2.5 S Preferred

Sedan

2026 2.5 S Preferred5.5″ CLEARANCE107.3″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS

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  • No AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • No Surround camera
  • No Bose audio
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Six-speed automatic · Sport mode
Torque
186 lb-ft
City / hwy
27 / 36 mpg
Seats
Black leatherette seats · Greige also available on Preferred sedan
Rear legroom
35.1″ driver side · 34.4″ passenger side
Tires
215/45R18 all-season tires
Center display
8.8″ · wired phone connection
Touch function
Commander control · no touch display
Audio
Eight-speaker Mazda Harmonic Acoustics audio
Roof
Power sliding-glass moonroof
Camera
Rear camera
Ground clearance
5.5″ · unladen
Driver assistance
Radar cruise with Stop and Go · driver supervision
Rear seats
60/40 folding bench · five seats in two rows
Fuel tank
13.2 gal

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