Compare 2026 Mazda CX-5 Trims and Features Available in Portsmouth, NH
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is a sleek, sporty SUV available right here at Seacoast Mazda in Portsmouth, NH. If you have been looking into this particular model and want to explore it in better detail, we'll be here to walk you through its five main trims: S, S Select, S Preferred, S Premium, and S Premium Plus, and share highlights to expect at a model-by-model level. Stay tuned, and let's dive into this CX-5 trim breakdown below!
How Many Trims Does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 Come In?
There are five total trim levels to choose from with the 2026 Mazda CX-5. Our dealership here in Portsmouth, NH, is happy to explore these with you, plus break down what each specific trim will offer this model year. Your CX-5 trims are as follows:
- 2.5 S (Base)
- 2.5 S Select
- 2.5 S Preferred
- 2.5 S Premium
- 2.5 S Premium Plus (Top Trim)
Your base trim CX-5 will offer the fewest features, while the 2.5 S Preferred sits as the middle-ground option. The top trim, the 2.5 S Premium Plus, will offer the most bells and whistles inside and out. Even at a base trim, this SUV is upscale and ready for whatever adventure you plan to take it on.
Trim-by-Trim Breakdown of the 2026 Mazda CX-5
Now that we have introduced you to the five-trim CX-5 family, our team at Seacoast Mazda in Portsmouth, NH, wants to detail each model.
2.5 S
This is your starting trim for the 2026 Mazda CX-5, featuring things like a SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine and standard all-wheel-drive.
Other notable features:
- Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (MI-DRIVE)
- 24 / 30 City/Highway MPG (AWD, automatic transmission)
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- LED Daytime Running Lights with High Beam Control
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Remote Keyless Entry System with Push Button Start
- 40/20/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Cloth-trimmed seating materials
- 12.9-inch touchscreen center display
- 17 x 7-inch aluminum alloy with Gray Metallic finish wheels
- 66.5 cubic feet of EPA estimated cargo volume
2.5 S Select
The next trim you can choose from for the 2026 Mazda CX-5 here in Portsmouth, NH, is the 2.5 S Select. This features much of what the base trim offers, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated side mirrors, and rear privacy glass.
Features to note:
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 6-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar support
- Leatherette-trimmed seats with microsuede inserts
- Black power side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Automatic power folding side mirrors
- Heated side mirrors
- Rear privacy glass
2.5 S Preferred
The next trim level of the 2026 Mazda CX-5 is the 2.5 S Preferred, which builds on the 2.5 S Select, and works as the middle trim for the series. Much like the other SUVs in the lineup, this shares the base engine and AWD of the models mentioned above, but offers upgrades like a rear power liftgate and aluminum roof rails.
Features to note:
- 19 x 7-inch aluminum alloy Machine Cut w/ Black Metallic wheels
- 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with 2-position memory
- Heated front seats with 3-level adjustment
- Windshield-projected Active Driving Display
- Leatherette-trimmed seats with microsuede inserts
- Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Aluminum roof rails in Black finish
- Windshield wiper de-icer
2.5 S Premium
The fourth trim level of the 2026 Mazda CX-5 you can choose from is the 2.5 S Premium. With this trim, you enter the luxury side of the series, with enhanced comfort and design elements across the board. Upgrades with the S Premium include LED combination taillights with signature lighting and Gloss Black exterior detailing.
Highlights:
- LED headlights with signature lighting
- LED combination taillights with signature lighting
- Front grille with Gloss Black finish
- Gloss Black lower front and rear bumper
- Gloss Black side and wheel arch molding
- Power sliding-glass panoramic moonroof with tilt
- Roof-mounted "shark fin" antenna
- Heated rear seats with 3-level adjustment
- Ventilated front seats with 3-level adjustment
- Bose® 12-speaker surround sound system
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-trimmed seats
2.5 S Premium Plus
Lastly, we have the top trim of the 2026 CX-5 family, the 2.5 S Premium Plus. If you are looking for a luxury-feeling SUV in Portsmouth, NH, and want to choose the highest available model for this five-seater, our team is more than happy to get you in for a test drive. Notable upgrades for this trim-topping model include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, a 15.6-inch center touchscreen, and a Mazda Driver Personalization System.
Highlighted features:
- Adaptive Front-lighting System
- Hands-free Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height
- Mazda Driver Personalization System
- 15.6-inch touchscreen center display
Overall, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 offers something for everybody, from base trim features to the trim-topping S Premium Plus. Most drivers fall somewhere in the middle of the series, but our team in Portsmouth, NH, is ready to help drivers of all budgets here at Seacoast Mazda.
What Makes the 2026 Mazda CX-5 Special?
What makes the 2026 Mazda CX-5 special is that, in its third generation, it receives a full refresh. This includes its interior and exterior design, following the Japanese "Kodo" palette and aesthetic. You experience luxury even at a base trim, which is why Mazda feels nicer than competitors in the segment.
You also have larger screen sizes across the board and better technology integration in the 2026 CX-5, making this an essential road-trip must-have.
Shop the All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 at Seacoast Mazda
If you want to get into the 2026 Mazda CX-5 and live in or near Portsmouth, NH, our team at Seacoast Mazda is all eyes and ears. We have plenty of local inventory to shop from, and with test-drive availability throughout the week, you don't have to wait to experience the magic that is Mazda design. Let's connect now, and get you on the road better than ever!
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