New Mazda CX-5 Space & Practicality | Tech Drive

How much can the next-generation Mazda CX-5 really carry? Explore the space, comfort and clever practicality behind Australia's favourite SUV.

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Karl Reindler: Welcome back to another Mazda Tech Drive. Today we're in Shoreham on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, taking a closer look at the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5.

What's New in the 2026 Mazda CX-5?

The next-generation Mazda CX-5 represents the biggest step forward in the model's history. Rather than being a routine update, it is a thoughtful evolution of one of Mazda Australia's most important SUVs.

So, what does that mean for customers? The new Mazda CX-5 delivers more interior space, smarter technology and greater everyday comfort, while retaining the engaging driving dynamics that Mazda is known for.

Let's take a look at some of the key changes.

A Bigger, More Confident CX-5

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is longer and wider than the previous generation. Combined with a higher bonnet and a new lighting design, the latest CX-5 has a stronger and more confident road presence.

The increased dimensions are not only about styling. The larger body creates meaningful improvements in everyday usability and practicality.

More Space for Families

Rear-seat legroom and headroom

Rear passengers benefit from increased legroom and headroom, making the cabin more comfortable for families and passengers on longer journeys.

A larger boot for everyday life

The larger boot also provides additional cargo capacity, making it easier to carry prams, luggage, sports equipment and other bulky items that are part of everyday family life.

The result is a family SUV that is more spacious, more advanced and more refined than ever before.

The all-new Mazda CX-5 combines enhanced practicality, improved comfort and modern design while continuing to deliver the driving experience that Mazda customers value.

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It’s easy to see why more than 325,000 Mazda CX-5 SUVs call Australia home, and why more than 20,000 Australians have owned more than one.

All you have to do is look into the next-gen CX-5, which is now available in Australia. The new CX-5 offers more of what makes this compact SUV so popular, specifically with Australian families and adventure lovers — more style, more technology and more practicality for everyday life and weekend fun.

There’s more space and more comfort to stretch out, and more of Mazda’s signature Jinba Ittai connected driving experience. It’s no wonder the CX-5 eclipsed 5 million sales globally faster than any other Mazda model.

Australians have loved the Mazda CX-5 for everything it offers, and this next-generation offers even more of what they love.

Discover more in this latest video series of Tech Drive with Karl Reindler.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Mazda CX-5 bigger than the previous model?

Yes. The next-generation Mazda CX-5 is longer and wider than the previous generation, with a higher bonnet and a new lighting design. Together these give it a stronger, more confident road presence — and, more importantly, create meaningful gains in interior space and everyday practicality.

Does the new Mazda CX-5 have more rear-seat space?

Yes. The larger body increases rear legroom and headroom, making the cabin more comfortable for families and for passengers on longer journeys. It's one of the clearest everyday benefits of the new CX-5's bigger dimensions.

Overall Height	Overall Length	Overall Width (Excluding Mirrors)
OVERALL HEIGHT1,695 mm	OVERALL LENGTH4,690 mm	OVERALL WIDTH (EXCLUDING MIRRORS)1,860 mm

How big is the boot in the new Mazda CX-5?

The 2026 CX-5 has a larger boot than before, with 466L cargo capacity* that makes it easier to carry prams, luggage, sports equipment and other bulky items that are part of family life.

*Cargo volume VDA, measured with rear seats up and up to tonneau cover.

What's new in the 2026 Mazda CX-5?

Mazda calls it the biggest step forward in the model's history — a thoughtful evolution rather than a routine update. It delivers more interior space, smarter technology and greater everyday comfort, while keeping the engaging driving dynamics Mazda is known for.

Is the new Mazda CX-5 a good family SUV?

Yes. With more rear-seat room, a bigger boot and a more refined, spacious cabin, the next-generation CX-5 is well suited to family life and weekend adventures — while retaining the comfortable, connected driving experience that has made it Australia's favourite SUV.

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