The 2026 Mazda CX-5 looks to be an evolutionary redesign of the compact SUV. Power comes from the same 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission found in the outgoing CX-5. All-wheel drive will remain standard. Mazda says the three-inch longer wheelbase translates into more interior room, particularly for rear-seat passengers. Most controls, including ones for the climate system, have been integrated into an all-new touchscreen display. We expect all key active safety systems, including AEB, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW, will remain as standard equipment. A new hybrid version will debut in 2027.