The 2026 Mazda CX-5 is getting a rally-style makeover, but it's not coming directly from Mazda. The Japanese tuning company AutoExe is offering a range of off-road-inspired styling accessories, perfect for those who want their CX-5 to look a bit more rugged without the mechanical upgrades. These styling kits include a lower front bumper extension with decorative bash plate and LED lower lights, rear decorative bash plate, wheel arch extensions in matte or gloss black, a black bonnet decal, and front and rear rubber mudflaps available in black or red. The KM-07 AX part range also features a chunky lower tailgate garnish in bash plate-matching silver, carbon-look door handle protectors, slimline window visors, door decals that say 'ACTIVE-XCROSS', and faux bolts for the wheel arch trims in either black or chrome. These parts are available individually, allowing owners to customize their CX-5's look. However, a fully decked-out KM-07 AX kit costs JPY¥550,110, or AUD$4830. For those seeking a more aggressive road-going style, AutoExe offers the KM-07 kit with a glossy black finish, including a front bumper extension, sporty side sills, a rear bumper garnish, and an extended rear roof spoiler. This kit is priced at JPY¥506,000 (AUD$4440). While AutoExe has previously offered lifted suspension for the previous-generation CX-5, the latest upgrades are limited to styling only, with no mechanical enhancements. Mazda Australia, on the other hand, offers a genuine 'Aero Kit' for the new CX-5, which includes a silver under-bumper lip, side sill mouldings, a rear bumper garnish, and a roof spoiler extension, also for AUD$4830. These kits are a great way for CX-5 owners to personalize their vehicles and add a touch of adventure without the need for true off-road mechanical upgrades.
