2025 Mazda CX-5
Despite plentiful newer compact crossover SUV rivals, Mazda's best-selling CX-5 continues to shine as one of the most attractive choices for buyers looking for an affordable, stylish, and versatile SUV that offers an enjoyable driving experience.
Read on as we look at what is in store for buyers of the 2025 Mazda CX-5.
What's New for 2025?
Continuing the same as for the 2024 model year, the CX-5 does see the return of a base S trim, offering shoppers a more affordable entry point into the lineup. The non-turbo Premium trim has been discontinued.
A total of eight trim levels are available for the 2025 model year.
Exterior Design
The 2025 CX-5s continue to wear the sleek and elegant Mazda Kodo design, with curved and reflective body panels, complete with the restyled bumpers and tailgate applied in the 2022 refresh.
Slim horizontal headlights flank the very much Mazda-esque front grille finished with a low silver trim surround. Sporty touches, such as the larger dual exhaust outlets with a bright finish and body-colored rear roof spoiler, are seen.
Plentiful standard exterior features include:
- LED headlights
- Auto on/off headlights
- High Beam Control
- Daytime running lights
- Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Intermittent rear wiper/washer
- Body-colored power side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Roof-mounted "shark fin" antenna
- Rear privacy glass
- AWD badge
The 2025 CX-5 trim lineup features alloy wheels in 17-inch to 19-inch sizes, and eight exterior colors are available across the trims.
Interior Design
The Mazda CX-5's high-quality cabin is an undeniable part of the model's sales success, and buyers of the 2025 model will appreciate the high-quality materials and Japanese craftsmanship evident in the fit and finish of the CX-5 interior.
Unlike many of its compact SUV rivals, the Mazda CX-5 is focused on enjoying the drive much like the Mazda CX-30. The driver is given pride of place with a dashboard that is driver-centric, with all controls within easy reach. A speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge feature in the gauge cluster, which has a black background with white lettering and a silver surround.
Standard fitment is the ambient temperature & clock display plus a 4.6-inch Multi-Information Display with a trip computer.
Key standard across-the-range interior features are abundant and include luxury and comfort equipment such as:
- 6-way manual driver's and front passenger's seat
- Air Conditioning with pollen filter
- Rear air conditioning vents
- Leather-wrapped gear selector and steering wheel
- Speed-sensitive power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
- Power windows featuring one-touch down/up
- Dual-covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Map lights
- Dome light and cargo light
Travel storage needs have not been overlooked and the CX-5 offers several small storage areas dotted around the cabin to accommodate passengers daily travel necessities. A center console is fitted that features a deep tray at the front plus a useful covered storage bin to keep things tidy on longer trips.
Further storage appointments include:
- Glove compartment
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Driver's and front passenger's seat back pockets
- Front and rear door bottle holders/storage
- Rear seat center armrest with cup holders
Passenger and Cargo Space
The CX-5 accommodates up to five passengers in the two rows of seats and offers 103.6 cubic feet of passenger space, making for easy and relaxed daily work commuting and family weekend travel.
The CX-5's cargo area offers up to 29.1 cubic feet of trunk space expanding to 59.3 cubic feet of total load space once the 60/40-split rear seats have been folded down. Cargo loading is made easy thanks to a completely flat cargo floor.
Powertrain
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 makes use of a naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G,four-cylinder 2.5-liter, double overhead cam gasoline engine that pushes out 187-horsepower@ 6,000 rpm with 185 pound-feet of torque @ 4,000 rpm.
Upper trims are fitted with a more powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder producing a sporty 256 horsepower and torque of 320 pound feet.
All trims are fitted with a six-speed, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission with Mazda's i-Activ AWD drivetrain that features a center limited-slip differential.
Performance
Trims fitted with the base engine offer spirited performance, with the benchmark 0 to 60 MPH acceleration test completed in a respectable 8.4 seconds.
The turbocharged trims will dispatch this acceleration test in just 6.2 seconds.
MPG and Driving Range
The base 2.5-liter engine will offer owners EPA-estimated fuel economy values of 26 mpg /31 mpg city and highway driving, respectively while drivers of the turbocharged trims will pay a small price at the pumps for the added oomph with EPA estimates of 22 mpg / 27 mpg for city/ highway driving.
