Tech Drive: Inside the New Mazda CX-5 Cabin
Next-Gen Mazda CX-5 Tech Drive: Cabin
See why the new CX-5’s interior proves that excellence lives in the details.
Inside the new CX-5 is a cabin space defined by minimalist calm according to the Japanese design principle of Ma, which focuses on space, harmony and balance.
Premium materials and thoughtful styling seamlessly integrate with the advanced technologies onboard the CX-5, such as the digital dashboard and 15.9-inch central display in the Akera model grade.
The panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade fills the cabin with sunlight during the day, while the interior ambient lighting creates the right mood when night emerges.
Join Karl Reindler in the cabin of the new CX-5 and see how it cleverly blends aesthetics and functionality.
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 and some of the key updates that make this next-generation SUV more advanced, more refined and more comfortable than ever before.
Let's start inside the cabin, where the new Mazda CX-5 takes a significant step forward.
A More Premium, Minimalist Interior
The interior has been redesigned to feel more premium and more personal. The design is cleaner and more minimalist, with less chrome, simplified surfaces and more discreet air vents. The result is a calm, modern space that prioritises comfort and usability.
Mazda's focus was to create an environment that feels more like a living room than a traditional SUV interior, helping make every journey more relaxing for both drivers and passengers.
Upgraded Technology and Displays
Technology has also received a major upgrade.
In the CX-5 Akera grade featured here, a new 15.6-inch central touchscreen display replaces the previous infotainment system, delivering a more intuitive and connected user experience.
Ahead of the driver, a fully digital instrument cluster provides clear and customisable information, making it easier to access important vehicle data while staying focused on the road.
The system is designed to feel familiar and easy to use, with customisable widgets and layouts that allow drivers to personalise the information and features they access most often.
Premium Comfort and Ambience
Additional premium features help elevate the cabin experience even further. Ambient lighting allows occupants to personalise the interior atmosphere, particularly during night-time driving, while the panoramic sunroof creates a brighter and more open feeling throughout the cabin.
Enhanced Safety and Visibility
Safety technology has also been enhanced.
The new 360-degree View Monitor provides a clearer view of the vehicle's surroundings when parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces, helping to improve confidence and visibility.
Smart Brake Support now includes Front Obstruction Warning functionality, designed to help detect potential obstacles at low speeds and provide additional driver assistance when needed.
Beneath the surface, Mazda engineers have further refined the driving experience. Updates to the suspension, dampers and sound insulation contribute to a smoother and quieter ride, improving overall comfort for everyday driving and longer journeys.
At the same time, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 continues to deliver the connected driving experience that defines Mazda's Jinba Ittai philosophy, creating a sense of harmony between driver and vehicle.
The result is a family SUV that is more advanced, more refined and more comfortable, while maintaining the engaging driving dynamics Mazda customers expect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CX-5 Akera grade features a new 15.6-inch central touchscreen that replaces the previous infotainment system, delivering a more intuitive, connected experience. It's paired with a fully digital instrument cluster ahead of the driver.
Learn more about CX-5 touchscreen
12.9-inch central touchscreen on other grades.
Yes. The new Mazda CX-5 features a fully digital instrument cluster that provides real-time driving and vehicle information, customisable display settings and improved visibility for everyday driving.
Yes. A panoramic sunroof creates a brighter, more open feeling throughout the cabin, while ambient interior lighting lets occupants personalise the atmosphere — especially during night-time driving — adding to the CX-5's calm, premium feel.
Panoramic sunroof available on Azami grade only.
Ambient interior lighting available from GT SP grade.
The new CX-5 adds a 360-degree with See-Through View* for a clearer view when parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces, and Smart Brake Support now includes Front Obstruction Warning, which helps detect potential obstacles at low speeds and provides added driver assistance.
*Available from GT SP grade.
Yes. Mazda refined the suspension, dampers and sound insulation for a smoother, quieter ride on everyday trips and longer journeys, while retaining the connected Jinba Ittai driving feel that creates a sense of harmony between driver and vehicle.