7.7
2025 Mazda CX-5 review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
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Based on the Ford Mustang Mach-E
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
59L - 61L
502 to 848 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,590 - $55,000
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2261 - 5038 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 2.3L, 5.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4, V8 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 345kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 7500 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 430Nm - 556Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4600 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 12 | 10.5 - 13 | |
