Mazda has confirmed global production and sales of the CX-5 have passed five million units, marking a major milestone for the mid-size SUV that has become one of the brand’s most important models. The CX-5 is only the third Mazda vehicle to exceed five million sales globally, following the Mazda323 and the Mazda3. It is also the fastest Mazda model developed under the company’s Skyactiv engineering program and Kodo design philosophy to reach the figure, underlining its sustained popularity since launch. It went on sale across more than 100 countries and regions, quickly becoming a core product in Mazda’s global lineup. However, reaching five million sales highlights the SUV’s role in sustaining the brand globally, as Mazda balances traditional internal-combustion models with a gradual transition toward electrification across its line-up.