Mazda CX-5 (2nd Generation)

Introduction

The 2nd generation Mazda CX-5 (2017-2025) has been one of the most popular family SUVs on the market.

Building on the success of the 1st generation (2012-2017), the second generation arrived with improved refinement, sharper styling and more advanced technology, and continued to evolve significantly over its lifetime through a series of facelifts and trim level changes.

Powered by a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines, including mild hybrid, and underpinned by Mazda’s KODO design and SKYACTIV technology, it also achieved a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.

Core Features Across All Models

The 2nd generation Mazda CX-5 was built around these key features, with availability depending on trim level and year:

• KODO design – Mazda’s “Soul of Motion” styling philosophy
• SKYACTIV technology – Lightweight construction for excellent fuel economy, enhanced safety and lower emissions

Over the years, Mazda made numerous updates to the 2nd generation CX-5. This guide breaks down each era to help you understand exactly what to expect from different model years.

Mazda CX-5 (2017 – 2018): 2nd Generation Launch Phase

What Changed

• Attention paid to reducing noise and vibration within the cabin
• Refinements to the steering, suspension and brakes
• Introduction of G-Vectoring Control (GVC)

Key Equipment Highlights

• SKYACTIV Technology
• 7” colour touch-screen display with Mazda’s integrated navigation

Colour Options

• Arctic White
• Deep Crystal Blue
• Eternal Blue
• Jet Black
• Snowflake White Pearlescent
• Sonic Silver Metallic
• Soul Red Crystal Metallic (new colour)
• Machine Grey Metallic (new colour)

Trim Levels

SE-L Nav

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual engine or 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD/AWD manual/automatic engine
• Black cloth trim

Sport Nav

• Top of the range
• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual engine, 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD/AWD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 175ps SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD manual/automatic engine
• Sport Nav Diesel variant comes equipped with an optional safety pack consisting of Lane-keep assist system, adaptive LED headlights, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Black leather trim (or stone leather for additional cost)

A host of premium highlights, including:

• A reversing camera
• 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
• Smart keyless entry
• Heated front seats and steering wheel
• Power lift tailgate
• New head-up display (HUD) that projects directly onto the windscreen and features Traffic Sign Recognition.

Mazda CX-5 (2018 – 2020): Facelift and Revised Model Line-up

What Changed

• Major facelift
• Revised 10 model line-up
• 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D engine was heavily revised to meet tougher emissions standards (WLTP), with 175ps diesel upgraded to 184ps
• Introduction of a 165ps SKYACTIV-G 2WD automatic

Key Equipment Highlights

• LED headlights
• LED rear lights
• 19” alloy wheels – Sport Nav+ only
• Exclusive BOSE® Speakers
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Power lift gate
• Radar cruise control

Colour Options

• Arctic White
• Deep Crystal Blue
• Eternal Blue
• Jet Black
• Snowflake White Pearlescent
• Sonic Silver Metallic
• Soul Red Crystal Metallic
• Machine Grey Metallic

Trim Levels

SE-L Nav+

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine
• Black cloth trim
• 17” alloy wheels

Sport Nav+

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine, 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD manual/automatic engine
• Black leather trim (or stone leather for additional cost)
• 19” alloy wheels

GT Sport Nav +

• Top of the range
• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD manual/automatic engine
• Premium features for this trim included:
  • Nappa leather interior (brown)
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • 360° View Monitor
  • Sunroof
  • 19″ alloy wheels
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Radar cruise control
  • Power lift gate
  • LED lights
  • Black interior roof lining (sportier feel)

Mazda CX-5 (2020 – 2023): Facelift and Revised Trim Levels

What Changed

• 5 trim levels: SE-L, Newground, Sport Edition, Sport Black Edition and GT Sport
• All-new features such as rectangular LED lights, restyled bumpers and suspension improvements
• Introduction of Mi-Drive system
• New colour option: Zircon Sand
• Restyling of the front and rear adaptive LED headlights and tail light clusters
• The front of the 2022 CX-5 features a powerful new, more three-dimensional grille and bold signature wing design

Key Equipment Highlights

• Expanded range of safety features
• i-Activsense safety system technologies as standard
• Mazda’s i-Activ All-Wheel-Drive system actively monitors all road and environment conditions by using 27 sensors
• GT Sport also benefits from an Off-Road Mode, which makes driving feel more natural on un-made and slippery surfaces

