The 2026 Mazda CX-5: Pricing Announced for Canada's Best-Selling Crossover

The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 arrives this spring with a starting price of $36,300. The third-generation model grows 4.5 inches in overall length, adds rear-seat space, and introduces a 15.6-inch touchscreen with Google built-in. Over 300,000 units have sold across Canada, making the CX-5 Mazda's top-selling vehicle.

This pricing announcement confirms the CX-5's position as an accessible entry point to Mazda's crossover lineup. The redesign addresses family priorities: more cargo room, better rear-seat comfort, and simplified tech controls.

What's New for 2026

The wheelbase grows by nearly the full 4.5 inches, translating directly into rear-seat legroom, kneeroom, and headroom gains. Cargo length increases by two inches, height by one inch, and the load floor drops half an inch for easier loading. Larger door openings simplify child seat installation.

The SkyActiv-G 2.5 L four-cylinder engine produces 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive. Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) offers Normal, Sport, and Off-Road modes. Updated shock absorbers and revised wheel/tire specs improve ride quality, while G-Vectoring Control Plus now includes an electronic brake limited-slip differential.

Google built-in integration brings the 15.6-inch touchscreen (Mazda's largest), smartphone-like home screen customization, and voice control through Gemini AI. Drivers can adjust climate, tune the radio, and send messages hands-free.

Trim Levels and Pricing

CX-5 GX

The base GX includes:

• 12.9-inch touchscreen with Mazda Connect, Google built-in, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• Eight-speaker audio, Bluetooth, USB-C charging, dual 12V outlets
• Eight-way manual driver's seat, six-way manual passenger seat
• 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench with recline and centre armrest
• Automatic dual-zone climate control, heated front seats

CX-5 GS

The GS adds:

• 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support and two-position memory
• Leatherette/cloth upholstery, leather-wrapped shift knob
• Heated steering wheel, frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink
• Wireless phone charging, rear air vents, seatback storage pockets
• Auto-folding mirrors, power rear liftgate (programmable height), roof rails
• 19-inch alloy wheels, front wiper de-icer, windshield-projected colour Active Driving Display

CX-5 GT

The GT builds on GS with:

• 19-inch black metallic wheels, LED signature lighting, piano black exterior accents
• Bose 12-speaker Premium Sound System with Perceptual Sound Rendering, Centerpoint 2 Surround, three-month SiriusXM 360L trial
• Black leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats (three-position)
• Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) adjusts headlight direction based on steering input and speed
• Front foot lamps, overhead lighting, selectable-colour door ambient lighting

GT Panoramic Roof Package ($44,200): Adds power-sliding panoramic moonroof with one-touch operation.

GT Premium Package ($46,700, requires Panoramic Roof): Upgrades to 15.6-inch touchscreen, adds Driver Monitoring, hands-free power liftgate, and paddle shifters.

Safety Technology

Every 2026 CX-5 includes:

• Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Speed Limit Assist
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Smart Brake Support (forward collision intervention)
• Turning-Across Path alert (left-turn protection)
• Emergency Lane Keeping (Blind Spot Assist, Road Keep Assist, Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist)
• Rear Smart Brake Support, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind Spot Monitoring, Vehicle Exit Warning, Driver Attention Alert
• Front/rear parking sensors, rearview camera with dynamic lines and tow hitch guide

The Premium Package adds Cruise and Traffic Support (CTS) with Lane Change Support. At 70–140 km/h, the system detects vehicles in the target lane and provides steering/acceleration assistance for driver-initiated lane changes. A 360° View Monitor with See-Through, underfloor, parking, and side views (with folded mirrors) aids tight-space maneuvering.

Technology and Display

The 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster displays navigation turn-by-turn, incoming calls, and entertainment sources. The available heads-up display projects 122% larger than previous models, showing navigation, traffic signs, and driver assistance info directly onto the windshield.

Steering wheel controls separate logically: left side manages volume and entertainment, right side handles MI drive modes and 360-degree view activation.

Google built-in provides:

• Google Maps with live traffic and place information
• Google Play Store (curated in-vehicle apps for music, video, news)
• Over-the-air updates for features and improvements

Design Updates

The Signature Wing grille sits between angular LED headlights with two-tiered DRL lighting. The front fascia and optional black exterior trim emphasize visual width. Fender trim draws inspiration from kigumi, the Japanese practice of precise lumber joinery without screws or nails.

Angular rear lighting ties the CX-5 visually to the CX-70 and CX-90. Bold "MAZDA" lettering replaces the traditional badge. Colour options include Soul Red Crystal, Polymetal Grey Metallic, and new Navy Blue Mica (premium paint adds $300–$500; Pure White Leatherette or Sport Tan Leather interiors add $250).

Inside, seven-colour ambient door lighting creates a calm environment. Larger door openings ease entry/exit and car seat loading. The Driver Personalization System (select models) uses facial recognition to auto-adjust the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors.

Spring Arrival at Woodstock Mazda

The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 lands at dealerships this spring. Pricing starts at $36,300 (GX) and extends to $46,700 (GT Premium Package). Book your test drive at Woodstock Mazda to experience the expanded space, Google built-in tech, and updated driving dynamics firsthand.