Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels | All Model Years

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At Sport Mazda North, we spend our days helping Central Florida drivers find the Mazda CX-5 that fits them best. One of the reasons the CX-5 has such a loyal following is how carefully Mazda builds its trim lineup. From value focused models to near luxury turbo trims, every version is tuned to feel responsive, refined, and confident on the road.

Below, we walk through CX-5 trim levels from the newest model years back to the very first 2013 models, pointing out how the lineup evolved and what each era of trims delivers. If you are shopping new or used, this guide will help you zero in on the CX-5 that matches your wish list.

2026 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

For 2026, the Mazda CX-5 lineup is simplified into five trims: 2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, and 2.5 S Premium Plus. Every trim keeps the CX-5’s familiar blend of responsive handling, upscale design, and everyday practicality, while giving Orlando area shoppers a clear step-by-step path from essential value to more premium comfort and technology.

The 2.5 S starts the lineup with the core CX-5 experience, including standard i-Activ AWD and the confident driving feel Mazda SUVs are known for. The 2.5 S Select adds more convenience and comfort features for daily driving, while the 2.5 S Preferred brings in a stronger mix of family-friendly upgrades and premium touches. Moving higher, the 2.5 S Premium adds a more refined cabin experience, and the 2.5 S Premium Plus sits at the top of the range with the most advanced technology and luxury-focused features available for the 2026 CX-5.

Compared with the wider 2025 lineup, which included Carbon Edition and turbocharged trims, the 2026 CX-5 trim structure is easier to shop and more streamlined. If you are comparing new and pre-owned options, our team at Sport Mazda North can help you decide whether a redesigned 2026 CX-5 or an earlier model year is the better fit. You can browse our new Mazda CX-5 inventory, learn more about the 2026 Mazda CX-5, or contact us to schedule a test drive.

2025 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

For 2025, the CX-5 continues with standard i-Activ AWD across the board and a choice between a naturally aspirated 2.5 liter Skyactiv G engine and a 2.5 liter turbo engine, both paired with a 6 speed automatic.

Mazda offers eight core trims for 2025 in the U.S.:

  • 2.5 S

  • 2.5 S Select

  • 2.5 S Preferred

  • 2.5 S Carbon Edition

  • 2.5 S Premium Plus

  • 2.5 Carbon Turbo

  • 2.5 Turbo Premium

  • 2.5 Turbo Signature

How we explain them to shoppers:

  • 2.5 S – The value leader. You get the 187 horsepower 2.5 liter engine, standard AWD, advanced driver assistance tech, and a well equipped cabin that feels anything but basic.

  • 2.5 S Select – Adds comfort and convenience features that everyday drivers in the Orlando area appreciate, like upgraded seating and more interior amenities.

  • 2.5 S Preferred – Brings in more premium touches such as leather upholstery and additional seat adjustments, which we often recommend for families that take longer trips.

  • 2.5 S Carbon Edition – A style focused trim that pairs Polymetal Gray paint, dark exterior accents, and larger wheels with the 2.5 liter engine and a rich feature set.

  • 2.5 S Premium Plus – Stacks in technology and comfort upgrades, including features like ventilated seats and more driver focused tech on most equipment sheets.

  • 2.5 Carbon Turbo – Takes the Carbon Edition look and adds the turbo engine, delivering up to 256 horsepower and 320 lb ft of torque on premium fuel while retaining its distinctive appearance.

  • 2.5 Turbo Premium – Focuses on performance with the turbo engine and an upscale equipment list similar to S Premium Plus.

  • 2.5 Turbo Signature – The most luxurious CX-5, with Nappa leather, richer interior trims, and additional technology and safety features that move the CX-5 firmly into near luxury territory, while keeping the strong turbo performance.

When customers visit us for a new CX-5, these are the trims we will walk through in detail, since they set the standard for the current used market as well.

