Celine Nolan

Mazda’s shrimp automobile vary is increasing outdated, with the Mazda 2 light automobile (2014) and CX-3 light SUV (2015) now a decade extinct.

With no hybrid or electrical vitality, these two are out-of-sorts with rivals cherish the Toyota Yaris, and so, after its Tidy Product offensive, Japanese label Mazda has shown off the Imaginative and prescient-X Compact thought at the 2025 Tokyo Mobility Blow their personal horns.

Crucial points of this thought are thin on the bottom, even though we assume it previews the invent course of the next era Mazda 2 and CX-3, presumably to be called the CX-20 and presumably being amalgamated into a single model in manufacturing guise.

Even when put next with the shrimp vehicles in Mazda’s vary, the Imaginative and prescient-X Compact is slight. At 3825mm long, 1795mm broad, 1570mm broad and driving on a 2515mm wheelbase, it’s 40cm shorter than CX-3 however very shut to the Suzuki Swift hatch in dimension.

Given the proximity between the CX-3 and CX-30 currently, Mazda would possibly per chance per chance well per chance make a resolution to shrink its entry-stage ‘CX-20’ SUV offering half a dimension down, however then this would per chance well additionally be an all-original model, or simply a invent spy.

Visually, the Imaginative and prescient-X Compact is linked to its peers with an illuminated entrance grille which hints at heavy electrification. The hatchback shape carries the total C-pillar frequent within the CX-30 and Mazda 3, as correctly.

Interior is the important thing departure for Mazda, with an ethereal feel and diverse intellectual colours bringing a nearly Fiat 500-cherish retro vibe; a visually-light ’P-R-N-D’ tools selector with spherical knob sits on the centre console.

There’s a big diameter, thin-rimmed steering wheel with correct a unique, circular digital dial in entrance of the driving force. The wheel aspects lunge shifters, doubtlessly for tools altering however additionally adjusting regenerative braking.

This thought is shown in left-hand drive, too, suggesting European micro automobile aspirations.

And it’s charge noting that there are no dominant touchscreens within the theorem that. As a replacement, the auto is pictured with a smartphone mounted on the trudge — Volkswagen Up!, anyone?

Mazda calls the Imaginative and prescient-X Compact the ‘procedure forward for neat mobility’, with onboard artificial intelligence intended to ‘deepen the bond between of us and vehicles by procedure of the fusion of a human sensory digital model and empathetic AI.’

As for the powertrain crucial points of a manufacturing version, it’s miles unclear for now.

Mazda would possibly per chance per chance well per chance leverage its abilities with the MX-30 shrimp SUV to offer a host of choices for its original light vehicles, including pure battery EV for Europe, sequence-parallel hybrids and in-home rotary vary extender.

Toyota has previewed the next-generation Corolla with a futuristic belief automobile at this yr’s Japan Mobility Expose, and it has confirmed the incoming version will enhance a extensive series of powertrains.

“The Corolla is a automobile for the bulk, however the bulk doesn’t necessarily desire the an analogous answer,” explained Lance Scott, head of Toyota Europe Blueprint Trend. “That it is probably you’ll desire whatever powertrain that works for you,” acknowledged Scott.

The fastback-bodied Corolla Belief has a battery payment meter glorious on the abet of its front quarter panel, indicating that it is either a battery electric automobile (BEV) or a scoot-in hybrid (PHEV).

But Toyota Motor Company (TMC) could per chance also use the Tokyo Motor Expose this week to reaffirm its dedication to a “multi-pathway” policy that will enable prospects the series of partial combustion vitality, thru hybrid engines, for an prolonged period.

PHEV is susceptible to be Toyota’s focal point with the unique Corolla. The belief automobile has three filler caps—one on the rear for petrol, and two on the front for electric charging.

The Corolla will probably debut Toyota’s unique 1.5- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines and a strengthened hybrid machine.

Scott confirmed that the unique, 13^th-generation Corolla’s platform has been designed to have accepted packaging that stays the an analogous no topic what powertrain is chosen.

Here is susceptible to mean that home has been left within the chassis for the extensive battery required for BEV versions, probably impacting passenger and cargo home.

Consequentially, the must ‘push up’ the ground for BEV and PHEV versions of the unique Corolla could per chance additionally fair expose why the Corolla Belief has grown noticeably in dimension over the outgoing automobile, which used to be easiest available with petrol or runt-battery hybrid versions.

