Mazda’s lineup has never been more interesting — or more confusing. With the third-generation CX-5 now on sale for the 2026 model year, the brand has made some of the boldest moves in its recent history: fresh styling, a meaningful stretch in length, and a sweeping interior overhaul that trades the beloved controller knob for a large, controversial touchscreen. It also drops the Turbo trims entirely, leaving a single naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter engine as the only powertrain choice — for now.
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