2025 Mazda CX5 trim level comparison

The CX-5 Is A Solid 10

The Mazda CX-5 took the market by storm with its 2022 overhaul. In a category dominated by Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia, the CX-5 stamped its authority and rapidly climbed car buyers' wishlists. With the 2025 model recently hitting the road, the excitement among automobile enthusiasts is palpable. And we at Sport Durst Mazda of Goldsboro are excited to share it with you.

Below, we'll tell you all about the latest CX-5 and how the various trims stack up against each other.

And if you're looking for a different Mazda SUV that's as good as the CX-5, we'd recommend the new 2025 Mazda CX-50 for sale in Goldsboro and the surrounding areas. It hasn't been out for long but has been garnering rave reviews.

What kind of car is the 2025 Mazda CX-5?

The 2025 CX-5 is a compact crossover SUV, which means it combines the practicality and versatility of an SUV with the efficiency and handling of a car. If you're interested in a Mazda sedan instead, we recommend a new 2025 Mazda3 for sale in Goldsboro and the surrounding areas.

What SUVs can I compare the 2025 Mazda CX-5 to?

If you're looking for a frame of reference, think of the CX-5 in the same category as the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape, the Nissan Rogue, the Kia Sportage, and the Hyundai Tucson.

As you can tell, it's a pretty crowded category, but the CX-5 more than holds its own.

How many trims are available for the 2025 Mazda CX-5?

There are 8 trims available for the 2025 Mazda CX-5:

1. 2.5S

The 2.5S is the base trim for the CX-5, boasting a SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. If that sounds complicated, all you need to remember is that it churns out a fantastic 187 hp, and is available in AWD.

It also has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard.

2. 2.5S Select

The 2.5S Select trim elevates the class and comfort on the base trim with leatherette-trimmed seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats with 3-lever adjustment options.

3. 2.5S Preferred

If you prefer even more elevated features such as a sliding-glass moonroof, and an 8-way adjustable driver's seat, then the CX-5 2.5S Preferred trim is for you!

4. 2.5S Carbon Edition

The Carbon Edition is the 2025 CX-5's limited-edition trim, boasting exclusive Polymetal Gray Metallic paint, 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and wireless phone charging.

5. 2.5S Premium Plus

The Premium Plus trim takes the CX-5 into more refined territory in terms of performance. The base engine now comes with Cylinder Deactivation and i-Stop technology, both designed to improve fuel efficiency.

6. 2.5 Carbon Turbo

This limited edition trim has everything the Carbon trim has but with a 2.5L Dynamic Pressure Turbo engine at its heart, and exclusive Terracotta leather-trimmed seats.

7. 2.5 Turbo Premium

The Turbo Premium trim boasts the same turbocharged 2.5L engine as the Carbon Turbo but also comes with some great features like Traffic Jam Assist, and heated rear seats.

8. 2.5 Turbo Signature

Finally, the pinnacle of CX-5 performance-the 2.5 Turbo Signature trim has Caturra Brown Nappa leather-trimmed seats and Mazda's trademark Navigation System that even works off-road.