2027 Mazda CX-5 Starts at $29,990 With Standard AWD
Mazda has priced the 2027 CX-5 from $29,990 before destination, giving its redesigned compact SUV a five-trim U.S. lineup with standard all-wheel drive, a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and Google built-in technology across the range.
The mandatory destination and handling charge is $1,595 in the contiguous United States, putting the base CX-5 2.5 S at $31,585 before tax, title and other fees. Mazda says vehicles will reach dealerships “in the coming months,” but it has not announced a more specific on-sale date.
2027 Mazda CX-5 prices by trim
- CX-5 2.5 S: $29,990
- CX-5 2.5 S Select: $32,140
- CX-5 2.5 S Preferred: $34,550
- CX-5 2.5 S Premium: $37,450
- CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus: $39,440
Those figures exclude the $1,595 destination charge, which rises to $1,640 in Alaska. Mazda also charges $595 for each of five premium paint colors: Machine Gray Metallic, Rhodium White Metallic, Polymetal Gray Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Aero Gray Metallic. Navy Blue Mica is the standard no-cost color listed in the announcement.
One engine, standard AWD for now
Every announced 2027 CX-5 uses Mazda’s 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G four-cylinder engine, rated at 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque on regular 87-octane fuel. It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive.
Mazda Intelligent Drive Select provides Normal, Sport and Off-Road modes. G-Vectoring Control Plus also uses an electronic brake-based limited-slip function to help manage traction. Mazda says additional powertrain choices will be announced in 2027, so shoppers should not interpret this initial lineup as confirmation of a particular hybrid or turbo configuration.
The powertrain figures and feature descriptions are manufacturer specifications. Chiefs Review has not driven or independently tested the 2027 CX-5.
Base model gets Google built-in and Gemini
The base 2.5 S includes a 12.9-inch touchscreen, an eight-speaker audio system, Google built-in services with the Gemini voice assistant, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two USB-C ports and two 12-volt outlets. It also has dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a reclining 40:20:40-split rear seat.
Mazda says the redesigned model has more rear-seat and cargo room than before, although its pricing release does not provide measurements. That matters because the CX-5 has traditionally competed as a compact crossover rather than a three-row family SUV.
The Select trim adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, keyless entry, heated and power-folding mirrors, rear air vents and leatherette upholstery with microsuede inserts.
Preferred models bring 19-inch wheels, roof rails, a power liftgate, heated front seats and steering wheel, a head-up display and power-adjustable front seats. Premium adds black exterior trim, adaptive front lighting, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, ambient lighting and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
Premium Plus adds the largest screen
The $39,440 Premium Plus swaps the 12.9-inch display for a 15.6-inch screen. It also adds a hands-free liftgate, paddle shifters, a 360-degree camera system with underfloor and mirrors-folded views, driver monitoring, front cross-traffic alert and braking, and Mazda’s Driver Personalization System.
Cruising and Traffic Support with Lane Change Assist is also included on Premium Plus. Mazda says the system can execute a lane change after the driver signals when conditions are safe. It remains a driver-assistance feature, not autonomous driving, and the driver remains responsible for controlling the vehicle.
A long standard-safety list
All trims are listed with Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with pedestrian detection, front and rear automatic braking functions, emergency lane keeping, vehicle-exit warning, driver-attention alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a rear camera with dynamic guidance lines and a tow-hitch guide.
Mazda’s announcement describes the equipment but does not provide independent crash-test results for the 2027 model. Buyers should check current NHTSA and IIHS ratings once testing for this model year is available.
What the pricing announcement clarifies
The new information gives shoppers a clear starting point: five trims, standard AWD and a single confirmed gasoline powertrain at launch. It also shows that the largest infotainment screen and several advanced parking and lane-change features are reserved for the top trim.
The release adds customer-facing detail to Mazda’s earlier work on simplifying the redesigned SUV’s production. Chiefs Review previously reported that the company cut CX-5 wire-harness variants by 80%, a manufacturing change intended to reduce complexity.
Until Mazda announces the promised additional powertrains and a firm dealer-arrival date, the main decision is whether the standard 187-hp AWD package and trim-specific technology justify the price. The base model includes much of the core safety and connectivity equipment, while the upper trims concentrate comfort, camera and driver-assistance upgrades.