First look at new Mazda CX-5? Hybrid likely for Hiroshima’s Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Nissan X-Trail rival

It’s a study in sensibleness, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 Evolve. That's hardly a sexy opening statement to send you sprinting to a Mazda dealer, but in today's We live with the expected sales star of the new-generation Mazda CX-5 line-up, but is the $43K Evolve grade simply too spartan for 2026 buyers?

The new-generation Mazda CX-5 is utterly remarkable. Not because it blazes new design trails, offers a revolutionary drivetrain or is bubbling over with New-generation Toyota RAV4 rival eschews hybrid power while entering at an appealing sub-$40,000 price. Has Mazda done enough?

Years ago, during Mazda’s forced-induction-dodging era and when the CX-5 midsize SUV was a much younger vehicle, the local arm would request Aussie The SP GT Turbo puts more ‘sport’ into Mazda’s midsize SUV, but there’s more polish than genuine excitement in this stylish if aging CX-5

Following a strong five-year run characterised by continual improvements, Mazda’s CX-5 gets a proper visual makeover and even more upgrades.

Nathan Ponchard tests the 2022 Mazda CX-5 GT SP turbo petrol to see if this midsize SUV is better than the Toyota RAV4 and Kia Sportage

The optional diesel is arguably the best engine available in the Mazda CX-5, and the comfortable Touring spec suits Australian roads well

Should you buy a 2020 Mazda CX-5? Find out with our expert CX-5 review and video, including Australian pricing, models, comfort and safety.

Tom Baker reviews the long-awaited Mazda CX-5 turbo petrol in Akera form, including 2.5-litre engine, handling, ride quality, cabin comfort and value for money.

Read Tom Baker's expert review of the 2018 Mazda CX-5, updated with a 450Nm twin-turbo diesel. See the changes to the Akera and Touring grades and read our analysis of handling, performance and value for money.

When you build Australia's best-selling SUV, you don't mess with the recipe. But is the all-new 2017 Mazda CX-5 good enough to sit in your driveway?

There’s plenty to like about this new-generation Mazda 6e – the lower case ‘e’ signifying its electric propulsion. It might not be a Mazda in the truest The brand’s first proper EV gets birthed from a Chinese joint-venture, bringing refined dynamics, rear-drive balance and strong value, but also some jarring flaws

The future of the Mazda MX-5 is not clear. New regulations relating to both emissions and safety are making it commercially tough for carmakers to justify The Mazda MX-5 has always had its flaws, but the late, great ‘ND3’ revision to the open-top Japanese sports car makes the fourth gen more charming than ever.

Chasing Cars has had numerous critical swings at Mazda’s CX-30 since the nameplate arrived locally in 2020, wedging itself between the small CX-3 and Six years on one of Mazda’s semi-premium debutants, the CX-30, continues its steady course in local showrooms. But does it keep in step with the times?

Just over three years after the ‘premium’ CX-60 arrived in Mazda’s Australian showrooms, followed by two rounds of suspension revisions – the most recent In an attempt to offers buyers more choice, Mazda has introduced a fourth CX-60 powertrain – a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with rear-wheel drive, saving $6000.

Mazda wants a bite of the lucrative tradie and fleet market pie. That’s why we were presented with a hard hat and high vis vest at the 2026 BT-50 Is the new 2.2L engine a better proposition compared to the phased out 1.9L unit, or is the proven 3.0L still the only one to buy?

Following a faltering premium push, Mazda’s much-anticipated Large Product cars have shifted down market. Along with a cheaper entry price ($50,240 for More cylinders for the cash than any rival, is the cut-price Pure the answer to Mazda’s Large Product sales slump? We’re not convinced

Extensive updates are reportedly in the works for Mazda’s troubled larger models, the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90. The Chugoku Shimbun, a local

A third-generation Mazda CX-5 will be released in 2026, bringing the biggest changes yet between generations since the nameplate debuted in 2012. So, what A new-generation midsize Mazda SUV is coming in 2026. We take a look at the key changes from the current CX-5

Mazda has unveiled its third-generation CX-5 that brings bigger dimensions, a more upmarket interior, and confirmation of the midsize SUV’s first ever Mazda’s most popular model grows in size and space, but there’s a longer than expected wait for the crucial petrol-electric model

Eight years after the second-generation ‘KF’ Mazda CX-5 launched in Australia, the Japanese brand will show off the third iteration of the nameplate. The

Mazda’s most important car, the CX-5 mid-size SUV, will get all-new Kodo styling and a hybrid powertrain as a third-generation version seeks to topple The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is set to debut new Kodo design, more cabin space – and a Toyota RAV4-hunting, in-house developed hybrid system

As Mazda launches a new generation CX-5 medium SUV, the lack of hybrid power range-wide has been eyebrow-raising. This is the Japanese brand’s Mazda Australia promising its awaited in-house developed hybrid system won’t dilute the brand’s ‘jinba ittai’ fun-to-drive philosophy

Mazda’s Chinese-built venture with Changan Automotive is set to welcome its second vehicle to Australia in September 2026, with a Tesla-Model Y-beating As Australians grapple with an increasingly high cost of living, Mazda’s new electric SUV skips over headline-grabbing specs for an affordable price tag

Mazda Australia has kept CX-5 pricing below $40,000 for its bigger, third-generation SUV due mid year. The latest iteration of the Japanese brand's most Popular midsized Mazda CX-5 will soon debut its third generation, boasting larger screens, range-wide all-wheel drive, and added premium features, but its long anticipated hybrid powertrain won’t be coming for at least another year

Australia’s 2026 new-vehicles sales race is off to a solid start, with 87,753 sales recorded for the month of January, a respectable increase of 949 Solid numbers in the new car markets with January numbers up marginally over this time last year despite a drop in ICE sales

Australia’s new car sales reached record heights in 2025, pushing a slender 0.3 percent past 2024’s result with a total of 1,241,037 deliveries. The 100 best-selling vehicles in Australia in 2025, from the Ford Ranger ute to the Jaecoo J7 SUV

Plucky Japanese brand Mazda hedged a sizeable bet on its Large Product Architecture which underpins ‘premium’ products such as the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and Mazda is going on a product offensive after lukewarm Large Product Architecture reception to drive volume in key segments

Nissan has given its most popular model in Australia refreshed exterior styling, upgraded interior technology, along with a range-wide price increase of Pricing across Nissan’s X-Trail range will increase by $1150 alongside cosmetic exterior changes and increased interior tech in early 2026

Much as it is the similar situation with Toyota, Mazda has been on the slower side of things when it comes to developing and releasing fully electric The CX-5 midsize SUV could be swapped out with an EV-only model going forward which could arrive around the 2025 timeframe

A hybrid powertrain could definitely be on the cards for the new CX-5 which will remain on sale in Australia.

While it won't come to Australia, the Mazda CX-50 will be revealed to the public on November 15 for the US market.

The success of the CX-5 means it will stay around for quite some time as the range expands to include the new CX-50.