2024 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

The 2024 CX-5 is the closest relative to the 2025 model and shares the same basic powertrain layout: a 2.5 liter non turbo engine for S trims and a 2.5 liter turbo for the higher performance variants, all with standard AWD.

2024 trims:

  • 2.5 S Select

  • 2.5 S Preferred

  • 2.5 S Carbon Edition

  • 2.5 S Premium

  • 2.5 S Premium Plus

  • 2.5 Carbon Turbo

  • 2.5 Turbo Premium

  • 2.5 Turbo Signature

Key differences we highlight for shoppers:

  • 2.5 S Select / Preferred – These trims balance price and comfort with standard AWD, a 2.5 liter engine, 10.25 inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual zone climate control, and a strong active safety suite.

  • 2.5 S Carbon Edition – New for 2024, with Polymetal Gray paint, black exterior trim, larger 19 inch wheels, red interior stitching, and Bose premium audio.

  • 2.5 S Premium / Premium Plus – Add more driver tech, adaptive front lighting, larger driver display, sport and off road modes, and upgraded comfort features like ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

  • 2.5 Carbon Turbo and 2.5 Turbo Premium / Turbo Signature – All three deliver the 256 horsepower turbo engine with richer interior materials, distinctive exterior details, and additional convenience technology. The Signature is the range topper with Nappa leather, wood interior trim, navigation, and extra exterior body color details.

If you are comparing a certified pre owned 2024 CX-5 to a 2025 model, many of the trim personalities will feel very familiar, especially from S Preferred up.

2022 and 2023 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

The 2022 model year introduced the current S based naming convention and a significant equipment update, including standard AWD across all trims in the U.S.

Both 2022 and 2023 used the following structure:

  • 2.5 S

  • 2.5 S Select

  • 2.5 S Preferred

  • 2.5 S Carbon Edition

  • 2.5 S Premium

  • 2.5 S Premium Plus

  • 2.5 Turbo

  • 2.5 Turbo Signature

From our perspective on the lot:

  • The 2.5 S trims served as well equipped, value focused models with the 187 horsepower engine and a full suite of driver assists.

  • S Select and S Preferred gave most everyday buyers the mix of comfort and tech they wanted, including features like upgraded seating, a power liftgate, and more convenience features.

  • S Carbon Edition positioned itself as a stylish choice with unique exterior color and trim combinations.

  • S Premium and S Premium Plus pushed into more upscale territory with additional driver information displays, lighting upgrades, and more comfort features.

  • Turbo and Turbo Signature carried the 2.5 liter turbo engine and elevated features such as higher grade leather, navigation, and additional interior and exterior details that made the CX-5 feel closer to a luxury crossover.

If you are shopping a 2022 or 2023 CX-5 with us, know that these two years are nearly identical in overall trim strategy, so we usually help shoppers choose based on mileage, condition, and preferred trim rather than year.

2021 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

For 2021, Mazda still used more traditional trim names and offered both non turbo and turbo versions of the 2.5 liter engine. The lineup:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Carbon Edition

  • Grand Touring

  • Carbon Edition Turbo

  • Grand Touring Reserve

  • Signature

How they break down:

  • Sport – The base trim, offered with front wheel drive or available AWD, and the 187 horsepower 2.5 liter engine.

  • Touring – Adds features like upgraded interior materials and additional driver conveniences that appeal to most family buyers.

  • Carbon Edition – A special appearance trim with unique exterior finishes and interior details, paired with the non turbo engine.

  • Grand Touring – Brings in more premium features such as a power moonroof, Bose audio, and enhanced driver seat functionality.

  • Carbon Edition Turbo and Grand Touring Reserve – Introduce the turbocharged engine with standard AWD and additional upscale and performance related equipment.

  • Signature – The top specification trim with the full luxury treatment, similar in spirit to later Turbo Signature models.

When we see customers looking at a used 2021 CX-5, we often suggest starting by deciding between the smooth, efficient non turbo engine and the stronger turbo, then dialing in the trim based on features.