While the belief that looks to preview a sedan (or liftback) version of the next Corolla, the enduring relevance of hatchbacks, particularly within the European market, could per chance additionally fair mean a five-door variant is spawned later.

The Corolla faces an increasingly more sizable put of dwelling of opponents including no longer easiest typical competitors like the Volkswagen Golf and Mazda 3, however also runt to midsize electric autos that attract subsidies in markets like Australia—from the MG4 to the Tesla Mannequin 3.

Externally, the originate contains an exaggerated interpretation of Toyota’s unique wraparound running gentle originate, a delicately raked windscreen and completely blacked-out glasshouse.

Alloy wheels measuring 21-inches in dimension are pushed cease to the corners of the elongated physique.

Internal, the Corolla makes use of a fully round guidance wheel incorporating shortcut controls on the spokes and a triple-display instrument cluster array.

There could be no typical display within the centre of the dashboard; as an various, high-tier objects could per chance additionally fair embody the belief that’s elegantly packaged fold-out passenger display.

A gear selector (or route selector for a BEV version) is shaped like the physique of the Corolla.

Abet seat dwelling is voluminous, reflecting the Corolla’s expanded dimension. Sedan versions of runt autos have grown critically in present years reflecting purchaser tastes in North The US and China.

Toyota has determined to connect Century as a stamp in its hold appropriate, with a unfold of extremely-luxury objects situation to be sold now not completely in Japan, but additionally in other world markets.

Century will sit down above Lexus within the Toyota Motor Company (TMC) stamp structure, with Lexus vacating the outmoded excessive-pause luxury sedan market by pivoting its flagships to the premium van and coupe-SUV rental.

The Century vary will consist of two most unusual objects, being the eponymous Century sedan and the gargantuan Century SUV. A third mannequin, the Century Coupe, will seemingly be a part of the lineup within the next Twelve months or two.

TMC chairman Akio Toyoda delivered a rousing speech in Tokyo asserting the world growth of Century, decrying what he perceives as malaise within the Japanese financial system and encouraging Japanese satisfaction in automobile manufacturing.

“Century is extra than simply the name of a automobile. It’s miles a heartfelt desire for world peace, and to form the next 100 years of Japan. I even hold technique to query this as my private mission,” acknowledged Toyoda.

Century will sit down above Lexus in Toyota stamp portfolio

In its home market, the Toyota Century sedan is held in deep like and in Japan, the badge is already regarded as sitting above Lexus. That self-discipline has now been formalised.

“Century stands on the head. It’s miles a automobile in a class of its hold. I deem this automobile used to be born carrying Japan on its shoulders,” Akio Toyoda told media.

“We desire to cultivate [Century] as a stamp that brings the spirit of Japan, the satisfaction of Japan, out into the world. The subsequent century begins with us.”

Whether or now not Century’s growth plans embody Australia is yet to be obvious, but Toyota CALTY Evolved Study president Ian Cartabiano confirmed that the Century stamp will “compete head-to-head” with Rolls-Royce and Bentley.

That can seemingly imply an initial level of curiosity on markets the set those excessive-pause British manufacturers promote strongly. That comprises the UK, but additionally the Center East self-discipline and North The usa.

Serving to Australia’s case is that every person Century objects hold been developed for native appropriate-hand force in Japan. At the moment, the habitual Century is considered on local roads due to grey-import capabilities.

“We desire to total our portfolio of manufacturers, giving Lexus respiratory rental to create what it does most attention-grabbing: powerful the rivals and staying adventurous,” Cartabiano told media.

Hybrid-powered Century sedan and SUV objects already in Japan

Both existing Century objects are hybrids, but they’re remarkably varied below the pores and skin.

The Century sedan may presumably also very correctly be regarded as essentially the most ‘genuine’ Century mannequin, being supreme in dimension and consistent with a native rear-wheel force platform.

Its deeply dignified recognition and significance in Japan is advanced to understate. The Century sedan is the auto of replacement for the Japanese emperor and royal family.

The Century sedan makes employ of a plugless petrol-electrical 2UR-FSE V8 engine producing 317kW of mixed vitality.

Measuring 5335mm in length on a 3090mm wheelbase, the Century sedan is genuinely elevated than the 5250mm-long Century SUV.

