Mazda CX-6e vs Mazda CX-5: Which New Mazda Is Right for You?
Two new Mazda SUVs for 2026
2026 brings a brand-new Mazda SUV and an updated favourite to Dundee and Perth. The Mazda CX-6e is an all-new, fully electric SUV with up to 300 miles of range. The updated Mazda CX-5 returns with a 2.5-litre mild-hybrid engine, more space and Google built-in.
Both are five-seat family SUVs, but they take different approaches. The CX-6e starts from £42,990 and runs on electricity alone. The CX-5 starts from £31,550 and runs on petrol, with all-wheel drive available.
Below we look at the performance, space, technology and prices of each model, so you can decide which suits the way you drive, then try both on a test drive at our Dundee showroom or our Perth showroom.
Mazda CX-6e vs CX-5 at a glance
Mazda CX-6e
- Fully electric, single motor, rear-wheel drive
- 258PS, 0–62mph in 7.9 seconds
- Up to 300 miles WLTP range; 10–80% DC charge in about 24 minutes
- 4,850mm long; 468-litre boot plus 80-litre front boot, 1,434 litres seats down
- Tows up to 1,500kg
- 26-inch widescreen display and head-up display
- Takumi and Takumi Plus trims, from £42,990
New Mazda CX-5
- 2.5-litre petrol with 24V mild hybrid; front- or all-wheel drive
- 141PS, 0–62mph in 10.5 seconds (FWD)
- Around 40mpg official economy
- 4,690mm long; 583-litre boot, 2,019 litres seats down
- Tows up to 2,000kg
- 12.9-inch or 15.6-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch driver display, Google built-in
- Prime-Line, Centre-Line, Exclusive-Line and Homura trims, from £31,550
Figures from Mazda UK and independent UK reviews; check the latest prices and offers with Struans before you buy.
Mazda CX-6e: Mazda's new electric SUV
The Mazda CX-6e is a completely new model: a five-seat, fully electric SUV with a sloping coupe-style roofline. Mazda's European R&D team tuned its chassis for UK and European roads.
Electric range and charging
- 78kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery
- Up to 300 miles WLTP range (Takumi), 290 miles on Takumi Plus
- DC rapid charging from 10–80% in around 24 minutes
- 11kW AC charging for home wallboxes and workplace chargers
For drivers in Dundee, Perth and across Tayside, that range covers a return trip to Edinburgh or Aberdeen on a single charge.
Performance
A single 258PS electric motor drives the rear wheels, taking the CX-6e from 0–62mph in 7.9 seconds, with a top speed of 115mph.
Interior and technology
- 26-inch 5K widescreen display stretching across the dashboard
- Head-up display on every model
- 23-speaker, 1,280W sound system with headrest speakers
- Panoramic sunroof
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Heated and ventilated front seats, vegan leather upholstery
- Digital side mirrors and digital rear-view mirror (Takumi Plus)
Space
The CX-6e is 4,850mm long with a 2,902mm wheelbase. The boot holds 468 litres, rising to 1,434 litres with the rear seats folded, and there's an 80-litre front boot.
Trims and prices
- Takumi, from £42,990: 19-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, up to 300-mile range
- Takumi Plus, from £45,350: adds 21-inch alloys, digital mirrors, heated and ventilated rear seats, ambient lighting
Updated Mazda CX-5: what's changed
The CX-5 is Mazda's best-selling model in the UK, with more than 100,000 sold. The updated Mazda CX-5 is now longer, wider and taller, with a 115mm longer wheelbase and a fresh take on Mazda's Kodo design.
Mild-hybrid engine
- New 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol engine with 24V Mazda M Hybrid
- 141PS and cylinder deactivation to save fuel on the motorway
- Six-speed automatic as standard
- Around 40mpg official economy
- Front-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive on Exclusive-Line and Homura
- Tows up to 2,000kg
Refuelling takes a few minutes at any filling station, and all-wheel drive is an option for drivers who regularly use rural Angus and Perthshire roads.
Interior and technology
- Google built-in, a first for Mazda, with Google Maps, Gemini and Google Play apps (free trial, then subscription)
- 12.9-inch centre touchscreen, or 15.6-inch on Homura
- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- 12-speaker Bose sound system (Exclusive-Line and Homura)
- Panoramic sunroof (Exclusive-Line and Homura)
- 360-degree camera on upper trims; adaptive cruise control from the entry model
- Five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
Space
The longer wheelbase frees up rear legroom, and the boot grows by 61 litres to 583 litres, or 2,019 litres with the 40:20:40 rear seats folded. Wider-opening rear doors make fitting child seats easier.
Trims and prices
- Prime-Line, from £31,550: 17-inch alloys, 12.9-inch screen, Google built-in, adaptive cruise control
- Centre-Line, from £34,050: extra comfort and convenience equipment
- Exclusive-Line, from £36,550 (AWD £38,550): Bose audio, panoramic sunroof, two-tone interior
- Homura, from £38,950 (AWD £40,950): 15.6-inch screen, leather, ambient lighting, 360-degree camera
Which new Mazda should you choose?
Choose the Mazda CX-6e if you:
- Can charge at home or at work
- Want no fuel costs and a lower company car tax rate
- Want a 26-inch display, head-up display and 23-speaker audio as standard
- Prefer quicker acceleration
Choose the new Mazda CX-5 if you:
- Cover long distances regularly or don't have home charging
- Need the larger boot or want to tow up to 2,000kg
- Want the option of all-wheel drive
- Want a lower starting price, from £31,550
Both are strong choices for different needs, and the best way to decide is to drive them back to back, with test drives available at both our Dundee and Perth showrooms.
Test drive a new Mazda at Struans Dundee or Perth
Whether you're drawn to the all-electric CX-6e or the updated CX-5, the Struans Mazda teams in Dundee and Perth can talk you through every trim, finance option and part-exchange, and set up back-to-back test drives so you can feel the difference yourself. Both cars are on display at our Dundee and Perth showrooms.
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