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2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Homura: acceleration, braking and fuel consumption tested

Mazda CX-5 acceleration times
On our test strip, the 1 738 kg (tested) press unit accelerated to 100 km/h from a standstill in 9.76 seconds, besting Mazda’s 10.7-second claim by 0.94 seconds. In the overtaking acceleration stakes, the all-paw CX-5 sprinted between the 60-80, 80-100 and 100-120 km/h increments in 2.37, 2.93 and 3.59 seconds, respectively.

Mazda CX-5 braking times
In our 10-stop 100-0 km/h emergency braking regimen, the Homura derivative recorded best and worst stopping times of 2.75 and 2.84 seconds, respectively. The CX-5 Homura’s 328 mm ventilated front/325 mm solid rear disc brakes brought it to a halt in an average time of 2.78 seconds, garnering it an ‘excellent’ rating by our standards, over a distance of 38.51 metres.

Mazda CX-5 fuel consumption
On our standardised fuel route, which comprises urban and motorway driving, the test car returned an average fuel consumption of 10.0 L/100 km; 2.3 L/100 km more than Mazda’s claim. Matching our figure translates to a driving range of 580 km on a full, 58-litre tank of fuel.

Mazda CX-5 2.5 Homura specifications
Price: R749 100
Powertrain: 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, petrol
Transmission: six-speed automatic
Driven wheels: all
Power: 132 kW @ 6 000 r/min
Torque: 240 N.m @ 4 000 r/min
Claimed 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds
Tested 0-100 km/h: 9.76 seconds
Claimed top speed: 187 km/h
Claimed fuel consumption: 7.7 L/100 km
Claimed CO2 emissions: 176 g/km

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Homura: acceleration, braking and fuel consumption tested

We strapped our equipment to the new Mazda CX-5 Homura to test how it fares in the acceleration, braking, and fuel consumption stakes...

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Mazda CX-5 (2026) Launch Drive

Final thoughts

The new Mazda CX-5 is a lovely vehicle, but its Achilles’ heel remains its engine. With more low-down punch, it would easily be one of the top contenders in its segment. The CX-5 certainly has an undeniable “it” factor when it comes to aesthetics, ride comfort and cabin execution.

Pricing is another hurdle. The entry-level Active kicks off at R578 250, while the range-topping Homura AWD commands R749 100. For that kind of money, you could cross-shop a feature-packed Haval H6 4WD PHEV or a Toyota RAV4 HEV GX.

The question, then: Has Mazda done enough to remain competitive? Considering the lack of engine innovation, it’s a reluctant no – although its styling, comfort and refinement should still win some loyal hearts.

Mazda CX-5 (2026) Launch Drive

The Mazda CX-5 is the brand’s best-selling product locally, so the new model has a lot riding on it. Has the brand done enough?

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This new model makes no sense to me, the previous AWD has better performance and you could pick up a 2nd hand low km for half the price, that extra weight must be the downfall here, they are beautiful inside though.