2025 MAZDA CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition Overview near Middletown, NJ
2025 MAZDA CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition shown above with available features.
The Mazda CX-5 is a popular option for those seeking a compact SUV. While it has a number of pleasing trims available, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition brings a host of features that make the vehicle more attractive and comfortable. Read through this trim level overview as provided by us at Schwartz Mazda to see what sets it apart from other variants of the car.
Performance
Looking under the hood of this vehicle will reveal the same engine as the base trim, a SKYACTIV®-G1 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 185 lb.-ft. of torque. One notable difference with the Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition is that it includes the gas-saving Cylinder Deactivation and i-Stop. Between that and the other facets of this model’s design, you can count on this car delivering an EPA-estimated 26/30/28 MPG city/hwy/combined2 fuel efficiency rating that lets you complete more commutes to work before needing to refill. The powertrain feeds energy to the SKYACTIV®-Drive1 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and Sport mode, letting you have more influence over the car’s output. When snow starts accumulating around Middletown, you’ll be glad to have the i-Activ AWD® feature to help your wheels keep turning so you can move forward.
Technology
Numerous upgrades await you inside the 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition in terms of its innovative features. For example, audiophiles enjoy the rich sounds their music makes when flowing through the Bose® 10-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® and AudioPilot®. This trim level makes it easier to connect your smartphone and its associated apps as well, since it also introduces wireless Apple CarPlay®3 and Android Auto™3 to the trim lineup. You should bear in mind that it’s easier to charge your phone’s battery owing to the presence of the wireless phone charger3 in the front console. You may utilize the MyMazda App4 and Mazda Connected Services4 to schedule service appointments, access records, and even remotely start your car before you take it on a ride to Bodman Park.
Interior
Integrating a truly distinct design, this trim level provides you with the option to have black leather or red leather for the upholstery. You’ll see the bold style of the 2.5 S Carbon Edition reflected in other areas of the cabin as well, such as on the leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector, both of which have unique red stitching. At the same time, this car offers black interior and door panel trim, creating a more stately look inside. This model is equipped to make your riders more comfortable by incorporating a dual-zone automatic climate control with a pollen filter, along with rear air conditioning vents. They’ll also have the option to see more of the world around them while you cruise on the Garden State Parkway when you use the power sliding-glass moonroof with its one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade. If you’re ready to see this vehicle for yourself, stop by our showroom location!
What Is the Gas Economy of the 2025 MAZDA CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition?
- The 2025 MAZDA CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition has an EPA-estimated 26/30/28 MPG city/hwy/combined* fuel efficiency rating.
Awards
Crash-Test Ratings
2025 Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD
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Green Score
EPA Green Score
( California LEV-III SULEV30
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EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
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| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
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6
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6
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Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
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5
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5
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Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
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N/A |
EPA Green Score
( California LEV-III SULEV30
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EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
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| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
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6
1
6
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Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
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6
1
6
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Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
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N/A |
EPA Green Score
( Federal Tier 3 Bin 30
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EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
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| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
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6
1
6
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Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
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5
1
5
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Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
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N/A |
EPA Green Score
( Federal Tier 3 Bin 30
?
EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
)
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
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Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
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6
1
6
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Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
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6
1
6
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Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
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N/A |
Dealership Information
Testimonials
“ Super helpful and knowledgeable staff. We went on the last Saturday in May and got the premium plus CX5, we love all the safety features and the redesigned interior. Great job Schwartz and mazda! ”
“ Elvin was a great help! Made the process super easy ”
“ I recently bought a car from this dealership and had a great experience. Joseph Guzzo was my salesperson, and he was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. He was friendly, professional, and took the time to answer all of my questions without any pressure. Joseph made the car-buying experience smooth and stress-free. Great and nice guy to work with! I highly recommend asking for Joseph if you're looking for a new vehicle. ”
“ Elvin was an exceptional salesman, he made our experience here quick and painless. He was accommodating to our budget and willing to work with us and make our dream car a reality. Customer for life, thanks for everything. ”
“ After an accident left my wife without a car, I brought her to Mazda to see what our options were. Our salesperson, Elvin, was super helpful and made our vehicle buying experience really simple. ”
“ Purchased a CX-5 for my daughter, and I got to say it was one of the best experiences I ever had. For starters, Noah was awsome - very polite, enthusiastic, funny, and very knowledgeable - superb disposition! And then Steve (finance) too was awsome, another easy to talk with, very knowledgeable and helpful guy. Again, can't say enough of my experience ... you all were wonderful! ”
“ Elvin is great!! ”
“ Great experience buying a new car! Highly recommended speaking with Ryan! Update: bought another car through Ryan. Very helpful and made the process great!! Love Schwartz Mazda! Update: Bought yet another car through Ryan! Cx-50 Hybrid. Schwartz Mazda makes the process so easy and care free! Steve was awesome helping me understand the paperwork! Always recommend them! ”
“ Ryan always takes good care of me here. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Awesome experience as usual! ”
“ I recently had my windshield replaced on my 21 MX-5 RF Club here and judging by the way my emissions sticker and ez-pass were put back on perfectly, + the cleanliness of the work, as if no work has been performed at all aside from getting the new windshield itself. I can tell that the installer treated my vehicle right. To add to this their pricing was fair, the service was quick, and communication was prompt. Bravo! Straight A’s. I will be returning for future service. Thanks for putting me back on the road! Keep up the good work. ”
“ Elvin Pavlenko was awesome during the entire process. I had a great experience and got the car I was looking for at a great price. Thank you Schwartz Mazda. ”
“ Just brought a 2026 Cx-50 with the help of Jesse! It was truly such a smooth process, and Jesse was an amazing help in picking my dream car, and though out this process! If you are gonna buy a car from here please ask for Jesse! He answered all the question me and my family had, and explained the difference of each Mazda. ”
“ We had a great experience buying our car. Noah, Jim, and Pete were all fantastic and very helpful. Can’t recommend it more highly. ”
“ Thanks Ryan! ”
“ Great experience with Elvin! ”
“ Elvan was my salesman and he was a pleasure to deal with. Seamless transaction and no pressure to buy a car. ”
“ I recently bought out my lease with the assistance of Ryan in sales, and it was a very easy transaction. Everyone at Schwartz Mazda was very friendly. I highly recommend Ryan and Schwartz Mazda! ”
“ Elvin and Jim were wonderful to deal with and made the whole purchase experience smooth - unlike prior experiences with other brands and dealerships. Highly recommended! ”
“ Had an excellent car buying experience with Schwartz Mazda, specifically working with Angel and Pete! They made the entire process seamless and I couldn’t be more fortunate for a stress-free and easy car buying experience. Highly recommend to anyone on the market for a new car!! ”
“ Had a great experience at the dealership from start to finish. Noah Anderson was friendly, knowledgeable, and truly exceptional! He made the whole process enjoyable. Stephen Chung in finance was also fantastic, explaining everything clearly and making the paperwork quick and easy. Really appreciate the professionalism and customer service from both of them. Highly recommend this dealership if you’re looking for a positive car-buying experience! ”
“ We had a great experience working with Joe Guzzo at Schwartz Mazda when purchasing a Mazda CX-5 for my son. Joe was friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and never made us feel pressured during the process. He took the time to answer our questions and made everything go smoothly from start to finish. We really appreciated how easy and comfortable he was to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure we were 100% happy with our purchase. Highly recommend asking for Joe if you’re shopping for a car! ”
We had a really positive experience working with Joe
