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
2024 Jaguar E-Pace vs 2023 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Jaguar E-Pace
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
67L
536 km
56L - 58L
336 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$76,773 - $81,920
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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
- Activity Key (+$975)
- Adaptive Dynamics (+$2,535)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,365)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,365)
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,260)
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Colours Available
The 2023 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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 - 14.4 | |
