2026 Mazda CX-5
2026 Mazda CX-5 — The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover SUV, produced by Mazda since 2012.
Trim: Preferred
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Mazda CX-5 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Mazda CX-5 typically asks about $29,600 versus a $31,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2026 Mazda CX-5 in our refresh, though owners have filed 10 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2025, watch city mpg (25 mpg → 24 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$29,600
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$31,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
10
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 CX-5?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 10 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
10 complaints. Top components:
- Electrical System4
- Unknown Or Other2
- Equipment1
- Power Train1
- Seats1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Mazda CX-5 Premium Plus First Drive | Big Changes To Mazda's Best-Seller!
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (25 mpg → 24 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- City MPG
- 25 mpg↓24 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 31 mpg↓30 mpg
- Length
- 179.9 in→184.6 in
- Width
- 72.4 in→74.4 in
- Height
- 66.1 in→66.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in→111.0 in
- Curb weight
- 3672.9 lb→3851.5 lb
How much does a used 2026 CX-5 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $29,600 in typical used asking against a $31,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $31,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $29,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,900 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 CX-5?
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Mazda CX-5 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover SUV, produced by Mazda since 2012. A successor to both the Tribute and the slightly larger CX-7, it is Mazda's first model to feature the "Kodo" design language and the first model to be fully developed with a range of technologies branded as Skyactiv, including a rigid, lightweight platform combined with a series of engines and transmissions to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. The car debuted in 2011. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- EPA combined 26 mpg
- About 184.6 × 74.4 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 187 hp, 28 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
187 hp
Combined MPG
28 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (28 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,500
5-year energy
$7,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 28 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 184.6 in
- Width
- 74.4 in
- Height
- 66.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 111.0 in
- Curb weight
- 3851.5 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 24
- Highway MPG
- 30
- Combined MPG
- 28
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Preferred | Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 256 hp |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 25 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | — | — | 28 | AWD | |
| 256 | — | — | 25 | AWD |