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— Alex Inwood
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 will offer stronger value and prices around $6000 cheaper than a Toyota RAV4 when it hits showrooms this June, but it’s bad news if you’re waiting for a hybrid version – that won’t arrive until at least 2028.
Mazda has confirmed pricing and local specifications for the bigger and better equipped version of its best-selling SUV, with prices creeping up between $1000 and $3000 depending on the model grade.
The modest price rises coincide with a stronger value proposition that brings an increase in space, comfort and standard equipment across the range. Every model in the line-up is now all-wheel drive, for example, rather than cheaper variants being front-drive as before, and customers will also benefit from larger interior screens and more advanced safety systems.
The all-new interior of the 2026 Mazda CX-5.
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 model range kicks off with the G25 Pure for $39,990 before on-road costs. That’s $2750 more expensive that the outgoing G20 Maxx which previously opened the range, although the new model adds all-wheel drive, a larger 2.5-litre engine, bigger 12.9-inch centre touchscreen, front cross traffic braking, and ‘cruising and traffic support’ which combines adaptive cruise control and steering assistance.
“It’s approximately a $3000 saving over the outgoing G20 Maxx,” said Mazda Australia’s director of sales and marketing, Jarrod Gieschen. “Customers are gaining significant value over the outgoing model.”
The CX-5 range then progresses through the G25 Evolve for $42,990 (+$2030), Touring for $47,490 (+$1000) and GT SP which starts at $51,990 (+$1030). As before, the Akera trim level sits as the flagship of the range for $54,990 (+$1840).
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Mazda expects the Evolve to be the most popular variant, followed by the Pure and Touring. Seven exterior colours are available as standard: Rhodium White, Aero Grey, Soul Red, Navy Blue Mica, Polymetal Grey, Machine Grey and Jet Black.
Size wise, the new-gen CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider and 30mm taller than the model it replaces. Boot size has also grown by 28 litres.
| Model | Price | Equipment gains |
| Pure | $39,990 (+$2750) | All-wheel drive, 2.5L engine, larger screen, more active safety |
| Evolve | $42,990 (+$2030) | All-wheel drive |
| Touring | $47,490 (+$1000) | Bigger screens, additional safety, heated seats/steering wheel |
| GT SP | $51,990 (+$1030) | Electric tailgate, 360-degree surround-view monitor |
| Akera | $54,990 (+$1840) | Bigger screens, panoramic sunroof, roof rails |
