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New Mazda CX-5 Interior Options: What to Expect

The new Mazda CX-5 interior is the biggest upgrade in the SUV's history. The fully redesigned 2026 CX-5 is about 4.5 inches longer, and nearly every inch of that growth went into the cabin. The result is more rear-seat room, a larger cargo area, the biggest screens Mazda has ever offered, and Google built-in on every trim.


If you're shopping for a compact SUV around Myrtle Beach, Conway, or Murrells Inlet, here's what to expect inside the new CX-5, trim by trim.

A Bigger, Cleaner Cabin Inside the 2026 Mazda CX-5

The third-generation CX-5 keeps the upscale feel Mazda is known for, but gives passengers a lot more room to enjoy it. Mazda stretched the wheelbase by about 4.5 inches and designed the dashboard around a simpler, driver-focused layout with fewer buttons and less visual clutter.

What's Changed From the Previous CX-5

  • More space: Increased rear legroom, knee room, and headroom compared with the 2017–2025 model.

  • Simplified controls: The old rotary commander knob is gone, replaced by a touchscreen, Google Assistant voice control, and new steering wheel shortcuts.

  • Wider rear doors: A larger door opening makes it easier to load kids, car seats, and passengers.

  • Premium materials: Soft-touch surfaces and refined trim carry Mazda's reputation for interiors that feel a class above.

Key Interior Dimensions

  • Rear legroom: 39.9 inches

  • Rear headroom (without sunroof): 40.2 inches

  • Seating: Five passengers across two rows, with car seat compatibility in every rear position

Technology and Infotainment: The Biggest Screens Ever in a Mazda

Technology is the headline of the new CX-5 interior. The 2026 CX-5 is the first Mazda with Google built-in, and it offers the largest touchscreen Mazda has ever put in a vehicle.

Touchscreen Options

  • 12.9-inch center touchscreen: Standard on the 2.5 S through 2.5 S Premium, replacing the previous 10.25-inch display.

  • 15.6-inch center touchscreen: Exclusive to the top 2.5 S Premium Plus trim and the largest display ever offered in a Mazda.

  • 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster: Standard on every trim.

  • Full-color head-up display: Available from the 2.5 S Preferred and up.

Google Built-In and Smartphone Integration

  • Google built-in: Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play apps are standard on all five trims, with a complimentary one-year trial.

  • Hands-free voice control: Adjust navigation, climate, and audio just by asking.

  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Wired on the 2.5 S; wireless from the 2.5 S Select and above.

  • Wireless phone charging: Standard from the 2.5 S Select and above.

  • USB-C ports: Dual front USB-C ports on every trim, plus two rear ports on Premium trims.

Audio Upgrades

  • Standard: 8-speaker audio system with HD Radio on the 2.5 S through 2.5 S Preferred.

  • Premium: Bose 12-speaker system with SiriusXM 360L on the 2.5 S Premium and Premium Plus.

Seating, Comfort, and Cargo Space

The new CX-5 is built for real Grand Strand life: beach chairs, coolers, golf clubs, and passengers who want room to stretch out.

Upholstery Options

  • Cloth: Standard on the 2.5 S.

  • Leatherette with embossed microsuede inserts: 2.5 S Select and 2.5 S Preferred.

  • Genuine leather: 2.5 S Premium and 2.5 S Premium Plus.

Comfort Features

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control: Standard on every trim.

  • Rear air vents: Added from the 2.5 S Select, a welcome feature during hot South Carolina summers.

  • Heated front seats and heated steering wheel: From the 2.5 S Preferred.

  • Ventilated front seats and heated rear seats: From the 2.5 S Premium.

  • Power driver's seat with memory: 10-way adjustment with two memory positions from the 2.5 S Preferred.

  • Ambient lighting: Color-selectable lighting on Premium trims.

  • Panoramic sunroof: Standard on the 2.5 S Premium and Premium Plus.

Cargo Space and Versatility

  • 33.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats.

  • 66.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.

  • New 40:20:40 split rear seat: Fold the middle section for long items like paddleboards or fishing rods while two passengers ride in back.

  • Power liftgate: Programmable height from the 2.5 S Preferred; hands-free on the Premium Plus.

2026 Mazda CX-5 Interior Options by Trim Level

All five 2026 CX-5 trims come with standard i-Activ AWD. Here's how the interior builds from one trim to the next.

2.5 S

  • 12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in

  • 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster

  • Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control

  • Cloth seats

2.5 S Select

  • Leatherette seats with embossed microsuede inserts

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

  • Wireless phone charger

  • Rear seat air vents

  • Smart Keyless entry and push-button start

2.5 S Preferred

  • Heated front seats and heated steering wheel

  • 10-way power driver's seat with two-position memory

  • Full-color windshield head-up display

  • Power liftgate with programmable height

  • HomeLink garage door opener

2.5 S Premium

  • Genuine leather seats

  • Ventilated front seats and heated rear seats

  • 6-way power passenger seat

  • Bose 12-speaker audio with SiriusXM 360L

  • Panoramic sunroof and color-selectable ambient lighting

  • Rear USB-C ports

2.5 S Premium Plus

  • 15.6-inch touchscreen, the largest ever in a Mazda

  • Mazda Driver Personalization System

  • 360-degree camera with underfloor view

  • Paddle shifters

  • Hands-free power liftgate

Safety Features Built Into the Cabin

The 2026 CX-5 earned a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and its standard i-Activ Sense suite is more complete than any previous CX-5.

Standard on Every Trim

  • 10 airbags, including front knee and rear side airbags

  • Rear Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection

  • Blind Spot Monitoring and Blind Spot Assist

  • Safe Exit Warning to alert passengers of approaching traffic before opening a door

  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist

  • Front and rear parking sensors

Added on the 2.5 S Premium Plus

  • Driver Monitoring

  • Front Cross Traffic Alert and Braking

  • Cruising and Traffic Support with Lane Change Assist

Experience the New Mazda CX-5 Interior at Beach Mazda

Photos and spec sheets can only tell you so much. The best way to appreciate the new Mazda CX-5 interior is to sit in it yourself, stretch out in the roomier back seat, and try the 15.6-inch touchscreen in person. At Beach Mazda, our non-commissioned sales team will walk you through every trim at your own pace, with no pressure, so you can find the CX-5 that fits your life and budget. Backed by nearly 30 years of Grand Strand hospitality and our $1,000 Low Price Guarantee, we make it easy to drive home happy. Browse our new Mazda CX-5 inventory, schedule your test drive online, or visit us at 851 Jason Blvd in Myrtle Beach, SC. You can also call our sales team at 843-279-2305. We proudly serve drivers from Myrtle Beach, Conway, Carolina Forest, Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach, and beyond.


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