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2026 CX-5

Mazda's best-selling SUV in Canada, all-new for 2026 with more room, a new touchscreen cabin, standard all-wheel drive and Canadian pricing from $36,300 MSRP, according to Mazda Canada. A research reference built around the questions compact SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The 2026 CX-5 is the third generation of Mazda's compact SUV and its best-selling vehicle in Canada. It is 114 mm (4.5 in) longer than the outgoing model, with almost all of the gain in the wheelbase, which opens up rear legroom and cargo space. Every Canadian CX-5 uses a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque, a six-speed automatic and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive. The lineup runs from the GX at $36,300 to the GT with the Premium Package at $46,700. Space figures come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes and are converted from inches and cubic feet; prices and equipment are from Mazda Canada.

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Their review of the all-new 2026 CX-5.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, April 25, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian CX-5 lineup.

Starting MSRP as published by Mazda Canada. Freight and PDE ($2,195), fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2026 Mazda CX-5 trim comparison

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QuestionGXAWD$36,300GSAWD$39,200GTAWD, roof package availableFrom $42,200GT Premium PackageAWD, includes panoramic roof$46,700
PriceTrims and MSRPMazda Canada pricing, matching MotorMouth review notes.GX $36,300GS $39,200GT $42,200
GT Panoramic Roof Package $44,200		GT Premium Package $46,700
PowertrainEngine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder, six-speed automatic
Output187 hp, 186 lb-ft
Drivei-Activ all-wheel drive, standard; Normal, Sport and Off-Road drive modes
Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada.9.9 L/100 km (24 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) combined
TechnologyCentre screen12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in15.6-inch touchscreen
Phone and audioWired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8 speakersWireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 8 speakersWireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 12-speaker Bose audio
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Speed Limit Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Vehicle Exit Warning, front and rear parking sensorsAdds 360-degree View Monitor, Cruise and Traffic Support with Lane Change Support, Driver Monitoring
ComfortSeats and cabinCloth, heated front seats, 8-way manual driver's seat, dual-zone climateLeatherette and cloth, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, heated steering wheel, power liftgateBlack leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats
WheelsGX: MotorMouth review notes. Others: Mazda Canada.17-inch19-inch alloy19-inch black metallic alloy
PracticalityLegroomMotorMouth review notes.Front 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 1,013 mm (39.9 in)
Cargo spaceMotorMouth review notes.954 L (33.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,883 L (66.5 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance and spareMotorMouth review notes.Up to 208 mm (8.2 in), temporary spare tire
TowingZack and Andrea Spencer, MotorMouth, October 2026.Up to 1,500 lb (680 kg)
WarrantyMazda Canada.3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km
GX $36,300
Trims and MSRPGX $36,300
Engine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder, six-speed automatic
Output187 hp, 186 lb-ft
Drivei-Activ all-wheel drive, standard; Normal, Sport and Off-Road drive modes
Fuel consumption9.9 L/100 km (24 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) combined
Centre screen12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in
Phone and audioWired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8 speakers
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Speed Limit Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Vehicle Exit Warning, front and rear parking sensors
Seats and cabinCloth, heated front seats, 8-way manual driver's seat, dual-zone climate
Wheels17-inch
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 1,013 mm (39.9 in)
Cargo space954 L (33.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,883 L (66.5 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance and spareUp to 208 mm (8.2 in), temporary spare tire
TowingUp to 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Warranty3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km
GS $39,200
Trims and MSRPGS $39,200
Engine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder, six-speed automatic
Output187 hp, 186 lb-ft
Drivei-Activ all-wheel drive, standard; Normal, Sport and Off-Road drive modes
Fuel consumption9.9 L/100 km (24 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) combined
Centre screen12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in
Phone and audioWireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 8 speakers
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Speed Limit Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Vehicle Exit Warning, front and rear parking sensors
Seats and cabinLeatherette and cloth, 10-way power driver's seat with memory, heated steering wheel, power liftgate
Wheels19-inch alloy
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 1,013 mm (39.9 in)
Cargo space954 L (33.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,883 L (66.5 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance and spareUp to 208 mm (8.2 in), temporary spare tire
TowingUp to 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Warranty3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km
GT From $42,200
Trims and MSRPGT $42,200
GT Panoramic Roof Package $44,200
Engine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder, six-speed automatic
Output187 hp, 186 lb-ft
Drivei-Activ all-wheel drive, standard; Normal, Sport and Off-Road drive modes
Fuel consumption9.9 L/100 km (24 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) combined
Centre screen12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in
Phone and audioWireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 12-speaker Bose audio
Driver assistanceRadar cruise control with Speed Limit Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Vehicle Exit Warning, front and rear parking sensors
Seats and cabinBlack leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats
Wheels19-inch black metallic alloy
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 1,013 mm (39.9 in)
Cargo space954 L (33.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,883 L (66.5 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance and spareUp to 208 mm (8.2 in), temporary spare tire
TowingUp to 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Warranty3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km
GT Premium Package $46,700
Trims and MSRPGT Premium Package $46,700
Engine2.5L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder, six-speed automatic
Output187 hp, 186 lb-ft
Drivei-Activ all-wheel drive, standard; Normal, Sport and Off-Road drive modes
Fuel consumption9.9 L/100 km (24 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway, 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) combined
Centre screen15.6-inch touchscreen
Phone and audioWireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, 12-speaker Bose audio
Driver assistanceAdds 360-degree View Monitor, Cruise and Traffic Support with Lane Change Support, Driver Monitoring
Seats and cabinBlack leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats
Wheels19-inch black metallic alloy
LegroomFront 1,059 mm (41.7 in), second row 1,013 mm (39.9 in)
Cargo space954 L (33.7 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,883 L (66.5 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance and spareUp to 208 mm (8.2 in), temporary spare tire
TowingUp to 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Warranty3 years, unlimited km; powertrain 5 years, unlimited km

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions CX-5 shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 5,527 CX-5 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

How much bigger is the new CX-5?

