Mazda’s popular SUV, the CX-5, will undergo a long-awaited full model change on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The third-generation new CX-5 will further evolve Mazda’s “Jinba Ittai” philosophy, and will feature a more sophisticated design and advanced technology.
The world premiere is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. local time (CEST) on July 10, 2025, or 5:00 p.m. Japan time on the same day, and is attracting a great deal of attention in the automotive industry.
Details of the new CX-5’s world premiere
Presentation date and venue
- Announcement date and time : Thursday, July 10, 2025, 5:00 PM (Japan time)
- Presentation format : Online worldwide simultaneous broadcast
- Announcement contents : Exterior and interior design, newly developed hybrid system, details of the SKYACTIV-Z engine
According to an official announcement from Mazda Europe , the new CX-5 is positioned as “the beginning of a new chapter” and is expected to be a model that embodies the culmination of Mazda’s technological capabilities.
New CX-5 design innovation
Exterior design features
Key features revealed in the new CX-5 teaser image:
- Sharp front design : A powerful, cliff-like front end
- L-shaped LED daytime running lights : Equipped with a new design of horizontally aligned LED daytime running lights.
- Coupe-like silhouette : The smoothly sloping rear hatch glass creates a sporty look.
- Adoption of Mazda’s traditional colors : Soul Red Crystal Metallic is used as the image color
Interior evolution
Mazda’s official announcement revealed the following features of the new CX-5’s cabin:
- A spacious and streamlined cabin design
- Equipped with advanced, human-centric technology
- An intuitive interface
Powertrain and technical specifications
Newly developed hybrid system
The most notable feature of the new CX-5 is the inclusion of Mazda’s own hybrid system. Moving away from the hybrid technology that has previously relied on a technical partnership with Toyota, Mazda aims to achieve both fuel economy and driving performance with its own technology.
SKYACTIV-Z engine
In the future, the car is also scheduled to be equipped with the newly developed SKYACTIV-Z engine, and further evolution of Mazda’s internal combustion engine technology is expected.
Body size and dimensions estimate
The current second-generation CX-5 has the following body dimensions:
- Total length : 4,575mm
- Overall width : 1,845mm
- Height : 1,690mm
- Wheelbase : 2,700mm
The new CX-5 is expected to have more refined proportions while maintaining ease of use. Excessive size is expected to be avoided and the design is expected to take Japanese road conditions into consideration.
Forecast for development in the Japanese market
Domestic release date
The new CX-5 for the Japanese market is likely to make its official debut at the Japan Mobility Show, scheduled for October 2025. Domestic sales are likely to begin between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.
Comparison with competing models
The new CX-5 is expected to compete against the following vehicles:
- Toyota Harrier
- Nissan X-Trail
- Honda Vezel
- Subaru Forester
Safety equipment and advanced technology
The new CX-5 will be equipped with an evolved version of Mazda’s latest safety technology, i-ACTIVSENSE:
- Advanced collision avoidance assistance system
- Omnidirectional surveillance camera system
- adaptive cruise control
- Lane Keep Assist
Price range forecast
Based on the current CX-5’s price range (2.9 million to 4.2 million yen), the new CX-5 is expected to be priced in the following range:
- Gasoline engine vehicle : 3.2 million to 4.5 million yen
- Hybrid car : 3.8 million to 5.2 million yen
Summary: Expectations for the new CX-5
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 will be released as a flagship SUV that brings together Mazda’s technological capabilities and philosophy. With its in-house developed hybrid system, sophisticated design, and advanced safety technology, it is expected to strengthen its competitiveness in the mid-size SUV market.
With only a few days left until its world premiere on July 10, 2025, the announcement of details about the new CX-5 will be an event not to be missed, not only for Mazda fans but also for those considering purchasing an SUV.
