2026 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S SELECT AWD
What the 2.5 S SELECT adds over the 2.5 S
Standard here, not on the base trim: Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ Wireless integration, Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass, Rear seat air vents, Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming, Seat material - Leatherette w/ embossed microsuede inserts, Side Mirrors - automatic power folding, Side Mirrors - heated, Smart Keyless, Sun visors -dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination, Wireless phone charger
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 66.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 140.2 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 184.6 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 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) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.9 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, electric power assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P225/65 R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3856 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3856 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4914 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1058 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety26 std · 0 opt
- Advanced dual front, knee, side curtain, and front and rear seat side impact airbags
- Lane Departure Warning & Lane-keep Assist
- Rearview camera w/ Dynamic Line and Tow Hitch Guide
- Driver Attention Alert
- Advanced 3-point seatbelts, including front and rear seat-belt pretensioners with load limiters
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Child safety rear door locks
- Distance & Speed Alert
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- Emergency Lane Keeping (Blind Spot Assist, Road Keep Assist, and Head-on Traffic Avoidance)
- Front and Rear Parking sensors
- Front and Rear Seat Belt Reminders
- Headlights - High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist
- LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Speed Limit Assist
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rear Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Pedestrian Detection
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Smart Brake Support (SBS), Turn-Across Traffic, and Head-On Collison Mitigation
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Infotainment12 std · 0 opt
- 8-speaker sound system
- 12.9" center display
- AM/FM/HD Radio™
- Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ Wireless integration
- Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration
- Audio menu voice-command
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
- Google built-in capable NAVI and Voice Assistant (1-yr Free)
- Mazda Connect™ Infotainment System
- Speed-sensing automatic volume control (Automatic Level control)
- USB sockets - Front center console (Type C x 2 ports)
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
- Power windows with one-touch down/up feature (4)
- Smart Keyless
- 12-volt power outlet (x2)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-zone, automatic climate control
- Rear seat air vents
Seating3 std · 0 opt
- 40/20/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
- Seat material - Leatherette w/ embossed microsuede inserts
- Rear seat center armrest with integrated cup holders
Interior7 std · 0 opt
- Rearview mirror - frameless, auto-dimming
- 10.25" LCD meter display
- Steering wheel - tilt & telescopic
- Steering wheel and gear selector – leather-wrapped
- Sun visors -dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination
- Floor mats - Carpeted
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder
Exterior13 std · 0 opt
- Side Mirrors - automatic power folding
- 17 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Gray Metallic finish
- Badging - AWD badge
- Headlights - Auto On/Off feature
- Headlights - Daytime Running Lights (LED)
- Headlights - LED with auto-leveling
- P225/65 R17 all-season tires
- Side Mirrors - heated
- Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent
- Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer
- Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass
- Rear Roof spoiler - body color
- T145/90D16 temporary spare tire
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV AWD All-Wheel Drive
- Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) - Normal/ Sport /Off-road mode
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Independent front MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar
- Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable assist
- Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 CX-5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S SELECT add over the 2.5 S?
Against the 2.5 S, 10 features become standard that the 2.5 S does not. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.