The CX-5 is Mazda’s bestselling vehicle — historically, by a huge margin; in 2023, it outsold the brand’s next three bestsellers combined. For the 2025 model year, the CX-5 may gain a bit of mojo thanks to the resurrection of the entry-level 2.5 S trim, which brings the compact SUV’s starting price below $30,000.
Carryover Everything
With the exception of two USB-C ports for front-seat occupants, the revived 2.5 S trim and the elimination of the 2.5 S Premium trim, there’s nothing new to the CX-5 for 2025. The 2.5 S models are powered by a normally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 187 horsepower and 186 pounds-feet of torque. Turbo trims get a turbocharged version of the engine that delivers 227 hp and 310 pounds-feet on regular gas, or 256 hp and 320 pounds-feet on premium.
Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. With the base four-cylinder, Mazda says the 2025 CX-5 gets an EPA-rated 26/30/28 mpg city/highway/combined; the Turbo returned 22/27/24 mpg for 2024 (official EPA ratings for the 2025 model are not yet available).
Availability and Pricing
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 will go on sale later this summer. Full line pricing is as follows (all prices include $1,420 destination):
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
