When CX-50 first appeared in 2023, there were whispers that the new compact Mazda might might replace the best-selling CX-5. But as it confirms the arrival of 2026 CX-5, this is not the case. In fact, Mazda’s executive officials insist that compact SUV can live together in complete harmony.
Talk to Motor1The Vice President of Mazda of North America, Stephen Mestefteld, says that CX-5 and CX-50 He provided two unique options for two different types of customers.
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“We believe in coexistence between these two (two cars) because this is the largest part of the industry,” Meissterfeld notes. “We see clients who tend more towards the advanced urban direction-which is clearly CX-5. But we also see the most rugged and more directed client to the adventure in CX-50.”
“We see them completely coexist next to each other,” Meissterfeld continues. “In fact, I think we have a unique suggestion here as one of the very few companies – if not the only – that offer these two different options in this sector.”
It is difficult to disagree. Mazda sold more than 134,000 example on CX-5 in 2024 and more than 80,000 CX-50s, which places it in the first and third place on the auto-sales plan, respectively. Only Subcompact CX-30 ended better than CX-50.
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This year also represents the first full year of sales for the new CX-50 Hybrid engine, which combines the Toyota Hybrid system with the four-liter company engine. As we note in our review, CX-50 is more efficient It should only help boost sales.
Mazda has already confirmed the arrival of CX-5 hybrid in 2027, but it will not use the Toyota unit itself as CX-50.
“CX-50, as you know, along with Toyota vehicles at our factory here in the United States, says. “The new CX-5 will be built in Japan, and we believe that Mazda Hybrid will have unique features that will fully fit this car.”
Mazda CX-5 2026 is sold at the end of the year, but we will have to wait for official prices.
