Mazda All-New CX-5 is upcoming — confirmed launch information remains public, together with published specifications, while final South African availability and pricing are pending.
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Mazda All-New CX-5

Confirmed South African specifications and launch details

Model year 2026 Generation Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa Current version 2026 Body style SUV
Mazda All-New CX-5 South Africa: four exact local grades, confirmed specifications, recorded launch prices and practical buying guidance.
Engine:2488cc (2.5L) Torque:240Nm (177 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:205mm (8.1″) Power:132kW (177 bhp) Boot466L (16.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.2 km/l (31 mpg)
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

Launch timing, final pricing and derivative availability may change until confirmed by the South African manufacturer.

Source-backed vehicle data • Verified by the Hagalu team

Mazda All-New CX-5

Mazda All-New CX-5 South Africa: four exact local grades, confirmed specifications, recorded launch prices and practical buying guidance.

The third-generation Mazda All-New CX-5 now has a customer-visible South African grade ladder: 2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD, 2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD, 2.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD, 2.5 Homura Edition Auto AWD. Mazda presents these four exact vehicles on its local showroom and choose-your-grade pages, while the recorded South African launch ladder is R570,000 for Active, R650,000 for Dynamic, R730,000 for Individual and R800,000 for Homura. Hagalu therefore records the named derivatives instead of a synthetic Promotional Preview, while retaining upcoming status until ordinary retail deliveries begin. Every grade uses the locally disclosed 2,488 cc naturally aspirated SKYACTIV-G petrol engine, six-speed automatic transmission, 132 kW at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Active, Dynamic and Individual are shown publicly as front-wheel drive; Homura is shown as all-wheel drive. The customer-visible FWD identity controls the Individual record even though an embedded technical object still carries an AWD label. No AWD-only consumption, tank or drive-mode value is transferred to Individual. The common body is 4,690 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,695 mm high, with a 2,815 mm wheelbase, five seats, 466 litres behind the rear seats and 205 mm unladen ground clearance. The confirmed local grade data also distinguishes 17-inch Active wheels from the 19-inch wheels used above it, 56-litre FWD and 58-litre AWD fuel tanks, and progressively richer cabin, camera, seating and tailgate equipment. These facts and the recorded launch prices make the lineup useful for a real grade-by-grade value comparison before ordinary retail deliveries begin.

Mazda All-New CX-5 — Quick Facts

Mazda All-New CX-5 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD Upcoming Active Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD Upcoming Dynamic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
2.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD Upcoming Individual Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
2.5 Homura Edition Auto AWD Upcoming Homura Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD Upcoming Active Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
2.5 Dynamic Edition Auto FWD Upcoming Dynamic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
2.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD Upcoming Individual Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
2.5 Homura Edition Auto AWD Upcoming Homura Petrol 6-Speed Automatic
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Mazda All-New CX-5 Specifications

Length
4690 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1695 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 l
Boot/Cargo Space
466 l
Kerb Weight
1629 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2190 kg
Payload Capacity
561 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
1020 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
1012 mm
Driving fit

Where the Mazda All-New CX-5 Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The All-New CX-5 suits a household that wants a conventional petrol medium SUV with clear family dimensions, a familiar automatic gearbox and a choice between front-wheel-drive value and all-wheel-drive traction. The buyer should begin with repeated weekly needs: passenger count, child seats, luggage, parking space, annual distance, fuel budget, highway frequency, gravel-road use and towing. Active covers the shared mechanical package and important everyday technology. Dynamic adds larger wheels, a power tailgate, powered driver adjustment, head-up information and shift paddles. Individual adds leather, powered front seats, ventilation, a panoramic roof, a 360-degree view and a 12-speaker audio system while remaining publicly identified as FWD. Homura combines the richer cabin with AWD, off-road mode, hill-descent support, hands-free tailgate operation, heated seating and the larger central display. A buyer who cannot explain how those additions improve regular use should preserve budget. A buyer who needs them should compare the exact grade, not assume that one equipment label applies to the whole range. Use the recorded grade price as the finance starting point, but no comparison is final until on-road charges are itemised. Ask for a written on-road amount showing paint, accessories, registration and delivery charges, then compare deposit, interest rate, term, fees, total repayment and balloon. Obtain insurance against the exact grade and model year before paying a non-refundable amount.

City
At 4,690 mm long and 1,860 mm wide, the new CX-5 needs a real garage and parking check. The 6.0 m wall-to-wall turning-radius reference, front and rear parking sensors, reverse camera and smart key help, while Individual and Homura add the 360-degree view. Active's 17-inch tyres offer more sidewall than the 19-inch fitment on the other grades. Test low-speed gearbox response, steering effort, camera clarity, rear visibility, seat access and ride over patched surfaces. The local combined claim is 7.6 L/100 km for the FWD grades and 7.7 L/100 km for Homura AWD; heavy congestion, short cold trips, altitude, air-conditioning and load can raise use.
Highway
The shared 132 kW and 240 Nm outputs should be judged with the normal passenger and luggage load, especially at altitude. A useful test includes a highway merge, an overtake, a long gradient, a rough section and a braking event. Check seat support, tyre noise, adaptive-cruise behaviour, lane support, blind-spot coverage and spare-wheel access. The 56-litre FWD or 58-litre AWD tank should be combined with real consumption rather than treated as a guaranteed range. Touring buyers should also price replacement tyres, confirm the 15,000 km service interval and identify support along their normal route.
Off-Road
The disclosed 205 mm unladen clearance supports maintained gravel, uneven entrances and ordinary rural access, but it does not create a low-range off-roader. Active, Dynamic and Individual are FWD in the customer-visible lineup; Homura adds AWD, off-road mode and hill-descent support. None should be driven through water without a published wading limit and a safe route assessment. Load reduces clearance, while wheel and tyre choice affects puncture tolerance. Buyers who regularly face sand, mud or steep loose surfaces should test Homura on representative terrain and follow the owner manual rather than relying on SUV styling.

