The next Mazda CX-5 will shift away from its Toyota RAV4 rival, both physically and philosophically, with the Japanese brand's next mid-size SUV to be bigger, more powerful, and offered in two different body styles much like the BMW X5 and X6, according to fresh reports in the Japanese press.
The reports point to the next CX-5 arriving in 2023, and adopting a higher (by 60mm) roofline, as well as Mazda's newly developed FR Large Architecture platform and the brand's new six-cylinder engine family.
But that's not all. Local media is also pointing to the next-gen CX-5 spawning a sportier twin, expected to be called the CX-50, that will dramatically alter the appearance of the brand's top-selling mid-size SUV.
If the reports are to believed - and we are yet to confirm them with Mazda in Australia - the new model will sport a coupe-style design language, with a lower, faster roofline and a sportier overall appearance.
While unconfirmed, the reports suggest the new model will be sold alongside the more traditional looking CX-5, in much the same way that the BMW X5 and X6 are paired for the German brand.
According to the reports, the new model will measure 4620mm in length, 1840mm in width and 1620mm in height, and will ride on a wheelbase of 2750mm. It will be powered by a straight-six-cylinder engine with a 48-volt hybrid set-up, while the brand's SkyActiv X tech is also expected to appear.
It should be noted here that Mazda in Australia is yet to confirm the reports, but we do know that an all-new CX-5 is expected around 2023, so the mystery will be solved soon enough.
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