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March 05, 2026

New names, tech plus familiar powertrain for CX-5

March 05, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
New names, tech plus familiar powertrain for CX-5

Mazda NZ has shared detail about the product plan for its sales leader.

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March 05, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
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CX-5, Mazda NZ, Paul Sherley, SkyActiv-G, SkyActiv-Z
January 12, 2026

Mazda’s electric SUV for NZ

January 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda’s electric SUV for NZ

The CX-6e will sell alongside a sister sedan on a common platform with the same drivetrain. Both are here before end of 2026. 

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January 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
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CX-6e, 6e, Mazda NZ, Paul Sherley, David Hodge, Hiroshima, Deepal, Changan, China
August 27, 2025

Small calibre mill a no-go for big shot

August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Small calibre mill a no-go for big shot

A new cost-cutter engine option for CX-60 would likely bring down the price … but perhaps also the pedigree. 

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August 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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CX-60, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-G, Paul Sherley
July 03, 2025

Sneak look at ‘gen Z’-set CX-5

July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sneak look at ‘gen Z’-set CX-5

The full unveiling is on July 10. In the meantime, Mazda has shared these images.

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July 03, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
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CX-5, Mazda NZ, July 10, Hiroshima, Paul Sherley
March 20, 2025

Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

Big six compression ignition choice could be added to large CX models, but there’s no need for it, brand says.

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March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Paul Sherley, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-D
March 19, 2025

Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

Mazda New Zealand outlines intent for new petrol powertrain tech, expresses positive thought about future electrics.

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March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
SkyActiv-Z, CX-5, CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Mazda NZ, Paul Sherley, Masahiro Moro, Hiroshima
November 25, 2024

PHEV pushed from entry CX-60 - now its a big six

November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
PHEV pushed from entry CX-60 - now its a big six

Retiring electric-able entry car with bigger-lunger petrol-pure powertrain a sign of PHEV rough-housing by RUC?

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November 25, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, PHEV, 3.3-litre, SkyActiv G, Paul Sherley
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