🚗 Design & Dimensions
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Evolved Kodo style: Boasts sharper, wider front fascia with slim LED headlights and a new “Signature Wing” grille, plus sleek taillights echoing the CX‑70/90 lineup.
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Bigger and bolder: The SUV is ~4.5″ longer with a wheelbase gain of ~3″, resulting in more room and enhanced presence.
🛋 Interior & Tech
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Massive touchscreen: A 15.6″ center display (or 12.9″ in lower trims) controls infotainment and climate—Mazda’s largest yet—with Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and vehicle Wi-Fi.
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Upscale cabin: Digital 10.25″ instrument panel, touch-centric controls, premium materials (soft-touch, leather, aluminum), ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, and Bose stereo in top trims.
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Roomier rear seat/cargo: Rear-seat legroom improved, rear doors open wider, plus a 40:20:40 split seat and ~61 L more cargo space.
⚙️ Powertrain & Performance
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2.5 L mild-hybrid: Combines traditional 2.5 L four-cylinder with a 24V electric assist. Outputs around 141 PS (104 kW) and 238 Nm, offering refined city driving.
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Turbo & PHEV on horizon: Turbocharged variant returns, and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with ~310 hp and ~35 miles EV range expected in 2027. Standard AWD remains.
🛡 Safety & Driving Aids
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Enhanced ADAS: Features include upgraded adaptive cruise with lane centering, improved collision avoidance, intersection assist, driver-monitoring, and available 360° cameras.
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Structural upgrades: New chassis with more ultra‑high‑strength steel, brake‑by‑wire system, and Euro NCAP-targeted safety.
📅 Release Date & Pricing
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On-sale spring 2026 in North America; European rollout late 2025, with prices starting around €34,500 (~$37k+) in Germany.
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U.S. pricing likely comparable to current CX‑5 ($30–40k).