Auckland, 29 January 2026. Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that cumulative global production and sales of the Mazda CX-5 have both reached five million units as of the end of 2025.
This achievement marks the third Mazda model to surpass the five-million-units milestone, following the Mazda323 and the Mazda3.
The CX-5 has been sold in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. It continues to be chosen by many customers around the world as Mazda's most popular crossover SUV, inheriting and refining its vibrant, sporty design and effortless driving experience.
Since production of the first generation CX-5 began at the Ujina Plant No. 2 in Hiroshima, Japan, Mazda has expanded its manufacturing footprint to Ujina Plant No.1, Hofu Plant, and facilities in China. Local assembly has also been carried out in Malaysia and Vietnam, enabling the CX-5 to grow into the best-selling model in Mazda's current lineup.
The all-new CX-5 was unveiled in Europe in July 2025. Following its European launch, it will be released in North America and Japan in the first half of 2026, with New Zealand set to welcome the all-new CX-5 during the second half of the year.
Koichiro Yamaguchi, Program Manager for the CX-5, commented: “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all customers and fans around the world who have supported the CX-5. The all-new CX-5 has been fully changed in eight years, and further refines its sporty design and driving dynamics. Now it offers an even more spacious cabin where all passengers can enjoy comfort and ease. Meticulously focused on daily usability, it has evolved into a new-generation SUV that makes driving more comfortable and life itself richer. We will continue to nurture the CX-5 carefully, aiming for it to be cherished for years to come.”
“Since the first generation launched locally in 2012, the Mazda CX-5 has become a recognisable sight on New Zealand roads”, says David Hodge, Managing Director of Mazda Motors of New Zealand. “With over 34,000 sales, the CX-5 has proven itself as a key companion to Mazda owners and their families, all across the country. We look forward to the arrival of the all-new CX-5 this year, a further development of what is the perfect vehicle for Kiwi lifestyles.”
