8.4
2024 Kia EV6 review
We still rate the Kia EV6 GT, don't get us wrong. But this sleek, extremely rapid EV has had some of its thunder stolen by another car.
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William Stopford
Kia EV6 vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Kia EV6
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Mazda CX-5
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2025 Kia
EV6
vs
2025 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$72,590 - $102,667
$36,740 - $55,150
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Rapid performance
- Good ride/handling balance
- Spacious cabin
Misses
- Front seats a bit stiff
- Still missing Kia's latest tech
- The Ioniq 5 N exists
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 168kW - 430kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 740Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
