Two compact Mazda SUVs, both with standard all-wheel drive, built for two different kinds of Magic Valley driving. Here is how they compare and how to pick the one that fits your week.
Both share the same standard 2.5-liter engine and all-wheel drive, so the choice comes down to how you drive and what you carry.
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 2026 Mazda CX-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard engine | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 187 hp | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 187 hp |
| All-wheel drive | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Other powertrains | 2.5-liter only for 2026 | Available 2.5 Turbo and Mazda CX-50 Hybrid |
| Towing | Ask our team for current ratings | Up to 3,500 lbs with the 2.5 Turbo, properly equipped |
| Fuel economy | Ask our team for current EPA estimates | Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: 39 city / 37 hwy / 38 combined mpg |
| Character | Refined, roomy, daily comfort | Rugged, wide stance, outdoor ready |
Specifications are based on 2026 model information and may vary by trim and equipment. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates; actual mileage will vary. Confirm details with Goode Motor Mazda before purchase.
The Mazda CX-5 is all-new for 2026, with more room in the back seat and the cargo area than the model it replaces. It is the one to drive if you spend most of your time on Twin Falls streets, highway runs to Jerome or Burley, and school pickups.
Inside, the Mazda CX-5 offers an available 15.6-inch touchscreen, plus standard all-wheel drive for icy mornings on the Perrine Bridge.
The Mazda CX-50 sits lower and wider, with a rugged look and roof rails ready for bikes, boards or a cargo box. It fits the drivers who head for dirt roads past Rock Creek, weekend camping in the South Hills, or a day at Dierkes Lake.
Pick the standard 2.5-liter engine, step up to the available 2.5 Turbo with up to 3,500 lbs of towing when properly equipped, or go with the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid at an EPA-estimated 38 combined mpg.
Town errands, Blue Lakes traffic and highway miles. A smooth, quiet ride and a roomy back seat make the daily grind easier.
Lean Mazda CX-5Gravel to a trailhead or a bumpy road out to the river. A rugged stance and roof rails are made for it.
Lean Mazda CX-50Both come with standard all-wheel drive, so either one is ready for snow on the Snake River Canyon rim.
Either oneLong drives to Boise or Sun Valley add up. The hybrid option keeps more money in your pocket at the pump.
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid
The easiest way to decide is to drive both on the same day. Stop by Goode Motor Mazda on Kimberly Road and our team will line up a Mazda CX-5 and a Mazda CX-50 for you.
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They are close in size. The Mazda CX-50 sits lower and wider with a more rugged stance, while the redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5 focuses on rear-seat room and cargo space. Sit in both at our Twin Falls showroom to see which fits your family and gear.
Yes. All-wheel drive is standard on the 2026 Mazda CX-5 and the 2026 Mazda CX-50.
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is available now, with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 38 combined mpg. The 2026 Mazda CX-5 comes with a 2.5-liter engine.
The Mazda CX-50 with the available 2.5 Turbo is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. Ask our team about towing for the specific model you are considering.
Yes. Contact Goode Motor Mazda at 2285 Kimberly Rd and we will have both ready so you can drive them back to back.
