Mazda is preparing to unveil the next-generation CX-5, nearly nine years after the current second-generation model debuted in 2016. Our spy photographers spotted the first prototype of the updated SUV driving around Los Angeles. The automaker has confirmed that its best-selling model will feature an in-house-developed hybrid powertrain, along with a range of other improvements.
While still wrapped in camouflage, the prototype actually looks nearly production-ready, suggesting an official debut is just around the corner. While it retains the familiar silhouette and greenhouse of its predecessor, the 2026 CX-5 introduces a variety of fresh design elements that set it apart.
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