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2026 Mazda CX-5: Classic Transmission, Modern Features, and Key Comparisons

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Source: The Drive
2026 Mazda CX-5: Classic Transmission, Modern Features, and Key Comparisons
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The 2026 Mazda CX-5 continues to use a traditional six-speed automatic transmission because Mazda believes it offers the best performance with their Skyactiv-G engine, despite many competitors shifting to more gears. The vehicle maintains its driving DNA and performance expectations, even with increased size and weight, and Mazda plans to evaluate the transmission's future use in hybrid models.

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  4. 2026 Mazda CX-5 Has More Space, More Tech and a Hybrid Is Coming Soon  Edmunds
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