2021 Lexus NX v Mazda CX-5 comparison
Real Japanese luxury meets aspirational Japanese luxury, in the mid-sized SUV space. The differences aren't actually so stark.
Lexus NX vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Lexus NX
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Mazda CX-5
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NX
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CX-5
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Lexus NX350h Sports Luxury AWD reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID AWD
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
72 to 446 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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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.
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Lexus NX350h Sports Luxury AWD review
Choose a Lexus NX350h and you’ll be a happy luxury SUV owner. But do you need to spend this much on the Sports Luxury grade?
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Matt Campbell
2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The turbocharged engine in the CX-5 Akera brings a bit more life to Mazda's popular mid-size SUV, but it probably isn't the best choice.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2393 - 2487 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 152kW - 227kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6600 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 243Nm - 430Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
