The all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 is inching closer to its Malaysian debut, as Mazda’s recent financial report has revealed that production of the new-generation C-segment SUV will commence soon.
Buried within the February financial report is a short mention of the production of the all-new Mazda CX-5, which is set to commence in April for the Japanese market. Production for left-hand markets in Europe and North America started in January 2026.
Recall that the Japanese market is right-hand drive (RHD), indicating that the new mode is on-track to arrive in Malaysia by Q3 2026.
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Upon the arrival of the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia, the model will be offered via the fully-imported (CBU) route; local assembly (CKD) work will commence at a later date.
That being said, the new-gen Mazda CX-5, codenamed KM, will only be offered with a 2.5-litre engine. Those who don’t need such a large engine would have to get the older KF-generation model, which will be offered alongside the KM-generation model. The KF generation Mazda CX-5 will soldier on with the smaller 2.0-litre engine.
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At the time of writing, the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 can be had with the choice of two 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G petrol engines – one with Mazda’s M Hybrid 24-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system and the other without. During the model’s global debut, Mazda stated that the KM-generation model won’t be offered with the smaller 2.0-litre engine, turbocharged petrol or diesel variants.
More details surrounding the all-new Mazda CX-5 can be found here: All-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 debuts: 3rd-gen SUV with Google integration & updated design
