2025 Mazda CX-5

Crossover 5 seats 9 trims Budget SUVs Under $30,000

Starting MSRP

$28,770

to $40,800

About the 2025 Mazda CX-5

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 continues to carve out its niche as the enthusiast's choice in the crossover segment. Beneath its sculpted hood lies a capable gas engine delivering a solid 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, ensuring spirited engagement even on mundane drives. Mazda injects driving pleasure into every corner, backed by standard All-Wheel Drive, keeping the 180.1-inch-long CX-5 feeling connected to the road. The cabin offers excellent support, evidenced by 41 inches of front legroom, while maintaining a respectable 30.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity. With nine available trims spanning from $28,770 to $40,800, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 proves that refinement and dynamic capability don't require sacrificing efficiency, achieving a combined 25 MPG.

Key Highlights

Standard AWD Engagement

Every 2025 Mazda CX-5 comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, offering superior stability and driver confidence regardless of the road surface.

Balanced Efficiency

The vehicle posts 23 MPG city and 29 MPG highway, delivering reasonable fuel economy while utilizing regular unleaded gasoline.

Accessible Power Delivery

The base powertrain generates 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, managed smoothly through a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Spacious Front Quarters

Drivers and front passengers benefit from generous 41 inches of dedicated front legroom, enhancing comfort on longer journeys.

Best For

Suburban Drivers Seeking Engagement - Those who desire an energetic driving feel will appreciate the 187 hp engine paired with standard AWD to tackle variable conditions.
Value-Conscious Upgraders - Buyers can access the premium aesthetic of the 2025 Mazda CX-5, with the entry trim starting competitively at $28,770.
Weekend Adventurers - With 30.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the CX-5 easily handles gear alongside its five passengers.

Available Trims

Trim MSRP Drivetrain Horsepower MPG
2.5 Carbon Turbo 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 5/25 (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
$37,000 all wheel drive 227 hp 24 mpg
2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
$28,770 all wheel drive 187 hp 25 mpg
2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
$32,350 all wheel drive 187 hp 28 mpg
2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
$31,450 all wheel drive 187 hp 28 mpg
2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 5/25 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
$31,250 all wheel drive 187 hp 25 mpg
2.5 S Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
$35,400 all wheel drive 187 hp 28 mpg
2.5 S Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
$30,100 all wheel drive 187 hp 25 mpg
2.5 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
$38,000 all wheel drive 227 hp 24 mpg
2.5 Turbo Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
$40,800 all wheel drive 227 hp 24 mpg
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Features Comparison

