Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristin Shaw is an automotive journalist based in Texas. Mazda’s best selling vehicle in the U.S. is the five-seat CX-5, a modest ...

Now in its third generation, the Mazda CX-5 is sharper and more practical than ever, but to my surprise, not all changes have ...

The Mazda CX-5 has been a stunning success as the crossover has generated over 4.5 million sales since its launch in 2012. That includes over 1.6 million units in the United States, where it’s the ...

Not a fan of CVTs paired with anemic base engines? Then drive directly to your nearest Mazda dealer and take a test drive in ...

When Mazda introduced the CX-50 for the 2023 model year, many observers expected it to replace the CX-5. The former compact SUV is similar in size and price, and its name aligns with Mazda’s larger ...

Many assumed that the advent of the sportier CX-50 would mean the end of the more sedate CX-5 crossover from Mazda. Instead, Mazda is bringing an all-new model of the CX-5 for 2026, making it bigger ...

Mazda revealed the third-generation 2026 CX-5 to the world today, and it looks... different, from its predecessor, to be sure. Mazda has long been in contention for the best automaker out there when ...

Larger, a bit bolder, and slightly more technologically-advanced, plus – unfortunately - button-less, the all-new, third-generation Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV, which was revealed in European, ...

Mazda’s 2026 CX-5 undergoes a major interior update, replacing its rotary dial and most physical buttons with a 15.6-inch touchscreen. The change brings modern features like Google Built-In and ...