2026 Mazda CX-5 vs 2026 INFINITI QX80
Overview | |
MSRP$83,750 | MSRP$29,990 |
Listings202 | Listings2554 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2026 INFINITI QX80 Reviews Summary | |
2026 Mazda CX-5 Reviews SummaryMazda's compact SUV gets its first full redesign in nearly a decade, and the results are a mixed bag. The 2026 CX-5 is longer, wider, more spacious, and more technologically advanced than its predecessor, with a striking new exterior, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) across the lineup, and Google built-in as standard. But the carried-over 187-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission feel like relics from a different era, especially when every key competitor now offers a hybrid option with significantly more power and better fuel economy. Verdict: The 2026 CX-5 is one of the best-looking and best-equipped compact crossovers you can buy, but its sluggish and thirsty powertrain and odd interior quibbles hold it back from greatness. Buyers who prioritize style, interior quality, and value will love it; those who want efficiency or performance should wait for the hybrid in 2027. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 450 hp V6 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower450 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City16 | MPG City |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 450 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque516 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower450 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.4 cu ft | Cargo Space33.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight5816 lbs | Curb Weight3856 lbs |
Height76.9 in | Height66.7 in |
Length211.2 in | Length184.6 in |
Width92.5 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase121.1 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1455 lbs | Maximum Payload1058 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $83,750 | $29,990 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | Mazda's compact SUV gets its first full redesign in nearly a decade, and the results are a mixed bag. The 2026 CX-5 is longer, wider, more spacious, and more technologically advanced than its predecessor, with a striking new exterior, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) across the lineup, and Google built-in as standard. But the carried-over 187-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission feel like relics from a different era, especially when every key competitor now offers a hybrid option with significantly more power and better fuel economy. Verdict: The 2026 CX-5 is one of the best-looking and best-equipped compact crossovers you can buy, but its sluggish and thirsty powertrain and odd interior quibbles hold it back from greatness. Buyers who prioritize style, interior quality, and value will love it; those who want efficiency or performance should wait for the hybrid in 2027. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 450 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 450 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 20 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 450 hp V6 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 516 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 450 hp @ 6400 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 20 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.4 cu ft | 33.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5816 lbs | 3856 lbs |
Height | 76.9 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 211.2 in | 184.6 in |
Width | 92.5 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1455 lbs | 1058 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | |
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