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2020 Mazda CX-5
Crossover · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$115 to +$740 (5 trims; hover for each)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 8 in (Grand Touring Reserve, Signature)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (Sport)
2020 CX-5 trims
| Grand Touring | Grand Touring Reserve | Signature | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $30,210 | $35,035 | $37,055 | from $25,090 | from $26,730 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation | SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 227 hp | 227 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | Awd | Awd | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg | AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 30.9 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 59.6 cu ft | 59.6 cu ft | 59.6 cu ft | 59.6 cu ft | 59.6 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.5 in | 7.5 in | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Length | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 3,679 lb FWD: 3,541 lb | 3,825 lb | 3,825 lb | AWD: 3,679 lb FWD: 3,541 lb | AWD: 3,679 lb FWD: 3,541 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 8 in | 8 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 4.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Head-up display | Optional | Windshield HUD | Windshield HUD | — | — |
| Audio | Bose | Bose | Bose | — | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 + option |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | — | — | Front, Rear | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front + option | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | — | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Optional | Front | Front | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Optional |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 19 in | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (16)
| Grand Touring | Grand Touring Reserve | Signature | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Premium Package $1,625 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Touring Preferred Equipment Package $1,375 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Mazda Navigation System (SD Card) | Optional | Optional | Standard | — | — |
| Deep Crystal Blue Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Eternal Blue Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Machine Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sonic Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black Leather | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black Leatherette with Lux Suede Inserts | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Caturra Brown Nappa Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Parchment Leather | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Silk Beige Leatherette with Lux Suede Inserts | — | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp | 4WD | 26 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 27 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187 hp | 4WD | 24–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 44 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 63 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 24–26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 63 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, FWD | 24–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 147 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 187–227 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187–227 hp | 4WD, FWD | 24–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 107 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.2L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 168 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 187–227 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 187–227 hp | 4WD, FWD | 24–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 270 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.2L 4-cyl turbo diesel, 168 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp | 4WD, FWD | 26–29 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 350 | Optional | No |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 187 hp | 4WD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 148 | No | No |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl manual available | 4WD, FWD | 26–29 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 510 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl manual available | 4WD, FWD | 26–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 133 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-5 2019–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MAZDA CX-5 SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 27 |
| 2024 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 44 |
| 2023 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 63 |
| 2022 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 63 |
| 2022 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 63 |
| 2021 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 147 |
| 2021 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 147 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 107 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 107 |
| 2019 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 270 |
| 2019 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 270 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | Optional | No | 0 | 119 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | Optional | No | 0 | 119 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 231 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Optional | No | 3 | 231 |
| 2017 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 148 |
| 2017 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 148 |
| 2016 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 5 | 510 |
| 2016 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 5 | 510 |
| 2015 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 133 |
| 2015 | Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 133 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2025 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI; with cylinder deactivation Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
24–28 |
| 2024 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
24–28 |
| 2023 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2022 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2021 | CX-5 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–28 |
| 2021 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2020 | CX-5 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 28 |
| 2020 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
24–26 |
| 2019 | CX-5 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2019 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
24–28 |
| 2018 | CX-5 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
28–29 |
| 2018 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
26–28 |
| 2017 | CX-5 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2017 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2016 | CX-5 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
29 |
| 2016 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2015 | CX-5 2WD | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
27–29 |
| 2015 | CX-5 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
26–27 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.