Last updated August 4, 2026
Sport and 2.5 S are the straightforward entry CX-5 trims. Touring, 2.5 S Select, and 2.5 S Preferred form the value-and-comfort branch, while Grand Touring, 2.5 S Premium, and 2.5 S Premium Plus add richer cabins, upgraded audio, and more technology. Grand Select and the Carbon Edition family are the style-focused side branches; Carbon Turbo versions also bring the stronger turbo engine. Grand Touring Reserve, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo, Signature, and 2.5 Turbo Signature make up the turbo upper end, ranging from performance-focused to luxury-focused. Signature Diesel is the rare 2019 alternative, pairing the Signature cabin with a diesel engine.
The Base Model trim level—2.5 S and Sport—is the straightforward CX-5, covering the everyday essentials without the richer cabin upgrades of higher trims.
Best for: Shoppers who want the CX-5’s core driving character, safety equipment, and useful technology in its simplest form.
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The Essential Value trim level—2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Select, and Touring—is the everyday comfort step, with a more finished cabin and useful convenience upgrades.
Best for: Commuters and families who value heated seats, rear-seat comfort, and easier daily use more than luxury materials or extra power.
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Adds a more polished cabin and practical conveniences over the Base Model, including upgraded seat trim, rear vents, keyless entry, and, depending on the member trim, heated seats and a power driver’s seat.
227 in stock
The Premium Comfort trim level—2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, and Grand Touring—is the upscale non-turbo branch, centered on leather, better audio, a moonroof, and added passenger comfort.
Best for: Shoppers who want a near-luxury cabin and strong comfort features while keeping the standard non-turbo engine.
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Adds leather, Bose audio, a moonroof, a power liftgate, and more front- and rear-seat comfort over Essential Value; newer Premium Plus models also add the largest screen and more advanced driving aids.
164 in stock
The Special Editions trim level—2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition Turbo, and Grand Select—adds distinctive Carbon styling or a comfort-rich bridge between Touring and Grand Touring.
Best for: Shoppers who want a CX-5 with a more distinctive look or a bundled set of upscale features, with turbo power in the Carbon Turbo versions.
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Changes the focus from conventional premium comfort to a more distinctive personality. Carbon models add dark styling and unique interiors, while Grand Select packages leather, a moonroof, Bose audio, and a power liftgate without following the full Grand Touring formula.
85 in stock
The Top Tier trim level—2.5 Turbo Premium, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature—is the turbocharged upper branch, balancing stronger acceleration with comfort and, in Signature form, luxury materials.
Best for: Drivers who want turbo power with a well-equipped cabin, from the comfort-focused Turbo Premium and Grand Touring Reserve to the luxury-focused Signature.
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Adds a consistent turbo-performance focus over the mixed Special Editions group, along with heated and ventilated seating and more parking technology; Signature further adds Nappa leather and genuine wood trim.
30 in stock
The High Performance trim level—2.5 Turbo and 2.5 Turbo Signature—is the later turbo branch: 2.5 Turbo emphasizes speed with daily comfort, while 2.5 Turbo Signature adds the richest cabin treatment.
Best for: Shoppers deciding between a performance-first turbo CX-5 and a version that combines the same turbo character with the fullest luxury treatment.
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Recasts the turbo upper end into two clear personalities: the 2.5 Turbo focuses on performance and comfort, while the 2.5 Turbo Signature adds Nappa leather, genuine wood, built-in navigation, and added safety features.
28 in stock
The Diesel trim level—Signature Diesel—is the one-year premium diesel CX-5, combining the Signature cabin with a 2.2-liter twin-turbo diesel and standard AWD.
Best for: Shoppers specifically seeking diesel low-speed pulling power and a different driving character without giving up the CX-5’s richest interior.
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Replaces the gasoline turbo engine with a 2.2-liter twin-turbo diesel while retaining a Signature-grade cabin, standard AWD, a 360-degree camera, and extensive heated and ventilated seating.
