2026 Mazda CX-5 Review
Compact crossover with published 2026 EPA AWD figures. DriveRevu axis scores and 2026 crash citation pending independent NHTSA/IIHS fetch confirmation in prose rules.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Mazda CX-5
CX-5 is Mazda's compact crossover for buyers who prioritize driving manners and cabin materials within mainstream money. Trade-off versus hybrid rivals: typically lower EPA combined mpg.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
EPA lists 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD 2.5L automatic at 26 mpg combined (24 city / 30 highway).
Practical notes
AWD is the listed EPA config we fetched; confirm FWD availability and figures on fueleconomy.gov if shopping a specific drivetrain. Cargo and rear-seat space should be measured against Tucson/Sportage/CR-V with seats up and down — Mazda usually trades a bit of volume for design.
Safety
IIHS maintains CX-5 rating pages by year; we cite crash awards only when the fetched page's applicability line covers this MY. DriveRevu Safety axis Score pending pending a dated NHTSA/IIHS pull attached in a follow-up if not expanded here.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Mazda CX-5 — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026MazdaCX-5.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Mazda USA — CX-5 — https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/cx-5 (OEM)
- IIHS — CX-5 ratings index — https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/mazda/cx-5-4-door-suv/2026