2026 Mazda CX-5: Bigger, Better...Slower?

Mazda made the all new 2026 CX-5 4.5 inches longer and packed it with massive screens, but they completely dropped the Turbo engine. Is 187 horsepower enough for a 3,800 lb crossover, or did Mazda just ruin their best vehicle?

Brian Makse gets behind the wheel of the 2026 Mazda CX-5 to find out if killing the turbo was a fatal mistake. While the spec sheet says it's slower, Mazda's vehicle dynamics team, led by Dave Coleman, tuned this new chassis using lessons straight from the MX-5 Miata. We test the real world impact of the pre-loaded AWD torque coupling, the updated transmission logic, and see if the extra 2.3 inches of rear knee room makes this the ultimate daily driver.

If you're cross-shopping the Honda CR-V Hybrid or Toyota RAV4, you need to hear this before making a decision.

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