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2025 Mazda CX-5
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In the ever-growing US compact crossover SUV market segment, Mazda's best-selling CX-5 model stands out as a top buy with its elegantly crafted and stylish design and affordable price tag.
Our article looks at the latest 2025 edition of the versatile Mazda CX-5 and all that's lined up for prospective owners.
What's New for 2025?
As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Mazda has seen fit to leave well alone, with the 2025 Mazda CX-5 seeing no changes from the 2024 model year aside from some trim lineup shuffling.
The base S trim level makes a comeback for 2025 to allow shoppers on a tighter budget to also enjoy the CX-5 ownership experience, and the previous non-turbo Premium trim has now been discontinued.
For 2025, there is a lineup of eight trim levels to pick from.
Premier Exterior
The CX-5 wears a sleek and elegant Mazda KODO-designed body, with its curved and reflective body panels, which were last revised with new bumpers and tailgates in the 2022 refresh.
Slim horizontal LED headlights with auto on/off function and high beam control dominate the front fascia, and a familiar Mazda family front grille is finished with a silver trim surround.
Sporty touches abound, like large dual exhaust outlets with a bright finish and a body-colored rear roof spoiler.
Further key exterior features include:
- 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
Alloy wheels in 17-inch to 19-inch sizes are fitted across the 2025 CX-5 trim lineup, and shoppers have eight exterior colors available across different trims.
2025 Mazda CX-5 Dimensions
The CX-5 measures 180.1 inches long and rides on a wheelbase of 106.2 inches. With its outer mirrors folded in, the CX-5 is 72.6 inches wide and 83.3 inches with the mirrors out.
The CX-5 stands up to 65.6 inches tall without roof rails, and useful ground clearance of up to 7.9 inches means that drivers need not fear any mild off-road trails.
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2025 Mazda CX-5 Interior
The Mazda CX-5's high-quality cabin offers high-quality materials with plentiful Japanese craftsmanship, which is evident in both the fit and finish of the 2025 Mazda CX-5's interior.
Mazda engineers understand the importance of driver involvement and, ultimately, the enjoyment of driving. To this end, the CX-5 is a driver's car starting with a dashboard that is driver-centric, allowing drivers to easily reach and operate all controls. The speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge feature traditional, easy-to-read black backgrounds with white lettering and silver surrounds.
Ambient temperature readout, a clock display, and a 4.6-inch Multi-Information Display with a trip computer are found in all trim levels.
Luxury and comfort equipment across the trims include:
- 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
Mazda CX-5 Performance
Lower trim levels of CX-5 are powered by a naturally aspirated SKYACTIV-G, four-cylinder 2.5-liter, double overhead cam gasoline engine making 187-horsepower @ 6,000 rpm with 185 pound-feet of torque @ 4,000 rpm.
Pricier trims make use of the more powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder that pushes out a more sporty 256 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.
All trim levels are fitted with a six-speed shiftable automatic transmission with Mazda's i-ACTIV AWD drivetrain and center limited-slip differential.
Technology Features
Buyers of the 2025 Mazda CX-5 will appreciate the latest technology in their vehicles, including the G-Vectoring Control Plus system, which responds to driver steering inputs by making subtle engine torque and braking adjustments.
The system works in tandem with the standard drive modes to enhance handling stability, making for a smoother drive on paved roads, when towing a trailer, and when tackling country back roads.
Upper CX-5 trims offer Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) technology that optimizes traction and driving responsiveness using the different drive modes, allowing the driver to remain in total control in varying road surfaces and driving scenarios.
A handy Mazda towing mode is available that is compatible only with genuine Mazda accessories' trailer hitch and harness, compensating for the extra towed weight and assisting drivers in experiencing more intuitive handling when towing.
Trim-dependent new owners will receive Mazda Connected Services complimentary for the first three years, giving 24/7 access to vital resources like Roadside Assistance and automatic 911 dialing in the unfortunate event of an emergency.
Owners can check their Mazda's health status report, access convenient remote engine start, and more on the MyMazda App when loaded on a suitable mobile device.
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Safety Features in the 2025 Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 was awarded a 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-star overall safety rating.
The generous list of safety features includes Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE safety package, offering advanced driving aids such as:
- Blind-spot warnings
- Lane departure mitigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Forward collision warning
- Advanced smart city brake support allied with day and night-time pedestrian detection
Plus, there is an available Traffic Jam Assist and plenty of other features.
Fuel Economy and MPG
Owners of those CX-5 trims with a base 2.5-liter engine can expect EPA-estimated mpg ratings of 26 mpg /31 mpg for city and highway driving.
Owners opting for any of the powerful turbocharged trims will be looking at EPA fuel economy estimates of 22 / 27 mpg for city/highway driving.
2025 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels and Pricing
The thoughtfully curated trim lineup of eight trim levels and two engine options ensures that there is a CX-5 that meets most shoppers' needs and budgets.
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S
The base S Select, available in four exterior paint colors, starts at $28,570 MSRP, and buyers will get all of the above-mentioned standard features, and their brand new CX-5 will be trimmed with Black cloth seating.
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select
The 2025 CX-5 2.5 S Select, starting at $29,900 MSRP, adds further features to those of the base S trim, such as:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Rear air conditioning vents
- Power windows featuring one-touch down/up
- 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
The 2.5 S Select can be ordered in a choice of six exterior colors.
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred
At a starting MSRP of $31,250, the extra spend needed to own the 2.5 S Preferred gets buyers the below additional luxury and comfort features:
- Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade
- Leather-trimmed seating
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and 2-position memory
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition
Those prospective owners looking for an exclusive look will do well to consider the 2.5 S Carbon Edition starting at $32,600. The Carbon Edition is finished in exclusive Polymetal Gray Metallic exterior paint, plus the interior gets a red and black leather interior treatment as well as exclusive red stitching on the gear selector and steering wheel.
The standard audio experience is enhanced with the fitment of a premium Bose® 10-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®.
The Carbon Edition rolls on 19 x 7-inch aluminum alloy rims with a Black Metallic finish.
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus
The top of the no turbo-engined trim levels, the CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus starts at $35,200 MSRP and adds to an already impressive list of features of the lower trims with features such as:
- Full-color heads-up-display (HUD)
- Seven-inch LCD Meter Display
- Heated steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Power-folding wing mirrors
- Windshield wiper de-icer
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Carbon Turbo
Fitted with the turbocharged engine, the Carbon Turbo, at a starting $37,000 MSRP, offers interior upgrades that include terracotta leather seats and a stylish black headliner.
Bespoke 19-inch black metallic alloy wheels distinguish the Carbon Turbo from other trims.
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Premium
Starting at $37,800 MSRP, buyers opting for the Turbo Premium receive all the features of the 2.5 S Premium Plus:
- Contrasting red interior stitching
- Active driving display
- Traffic jam assist and other i-ACTIVSENSE technology
- Gloss black front grille
- 19 x 7-inch aluminum alloy wheels with a Black finish
2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature
The top trim at a starting ticket price of $39,650 MSRP offers luxury Nappa leather seats along with genuine woodgrain interior trim, ambient foot illumination, and LED interior lighting, befitting its range-topping status.
Further driver convenience items are standard navigation, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 360-degree monitor, and parking sensors.
The Turbo Signature rides on silver-finished 19 x 7-inch alloy wheels, and the exclusive gunmetal finish front grille completes the exterior upgrades.
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