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2021 Mazda CX-5
Crossover · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$180 to +$350 (5 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Carbon Edition
- New trim: Carbon Edition Turbo
- Engine: SKYACTIV-G 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo → SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo (Grand Touring Reserve, Signature)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 10.25 in (Grand Touring Reserve, Signature)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 10.25 in (Touring, Grand Touring, Sport)
- Curb weight: 3,825 lb → 3,691 lb (Signature)
2021 CX-5 trims
| Carbon Edition | Carbon Edition Turbo | Grand Touring | Grand Touring Reserve | Signature | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||||
| Starting MSRP | from $28,855 | from $30,660 | from $30,460 | $35,285 | $37,405 | from $25,270 | from $27,010 |
| Powertrain | |||||||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with cylinder deactivation |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 227 hp | 187 hp | 227 hp | 227 hp | 187 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 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 | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | Awd | Awd | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 26 mpg FWD: 28 mpg | AWD: 24 mpg FWD: — | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 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 | 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 | 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 | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Length | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in | 179.1 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 3,691 lb FWD: 3,552 lb | — | AWD: 3,691 lb FWD: 3,552 lb | 3,836 lb | 3,691 lb | AWD: 3,691 lb FWD: 3,552 lb | AWD: 3,691 lb FWD: 3,552 lb |
| Tech | |||||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.6 in | 4.6 in | 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 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 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 | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | 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 | 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 | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | — | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | — | — | — | — | Front, Rear | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front + option | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | — | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Optional | Front | Front | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | 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 | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (17)
| Carbon Edition | Carbon Edition Turbo | Grand Touring | Grand Touring Reserve | Signature | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Premium Package $1,625 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Touring Preferred SV Package $1,445 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| 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 |
| Polymetal Gray | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sonic Silver Metallic | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic $595 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — |
| Red Leather | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Silk Beige Leatherette with Lux Suede Inserts | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-5 2019–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and 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.
EPA fuel economy (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.