Can Mazda’s small SUV join the off-road craze without forsaking the brand’s signature on-road driving dynamics?

When it comes to road-tripping, many people prefer the comfort and spaciousness of a three-row SUV. So how has our yearlong ...

J.D. Power has published numerous CX-5 reviews since Mazda last redesigned it. However, since 2019, the year a turbocharged engine joined the lineup, every one of those reviews discussed the more ...

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 might be heading into its final model year before a full redesign, but that doesn’t mean it’s resting on its laurels. In fact, Mazda’s compact SUV continues to be one of the most ...

In contrast to China and Korea’s major automakers, those in Japan have pursued electrified vehicles at a slower pace. When they did pursue EVs, Honda, Toyota, and Subaru sought partnerships. In ...

After a long wait, the next chapter of Mazda’s popular midsize SUV is finally here. The third-generation CX-5 has been officially unveiled, bringing with it a more refined design, a modernized ...

Mazda’s CX-5 shouldn’t be here anymore. Clearly, the somewhat larger CX-50 was designed as its successor and better suited to American tastes and girth. But when the CX-50 was introduced in 2022 as a ...

Mazda North American Operations has introduced the all-new 2026 CX-5, the third generation of its best-selling crossover. Since its launch in 2012, the CX-5 has helped showcase Mazda’s SkyActiv ...

Mazda is introducing the all-new 2026 CX-5. As we shared in our recent review of the 2025 CX-5, the SUV is the brand's best-selling vehicle in the U.S., so it's an important redesign for the brand.

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 debuts as the third generation of the automaker's best-selling SUV, featuring a roomier interior, updated technology, and a sleeker exterior. Mazda states that since its debut in ...

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Mazda revealed the third-generation 2026 CX-5 to the world today, and it looks... different, from its predecessor, to be sure. Mazda has long been in contention for the best automaker out there when ...