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Mazda CX-5 replacement edges closer to launch with new hybrid system
The Mazda CX-5 will be around a decade old when a replacement finally comes, featuring a new hybrid system developed in-house.
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About the Mazda CX-5
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the CX5N generation, starting from $36,590 MLRP for the G20 MAXX (FWD) and topping out at $55,000 for the G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD).
There are 8 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2024. The CX-5 is built in Japan and is available with 2.5L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The CX-5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Fun to drive
- Comfortable ride
- Attractive, well-made interior
Cons
- Some rivals have more space
- Rivals have more technology
- Infotainment options are compromised
Mazda CX-5 Rating
Range Rover Evoque
Entry-level
Land Rover Defender
Best in class
Overall rating
8.2
7.6
9
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2024 Mazda CX-5 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| G20 MAXX (FWD) | $36,590 | $36,590 |
| G25 MAXX SPORT (FWD) | $40,310 | $40,310 |
| G25 MAXX SPORT (AWD) | $42,810 | $42,810 |
| G25 TOURING (AWD) | $44,950 | $44,950 |
| G25 GT SP (AWD) | $50,310 | $50,310 |
| G25 AKERA (AWD) | $52,500 | $52,500 |
| G35 GT SP TURBO (AWD) | $52,810 | $52,810 |
| G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD) | $55,000 | $55,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Mazda CX-5 Dimensions
1675mm
1840mm
4550mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot space is a claimed 438 litres with the rear seats in place, and 1340L with the 40/20/20 folding rear bench sitting flat.
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2024 Mazda CX-5 Safety Rating
All versions of the Mazda CX-5 wear a five-star ANCAP safety ratingbased on testing carried out in 2017.
The CX-5 scored 95 per cent for adult occupant protection, 80 per cent for child occupant protection, 78 per cent for pedestrian protection, and 59 per cent for safety assist.
Dual frontal, side chest and side head (curtain) airbags are standard across the range, as are:
- Autonomous emergency braking (Forward/Reverse) with pedestrian detection (Forward)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Driver attention alert
- Auto high-beam
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go (stop/go auto only)
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
2024 Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy
Combined fuel economy in the CX-5 with a 2.0-litre petrol engine is 6.9 litres per 100km. Moving to the 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol ups that figure to 7.4 litres per 100km with all-wheel drive.
Opting for the turbo petrol ups fuel use to 8.2L/100km, while the diesel uses as little as 5.7L/100km on the combined cycle.
All versions are fitted with idle stop/start technology, and all petrol versions are designed to run on 91 RON regular unleaded.
| Mazda CX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| G20 MAXX (FWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.9 |
| G25 AKERA (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.5 |
| G25 GT SP (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.5 |
| G25 MAXX SPORT (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.5 |
| G25 MAXX SPORT (FWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.5 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-5?
All Mazda CX-5’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 Mazda CX-5 drive?
Our expert take on Mazda CX-5 drivability.
The CX-5 remains arguably one of the dynamic benchmark in the mid-sized SUV segment, and it shines brightest with the turbo-petrol engine.
This mid-sized SUV fun to drive on a twisty road, something that can’t be said for a vast number of its rivals. Steering is precise, well-weighted and communicative, and there's plenty of grip.
The six-speed automatic might be down a gear or two on some rivals but it shifts smoothly and quickly, even in spirited driving. There’s really little point in flicking it to Sport mode or using the paddle shifters.
Ah, but how does it fare in your daily commute? Quite well. The ride is a touch firm but it’s never uncomfortable, and bumps are dispatched with a well-damped poise even riding on the bigger wheel options.
Out on a country road, the LED headlights provide excellent illumination and the Adaptive Front Lighting System is a splendid companion on a winding mountain road.
The automatic stop/start system isn’t as intrusive as Volkswagen’s, and you have to depress the brake pedal quite firmly to activate it. Likewise, the lane-keep assist isn’t constantly making its presence felt, though that also means its overall performance is average.
You can switch it off via a button on the dash, though it defaults to on.
2024 Mazda CX-5 Options
Options list for the Mazda CX-5
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Mazda CX-5 variants on the official website, and within the official Mazda CX-5 specifications page.
2024 Mazda CX-5 Warranty
Mazda backs its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assist.
Service intervals for 2023 CX-5 models with petrol engines have been increased to 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Service intervals for CX-5 models with the 2.2-litre twin-turbo diesel remain at 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
Five years of capped-price servicing in the pre-update model cost a combined $1805.
2024 Mazda CX-5 vs other SUV's to consider
The CX-5 is one of the more style-oriented mid-sized SUVs on the market. It's fun to drive, and still offers enough space for the average family inside, but it's a bit tighter in the rear than a RAV4 or Subaru Forester.
The RAV4 is unique in offering a hybrid option, although it can't match the luxurious feel of the CX-5 at the top end of the range.
New to the class are the 2022 Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, which can't match the Mazda when it comes to driving fun but counter with spacious cabins and thoroughly modern infotainment screens.
Should you buy the 2024 Mazda CX-5
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
We’ve all heard it before. A person wants something a little sporty to drive, but their partner wants a practical SUV. Or perhaps they’re a couple on the same page about needing an SUV but both want something with a little more poke.
Unfortunately, many vehicles in this segment are merely poky. That’s where the Mazda CX-5 stands tall, with one of the most powerful engines in the mainstream mid-sized SUV segment, and sharp handling.
While the interior isn’t the roomiest in the segment, it’s a comfortable place to sit and has a high-quality look and feel.
Mazda CX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-5 is the G20 MAXX (FWD) that starts from $36,590.
The most expensive Mazda CX-5 is the G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD) that starts from $55,000.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-5 is 1800Kg offered by the following variants
- G20 MAXX (FWD)
- G25 MAXX SPORT (FWD)
- G25 MAXX SPORT (AWD)
- G25 TOURING (AWD)
- G25 GT SP (AWD)
- G25 AKERA (AWD)
- G35 GT SP TURBO (AWD)
- G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
The largest Mazda CX-5 is the G20 MAXX (FWD) which measures 1840mm wide, 4550mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-5 is the G35 GT SP TURBO (AWD) which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Mazda CX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-5 is the G35 GT SP TURBO (AWD) which weighs 2175 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-5 uses unleaded petrol.