Mazda CX-5 Technology Features
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 features some impressive technology such as Mazda's G-Vectoring Control Plus system that is engineered to respond to driver steering inputs by making subtle engine torque and braking adjustments. Working in tandem with the drive modes and standard all-wheel drive the system enhances handling stability offering up a smoother drive on paved roads, when towing or when tackling some off the beaten track roads.
Buyers of upper trims will appreciate the available Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) technology that optimizes traction and driving responsiveness using different drive modes, allowing full control in varying road surfaces and driving scenarios.
An available Mazda towing mode, compatible only with genuine Mazda accessories' trailer hitch and harness, compensates for any additional towed weight to assist the driver in more intuitive handling while towing. The turbocharged CX-5 trims offer generous low-end torque for towing of up to 3,500 pounds.
Depending on the trim chosen, buyers of the 2025 Mazda CX-5 receive Mazda Connected Services complimentary for the first three years of ownership that allows drivers 24/7 access to vital resources like Roadside Assistance and automatic 911 dialing in the event of an emergency.
The MyMazda App loaded on a suitable mobile device will allow owners to check their Mazda's health status report, access convenient remote engine start, plus more.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The CX-5's Infotainment features consist of a standard 10.25-inch full-color display with the Mazda Connect infotainment system accessed via a center console-mounted Multi-Function Commander control with a rotary controller and volume knob. Infotainment system voice command, Radio Broadcast Data System program information, HD Radio, SMS text message audio delivery, and reply are all featured as standard.
The base trim is fitted with a 4-speaker audio system with automatic level control and convenient steering- wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls is seen on all trim levels.
Connectivity is possible with Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability as standard across the range, plus AppleCarPlay and Android Auto integration and dual front USB Type C audio inputs with additional USB ports on upper trims.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Your safety is assured as the Mazda CX-5 has been awarded a 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-star overall safety rating.
A comprehensive list of standard safety features includes the i-Activsense safety package that comprises advanced driving aids inclusive, blind-spot warnings, lane departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, advanced smart city brake support with day and night-time pedestrian detection and available Traffic Jam Assist, and more.
2025 Mazda CX-5 Trims
2.5 S
The base S Select at $28,570 MSRP offers all of the above mentioned features and equipment along with Black cloth seating.
2.5 S Select
The CX-5 2.5 S Select at $29,900 MSRP adds to the features of the base S trim further features inclusive:
- Power windows featuring one-touch down/up
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Rear air conditioning vents
- Black Leatherette-trimmed seats
- Heated front seats with 3-level adjustment
- 6-speaker audio system with automatic level control
- Dual rear USB Type-A charging ports
2.5 S Preferred
At $31,250 MSRP, the 2.5 S Preferred adds the following appointments:
- Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade
- Leather-trimmed seats
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and 2-position memory
2.5 S Carbon Edition
Starting at $32,600, the Carbon Edition offers exclusive Polymetal Gray Metallic paint along with a red and black leather interior with red stitching on the gear selector and steering wheel.
A premium Bose® 10-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot® is fitted.
2.5 S Premium Plus
Starting at $35,200, the CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus adds to an already impressive list of features: a full-color heads-up-display (HUD), 7 inch LCD Meter Display, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, power-folding wing mirrors, plus a windshield wiper de-icer.
2.5 Carbon Turbo
At $37,000 MSRP, the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine is seen in the Carbon Turbo. Interior upgrades include terracotta leather seats and a stylish black headliner.
Bespoke 19-inch black metallic alloy wheels are fitted.
2.5 Turbo Premium
Starting at $37,800 MSRP, the Turbo Premium receives all the features of the 2.5 S Premium and adds contrasting red interior stitching, an active driving display, traffic jam assist, and, on the outside, a gloss black front grille.
2.5 Turbo Signature
Range-topping Turbo Signature trim at $39,650 MSRP features Nappa leather seats, genuine woodgrain interior trim, ambient foot illumination, and LED interior lighting.
Driver convenience includes standard navigation, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 360-degree monitor, and fitted parking sensors.
Silver 19-inch alloy wheels, along with a gunmetal front grille, complete the look on the exterior.
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