The crossover mannequin utilises a stretched model of TMC’s front-biased GA-Good enough platform additionally utilised by the American-market Lexus TX and Toyota Sizable Highlander gargantuan SUVs.

Beneath the bonnet of the Century SUV is a 3.5-litre wander-in hybrid (PHEV) petrol V6 producing 303kW of mixed vitality with spherical 69km electrical-completely vary doable.

Century Coupe concept revealed

Next to hitch the lineup will seemingly be a coupe mannequin with beneficiant plug high, a physique-coloured girlle and long front doors.

The coupe mannequin additionally has a pair of rapid, rear-hinged help doors that camouflage something particular: a rear compartment with as worthy passenger rental as a Century SUV.

Strangely, the Century Coupe concept is designed to be driven by a chauffeur, with a separated, and reasonably restrained, driver’s compartment. Nonetheless, TMC says it’s miles highly capable as a driver’s automobile for people who desire to create the job themselves.

In Japan, Toyota Century objects hold long been identified for their deeply conservative comely. It has been extraordinarily rare to space a Century now not painted in black, silver or dark blue.

That started to alternate in 2018 when TMC chief government officer Akio Toyoda revealed his private automobile—a one-off Century GRMN painted white with red accents.

Animated forward, Century objects will continue to be bespoke to buyer requirements but with prolonged customisation doable.

Australian specs of Skoda’s upcoming Kodiaq proceed-in hybrid were formally published sooner than the mannequin’s December 2025 commence date.

Confirmed to take a seat down between the Kodiaq Sportline and upcoming Kodiaq RS, the Kodiaq Decide PHEV ought to discover between $61,990 and $76,990 drive-away. This can possible undercut the mechanically associated Volkswagen Tayron PHEV, that will debut early subsequent year for around $60,000.

Also published for the 2026 Kodiaq mannequin fluctuate is a new still-hybrid variant, available with a choice of 5- or seven-seats. In accordance with a graphic from Skoda Australia, the upcoming MHEV will be priced below the bottom $56,990 drive-away Kodiaq Decide.

Extra data for that mannequin will reach to gentle nearer to its 2026 2nd-quarter commence date.

At demonstrate, the proceed-in hybrid section in Australia is led by the BYD Sealion 6, which begins from $44,400 drive-away, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES, priced from $57,990 drive-away. Each and every autos are a exiguous bit bigger than midsize SUVs which offer seven seats.

Despite providing a seven-seat configuration in foregoing combustion Kodiaq objects, Skoda Australia confirmed to Chasing Vehicles that the 4758mm long Kodiaq Decide proceed-in will be marketed strictly as a five-seater when it arrives in December.

This brings extra conventionally sized midsize competitors, essentially the next-generation Toyota RAV4 proceed-in, into scope. That automotive is anticipated to debut early subsequent year, boasting the option of all-wheel drive, a high output up to 227kW, and an EV-simplest fluctuate of around 100km WLTP.

Comparatively, the Skoda Kodiaq PHEV is tiny to entrance-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive reserved for the new flagship RS. Claimed EV driving fluctuate is 112km (WLTP), and high blended output is 150kW/350Nm, appropriate for a 0-100km/hr roam time of 8.4 seconds.

Output is split between a 110kW 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and 85kW/330Nm three-section electric motor. Electric motor location is yet to be confirmed, however is possible throughout the Kodiaq PHEV’s six-slither twin-take grasp of transmission.

High voltage electric power comes from a 25.7kWh battery, which would possibly perhaps perhaps price from empty in 2.5 hours on 11kW AC power, or from 10-80 percent in 25 minutes on a DC snappily charger, peaking at 50kW.

Mixed gasoline consumption is quoted at a convincing 1.85L/100km – even though it’s unclear if acquiring this gasoline figure will require having a fully charged battery, all of the time.

Equipment for the Skoda Kodiaq Decide PHEV will replicate its petrol-simplest Decide counterpart (viewable here), moreover an upgraded nine-airbag system, new PHEV drive modes, which embody ‘E-Mode’ (EV-simplest), and ‘Hybrid’, and adjustable regenerative braking.