2019 and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

The 2019 and 2020 CX-5 model years are closely related in terms of trim structure and engines, which makes them easy to shop together. Mazda expanded the lineup to introduce more luxury oriented and performance oriented variants.

Both years offered:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Grand Touring

  • Grand Touring Reserve

  • Signature

Key points:

  • Sport / Touring / Grand Touring – These trims used the naturally aspirated 2.5 liter engine with available AWD, moving from value to comfort to near luxury in terms of equipment.

  • Grand Touring Reserve – Added the turbocharged 2.5 liter engine, standard AWD, and extra comfort and technology, making it a strong option for drivers who wanted more power without stepping up to Signature.

  • Signature – Sat at the top of the range with standard turbo power, premium interior materials, and additional safety and convenience features.

If you are browsing our used CX-5 inventory and see Reserve or Signature badges from this era, you are looking at the most powerful and most feature rich versions of the second generation CX-5.

2017 and 2018 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

The 2017 model year introduced the fully redesigned second generation CX-5. Both 2017 and 2018 use the same 2.5 liter engine, but their trim structures differ slightly.

2018 Mazda CX-5 trims:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Grand Touring

2017 Mazda CX-5 trims:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Grand Select

  • Grand Touring

Positioning:

  • Sport – Entry trim with the 187 horsepower 2.5 liter engine and the core safety and infotainment features, with FWD standard and available AWD.

  • Touring – Adds more interior comfort, driver assists, and convenience features, which is why many used shoppers gravitate here.

  • Grand Touring – Top trim for 2018, delivering larger wheels, more advanced lighting, premium audio, and more upscale interior materials.

  • Grand Select (2017 only) – A special trim that slotted between Touring and Grand Touring, pairing many luxury features with a unique equipment mix.

When we evaluate trade ins or help customers compare 2017 vs 2018, we focus on whether the shopper prefers the simpler three trim structure from 2018 or likes the added choice offered by the 2017 Grand Select.

2013 to 2016 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

The first generation CX-5 established the model as a drivers crossover, with sharp handling and strong efficiency. Across 2013 to 2016, Mazda used a consistent trim naming scheme: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring.

2016 Mazda CX-5 trims:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Grand Touring

2015 Mazda CX-5 trims:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Grand Touring

2014 Mazda CX-5 trims:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Grand Touring

2013 Mazda CX-5 trims:

  • Sport

  • Touring

  • Grand Touring

What these early trims delivered:

  • Sport – Base trim with the 2.0 liter Skyactiv G engine at launch, later offering access to the 2.5 liter engine, manual or automatic transmission, and FWD or AWD. It already brought a generous safety and equipment list for the time.

  • Touring – Added more power on many configurations via the 2.5 liter engine starting in 2014, along with convenience upgrades like a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, and more premium interior touches.

  • Grand Touring – The top trim, pairing the higher output engine with larger wheels, heated leather seats, dual zone climate control, and additional exterior and interior upgrades.

If you are considering an older CX-5 from this era, we usually advise deciding first whether you want the stronger 2.5 liter engine that became more widely available from 2014 on, then choosing between Touring and Grand Touring based on how much luxury equipment matters to you.

Conclusion

From the first 2013 CX-5 Sport to today’s 2.5 Turbo Signature, Mazda has consistently used trims to give drivers clear choices rather than simple good, better, best steps. As a Mazda dealership that works with these vehicles every day, we know how each trim behaves on the road, how the features feel in real Orlando traffic, and which versions tend to deliver the best value on the new and pre owned market.

If you are trying to line up the right Mazda CX-5 trim level with your budget, driving style, and wish list, our team at Sport Mazda North is here to help. We can walk you through the differences in person, set up back to back test drives, and show you both new CX-5 models and high quality used options from earlier years. When you are ready, visit our showroom, explore our Mazda CX-5 inventory online, or contact us to schedule a test drive and let us help you find the CX-5 trim that feels like it was built for you.