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The Premium Pivot: Mazda’s CX-5 Defies the 2026 Disruption

While the market sheds nameplates and pivots to polarizing powertrains, Mazda’s updated stalwart holds its ground as the paddock’s most sensible luxury surrogate.

The 2026 automotive landscape is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate, characterized more by what is missing than what is available.

During a week of intensive testing for the 2026 Chasing Cars Car of the Year megatest, 19 makes and models—ranging from the Kia Tasman to the Honda Prelude—faced off to determine…

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 emerged as a surprising standout in this chaos, particularly in its GS trim.

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While the market sheds nameplates and pivots to polarizing powertrains, Mazda’s updated stalwart holds its ground as the paddock’s most sensible luxury surrogate.

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