Additional equipment for the Kodiaq Decide PHEV entails an optionally available panoramic sunroof, or a ‘PHEV Signature Pack’ which provides:

• Massaging entrance seats
• Matrix LED headlights with automatic cornering lights
• Palms-free boot opening
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Upgraded Canton audio system
• Heads-up present
• Vitality adjustable entrance seats with memory

Pricing for the Signature Pack is yet to be confirmed.

In accordance with Skoda Australia, 51 percent of Kodiaq sales in general encompass the fluctuate-topping RS mannequin. The Czech firm hopes that in 2026, its new Kodiaq PHEV will tale for 15 percent of Kodiaq sales, diversifying the fluctuate of buyership across a total lot of mannequin grades.

There’s no doubting the BYD Shark 6’s recognition. For a brand contemporary, niche, poke-in hybrid single variant offering it’s selling strongly, averaging 1500 gadgets each month in Australia.

Nonetheless the emblem isn’t going to relaxation on its laurels, vowing to expand the Shark 6’s allure, with a Ford Ranger Raptor and Toyota Hilux GR Sport rival likely: meet the ‘Tigershark 6’.

There’s no confirmation on a name yet, pointless to claim, nonetheless BYD Australia and Fresh Zealand chief operating officer Stephen Collins knowledgeable Chasing Autos he takes a scrutinize “at other alternatives” for the Shark 6.

“We clearly trust one grade which is selling 1500 a month, so it’s doing effectively, nonetheless we’re effectively aware that, down decrease in, in extra of the speedily dwelling and even up elevated, there’s other alternatives,” hinted Collins.

A speedily-oriented cab-chassis model of the Shark 6 is widely expected, nonetheless Collins hinting at alternatives up the scale caught our scrutinize.

With support of digital artist Theottle, we’ve introduced a hardcore Shark 6 to life. Carrying the contemporary Outback Orange paint colour, it functions a tweaked decrease front bumper part incorporating red recovery hooks, steel underbody security and low-mount LED lights.

It sits taller, with roughly a 40mm lift thru a combination of budge-taller coil springs for its impartial suspension and higher diameter BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres on unlit 17-budge alloys.

On the rear, there’s a silver garnish on the decrease bumper part and cheeky ‘Tigershark 6’ badge on the support delineating this from the common ute.

It is what is going to be below that would possibly per chance trust the adaptation to the Shark 6, which is at the moment a 325kW, all-wheel drive ute with 100km of electrical-handiest vary. It lacks locking diffs and finessed drive modes for rock crawling.

The incoming Denza B5 and B8 spend a extra hardcore model of the Shark 6’s powertrain, and are constructed alongside the ute in China. A actually perfect enhance, surely.

Based entirely mostly around the equivalent 1.5-litre turbo-petrol combustion engine, the Denza B5’s twin-motor system outputs 505kW and 760Nm whereas incorporating a locking rear differential, low-vary through a two-velocity rear axle, eight drive modes and simulated centre differential lock.

This powertrain would rob the Shark 6’s skill to the subsequent level.

The extra utter, and likely elevated body stress below, would possibly per chance per chance per chance well also elevate the Shark 6’s towing restrict from 2500kg to 3500kg as effectively, something BYD is investigating.

Pricing would possibly per chance per chance per chance well be someplace north of the present ute, which is $57,900 sooner than on-avenue costs. We’d query someplace around $75,000 if this hardcore, ‘Tigershark 6’, involves fruition.

Mazda has confirmed the 6 sedan will return to Australian shores in mid-2026 as an all-electrical proposition.

Constructed beneath a collaboration with Changan Car, the ‘6e’ destined for Australia will be rear-wheel-power, barely than entrance, powered by a single 190kW motor.

It’s anticipated to compete with the likes of the Tesla Mannequin 3, BYD Seal and Hyundai Ioniq 6 when it by some means lands in Australia, presumably with loads of variants.

It comes after Chasing Autos snapped a prototype of the 6e on Aussie roads amid its decent evaluation route of.

A 78kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery sits under the bottom, which Mazda claims would possibly per chance also be recharged from 30 to 80 p.c in as little as 15 minutes.

Pricing is anticipated to initiate spherical $55,000 earlier than on-motorway expenses here in Australia, even supposing it’s yet to be confirmed which grade this applies to.

Chasing Autos lately had the replacement to leap in an early left-hand-power prototype of the 6e, which chances are high you’ll per chance take a look at out above.