Space, cargo and rear seats come up in 232 comments. Mazda Canada says the 2026 CX-5 is 114 mm (4.5 in) longer, with almost all of it in the wheelbase, plus wider rear door openings and a lower load floor. MotorMouth's review notes list 1,013 mm (39.9 in) of second-row legroom and 954 L (33.7 cu ft) of cargo space behind the second row, 1,883 L (66.5 cu ft) overall.

Take this to your test drive

Bring car seats and your usual cargo, and sit behind your own driving position to check the rear legroom.

02

How do the new screen and controls work?

Interior and tech come up in 1,503 comments, more than any other theme. A 12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in is standard, and the GT Premium Package brings a 15.6-inch screen, Mazda's largest yet. MotorMouth's review notes explain that most functions now run through the screen, with a tab along the bottom for climate, heated seats and the heated steering wheel, volume on the screen or the steering wheel, and voice commands through Google built-in, which comes with a one-year trial.

Take this to your test drive

Set the temperature, seat heat and defrost while parked and again on the move, and try the voice commands before you decide.

03

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 653 comments. Mazda Canada lists the 2026 CX-5 at $36,300 for the GX, $39,200 for the GS and $42,200 for the GT, with the GT Panoramic Roof Package at $44,200 and the GT Premium Package at $46,700. Freight and PDE add $2,195.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and list the features you want to see whether the GS covers them or you need a GT.

04

Is a hybrid coming?

Hybrid and electric power come up in 626 comments. The 2026 CX-5 launches with the 2.5-litre gas engine only. MotorMouth's review notes say a hybrid is coming for 2027, Mazda's own system built around the new Skyactiv-Z engine. One viewer welcomed the plan: "Very happy that cx5 is hybrid not PHEV. Very important model for Mazda."

Take this to your test drive

If you are deciding between buying now and waiting, ask the dealer what timing and pricing Mazda Canada has confirmed for the hybrid.

05

Is the engine enough, and what does it use?

Engine and power come up in 955 comments and fuel economy in 170. The 2.5-litre four makes 187 hp and 186 lb-ft through a six-speed automatic, and Mazda says it has been recalibrated for sharper response and a quieter cruise. Natural Resources Canada rates it at 9.9 L/100 km (24 mpg US) city, 7.9 L/100 km (30 mpg US) highway and 9.0 L/100 km (26 mpg US) combined.

Take this to your test drive

Take it up a highway on-ramp with passengers on board, and try Sport mode to feel the difference in response.

06

Is it ready for a Canadian winter?

Winter driving and all-wheel drive come up in 107 comments. Every Canadian CX-5 has i-Activ all-wheel drive and heated front seats, which MotorMouth's review notes point out are standard in Canada. The GS adds a heated steering wheel and front wiper de-icer, the GT adds heated rear outboard seats, and ground clearance is up to 208 mm (8.2 in), with an Off-Road drive mode and a temporary spare tire.

Take this to your test drive

Budget for a set of winter tires, and ask which trim adds the heated steering wheel and rear seats you want.

07

Does the design stand out?

Styling comes up in 1,115 comments. The new CX-5 takes on a more chiseled look with a wider stance and angular lighting, close in feel to the CX-70 and CX-90, and the MAZDA lettering across the liftgate replaces the badge. Soul Red Crystal and a new Navy Blue Mica are among the colours. One longtime owner wrote: "Thanks for the video. The CX-5 looks great."

Take this to your test drive

See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the GS 19-inch wheels with the black metallic wheels and signature lighting on the GT.

08

Which trim should I choose?

The GS adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a 10-way power driver's seat with memory, a power liftgate and a head-up display. The GT adds leather, ventilated front seats, 12-speaker Bose audio and adaptive LED lighting, and the Premium Package brings the 15.6-inch screen, a 360-degree camera, a hands-free liftgate and Cruise and Traffic Support. A current owner looking at the new model wrote: "My current CX-5 lease is up in 2026, so I am excited by this new model. I really like what they have done with it, and I love that the seats seem more comfortable."

Take this to your test drive

Sit in a GS and a GT back to back to compare the seats and upholstery, and decide whether you need the Premium Package features.

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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. MotorMouth review notes, 2026 CX-5 (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Legroom, cargo space, ground clearance, spare tire, GX wheel size, how the touchscreen controls work, Google built-in trial, heated front seats standard in Canada, hybrid timing for 2027, towing capacity (confirmed by Zack and Andrea Spencer of MotorMouth, October 2026).
  2. Mazda Canada, 2026 CX-5 pricing and packaging, January 13, 2026 Canadian trims, packages and MSRP, freight and PDE, engine and output, AWD and drive modes, standard and trim equipment, screens, wheels, colours, added length.
  3. Mazda Canada, 2026 CX-5 comfort and versatility, December 16, 2025 Wider rear door openings and lower load floor.
  4. Natural Resources Canada, 2026 Fuel Consumption Ratings City, highway and combined fuel consumption for the 2026 CX-5.
  5. Mazda Canada, unlimited mileage warranty, July 21, 2026 New vehicle and powertrain warranty terms.
  6. MotorMouth audience research 5,527 CX-5 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current CX-5 and lightly cleaned for readability.

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