Mazda All-New CX-5 — Should You Buy It?

A well-defined four-grade family SUV lineup with strong local technical detail and a clear R570,000-to-R800,000 launch-price ladder.

The All-New CX-5 has moved beyond a one-page teaser because Mazda now shows four exact local grade identities and detailed equipment. The correct Hagalu treatment is four upcoming named variants, not one synthetic preview and not yet an ordinarily delivered active range. Its strengths are a roomy new-generation body, a simple shared petrol drivetrain, strong local equipment disclosure, five-year support and a clear FWD-to-AWD hierarchy. Its limitations are equally clear: Individual's customer-visible FWD label conflicts with one embedded AWD object, local real-world economy remains a same-generation test reference and Mazda publishes no approved wading limit. The recorded launch ladder enables a real value comparison, but buyers should still require an itemised on-road quotation and VIN-linked specification.

What's Good
  • Four exact South African grades are visible
  • Shared 132 kW and 240 Nm engine output
  • Useful 205 mm unladen clearance
  • Strong local equipment disclosure
  • Five-seat cabin with generous legroom
  • 466-litre local luggage reference
  • Five-year unlimited-kilometre service plan
  • FWD and AWD choices
  • Comprehensive active-safety suite
Watch Out For
  • On-road charges must be added to launch prices
  • Individual FWD conflicts with one embedded AWD object
  • FWD real-world economy is not yet measured
  • No published wading limit
  • Kerb masses require equivalent-market derivation
  • 19-inch tyres may cost more to replace
  • No hybrid local grade is listed
  • No low-range transfer case
  • Final delivery terms remain pending

Mazda All-New CX-5 FAQs

A final South African retail price for the Mazda All-New CX-5 has not been announced. Pricing will only be comparable once the local distributor publishes the derivative list, standard equipment and recommended prices.

Final South African derivatives for the Mazda All-New CX-5 have not been announced. Engine, battery, drivetrain and trim details can differ by market, so the local range should not be inferred from overseas catalogues.

The Mazda All-New CX-5 is an upcoming South African model. All four local grades use a 2,488 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 132 kW and 240 Nm through a six-speed automatic. Final availability remains subject to the local launch announcement and published dealer ordering information.

The All-New CX-5 suits a household that wants a conventional petrol medium SUV with clear family dimensions, a familiar automatic gearbox and a choice between front-wheel-drive value and all-wheel-drive traction. The buyer should begin with repeated weekly needs: passenger count, child seats, luggage, parking space, annual distance, fuel budget, highway frequency, gravel-road use and towing. Active covers the shared mechanical package and important everyday technology. Dynamic adds larger wheels, a power tailgate, powered driver adjustment, head-up information and shift paddles. Individual adds leather, powered front seats, ventilation, a panoramic roof, a 360-degree view and a 12-speaker audio system while remaining publicly identified as FWD. Homura combines the richer cabin with AWD, off-road mode, hill-descent support, hands-free tailgate operation, heated seating and the larger central display. A buyer who cannot explain how those additions improve regular use should preserve budget. A buyer who needs them should compare the exact grade, not assume that one equipment label applies to the whole range. Use the recorded grade price as the finance starting point, but no comparison is final until on-road charges are itemised. Ask for a written on-road amount showing paint, accessories, registration and delivery charges, then compare deposit, interest rate, term, fees, total repayment and balloon. Obtain insurance against the exact grade and model year before paying a non-refundable amount.

At 4,690 mm long and 1,860 mm wide, the new CX-5 needs a real garage and parking check. The 6.0 m wall-to-wall turning-radius reference, front and rear parking sensors, reverse camera and smart key help, while Individual and Homura add the 360-degree view. Active's 17-inch tyres offer more sidewall than the 19-inch fitment on the other grades. Test low-speed gearbox response, steering effort, camera clarity, rear visibility, seat access and ride over patched surfaces. The local combined claim is 7.6 L/100 km for the FWD grades and 7.7 L/100 km for Homura AWD; heavy congestion, short cold trips, altitude, air-conditioning and load can raise use.

The shared 132 kW and 240 Nm outputs should be judged with the normal passenger and luggage load, especially at altitude. A useful test includes a highway merge, an overtake, a long gradient, a rough section and a braking event. Check seat support, tyre noise, adaptive-cruise behaviour, lane support, blind-spot coverage and spare-wheel access. The 56-litre FWD or 58-litre AWD tank should be combined with real consumption rather than treated as a guaranteed range. Touring buyers should also price replacement tyres, confirm the 15,000 km service interval and identify support along their normal route.

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Data verified against: Mazda Official South Africa Website

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