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MANILA, 20 August 2026 — The third-generation Mazda CX-5 has officially gone on sale in the Philippines, offered exclusively in a single 2.5L AT AWD HEV Premium Plus variant. The C-segment SUV is priced at PHP 2.495 million (approximately RM164,000) and comes standard with an all-wheel-drive electrified powertrain.
Powertrain and Mechanical Specifications
The Philippine-spec CX-5 features Mazda’s e-Skyactiv G powertrain, pairing an internal combustion engine with a 24-volt mild-hybrid system:
| Parameter | Specification |
| Engine Type | 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol (Miller cycle) |
| Engine Output | 181 PS (178 hp / 133 kW) and 242 Nm of torque |
| Electric Motor (ISG) | Integrated starter-generator: 6.5 PS (5.4 hp / 4 kW) and 60.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic |
| Drivetrain | i-Activ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Drive Modes & Dynamics | Normal, Sport, Off-Road; Off-Road Traction Assist and G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) |
The 24-volt system provides low-speed torque assistance during acceleration and manages the vehicle’s idling stop-start system (i-Stop).
Exterior and Interior Equipment
The sole Premium Plus specification includes the following standard equipment:
- Exterior: 19-inch black metallic alloy wheels (225/55R19 tyres), gloss black exterior trim, adaptive LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and a hands-free power tailgate.
- Cabin Appointments: Sport Tan and Black Nappa leather upholstery accented by Japanese sen wood trim, alongside power-adjustable front seats.
- Exterior Colours: Available in Rhodium White, Navy Blue Mica, Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray, Aero Gray, and Jet Black.
Active Safety and Driver Assistance
The CX-5 is equipped with six airbags, dynamic stability control, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera system.
Its standard advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite includes:
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
- Smart Brake Support (Front and Rear Autonomous Emergency Braking)
- Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring with Exit Vehicle Warning
- Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Driver Monitoring and Attention Alert
Regional Context and Aftersales Package
The CX-5 in the Philippines includes a three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and a complimentary five-year scheduled maintenance package.
Regionally, the Philippine configuration mirrors the Japanese market setup, while differing from Indonesia, where the CX-5 is sold as a front-wheel-drive, non-hybrid 2.5-litre model (179 PS / 240 Nm). For Malaysia, official distributor Bermaz Motor has previously indicated an estimated entry price starting from RM170,000 ahead of its expected local debut.
