the least expensive version of the third-generation mid-sized SUV from Japan.
The Canberra Times
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