Mazda CX-5 vs Lexus UX
Overview | |
Years produced2013-Present | Years produced2019-2023 |
MSRP$29,990 | MSRP$33,450 |
Listings619 | Listings23 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryMazda's compact SUV gets its first full redesign in nearly a decade, and the results are a mixed bag. The 2026 CX-5 is longer, wider, more spacious, and more technologically advanced than its predecessor, with a striking new exterior, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) across the lineup, and Google built-in as standard—a first in this segment. But the carried-over 187-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission feel like relics from a different era, especially when every key competitor now offers a hybrid option with significantly more power and better fuel economy. Verdict: The 2026 CX-5 is one of the best-looking and best-equipped compact crossovers you can buy, but its sluggish and thirsty powertrain and odd interior quibbles hold it back from greatness. Buyers who prioritize style, interior quality, and value will love it; those who want efficiency or performance should wait for the hybrid in 2027. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 169 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower169 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 169 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque151 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower169 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.7 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3856 lbs | Curb Weight3307 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height60.6 in |
Length184.6 in | Length177.0 in |
Width81.8 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase103.9 in |
Maximum Payload1058 lbs | Maximum Payload890 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-Present | 2019-2023 |
MSRP | $29,990 | $33,450 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Mazda's compact SUV gets its first full redesign in nearly a decade, and the results are a mixed bag. The 2026 CX-5 is longer, wider, more spacious, and more technologically advanced than its predecessor, with a striking new exterior, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) across the lineup, and Google built-in as standard—a first in this segment. But the carried-over 187-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission feel like relics from a different era, especially when every key competitor now offers a hybrid option with significantly more power and better fuel economy. Verdict: The 2026 CX-5 is one of the best-looking and best-equipped compact crossovers you can buy, but its sluggish and thirsty powertrain and odd interior quibbles hold it back from greatness. Buyers who prioritize style, interior quality, and value will love it; those who want efficiency or performance should wait for the hybrid in 2027. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 169 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm | |
MPG City | 29 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 169 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.7 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3856 lbs | 3307 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 60.6 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 81.8 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1058 lbs | 890 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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