The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is a refined and dynamic compact SUV that provides a comfortable interior and energetic powertrain options. It comes loaded with standard features and is pleasant and engaging to drive.
2025 Mazda CX-5 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Mazda CX-5
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Mazda CX-5
For the 2025 model year, the S trim of the CX-5 returns to the lineup as the entry-level option. Some features, including all-wheel drive (AWD) have become standard in various trims, and the front-seat area now has USB-C ports in place of USB ports.
Design
The CX-5 features sleek, sculpted lines and a refined grille. It also features assertive LED headlights that give the SUV a striking presence on the road. Trims for the 2025 CX-5 are S, Select, Preferred, Carbon, Premium Plus, and Turbo Signature. The S trim comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, and stepping up to Carbon Edition and higher trims adds 19-inch alloy wheels.
Powertrain
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 offers two engine options. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. For those seeking more power, Mazda offers a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that delivers 227 horsepower on regular fuel and up to 256 horsepower when using premium fuel, along with 310 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and Mazda’s i-Activ AWD is now standard across all trims.
The most efficient powertrain is the base 2.5-liter. It returns 26 mpg city, 31 highway, and 28 combined. The turbocharged engine returns fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 27 highway, and 24 combined.
Interior
Standard features on the S trim include cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, push-button start, and remote keyless entry. The Select trim adds synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Other trims include genuine leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
The CX-5 provides 30.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. With the rear seats folded, there’s 59.3 cubic feet of cargo space. A power liftgate is standard starting on the Preferred trim.
Technology
The 2025 CX-5 comes standard with a 10.25-inch digital display. It comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and operates as a touchscreen when either platform is running, but all other menus and systems require use of the rotary dial in the center console. The CX-5 is available with a fully digital instrument panel and a Bose 10-speaker premium audio system.
Safety
The CX-5 comes with a long list of standard driver-assistance features, including automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control. It also comes standard with lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Upgraded trims come with features such as reverse collision avoidance, 360-degree parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, traffic-sign recognition, and a head-up display.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of this writing, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 has a base MSRP of $28,750 for the S trim. The Select trim starts at $29,900 and the Preferred trim starts at $31,250. The Carbon Edition starts at $32,600, the Turbo Premium starts at $37,800 and the Turbo Signature starts at $40,600. The Mazda CX-5 is backed by a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.