Chery has been making headlines this week as breaking files emerges from its Worldwide Client Summit, held in Wuhu, China. However what files must accrued Australian readers be bearing in mind? We’ve trimmed the tubby from Chery’s expo to give you with the critical facts.

First are three new autos and an all-new powertrain from Chery luxurious sub-mark Omoda. Within the intervening time, these are unconfirmed for Australia, but they haven’t been dominated out for introduction, either.

Starting with the Omoda 4, a diminutive SUV with futuristic styling which Chery calls “Cyber Mecha”. It evolves upon the Omoda 3 belief automobile, published earlier this one year at the Shanghai Auto Display cowl.

The Omoda 4 rather resembles a shrunken Lamborghini Urus, with a two-tone roof, vigorous body traces, and slim LED headlights.

Theory photography of the within demonstrate what looks to be a 10.25-shuffle digital instrument cluster borrowed from the Chery Tiggo 4, and a portrait-oriented infotainment cowl which looks to be the 14.8-shuffle unit from the Jaecoo J7.

Mighty just like the at this time detailed Jaecoo J5, the Omoda 4 will reportedly supply three powertrains, combustion, hybrid and BEV, on a strictly entrance-pushed platform.

Next up is the Omoda 7, which first debuted because the Omoda C7 in Shanghai. It looks to be a midsize SUV, with identical dimensions to the Jaecoo J8, and styling ‘impressed’ by the Honda HR-V. Old experiences counsel that the C7 will exhaust Chery’s ‘Provocative Hybrid’ wander-in machine.

Chery’s seven-seater ‘multi-SUV’ is subsequent, no longer to be at a loss for phrases with the at this time launched Deepal E07 ‘multi-truck’. A welcome surprise, this sizable, boxy SUV from Chery has a dimension of 4.9-metres. That makes it identical in dimension and appearance to the LDV D90, till it performs its occasion trick.

The Chery Multi Truck debuts a removable roof fixture, which transforms the vehicle from a sizable, seven-seat SUV precise into a dual-cab ute with a 600-litre bathtub tray. The bathtub has four tie-down aspects and movable dividers for transporting awkward objects.

One other configuration is “camper mode”, which is designed to work with an array of equipment including facet awnings, pop-up roof tents, and an exterior V2L wander.

Chery says the multi-SUV has six irregular configurations — handiest three were detailed to this level.

Onto Chery’s all new powertrain, with the debut of the subsequent-generation Omoda 5. This mid-dimension SUV ingredients a brand new plugless sequence parallel hybrid, various to the machine considered within the Chery Tiggo 4.

Chery Omoda calls its new powertrain ‘SHS-H’, presumably which way ‘Provocative Hybrid Machine Hybrid’. The machine produces a mixed output of 165kW, and a mixed driving differ of 1000km (WLTP).

A sportier version of the aforementioned Omoda 4, identified because the Omoda 4 Ultra, will moreover feature a ‘SHS-H’ sequence parallel hybrid. It beneficial properties a stark rear spoiler, bigger 19-shuffle alloy wheels, and optionally accessible yellow paint over the but to be launched Omoda 4.

Last off the list is Chery’s intriguing new battery skills for electric autos. Developed in-home by Chery, the new tech is a stable instruct battery with a claimed cell vitality density of 600 Wh/kg. For context, original Tesla EV batteries comprise a cell vitality density of round 272-296 Wh/kg.

Chery’s stable instruct battery is accrued a prototype, nonetheless, the Chinese-essentially based firm says it will be fit to subsequent-generation EVs by as early as 2026. In belief, these batteries comprise the functionality to originate a mixed driving differ between 1000 and 1500km.

Chasing Vehicles is infected to spy Omoda-Jaecoo’s local product rollout for 2026 following the above files highlights.

A third-generation Mazda CX-5 will be released in 2026, bringing the supreme changes but between generations since the nameplate debuted in 2012.

So, what’s altering … and what’s staying the identical?

Chasing Autos presents a closer behold to benefit prospective CX-5 patrons select whether or now to no longer pass to showrooms now for the present model or look forward to the modern model that’s aloof a number of twelve months away — due within the second half of 2026.

