Mazda's new CX-5 has been completely redesigned for the first time in 9 years and is being praised for its refined ride. Meanwhile, the discontinuation of the diesel engine has attracted attention, with an impact also evident in the sales mix.
The new CX-5 featured this week has been redesigned for the first time in 9 years, with a larger body than its predecessor and an emphasis on its refined ride. Rear-seat passenger space and cargo-area practicality are also said to have improved.
The CX-5's position in the global market has once again become particularly apparent. It has long been a flagship model in Mazda's global sales, accounting for more than 1 in 4 of the company's vehicles sold worldwide. Total global sales in 2025 were 1,256,215 units, of which 334,578 were CX-5s.
The first-generation CX-5 drove the spread of diesel vehicles in Japan. When the first-generation CX-5 was launched, diesel models accounted for approximately 76% of sales in Japan, and the ratio remained high at approximately 75% in 2013. However, the new model has discontinued its diesel engine.
The CX-5 has been regarded as a driving force behind the spread of diesel vehicles, but the complete redesign has brought a policy shift toward eliminating diesel engines. Along with improvements in ride quality and passenger space, the sales mix is also changing.