7.7
2021 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD review
The Mazda CX-5 has been relegated to second spot on the SUV sales charts lately, but in many areas it's still a cut above most competitors.
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2020 Mazda CX-5 MAXX (AWD) vs 2020 Mazda CX-5 MAXX SPORT (4x2) Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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2020 Mazda CX-5
MAXX (AWD)
vs
2020 Mazda CX-5
MAXX SPORT (4x2)
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.7
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Based on the Mazda CX-5 MAXX SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Mazda CX-5 MAXX SPORT (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L
435 km
56L
386 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-made, understated cabin
- Good refinement, ride comfort and handling
- Well specified with safety equipment
Misses
- Some rivals have bigger boots
- Uninspiring 2.0-litre engine
- Infotainment system needs an update
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-made, understated cabin
- Good refinement, ride comfort and handling
- Well specified with safety equipment
Misses
- Some rivals have bigger boots
- Uninspiring 2.0-litre engine
- Infotainment system needs an update
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm | 200Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 | |