Colour Options

• Arctic White
• Deep Crystal Blue
• Eternal Blue
• Jet Black
• Snowflake White Pearlescent
• Sonic Silver Metallic
• Soul Red Crystal Metallic
• Machine Grey Metallic
• Zircon Sand (new colour)

Trim Levels

SE-L

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine

Newground

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine
• Silver side accents, silver front, rear and door garnishes
• Black door mirrors
• Lime green accents to the front grille
• 19″ black diamond cut alloy wheels
• Half-suede black cabin trim with lime green stitching
• Heated front seats
• Reversible waterproof boot floor
• Optional Zircon Sand Metallic paint colour

Sport Edition

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine, 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine, 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD automatic engine 
• 184ps SKYACTIV-D AWD is the entry point to Mazda’s i-ACTIV all-wheel drive system in the CX-5 range

Sport Black Edition

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine
• Gloss black lower bumper, side mouldings and wheel arches
• 19″ black metallic alloy wheels
• Gloss black signature wing and front grille with red accents
• Black leather seats with red stitching (heated in the front)
• Red stitching on steering wheel, gear shift lever and door panels
• Reversing camera
• Windscreen-projected colour Active Driving Display
• Power tilt and slide sunroof
• Power liftgate

GT Sport

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine, 2.5-litre 194ps SKYACTIV-G petrol AWD automatic engine (with cylinder deactivation) or 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD manual/automatic engine
• Unified one colour exterior with colour-coded front bumpers and wheel arches
• Chrome signature wing and gloss black front grille
• Nappa leather upholstery with heated and ventilated seats
• Genuine woodgrain interior trim
• 360° View Monitor
• Bose Sound System
• Wireless phone charger

Mazda CX-5 (2023 – 2026): Revised Trim Levels

What Changed

• Range was restructured to five new trim levels: Centre-Line, Newground, Exclusive-Line, Homura and Takumi
• Introduction of Mazda’s M Hybrid mild-hybrid technology added to all petrol models for improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.

Key Equipment Highlights

• Central 10.25” screen, which is perfectly positioned at eye level
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto were introduced
• Front USB ports were changed to USB-C

Colour Options

• Arctic White
• Deep Crystal Blue
• Eternal Blue
• Jet Black
• Polymetal Grey
• Rhodium White (new colour)
• Soul Red Crystal
• Machine Grey
• Zircon Sand

Trim Levels

Centre-Line

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps e-SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine
• 17″ silver alloy wheels
• Black cloth interior
• 6-speaker DAB audio with wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control & full safety suite
• Manual seat adjustment

Newground

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps e-SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine
• 19″ black diamond cut alloys + rugged exterior styling with lime green accents
• Half-leatherette seats with lime green stitching
• Heated front seats & 6-way power driver’s seat
• Reversible waterproof cargo board
• Limited colour options

Exclusive-Line

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps e-SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine, 2.2-litre 150ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine, 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel 2WD manual/automatic engine or 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD automatic engine
• 19″ black diamond cut alloys, sunroof, reversing camera & power liftgate
• Black leather seats, 8-way power driver’s seat with memory
• 10-speaker Bose sound system & Qi wireless charging
• Heated steering wheel & smart keyless entry
• Colour head-up display

Homura

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps e-SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine
• Sport-focused with full gloss black exterior styling & red accents
• Black leather with red stitching throughout the cabin
• Black roof lining & honeycomb interior trim panels
• Otherwise matches Exclusive-Line specification

Takumi

• Available with 2.0-litre 165ps e-SKYACTIV-G petrol 2WD manual/automatic engine, 2.5-litre 194ps e-SKYACTIV-G petrol AWD automatic engine or 2.2-litre 184ps SKYACTIV-D diesel AWD manual/automatic engine
• 19″ bright alloy wheels with body-coloured exterior trim
• Premium Brown Nappa leather with wood trim on dash & doors
• Ventilated front seats & heated outer rear seats
• 360° View Monitor & Adaptive LED Headlights as standard
• Off-Road mode available (Petrol AWD only)