Cars That FitWhich seat takes a car seat, and how it installs.
This is a two-row vehicle. All child-seat hardware is in the second row — both outboard seats take lower anchors and a top tether.
| Left | Center | Right | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second row | Lower anchorsTop tether | Shared anchors (19.7" apart) — flexible straps onlyTop tether | Lower anchorsTop tether |
Legend: anchor presentnoneborrows outboard anchors
Owner’s manual → Source
Center-row cells reflect the bench (max-seat) configuration.
Does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 have LATCH anchors in the third row?
No. The Mazda CX-5 is a two-row vehicle, so there is no third row. Every child-seat anchor is in the second row.
Where are the lower LATCH anchors in the 2026 Mazda CX-5?
Lower anchors are at: second row left; second row center (shared/borrowed anchors); second row right. Positions without lower anchors take a car seat via the seat belt (with the top tether where available).
Can I install a car seat in the middle (center) seat of the 2026 Mazda CX-5?
Only with a compatible seat. The second-row center has no dedicated lower anchors, but the manual permits borrowing the inboard anchors of the outboard seats (19.7" apart) if your car seat allows that spacing — flexible straps only, no rigid-LATCH bases. It does have a top tether.
Which seats have top tether anchors in the 2026 Mazda CX-5?
Top tether anchors are at: second row left; second row center; second row right. Always attach the top tether when installing a forward-facing car seat.
Anchor data from the Mazda owner's manual, read 2026-09-05. Source. Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.
Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.