The current Mazda CX-5 has a unique style in its exterior design, and although sales have still achieved good results, there are some signs of age, whether in terms of appearance, interior or powertrain, and class rivals Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V have undergone a new generation.
In Mazda's future plans, there will be three new SUVs coming out between 2025-2027, including the new generation of Mazda CX-5.
The new car is expected to be a comprehensive refresh of the appearance of the interior, power configuration, etc. It is reported that the new car provides fuel, hybrid and other power combinations.And from the new car hypothetical picture, the front face is like Cadillac family design style, the light group is also greatly changed, the following together to see the new car highlights.
Appearance: the front is Cadillac?
From the media rendering, the new car hit the face of the latest Cadillac, the front face of the mesh grille has become more flat, shield-shaped design appears to be more similar to the Cadillac lineup, filled with blacking treatment of the dot-matrix-like decorative panels, the edge of the center mesh is also added to the thick strip surrounded by a stronger sense of sport.
（2025 Cadillac XT5）
Lighting is also one of the highlights, upgraded split headlamp cluster, flat daytime running lamps inside can be seen in the current model's double L-shaped design style, and connected through the black veneer across the center grille, the high and low beam clusters are embedded in the deflector grooves at both ends, which is the same as the design style of the current electrified cars.Meanwhile, the lower enclosure adopts a two-segment grille, and the front lip and center partition are decorated with a one-piece black panel, bringing a strong sense of power.
On the side of the body, the new car may adopt a two-tone body design, with a smooth through waistline high above the door handles, with hidden BC pillars and blacked-out roof, and upward window lines, creating a more aggressive stance.Wheelbars and side skirts are also trimmed with black elements, replaced with two-tone aluminum alloy wheels similar to the Mazda EZ-6, in addition to a floating rear-view mirror.
（Mazda EZ-6）
Body size, with reference to the current sale of Mazda CX-5 parameters, length, width and height were 4575x1845x1675mm, wheelbase 2700mm, the new generation of CX-5 length will increase 110mm, so that the original 4,575mm of the length of the car in one fell swoop to 4,685mm, compared to a higher positioning of the CX-60 of the 4,740mm is slightly shorter to increase the length of the vehicle is expected toThe increase in length is expected to ensure that the lithium-ion battery pack and electric motor of the hybrid system will have enough space to be placed, while the passenger space will depend on whether the wheelbase is improved.
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Japanese media speculated that the new generation of CX-5 rear will be introduced through the tail lamps, and the shape of the slim and recognizable, below the word MAZDA instead of the original logo, and the rear line is more sloping, emphasizing the sporty atmosphere, the roof is to adopt the floating design, all of which makes the CX-5 in the visual sense of a more sports car. In addition, the roof spoiler is also blackened, and the rear windshield is more square, bringing a more concise and atmospheric sense of quality.
Interior: may be equipped with large-sized screen
Interior information has not been exposed, the current model carries the classic round steering wheel and dashboard combination, the interior looks slightly old-fashioned, the new car or the interior will be a new design, the overall more towards electrification and intelligent transformation, the style or towards the already listed Mazda EZ-6 interior, simple center control with a large-size screen, briefly with some of the physical buttons.
（Mazda EZ-6 interior）
It's also possible that it's a continuation of the CX-60's interior, with a layered center console that incorporates a large screen while commonly used functions remain with physical buttons for ease of operation.
（Mazda CX-60 interior）
Engine: multiple combinations
Engine, the official only said that the new generation of Mazda CX-5 will provide a variety of power modes such as gasoline, diesel, light hybrid plug-in hybrid, etc. Currently on sale in the current version of the Mazda CX-5 provides 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, equipped with a 6AT transmission, the maximum power of 188 hp, respectively, peak torque of 252 Nm, respectively. In addition, the CX-60 launched in other markets has taken the lead in the plug-in hybrid system, consisting of a 2.5L engine and electric motor, with a combined power of 332 horsepower.
Summary
The new car is still worth looking forward to from the hypothetical image, the new car may be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2025, followed by the launch in 2026, I wonder if the new car can be tweaked to the current model's power and handling, etc., so do you think that the new generation of Mazda CX-5 is attractive?
Adrian is an Editor. Psychology graduate with over 4 years in the automotive industry, 3 in front of the camera. Occasionally seen at his family owned tyre shop. He will only buy cars that pass the big bottle test.
