A New Mazda CX-5 May Already Be On The Way

Therecently revealed Mazda CX-60beckons a new era for the Japanese brand. Not only is it the most powerful Mazda ever made, but it's also one of the most luxurious. In an attempt to chase more premium buyers,the carmaker is targeting Lexusto offer consumers a unique upmarket experience. The CX-60 and the CX-50 are just the beginning, with severalother plush SUVs still to come.

The brand still enjoys great popularity in the mainstream market, with vehicles such as theCX-5boasting relatively healthy sales figures. It managed to crack a spot in the top 20 best-selling cars of 2021, with the brand shifting 168,383 units last year. That figure is still far behind rivals such as the CR-V (361,271) and the RAV4 (407,739), though. To bolster appeal, the brand refreshed the range with a subtle facelift last year - but now it seems a new model may be on the way.

A user oncx50forums.composted pictures suggesting an entirely new model is on the way. The image shows a covered Mazda SUV and, while we can't see much, the front- and taillight graphics do share similarities with the current CX-5. It would be strange if Mazda had to release an all-new model considering the facelift debuted just a few months ago, but this could, perhaps, be yet another facelift to bring the CX-5 in line with the rest of the updated range.

This picture wasn't taken in the USA though, as evidenced by the Mazda2 sitting in the showroom. Perhaps then, it's previewing the current-generation CX-5 debuting in a market yet to receive it. The new CX-5 could even be a special or final edition, introduced as a runout model before the debut of a yet unseen replacement. Based on the debut date, this may just be a rather unfunny April Fool's joke.