NEW Mazda CX-5 Review – Has Mazda RUINED its Family SUV?

2026/03/08

The Mazda CX-5 has long been celebrated for having one of the best, most premium interiors in the family SUV class. But for this brand new model, Mazda has taken a massive risk: it's completely removed the rotary infotainment controller and the physical air-con controls!

Have these controversial changes, along with a dip in interior material quality, ruined the brand's best-selling car? In this comprehensive review, we test the new Mazda CX-5 to find out if the bigger 583-litre boot and excellent driving dynamics are enough to save it.

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In this video, we take a detailed look around the 2026 Mazda CX-5 to see how much it's grown and the impact on rear legroom. Up front, we test the new 15.6-inch Google-based touchscreen, the new digital driver display and decide if there are too many hard and scratchy plastics in the interior.

Finally, we take the 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol version of the new CX-5 out on the road to see if 139bhp is enough power for a family SUV of this size.

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Video chapters:
0:00 – Intro: Mazda's Bestseller!
0:54 – Exterior Design & Bigger Dimensions
1:27 – Boot Space
2:13 – Rear Seats
3:10 – Controversial Interior Changes
4:00 – New Google Infotainment
5:01 – Driving Position & Visibility
5:59 – Quality Downgrade: Scratchy plastics?
6:43 – The Engine: The 2.5-litre Petrol & Optional 4WD
7:23 – Handling, Ride Comfort & Performance
9:10 – Trim Levels: Prime-Line to Homura
9:52 – Pricing, Warranty & Reliability
10:38 – Euro NCAP Rating & Safety
11:02 – Verdict: Should you buy the new CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 has long been celebrated for having one of the best, most premium interiors in the family SUV class. But for this brand new model, Mazda has taken a massive risk: it's completely removed the rotary infotainment controller and the physical air-con controls!

Have these controversial changes, along with a dip in interior material quality, ruined the brand's best-selling car? In this comprehensive review, we test the new Mazda CX-5 to find out if the bigger 583-litre boot and excellent driving dynamics are enough to save it.

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe!
If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest in-depth reviews, group tests, top 10s and more: @whatcar

🚗 Looking for a specific model?
Read our full in-depth review on every new car, including the Mazda CX-5, here: http://www.whatcar.com

In this video, we take a detailed look around the 2026 Mazda CX-5 to see how much it's grown and the impact on rear legroom. Up front, we test the new 15.6-inch Google-based touchscreen, the new digital driver display and decide if there are too many hard and scratchy plastics in the interior.

Finally, we take the 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol version of the new CX-5 out on the road to see if 139bhp is enough power for a family SUV of this size.

What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most objective and in-depth.

Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features.

In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals.

Follow What Car? here:
LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8
FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8

Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9

Video chapters:
0:00 – Intro: Mazda's Bestseller!
0:54 – Exterior Design & Bigger Dimensions
1:27 – Boot Space
2:13 – Rear Seats
3:10 – Controversial Interior Changes
4:00 – New Google Infotainment
5:01 – Driving Position & Visibility
5:59 – Quality Downgrade: Scratchy plastics?
6:43 – The Engine: The 2.5-litre Petrol & Optional 4WD
7:23 – Handling, Ride Comfort & Performance
9:10 – Trim Levels: Prime-Line to Homura
9:52 – Pricing, Warranty & Reliability
10:38 – Euro NCAP Rating & Safety
11:02 – Verdict: Should you buy the new CX-5?

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