Hiroshima’s most important model is expected to become a hybrid-cavalry model and will reach the local soil in 2026.
After starting its spy shot in January, Mazda has officially released the first teaser images of the All-New Third Generation CX-5, which will unveil on 10 July.
South Africa, yes
One of the most important models of Hiroshima, replacement for the current KF generation, which returned in 2016, was expected to debut next year, although it was later proved wrong after the comments made by Craig Roberts, CEO of South African company, Craig Roberts.
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He said, “The new CX-5 will begin in the third quarter of this year and probably hit our shores in the beginning of 2026. This is the first product we are really, really excited,” he said in a podcast. Moneyweb Initially.
what to expect?
A model that becomes part of Mazda’s product renewal The South African market is to kick-off this year, the mentioned teasers show CX-5 in the brand’s trademark Sol Crystal Red with the same design of CX-60 and CX-90.


Set to mirror the CX-70 and CX-80 aesthetics, CX-5 will continue to provide seating facilities for only five, but an interior is defined with “uncontrolled”, “more spacious” and “human-focused” design.
Going forward, the official term with images declares “a more attractive, spontaneous drive with sophisticated control and a smooth reaction”.
Only hybrid?
Although no accurate details were revealed, speculation is considered as a hybrid-only model in terms of CX-5, which is used in the form of plug-in hybrid units as their siblings, as well as self-charity toyota-supply hybrid systems. North America-CX-50,
Once again only four-cylinder is likely to be, CX-5, however, will not be introduced with a diesel engine or manual gearbox-both have already been dropped from the KF range.
The remaining standard is an alternative to the all-wheel-drive as an alternative to front-wheel-drive.
more soon
There are only more than a week left unveiled, not surprised if more details have come out then as part of the teaser campaign.
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