Lexus NX vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison

    Lexus NX

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    Mazda CX-5

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    2025 Lexus
    NX
    vs
    2025 Mazda
    CX-5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Lexus NX350h Sports Luxury AWD review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
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    Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID AWD
    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    55L
    72 to 446 km
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $63,400 - $95,900
    $36,740 - $55,150
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Delightful to live with
    • Powerful and efficient
    • All the boxes ticked
    Misses
    • Price getting up there in Sports Luxury trim
    • No spare wheel
    • A little bland inside compared to some rivals
    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.

    Specs

    Type
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINTTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    2393 - 24871998 - 2488
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.4L2.5L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    152kW - 227kW115kW - 170kW
    Power RPM
    6000 - 66005000 - 6000
    Torque
    243Nm - 430Nm200Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    1700 - 40002000 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    -91.2 - 100
    Compression Ratio
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