Mazda has adopted the hybrid powertrain from Toyota's RAV4 for the CX-50, with both models manufactured in the same factory. The CX-5 remains a global bestseller, while the CX-50 caters to North American preferences. A hybrid version of the CX-5 is scheduled for 2027, featuring a new 'Skyactiv-Z' engine, while the 2026 CX-5 will introduce a Skyactiv-G 2.5 L gasoline engine and a new infotainment system that uses Google's Android Automotive OS and services. Pricing will be revealed closer to the US launch in 2026.
Mazda borrowed the hybrid powertrain from Toyota's RAV4 for the CX-50, both built in the same factory in Huntsville, Alabama.
The CX-5 and CX-50 will coexist in dealerships, with the former being a global bestseller and the latter made for North American tastes.
A hybrid variant of the CX-5 is expected to arrive by 2027, featuring the new 'Skyactiv-Z' engine.
For 2026, the CX-5 will come equipped with Mazda's Skyactiv-G 2.5 L four-cylinder gasoline engine and a new infotainment system.
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