{"id":315255,"date":"2026-03-06T02:53:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/315255\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T02:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:53:22","slug":"new-mazda-cx-5-model-lineup-for-nz-full-specifications-of-3rd-gen-2026-model-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/315255\/","title":{"rendered":"New Mazda CX-5 model lineup for NZ: full specifications of 3rd-gen 2026 model revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Touring as entry point to the range.
\nTop-selling GSX makes way for SP version.
\nSingle engine, AWD standard across the range.<\/p>\n

It will be farewell to GLX and\u00a0GSX<\/a>, but welcome back to SP when the new 3rd-generation Mazda CX-5<\/a> arrives in New Zealand in spring this year.<\/p>\n

\"Mazda
\nMore focus on digital technology for the 3rd-gen model.<\/p>\n

Mazda NZ is still yet to reveal pricing, but it has now confirmed the four-tier specification lineup for the new model.<\/p>\n

The entry GLX and mid-range GSX are no more, with a Touring model now the entry point for the CX-5. “Touring” was also used for the CX-60 PHEV<\/a> at launch in 2023<\/a>, although it’s since been phased out.<\/p>\n


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The new CX-5 range then moves into an SP variant; formerly a sporty turbocharged version in the 2nd-generation range, but now the badge is back as the replacement for the GSX.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\nPowertrains consolidated to single 2.5-litre\/AWD for the new model.<\/p>\n

The Homura specification\u00a0makes its way into the CX-5 for the first time, while Takami continues as the top model in the range.<\/p>\n

While the Touring name will be unique to the new CX-5, SP, Homura and Takami align it with other models in the Mazda NZ lineup.<\/p>\n

New Mazda CX-5 specification for NZ<\/p>\n

The Touring is fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and privacy glass. Inside, an eight-speaker stereo system is paired to a 12.9-inch touchscreen display Mazda Connect infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s wireless mobile phone charging, dual-zone climate control and cloth-covered seats with heating for front occupants.<\/p>\n

The SP\u2019s exterior additions include 19in alloy wheels in a black and machined finish, gloss black roof rails and power tailgate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The SP driver\u2019s seat includes electric adjustment, and all seats are covered in a leatherette trim. The Active Driving Display (head up) projects key information onto the windscreen. A heated steering wheel and heated windscreen are also fitted.<\/p>\n


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CX-5 is denoted by the use of black gloss contrasting elements on the exterior. Its 19-inch wheels are in a black metallic finish, along with the bumper trims and wheelarch mouldings. For the first time in a CX-5, a large panoramic sunroof is fitted.<\/p>\n

The CX-5 Homura features leather upholstery, the passenger seat is electrically adjustable, and the outer rear seats are heated. Audio is upgraded to a 12-speaker Bose system.<\/p>\n

Homura includes a 360-degree camera system with “See-Through View”. For the first time, themonitor continues to provide full vision even when the exterior mirrors are in a folded position, also providing a view of the road surface beneath the vehicle with a semi-transparent outline over the top.<\/p>\n

Headlining the CX-5 range is the Takami. The standard 12.9in touch display is swapped for a larger 15.6in screen, and paddle shifters are provided for the transmission. The power tailgate gains a hands-free function.<\/p>\n

The Takami has leather seating in a Sport Tan colour, with the front seats gaining a ventilation function. Driver Personalisation System, first seen on the CX-90, assists in automatically adjusting mirrors and seating position.<\/p>\n

2026 Mazda CX-5 engine and power<\/p>\n

Mazda currently offers three engines in the CX-5: a 2.0-litre (GLX FWD only), 2.5-litre naturally aspirated (GSX and Limited) and the same with turbo (Takami). The new 3rd-generation model moves to a single powertrain across the range.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All models will be powered by the SkyActiv-G 2.5 four-cylinder engine, with 132kW\/242Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD). Familiar ingredients, but Mazda says the powertrain delivers improved fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions compared to its predecessor, with a “string of updates engineered to provide an even more intuitive interaction between driver inputs and vehicle response”.<\/p>\n

Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) allows the driver to choose between Normal, Sport and Off-Road drive modes, which can adjust the performance of the transmission and AWD system.<\/p>\n

Mazda is currently developing a new “Z-Hybrid” (full hybrid\/HEV) powertrain for CX-5 based around a new 2.0-litre engine, but that won’t be launched until later next year, with a likely 2028 release for NZ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New Touring as entry point to the range. Top-selling GSX makes way for SP version. Single engine, AWD…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":315256,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[138,147972,2027,61546,6191,111,43,139,69,17620],"class_list":["post-315255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-cx-5","tag-ice","tag-mazda","tag-medium-suv","tag-new-zealand","tag-news","tag-newzealand","tag-nz","tag-suv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=315255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/315255\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/315256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=315255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=315255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=315255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}