Exterior changes

Some distinguished changes to the skin are visibly longer rear doorways (and wider C-pillars), which will score entry to what Mazda says will be a roomier rear seat. The present CX-5’s lend a hand seat condo is believed to be moderate for the medium-SUV segment.

Mazda’s extra upmarket midsize SUV, the CX-60 looks to be like to had been the inspiration to the profile of the CX-5, with a in actuality familiar silhouette and window form changing the scheme of present CX-5.

The 2026 CX-5 brings modern-behold LED headlights, complemented by double-hockey-stick LED working lights, and the lower bumper looks to characteristic a pudgy-width intake.

On the rear, Mazda has replaced the Eastern tag’s typical tag badge for the first time with MAZDA lettering — following one thing of an enterprise model.

Whereas the profile of the automobile could well take inspiration from the CX-60, the rear tail-mild build borrows from that of Mazda’s elevated SUVs, the CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90. The CX-5 does luxuriate in its possess lag on its rear smash, with a black lower bumper, visible tailpipes, and additional of a bell-form silhouette.

Dimensions

In the second half of 2026, we can peek the CX-5 grow from 4575mm to 4690mm, making it one of many longer vehicles in its class. It beneficial properties 15mm in width, rising from 1845mm to 1860mm, and the wheelbase also extends from 2700mm to 2815mm.

The latter dimension alternate is in particular relevant to Mazda’s declare of elevated rear-seat condo.

Interior and Cabin

The within is where we’re seeing a quantity of alternate, which is thrilling. From what grow to be moderately a straightforward and unfussy cabin, we’re seeing powerful the identical, nonetheless with a extra upscale and fresh behold to slot in with what’s extra frequent in automobile interiors on the present time.

The 10.25-dash infotainment camouflage is getting a magnificent considerable upgrade in size to 15.6 inches, making it Mazda’s greatest infotainment camouflage to this point and is trip by Google Built In connectivity.

We could well additionally teach goodbye to the half-digital, half-analog drivers cluster, and teach hi there to a fully digital driver camouflage.

With two, two-tone interior trims, an added sophistication is camouflage — long gone is the dreary black and darkish interior that is currently accessible. A alternative of a rich tan leather and black neat is one choice shown, the diversified, a black and off-white leatherette upholstery. The MAZDA lettering is echoed on the steering wheel, changing the badge tag.

We also peek the identical old centre console lid disappear, and a destroy up lid has been added, alongside with a sloped smartphone charging tray.

Basically the most distinguished characteristic to disappear, the rotary dial/joystick – and we’ve heard you within the comments, you’re no longer happy about it. Whereas they’re no longer very frequent in vehicles on the present time, we score it, they’re incredibly intuitive and simple to use while on the proceed.

As talked about, the CX-5 has received longer rear doorways, that alongside with their already superbly extensive opening, it is far a recipe of ease for all of us with diminutive ones. Not appropriate getting them out and in, nonetheless for the installation of child seats.

Extra certain additions to the rear are the claims of additional condo, making what grow to be an reputation reserved for children with its lack of leg room, now a condo for adults as effectively. There will also be a recline characteristic (with any luck on all units) for the rear seats, and the addition for a upright panoramic sunroof will be a welcome characteristic.

Boot condo and practicality

Mazda are but to substantiate how powerful potential is received within the boot precisely, nonetheless 5cm of additional length has been promised – a magnificent considerable upgrade, because the boot grow to be one of many smallest in its segment.

The modern CX-5 will also receive an adjusted loading height, it will maybe well well even be reduced by 18mm, which will be powerful more straightforward for hauling cargo. And certain, Mazda luxuriate in saved the 40:20:40 destroy up of the rear seats, which is a characteristic we’re happy they didn’t take away.

Powertrain

When the third-generation CX-5 is released in 2026, it will maybe well well unfortunately easiest reach in with one powertrain — no longer lower than in the initiating build. Gone are the present model’s 2.5-litre turbo petrol choice and nasty model 2.0-litre engine leaving easiest be the Skyactiv G 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with Mazda hinting that easiest all-wheel pressure will be an choice to proceed with it again.

Whereas a hybrid engine will change into accessible, it won’t be till 2027, and for Australians, they could well want to wait till 2028 to trip the modern Skyactiv Z hybrid.

Will these changes add or detract from Mazda’s greatest selling SUV, will it benefit to scheme the CX-5 extra current than the Toyota RAV4?