“ We had a really positive experience working with Joe Guzzo at Schwartz Mazda when purchasing a Mazda CX-5 for my son. Joe was friendly, patient, and very easy to work with throughout the whole process. What stood out most was how much he cared about making sure the car was absolutely right for us. I’m a very detail-oriented buyer, and Joe never made me feel rushed or difficult. There was a tiny chip in the windshield and a couple small cosmetic things I noticed, and he made sure everything was taken care of. Our new car looked absolutely perfect when we gave it to my son and he was thrilled. You can tell that Joe genuinely wants his customers to leave happy. We really appreciated the extra effort and would definitely recommend him to anyone shopping for a Mazda. ”
“ Elvin was super nice and helpful with purchasing our first car. ”
“ I had a great experience purchasing my Mazda CX-5 with Elvin. He made the process super seamless and enjoyable. ”
“ Elvin was extremely helpful and professional during our purchase! ”
“ Highly recommend working with Elvin. He made the car buying experience seamless and easy. Would definitely come back and bring friends and family who are looking to get into something new (or certified pre-owned) ”
“ I just purchased a vehicle from Schwartz Mazda. I highly recommend this dealership because I was treated very nicely. No games no BS I was treated like family from start to finish. They did not take a lot of my time up. My salesman was Elvin Pavlenko who I would recommend to anyone. Thank you again Schwartz Mazda for treating me so nice. ”
“ I had a great experience with Elvin here in the car buying process and would highly recommend him to others. He was very attentive, informed, and friendly. Thanks for all of your help, Elvin! ”
“ Ryan was great I’ve purchased here in the past and he always takes care of us! ”
“ Had a great experience working with Elvin to purchase a certified pre-owned CX-50. Elvin was super knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. ”
“ After having my last car stolen I was very stressed about buying a new car. Logan at Schwartz Mazda made my experiences easy and smooth. I highly recommend if you're looking for a new car you go see him and the team at Schwartz ”
“ Had a great experience buying my cx5 at Schwartz Mazda. Angel and the team made the process easy. Highly recommend! ”
“ Elvin was great!!! Easy going and amazing customer service. Highly recommend Elvin and Schwartz Mazda for your next vehicle purchase. ”
“ Elvin was super helpful. Very patient and easy going! Highly recommend Elvin and Schwartz Mazda. ”
“ First thing I'd like to mention is that everyone I encountered while at this dealership was very approachable and had a great attitude. Everyone was smiling and happy to help. Noah was the salesman who had helped me when I walked in. He was friendly, polite and very helpful. He showed me the ins and outs of the car I had gone in to buy (mazda cx-30). He also helped me with my car insurance company after all the paperwork was finished. Overall he was just really great and I had a great experience. 100% recommend this dealer and Noah to help you with all your car needs! Thanks guys! ”
“ Elvin was great w info and options. Highly recommend ”
“ My wife got a new Mazda from Schwartz this week due to a deer striking her car and causing total lost. She was thrilled with the entire process that occurred on such short notice from Neil contacting her online to Elvin who work out the deal and Pete who handled the financing, everyone was a delight! Elvin was very helpful in setting up her app and helped her program the car. She would highly recommend Schwartz Mazda to everyone who needs a car! Zoom zoom ”
“ Elvin Was an amazing seller i would come back for my second car ”
“ Just recently left there with my parents and they order there 2026 Cx-5 , and it was one of the more pleasurable experience at a dealership I've had in a long time , Jesse Ventura was there salesperson and he was ace's. There was no pressure at all. Again a great experience buying a car. ”
“ Probably the best experience I’ve had in a very long time at a car dealership!! Let me just start by saying, I only went in to see one model. I was not expecting to trade my car in that day, but I did!! And if you’re thinking, it’s like a typical dealership where you feel a little bit pressured, I am happy to say I was not. 🙂 The sales consultant that worked with me is Elvin P. He’s very professional, and very helpful. My experience was very straightforward to the point no back-and-forth. I’m very very happy with the price I am paying to lease my Mazda CX5. I walked in thinking I wanted a white car because that’s mostly all I’ve ever had, but I walked out with a black car and it’s gorgeous I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me from the sales manager to the financing manager, all very professional and very nice..and as soon as I walked in, I believe I was greeted by Neil Schwartz. Thank you for the hospitality. Thank you so much. I’m pretty sure I’ll be staying with Mazda. ”
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*2. Based on EPA estimates for 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition and Premium Plus, 26 city/30 highway/28 combined MPG. Cylinder Deactivation with i-Stop increases EPA-estimated MPG to 26 city/30 highway/28 combined starting in May 2025 production for 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred. Before May 2025 production EPA-estimated 23 city/29 highway/25 combined MPG. 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature shown, 22 city/27 highway/24 combined MPG. Actual results will vary.
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“ I recently purchased a 2026 CX-5 at Schwartz Mazda & am beyond happy with my purchase & the entire process! I went to several dealerships before returning to Schwartz Mazda, that’s how impressed I was with the friendly, professional & knowledgeable salesman Noah. He was so kind ,helpful & didn’t pressure me at all, which made the whole experience a pleasure! Highly recommend Noah & Schwartz Mazda!! ”