{"product_id":"borla-touring-axle-back-exhaust-system-2017-2025-mazda-cx-5-11968","title":"Borla Touring Axle-Back Exhaust System for 2017-2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Touring Axle-Back Exhaust System replaces the rear section of the exhaust with Borla's Touring sound, a mellow step up from stock that keeps the cabin free of drone. The system is tuned for this vehicle so the mild tone suits its engine. It is Borla part 11968, built for the 2017-2025 Mazda CX-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is not included, and any optional Borla part called out in the fit notes is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear-section upgrade from the axle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Axle-Back system replaces the mufflers, rear piping and tips from the rear axle back. It costs less than a full Cat-Back and still gives a distinct Borla note, though with a less full-bodied sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMellow Touring sound level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTouring is the mildest Borla sound level, a growl only a little more assertive than the factory exhaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo drone inside the vehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorla states that every system in this group is free of cabin drone, so highway driving stays comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMandrel-bent T-304 stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth mandrel bends keep the tubing round through every curve, and T-304 austenitic stainless steel resists rust and heat better than 409 or aluminized steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNC accuracy for a clean fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComputer numerical control manufacturing keeps every bend and flange where it should be for the vehicle it was designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovered by the Million-Mile Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial and workmanship defects are covered for the original buyer on the original vehicle; finishes and moving parts carry one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.pt-fit{margin:10px 0 4px;position:relative}.pt-fit\u003einput{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;margin:0;pointer-events:none}.pt-fit__tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin:0 0 12px;padding:0}.pt-fit__tabs label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;cursor:pointer;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid #e2e4e6;border-radius:999px;background:#f2f3f4;color:#4a5057;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35}.pt-fit__tabs label\u003espan{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:content-box;min-width:1.5em;height:1.5em;padding:0 .3em;line-height:1;font-size:.75em;font-weight:700;color:#8a9099;background:#ffffff;border-radius:999px}.pt-fit__tabs label:hover{background:#e8eaec}.pt-fit__p{display:block}#brl-11968 .pt-fit__p{display:none}.pt-fitw{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;background:#ffffff;margin:10px 0 4px}.pt-fitw table{display:table;table-layout:fixed;width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:none;min-width:560px}.pt-fitw caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;padding:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a9099;font-size:.8em}.pt-fit .pt-fitw caption{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;clip-path:inset(50%);white-space:nowrap}@media print{.pt-fit .pt-fitw caption{position:static!important;width:auto!important;height:auto!important;clip-path:none!important;padding:0 0 8px!important}}.pt-fitw th{background:#141414;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:11px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;border:none;white-space:nowrap}.pt-fitw td{padding:11px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;vertical-align:top}.pt-fitw tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f7f7}.pt-fitw tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.pt-fitw td.y{font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap}.pt-fitw td.b{white-space:nowrap}.pt-fitw td.n{color:#5a6067;font-size:.92em}.pt-fitw td.e{color:#c4c8cc}#brl-11968\u003e.pt-fit__panels\u003e.pt-fit__p:first-of-type{display:block}#brl-11968\u003einput:checked~.pt-fit__panels\u003e.pt-fit__p{display:none}@media print{#brl-11968 .pt-fit__tabs{display:none}#brl-11968 .pt-fit__p{display:block!important}#brl-11968 .pt-fitw{overflow:visible!important}#brl-11968 .pt-fitw table{min-width:0!important}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pt-fitw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eMazda\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:22%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:38%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:40%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e2017-2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCX-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n\"\u003e2.5L 4-cyl naturally aspirated; FWD or AWD; automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e2019-2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCX-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n\"\u003e2.5L 4-cyl turbo; FWD or AWD; automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits: 2017-2025 Mazda CX-5, with the engine, cab, bed and trim qualifiers shown. Check your vehicle against these notes before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorla fit notes for this part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFits the 2.5L naturally aspirated CX-5 (2017-2025) and the 2.5L turbo (2019-2025).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Borla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSound level:\u003c\/b\u003e Touring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e Borla Million-Mile Warranty (one year on carbon fiber, black coatings, tip finishes and moving parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e T-304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSystem Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Axle-Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTube Bends:\u003c\/b\u003e Mandrel-bent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePipe Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTip Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTip Exit:\u003c\/b\u003e Single Split Rear Exit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTip finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 20.1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e 11968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product in the physical form it is sold does not present a hazard. However, operations including, but not limited to welding, brazing or thermal cutting can expose you to chemicals including chromium, nickel, cobalt, arsenic, cadmium and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eType: Axle-Back exhaust system  ·  Install: vehicle-specific; method varies by application  ·  Tools: listed on the Borla install sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis system replaces the exhaust from the rear axle back and connects to the remaining factory piping. Read the fit notes below and the Borla install sheet for this application before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorla's installation instructions for this part number are linked under Resources. Read them fully before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/borla-install-a-36038.pdf?v=1791160979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Borla Touring Axle-Back Exhaust System installation instructions (PDF)\" style=\"color:#ba232a;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBorla Touring Axle-Back Exhaust System installation instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e, Borla's step-by-step guide, which covers part 11968.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Borla covers its products under the Million-Mile Warranty, which protects the original purchaser of record, on the vehicle the part was first installed on, against defects in materials or workmanship for a million miles. Carbon fiber, black coatings, tip finishes and moving parts such as valves and actuators carry a one-year term, and appearance blemishes from weather, road hazards, lack of maintenance or temperature extremes are not covered. When Borla's inspection confirms a defect, Borla repairs or replaces the part at its option. The warranty does not pay for removal or reinstallation, does not apply to parts damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, misapplication or modification, and does not cover sound level, because sound is a matter of taste. \u003cstrong\u003eShipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The carrier and ship method are set by the size and weight of the carton when the order is placed; long exhaust systems ship in oversize cartons. \u003cstrong\u003eInspect on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e When the carton arrives, open it and check every pipe, muffler, clamp and hanger against the parts list before you start the install, and report any shipping damage right away with photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, return shipping is on us. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds Policy\u003c\/a\u003e, or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@prestigetruck.com\"\u003esupport@prestigetruck.com\u003c\/a\u003e with any question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Borla\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pt-about\" style=\"margin:6px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorla began in 1978 building stainless exhaust systems for concours Rolls-Royce and Ferrari restorations, and the company has grown into a leading name in stainless performance exhaust for cars and vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Borla system starts as a clean-sheet design for one vehicle. Engineers at the research and development center in Oxnard, California shape the muffler bodies, internal cores and flow paths around that platform's own mechanical and acoustic traits, then offer the result in a choice of Touring, S-Type or ATAK sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction happens at a 100-acre plant in Johnson City, Tennessee, where raw stainless steel is cut, bent, welded and shipped. 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