The heavy hitters of the compact crossover segment have gotten major redesigns over the years. It was kicked off by the Honda CR-V, followed by the Subaru Forester. More recently, the world’s best-selling car, the Toyota RAV4, just received a comprehensive redesign.
While all of that was happening, the Mazda CX-5 was quietly trundling along with its last full model change dating back to 2016. Yes, the current model is already nearing a decade old, but it won’t hang around for longer.
Yes, after nine years on the market, Mazda’s best-selling vehicle is finally getting an all-new generation. Granted, it’s not really surprising at this point given the age of the outgoing model, but it’s a huge deal for the Hiroshima-based automaker.
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The third-generation Mazda CX-5 will make its world premiere on July 10. But before the main event, the company has revealed a couple of teaser photos showing a few bits of the car. From what we can tell, it appears to be a subtle evolution of the crossover.
Mazda claims a ‘sharper design’ for the next-gen CX-5, along with the promise of more interior space. The company adds that we can expect more ‘human-centric technology and safety systems.’
Design-wise, the profile still looks familiar. It’s perhaps understandable that Mazda wouldn’t want to rock the boat too much as the CX-5 has been a wonderful cash cow for the automaker. It does appear larger, a must given that all its competitors have grown significantly over the years.
We also see a sliver of its front end with its pointed nose. There’s also the LED daytime running light pattern suggesting a larger pair of headlights. As for the rear, a whiff of CX-60 and CX-90 can be seen in its tailgate and tail lights.
As always, more information will be revealed on its premiere date. That said, it’s worth pointing out that the CX-5 will be the first to receive Mazda’s SkyActiv-Z engine. However, it won’t be used until the 2027 model year.
