From GX to GT Premium: Every 2026 Mazda CX-5 Trim, Every Feature, Side by Side

The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is a third-generation redesign that changes the game for Mazda's best-selling vehicle in Canada. It's longer, wider, quieter, and more spacious than the model it replaces — and it now runs on Google built-in technology with an available 15.6-inch touchscreen. For buyers comparing trims, the question isn't really about what the CX-5 can do. It's about which features matter to you and how far up the lineup you need to go to get them.

There are five configurations: GX, GS, GT, GT with Panoramic Roof Package, and GT with Premium Package. Here's exactly what each one includes and who it suits.

CX-5 GX — The Starting Point

The GX is the entry-level trim, but it arrives with a strong foundation. The powertrain is the same across all 2026 CX-5 trims: a SkyActiv-G 2.5 L four-cylinder producing 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ AWD. NRCan rates fuel consumption at 9.0 L/100 km combined.

Technology starts with a 12.9-inch touchscreen running Mazda Connect with Google built-in, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Maps, and the Gemini AI assistant for voice commands. A 10.25-inch digital driver's display, eight-speaker audio, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control round out the daily-use essentials.

The full i-Activsense safety suite is standard — Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist, Smart Brake Support Front, Emergency Lane Keeping, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Pedestrian Detection, Vehicle Exit Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, and front and rear parking sensors.

GX highlights:

• 12.9-inch Mazda Connect with Google built-in and wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• 187 hp / 186 lb-ft, standard i-Activ AWD on all trims
• Heated front seats, dual-zone climate, 8-speaker audio
• Full standard i-Activsense safety suite

CX-5 GS — Comfort and Convenience Upgrades

The GS builds meaningfully on the GX. Exterior additions include 19-inch alloy wheels with machined spokes and dark painted pockets, roof rails, auto-folding heated exterior mirrors, and a front wiper de-icer. The rear liftgate is now power-operated with programmable height.

Inside, the GS adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, leatherette and cloth-trimmed upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support and two memory positions. Rear passengers get their own air vents integrated into the centre console.

The GS also gains the colour Active Driving Display projected on the windshield.

Who this suits: Buyers who want wireless phone integration, a power liftgate, and a more refined interior without stepping into the full GT package.

CX-5 GT — The Premium Experience

The GT is where the CX-5 lineup fully expresses itself. Exterior changes include 19-inch black metallic alloy wheels, LED front and rear signature lighting, piano black wheel arches and rocker trim, and a shark fin antenna. Inside, the cabin upgrades to black leather-trimmed upholstery, ventilated front seats, and heated rear outboard seats. The audio system becomes the Bose Premium Sound System with 12 speakers, and the GT adds SiriusXM satellite radio with a three-month complimentary subscription.

Safety advances with the Adaptive Front-lighting System, which steers the headlight beam in the direction of cornering. Two rear USB-C charging ports, front foot lamps, and door ambient lighting with seven selectable colours complete the interior.

Who this suits: Buyers who want the full audio and comfort experience, ventilated seats, and Bose audio — without needing the panoramic roof or Premium Package features.

CX-5 GT — Panoramic Roof Package

This configuration adds a power-sliding panoramic moonroof with one-touch open and close to the full GT equipment list. No other changes; the panoramic roof is the only addition.

Who this suits: GT buyers who want to open up the cabin on clear days. At $44,200, it adds $2,000 to the base GT price.

CX-5 GT — Premium Package

The Premium Package is the highest configuration available on the 2026 CX-5 and requires the Panoramic Roof option. It introduces four notable features not found elsewhere in the lineup:

• 15.6-inch full-colour touchscreen — the largest display ever offered on a Mazda vehicle, with a smartphone-like interface
• Cruise and Traffic Support (CTS) with Lane Change Support — enables driver-initiated lane changes at highway speeds of 70–140 km/h, detecting vehicles in the target lane and assisting with steering and acceleration
• Driver Personalization System with facial recognition — remembers each driver's preferred seat position, steering wheel angle, and mirror settings automatically
• 360° View Monitor with See-Through view — overhead camera perspective, underfloor view, and folded-mirror side views for tight manoeuvring

The Premium Package also adds Smart Brake Support with Front Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and upgrades the power liftgate to hands-free access.

Who this suits: Buyers who want the most advanced driver-assist technology available on the CX-5, the largest infotainment screen, and the personalization system.

2026 Mazda CX-5 Trim Comparison

Find Your 2026 CX-5 Trim at Pacific Mazda

The 2026 CX-5 lineup gives buyers a clear progression from a well-equipped entry model to a technology-forward top configuration. Stop in at Pacific Mazda in Victoria to go through the options in detail with the team and identify where on the lineup the right fit sits for you.