2.5 S Preferred Package AWD
What the 2.5 S Preferred Package adds over the 2.5 S
| Spec | 2.5 S | 2.5 S Preferred Package |
|---|---|---|
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 39.3 in |
| Tire size | P225/65 R17 | P225/55 R19 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2-position memory driver's seat, 6-speaker sound system, 6-way power adjustable passenger seat, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, Air conditioning with pollen filter, dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter with rear seat vents, Engine Starter Ring - Bright, Headlights - LED with auto-leveling, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Lower Bumpers, Rocker Molding & Wheel Arch - Body Color, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system, Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment, Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass, Rearview mirror - auto-dimming with Homelink, Seat material - leather, Storage - rear center console with tray and covered storage bin, Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions, USB Audio Inputs - Rear center console (Type A x 2 ports)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 297 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 303 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in |
| Overall height | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 180.1 in |
| Overall width | 72.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Skyactiv-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 187 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Third-row legroom | 39.6 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson Strut type coil spring and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link type coil spring and stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P225/55 R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3679 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3679 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4724 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety22 std · 0 opt
- Advanced Smart City Brake Support with pedestrian detection (includes nighttime pedestrian detection)
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go function
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Advanced dual front air bags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Side impact air curtains (front and rear) with roll-over protection
- Side-impact air bags (Front)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Child safety rear door locks
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Headlights - High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist
- LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rearview camera
- Safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters front & rear (excluding rear center seat)
- Smart Brake Support (SBS)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Infotainment7 std · 0 opt
- MAZDA Connected Services (Mazda Connect Wi-Fi / In vehicle Wi-Fi)
- 10.25" full-color center display with Touch Screen for Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ AM/FM/HD Radio
- 6-speaker sound system
- Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- USB Audio Inputs - Front center console (Type C x 2 ports)
- USB Audio Inputs - Rear center console (Type A x 2 ports)
Convenience4 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system
- Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Power windows with one-touch down/up
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning with pollen filter, dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter with rear seat vents
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory
- Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
- 2-position memory driver's seat
- 6-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Seat material - leather
Interior12 std · 0 opt
- Rearview mirror - auto-dimming with Homelink
- 4.6-inch TFT LCD meter display
- Engine Starter Ring - Bright
- Steering wheel - leather-wrapped
- Storage - rear center console with tray and covered storage bin
- Steering wheel - tilt & telescopic
- Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions
- Cargo area light
- Floor mats - Carpeted
- Storage - front seatback pockets (driver and passenger)
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy
Exterior17 std · 0 opt
- Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- 17 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Gray Metallic finish
- Dual exhaust outlets with bright finish - Standard size
- Front Signature Wing - Silver
- Front grille - with Gloss Black Finish
- Headlights - Daytime Running Lights (LED)
- Headlights - LED with auto-leveling
- Lower Bumpers, Rocker Molding & Wheel Arch - Body Color
- P225/65 R17 all-season tires
- Side Mirrors - body-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators
- Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent
- Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer
- Headlights - Auto On/Off feature
- Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Rear Roof spoiler - body color
- T145/90D16 temporary spare tire
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV AWD All-Wheel Drive
- G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine (187 hp, 186 lb-ft)
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode and Sport mode
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 CX-5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the 2.5 S Preferred Package
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred Package add over the 2.5 S?
Against the 2.5 S, 18 features become standard that the 2.5 S does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.