Feature
2.5 Carbon Turbo 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 5/25 (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 5/25 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2.5 S Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2.5 S Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2.5 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2.5 Turbo Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Feature2.5 Carbon Turbo 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 5/25 (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)2.5 S Carbon Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)2.5 S Preferred 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 5/25 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)2.5 S Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)2.5 S Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)2.5 Turbo Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)2.5 Turbo Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Safety (34 features)
Adaptive Headlights
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel
Automatic Headlights
Blind Spot Monitor
Brake Assist
Brake Preparation System
Daytime Running Lights
Driver Attention Alert
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Immobilizer
Front Head Airbags
Front Headrests222222222
Front Height Adjustable Headrests
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Headlight Delay-Off
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
LATCH System
LED Headlights
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Rear Head Airbags
Rear Headrests333333333
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Solid Disc Brakes
Self-Leveling Headlights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (10 features)
Base Engine Displacement2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L
Base Engine Typegasgasgasgasgasgasgasgasgas
Camshaft TypeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinder Deactivation
Fuel Injection Type
Horsepower227 hp @ 5000 rpm187 hp @ 6000 rpm187 hp @ 6000 rpm187 hp @ 6000 rpm187 hp @ 6000 rpm187 hp @ 6000 rpm187 hp @ 6000 rpm227 hp @ 5000 rpm227 hp @ 5000 rpm
Number of Cylindersinline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4inline 4
Number of Valves161616161616161616
Torque310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Variable Valve TimingVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariable
Drive Train (3 features)
Center Differential TypeLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited Slip
Drivetrain Typeall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel drive
Transmission Type6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Fuel (5 features)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)336.6/413.1 mi.351.9/443.7 mi.397.8/459.0 mi.397.8/459.0 mi.351.9/443.7 mi.397.8/459.0 mi.351.9/443.7 mi.336.6/413.1 mi.336.6/413.1 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)22/27 MPG23/29 MPG26/30 MPG26/30 MPG23/29 MPG26/30 MPG23/29 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)24 MPG25 MPG28 MPG28 MPG25 MPG28 MPG25 MPG24 MPG24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity15.3 gal.15.3 gal.15.3 gal.15.3 gal.15.3 gal.15.3 gal.15.3 gal.15.3 gal.15.3 gal.
Fuel Typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedpremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)
Warranty (4 features)
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Drivetrain Warranty5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Comfort & Convenience (29 features)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Air Conditioning
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Climate Control
Electric Power Steering
Front Cupholders
Front Door Pockets
Front Parking Sensors
Front Seatback Storage
Front View Camera
Heated Steering Wheel
Interior Air Filtration
Leather Steering Wheel
Overhead Console with Storage
Push Button Start
Rear Cupholders
Rear Door Pockets
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Rear View Camera
Side View Camera
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors
Universal Remote Transmitter
Wireless Charging Pad
In Car Entertainment (16 features)
AM/FM Stereo
Android Auto (Wired)
Android Auto (Wireless)
Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Infotainment Display10.3 in10.3 in10.3 in10.3 in10.3 in10.3 in10.3 in10.3 in10.3 in
Memory Card Slot
Premium Speaker BrandBoseBoseBoseBoseBose
Satellite RadioWith Real Time Traffic
Satellite Radio Subscription Duration36 months
Satellite Radio Trial Period3 months3 months3 months
Speaker System10410661061010
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Subwoofer Count11111
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (5 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
Moonroof Type1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass
One-Touch Power Windows444444444
Remote Keyless Entry
Frontseats (22 features)
Driver Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar SupportPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerManualPowerPower
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments6-way
Driver Seat Memory Settings2222222
Driver Seat Power Adjustments8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way6-way8-way8-way
Driver Seat Ventilation
Front Head Room39.3 in.39.7 in.39.3 in.39.3 in.39.3 in.39.3 in.39.7 in.39.3 in.39.3 in.
Front Hip Room55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.55.2 in.
Front Leg Room41.0 in.41.0 in.41.0 in.41.0 in.41.0 in.41.0 in.41.0 in.41.0 in.41.0 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Shoulder Room57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.57.1 in.
Passenger Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments4-way6-way
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments6-way6-way6-way6-way6-way6-way6-way
Passenger Seat Ventilation
Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Material: Leather
Seat Material: Leather/Sueded Microfiber
Seat Material: Leatherette
Seat Material: Premium Leather
Rearseats (8 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)
Rear Head Room39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.39.0 in.
Rear Hip Room55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.55.3 in.
Rear Leg Room39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.39.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Tires and Wheels (7 features)
Spare Tire LocationInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside Mounted
Spare Tire TypeTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporary
Tire SizeP225/55R19P225/65R17P225/55R19P225/65R17P225/65R17P225/55R19P225/65R17P225/55R19P225/55R19
Tire TypeAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll Season
Wheel FinishPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted Alloy
Wheel MaterialAlloy
Wheel Size19 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in19 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in19 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in19 x 7.0 in19 x 7.0 in
Suspension (3 features)
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Instrumentation (5 features)
Clock
Compass
External Temperature Display
Tachometer
Trip Computer
Measurements (15 features)
0-60 mph Acceleration Time7.3 seconds8.9 seconds8.9 seconds8.9 seconds8.9 seconds8.9 seconds8.9 seconds7.3 seconds7.3 seconds
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.30.8 cu.ft.
Country of Final AssemblyJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapan
Curb Weight3871 lbs.3679 lbs.3752 lbs.3679 lbs.3679 lbs.3752 lbs.3679 lbs.3871 lbs.3871 lbs.
EPA Interior Volume133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.133.6 cu.ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)4828 lbs.4724 lbs.4724 lbs.4724 lbs.4724 lbs.4724 lbs.4724 lbs.4828 lbs.4828 lbs.
Ground Clearance7.9 in.7.6 in.7.9 in.7.6 in.7.6 in.7.9 in.7.6 in.7.9 in.7.9 in.
Height66.3 in.66.1 in.66.3 in.66.1 in.66.1 in.66.3 in.66.1 in.66.3 in.66.3 in.
Length180.1 in.180.1 in.180.1 in.180.1 in.180.1 in.180.1 in.180.1 in.180.1 in.180.1 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.59.3 cu.ft.
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs.2000 lbs.2000 lbs.2000 lbs.2000 lbs.2000 lbs.2000 lbs.2000 lbs.2000 lbs.
Turning Circle36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.36.0 ft.
Wheelbase106.2 in.106.2 in.106.2 in.106.2 in.106.2 in.106.2 in.106.2 in.106.2 in.106.2 in.
Width (With Mirrors)83.3 in.83.3 in.83.3 in.83.3 in.83.3 in.83.3 in.83.3 in.83.3 in.83.3 in.
Width (Without Mirrors)72.6 in.72.6 in.72.6 in.72.6 in.72.6 in.72.6 in.72.6 in.72.6 in.72.6 in.
Telematics (6 features)
Airbag Deployment Notification
Destination Download
Emergency Service
Hands-Free Calling
Roadside Assistance
Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy rating for the 2025 Mazda CX-5?

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is EPA-estimated to achieve a combined 25 MPG, breaking down to 23 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway.

Does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 require premium gasoline?

No, this crossover is designed to operate efficiently using regular unleaded fuel, helping to manage long-term running costs.

How much cargo space does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 offer?

The crossover provides 30.8 cubic feet of dedicated cargo capacity behind the second row, suitable for luggage or weekly shopping.

What is the horsepower output for the standard engine in the 2025 CX-5 lineup?

The standard gas engine in the 2025 Mazda CX-5 delivers 187 horsepower along with 186 lb-ft of torque across all nine available trims.

What is the dimensional footprint of the 2025 Mazda CX-5?

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 measures 180.1 inches long, 72.6 inches wide, and 66.1 inches tall, positioning it firmly in the compact crossover class.

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