2024 Mazda CX-5 Adds Special Edition, Fuel-Saving Tech and More

Mazda has a few changes in store for the 2024 iteration of the CX-5, which remains the Japanese brand’s most popular model by a long shot despite last year’s introduction of the all-new, more refined (and fairly more expensive) CX-50.

Customers now have eight models to choose from including the new-for-2024 Suna Edition starting at $44,200. It comes with gloss black exterior accents (wheels, mirror caps, front grille) and a Zircon Sand Metallic paint colour. Inside, look for terracotta upholstery with black suede inserts, combined with terracotta stitching and gunmetal accents. Super classy.

The CX-5 Suna Edition relies on Mazda’s turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft. of torque with premium gasoline or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft. with regular gas.  

Speaking of engines, the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre unit included as standard (187 horsepower, 185 lb-ft. of torque) is upgraded for 2024 with i-Stop technology, which improves NRCan fuel economy estimates to 8.5 L/100 km combined, a 0.5 L/100 km improvement from 2023. Once again, the only transmission available is a six-speed automatic paired with all-wheel drive on all CX-5 models.

Another pleasant change is touchscreen capability when the 10.25-inch centre display is connected to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto—as is the case in the CX-50 and CX-90.