They Killed The Best Engine. Is the 2026 Mazda CX-5 Ruined?

Mazda made the all new 2026 CX-5 4.5 inches longer and packed it with massive screens, but they completely dropped the Turbo engine. Is 187 horsepower enough for a 3,800 lb crossover, or did Mazda just ruin their best vehicle? Brian Makse gets behind the wheel of the 2026 Mazda CX-5 to find out if killing the turbo was a fatal mistake. While the spec sheet says it's slower, Mazda's vehicle dynamics team, led by Dave Coleman, tuned this new chassis using lessons straight from the MX-5 Miata. We test the real world impact of the pre-loaded AWD torque coupling, the updated transmission logic, and see if the extra 2.3 inches of rear knee room makes this the ultimate daily driver. If you're cross-shopping the Honda CR-V Hybrid or Toyota RAV4, you need to hear this before making a decision. 2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature Review: More Performance and Style For Less https://youtu.be/B9uqPuMiPQU ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #2026mazdacx5 #mazdacx5 #mazdacx52026 #2026cx5 #brianmakse