0 in stock| Feature | Diesel | Top Tier | Base Model | Essential Value | Premium Comfort | High Performance | Special Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | Signature Diesel0 in stock | 2.5 Turbo Premium, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature30 in stock | 2.5 S, Sport61 in stock | 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Select, Touring227 in stock | 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, Grand Touring164 in stock | 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Signature28 in stock | 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Select85 in stock |
| Lineup role | Premium diesel alternative | Turbo comfort and luxury | Entry essentials | Everyday comfort and value | Upscale non-turbo comfort | Turbo performance or flagship luxury | Style and equipment branches |
| Engine character | 2.2L twin-turbo diesel | Turbo 2.5L gas four-cylinder | 187-hp 2.5L non-turbo gas four-cylinder | 187-hp 2.5L non-turbo gas four-cylinder | 187-hp 2.5L non-turbo gas four-cylinder | Turbo 2.5L gas four-cylinder | 2.5L gas; turbo on Carbon Turbo members |
| Cabin theme | Nappa leather and genuine wood | Leather; Nappa and wood on Signature | Straightforward everyday cabin | Upgraded trim and convenience | Leather and premium audio | Leather; Nappa and wood on Turbo Signature | Unique Carbon interiors or Grand Select comfort |
| Comfort highlights | Ventilated front; heated front and rear seats | Ventilated front seats; heated rear seats and steering wheel | Core comfort; newer 2.5 S adds dual-zone climate | Rear vents; heated seats on Touring and Preferred | Ventilated front and heated rear seats on newer Premium models | Ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel | Heated and ventilated front seats on 2.5 Carbon Turbo |
| Technology focus | Head-up display, traffic-sign recognition, and 360-degree camera | 360-degree camera and low-speed traffic assist | Core safety and phone integration | Wireless phone integration and charging on newer models | Premium Plus adds a 15.6-inch screen and advanced driving aids | Navigation and traffic-sign recognition on Turbo Signature | Carbon Turbo adds a head-up display and 360-degree camera |
| Defining visual or material detail | Signature-grade premium cabin | Sporty turbo trim or Signature luxury | Standard CX-5 design | More finished seating surfaces | Leather and a moonroof | Performance look or Signature-grade materials | Black accents and unique Carbon color treatments |
Mazda changed the naming structure over time. Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring appear on many older CX-5s, while the 2.5 S-based ladder arrived for 2022. Always match the trim name to its model year.
They are entry trims from different eras, not usual same-year rivals. Sport was the base name on older CX-5s. The 2.5 S naming started in 2022 and is used for the entry version in newer lineups.
On the newest generation, the Select adds synthetic leather and microsuede seating, wireless phone integration and charging, rear air vents, and heated power-folding mirrors. It is the first substantial cabin upgrade.
On the newest generation, the Preferred adds heated front seats and steering wheel, a power driver’s seat with memory, a power liftgate, a head-up display, roof rails, and 19-inch wheels.
On the newest generation, the Premium focuses on luxury and passenger comfort. It adds leather-trimmed seats, a panoramic moonroof, Bose audio, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and ambient lighting.
On the newest generation, Premium Plus adds the 15.6-inch touchscreen, a hands-free liftgate, a 360-degree camera, driver monitoring, and more advanced highway assistance with lane-change help.
On older second-generation CX-5s, Touring is the practical comfort trim. Grand Touring steps up with leather, Bose audio, a moonroof, power liftgate, driver-seat memory, richer displays, and adaptive headlights while retaining the non-turbo engine.
On late second-generation models, both use the turbo engine and all-wheel drive. Grand Touring Reserve emphasizes speed and comfort. Signature adds richer Nappa leather, real wood trim, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors, and added safety equipment.
In later second-generation lineups, Carbon Edition is mainly the dark-themed, non-turbo choice with upgraded cabin features. Carbon Turbo keeps the distinctive styling but adds the stronger turbo engine, terracotta upholstery, and extra comfort and parking technology.
Pick Carbon Turbo for distinctive terracotta upholstery and blacked-out styling. Pick 2.5 Turbo Premium for a more conventional look plus added everyday comfort, including heated rear seats and low-speed traffic assistance on recent second-generation models.
On 2022–2025 models, both deliver the stronger turbo engine. The 2.5 Turbo focuses on performance and comfort, while Turbo Signature adds the richest cabin treatment with Nappa leather, genuine wood, built-in navigation, and added safety features.
Signature Diesel is a rare 2019 premium trim. It combines a 2.2-liter twin-turbo diesel engine and all-wheel drive with Nappa leather, real wood, a head-up display, a 360-degree camera, and heated and ventilated seating.
On the newest generation, look for the 2.5 S Premium. It pairs the standard non-turbo 2.5-liter engine with leather-trimmed seats, a panoramic moonroof, Bose audio, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
The 360-degree camera is generally reserved for upper trims, and the name changes by era. It appears on trims such as Signature, Carbon Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium, and the newest-generation 2.5 S Premium Plus.